MU
As an asset class, fixed income is often overlooked in favour of newer and more dynamic investment strategies, however, at a time when we’re expecting to feel the result of quantitative tightening around the globe, and volatility and uncertainty are returning to markets, perhaps predictability and stability of returns are just what’s needed. In this Market Update, Anne Anderson of UBS Asset Management makes a case for fixed income, how it’s being used by younger investors to realise their goals, and why it’s needed now more than ever.
view now
MM
The MFS Global Equity Trust uses a unique management style with the aim to outperform the MSCI World Index and present growth at reasonable prices. The trust's truly long-term investment horizon and the investment analysts it has positioned globally result in a unique strategy which attracts long-term investors seeking lower volatility over a market cycle.
view now
MU
Rising stock prices may entice investors, but Platinum Asset Management believes the price must match the opportunity. In this series, Douglas Isles, investment specialist (retail) for Platinum Asset Management, explains how the group exploits change, fear and excitement in order to secure long-term growth for clients.
view now
MU
The financial services industry is no stranger to scandal, yet despite years of regulation and reform there are still high levels of consumer dissatisfaction. Orbis Investments believes a misalignment of incentives is at the root of this problem, and the industry is taking some steps to address this. In this video, Jenny examines how incentives, regulation and compliance are impacting both advisers and investors, and asks if we’re entering a new age of accountability.
view now
MU
In this series, Sam Hallinan of Nikko Asset Management examines the trends and events set to impact investing in 2018 and beyond. Sam explores the effect of a growing middle class in China, value investing in developed markets, and the role of advisers in helping their clients to achieve success over time. This Market Update will help you to better understand the Asian story and the impact this is already having on your clients’ investments.
view now
MU
Investors have benefited from strong returns in Australian equities for years, but can they still justify heavy domestic investment with a population of just 24 million? Bryce Doherty of UBS Asset Management examines changes across the globe, the rising economic strength of China and the evolution of the Australian advice industry, to analyse where future opportunities lie.
view now
TL
Value investing relies on a fund manager’s ability to uncover under-priced assets where others don’t look, or perhaps can’t see them. But in an increasingly complicated global environment, what impact is this having on the way alpha is assessed and managed? In this Thought Leaders video series, Will Low, head of global equities at Nikko Asset Management explores two of the biggest influencing factors to investment management at present, and discusses what this means for the future of investing.
view now
MU
Innovation is all around us and its effects are pervasive. In this Market Update series, Chris Rands from Nikko Asset Management discusses the impact of innovation now and in the future, how it’s affecting fixed income and inflation, and why we need to rethink sources of income and returns with regards to this.
view now
MM
With a multitude of ETFs on offer, it can be difficult to know which might suit your needs best and to really understand ‘what’s under the hood’. iShares’ due diligence checklist can help you to understand ETF construction, costs and potential outcomes for your portfolio.
view now
MM
The investment team that manages the Franklin Templeton Multisector Bond Fund believes one of the biggest risks facing today’s bond investors is that fixed income around the world has been highly distorted by central bank actions.
view now
MM
Stability of income is key in today’s lower for longer environment, and could be combated by a contrarian investment approach which takes opportunistic leaps into particular equities. This strategy enables Allan Gray to minimise volatility traditionally associated with equities by going stronger during market troughs and pulling back during peaks to address your clients’ income needs.
view now
MM
If there’s one word that isn’t encountered often in the investment world, it’s simplicity. This rarity however, is what the RARE Infrastructure Income Fund finds most appealing about the infrastructure market and looks to it for stability, income and as an essential service to the community.
view now
MM
The success of the likes of Uber and Airbnb highlight how the biggest companies of today aren’t necessarily the ones with a 10 or 20 year track records, but those which can best identify and fill a gap in our current marketplace.
view now
MM
The Perpetual Diversified Real Return Fund is designed to target a level of return while minimising risk, through utilising a multi-asset approach, which can be beneficial to both accumulators and investors who are winding down into retirement.
view now
MM
The Nikko AM Australian Share Income Fund employs a comparative value analysis approach to investing, which enables it to identify and invest in stocks which hold intrinsic value. In this Money Masters course with Malcolm Whitten, you will learn about the dual portfolio manager system utilised by Nikko Asset Management, how this is beneficial to the Nikko AM Australian Share Income fund and the buy and sell discipline which underpins the fund.
view now
