News : Investments

Australian Shares, International Shares, Investments

Income should take priority next year

December 15, 2023

Amid current market conditions, investors have been urged to prioritise equity income strategies over traditional portfolio growth indicators.

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International Shares, Investments

Brazil surges amid global uncertainty

December 1, 2023

Todd Wills

Latin America’s largest economy is presenting an untapped opportunity for equities investors after a period of economic turmoil.

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International Shares, Investments

Seek out opportunities beyond China

November 17, 2023

Todd Wills

Given China’s restrained economic growth, investors should increasingly look to countries such as Brazil and India when seeking exposure to emerging economies in their portfolios.

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Currency, Investments

Hedging can offset currency drag

November 17, 2023

Jason Spits

The adoption of a hedging strategy can offset the loss of returns resulting from currency variations when investing in US assets, with interest rate changes set to intensify those differences.

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ETFs, Investments

New cash-flow ETF now available

November 17, 2023

Todd Wills

Betashares has expanded its ETF line-up with the introduction of a new fund that tracks companies known for their robust cash flow.

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Business news, Investments

Investor bodies eye amalgamation

Australian Shareholders Association, Australian Investors Association, Merger

November 3, 2023

Darin Tyson-Chan

The Australian Shareholders’ Association and the Australian Investors’ Association have entered amalgamation talks to form one body by 2024.

Uranium small caps undervalued

Maple-Brown Abbott uranium small cap investments

November 3, 2023

Jason Spits

The demand for energy security and avoiding blackouts will see small-cap uranium stocks perform better as they return to the limelight.

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ETFs, Investments

ETF investment platform launched

November 3, 2023

Todd Wills

Betashares has rolled out a new investment platform allowing users to trade any ETFs currently listed on the ASX without incurring brokerage fees.

Digital asset regulation proposed

Digital assets cryptocurrency regulation

October 20, 2023

Todd Wills

Digital asset platform providers will be required to obtain an Australian financial services licence under a new Treasury proposal.

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Bonds, Fixed Income, Investments

Bonds bounce back after tough year

fixed income bonds investment market recovery

October 20, 2023

Jason Spits

Fixed income investments have recovered from their worst performance in many decades, but their current return to form may be waylaid by volatility caused by inflation and rate rises.

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