News : Investments

ESG, Investments

ESG labels unreliable

Investors have been encouraged to do their own research on the ESG claims of investment products to ensure they are true to label.

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Investments, Private Assets

Private markets being unlocked for SMSFs

A fund manager is providing SMSF members with additional avenues allowing them to access investment opportunities in global private markets.

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Investments, Property

Thinktank fund gets investment-grade rating

Thinktank has been given an investment-grade rating by SQM Research for its Income Trust aimed at several cohorts, including SMSFs.

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International Shares, Investments

Market concentration fears overblown

Global market Concentration Insync Funds Management US market

The view that global markets are becoming concentrated around tech stocks is not matched by reality, but caution should be exercised with local and Asian markets.

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Economy, International Shares, Investments

US to avoid hard recession

United States Recession Economy Diversification

The US is likely to avoid a severe recession and sustained levels of high inflation, but its economy will be bumpy regardless of the election outcome.

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ASIC, Investments

ASIC issues share scam alert

ASIC Shares Scam identity theft

ASIC has urged individuals to remain vigilant amid a rise in scams targeting shares held in the portfolio accounts of Australian investors.

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Investments, SMSF

Term deposit returns less than zero

Term deposit Interest rates SMSF Self-managed superannuation fund

Real returns from term deposits are currently less than zero and should prompt SMSF investors to look at other sources of fixed income.

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ETFs, Investments

Growth-focused ETF now available

Global X GARP Global X S&P World Ex-Australia GARP ETF ETF Exchange-traded fund

Global X has introduced a GARP ETF onto the Australian market, blending aspects of both value and growth investing.

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Investments, SMSF

High-yield credit fund launched

Schroder Australian High Yielding Credit Fund Schroders

Investors have been given an additional avenue to Australia’s credit market with the release of a new offering from Schroders.

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Investments

Inflation makes alternative assets a plus

SMSF Self-managed superannuation Alternative assets Wilson Asset Management Dania Zinurov

The inclusion of alternative assets in an SMSF investment portfolio can be very beneficial during periods of high inflation in the Australian economy.

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