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Healthcare investment options limited despite Medibank IPO

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2014
... bigger opportunity provided by this fast growing sector on a global scale," she said. She added that global exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a way for local investors to get exposure to the global healthcare market. "Healthcare ETFs around the globe ...

Vanguard launches hedged and unhedged intl ETFs

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2014
Two new international shares exchange traded funds (ETF) from Vanguard have begun trading on the ASX. The Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) and the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (hedged) ETF (ASX:VGAD) offer investors ...

ETFs jump 44 pct to $13.6bn

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2014
Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) climbed 44% in the year end October 2014 to reach $13.6 billion, reports figures just released by the ASX. But while the money managed in ETFs is surging the number of ETF products is relatively stable with just an extra ...

SMSFs up weighting to international shares

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2014
... investments away from under-performing asset classes, especially cash," La Greca said. "The strong performance of exchange traded funds (ETFs) has proved a compelling option for investors and we've seen holdings in ETFs consistently increase over the ...

FEATURE: Is it time to change the conversation about ETFs?

JAMES FERNYHOUGH, MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2014
... as a means of actively managing asset allocation? James Fernyhough and Mark Smith report. In Australia, exchange traded funds (ETFs) have traditionally been viewed as a cheap and easy way for retail investors to get passive exposure to a market. They ...

UBS launches borrow-to-buy share vehicle

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2014
... limited recourse loan with no margin calls. UBS Investment Builders allow investors to purchase shares, exchange traded funds (ETFs) and listed managed funds by paying a portion of the underlying security price themselves, while UBS provides a limited ...

BetaShares funds awarded 'Recommended' ratings

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2014
... strategies more commonly seen in high-cost managed funds," BetaShares managing director Alex Vynokur said. "Exchange traded funds are an important tool by which advisers can access a diverse range of asset classes at a low cost and in a simple, transparent ...

Wealthy investors bullish thanks to advice

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2014
... popularity of these investments continued to outstrip other asset classes, such as property, term deposits and exchange traded funds. Interest in most global asset classes have declined or remained steady, but appetite for fixed income is up four percentage ...

LGS Super launches DIY option

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 9 SEP 2014
... investment options. The LGS Do-It-Yourself (DIY) option gives members access to shares from the ASX300, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and term deposits. The option is available to members with at least $10,000 in their accounts, LGS chief executive Peter ...

Cbus launches self-managed option

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 8 SEP 2014
... self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs). The option gives members access to ASX 300 listed companies, 16 Exchange Traded Funds from Vanguard, iShares and State Street, and term deposits from National Australia Bank and ME Bank. However, members wishing ...