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Global active equity managers suffer their worst year in decades

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 27 FEB 2025
... active equity manager was left in the dust by the MSCI All Country World Index (MSCI ACWI) - which tracks large and mid-cap stocks across 47 developed and emerging markets - by 4.6%, the worst relative return in over 20 years. The MSCI ACWI had a 29.5% ...

Solutions to avoid concentration risk: Scientific Beta

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 25 FEB 2025
The increasing dominance of giant technology stocks poses "significant challenges" for superannuation funds and other institutional investors, as index solutions provider Scientific Beta touts two possible approaches to better manage concentration risk. ...

Superannuation powerbrokers bound for US investment summit

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2025
... invest around 20% of members' retirement savings in the US. US-listed equities have historically outperformed Australian stocks, lifting members' investment returns, while funds also have "substantial holdings" in US private assets, including critical ...

Schroders launches new active ETFs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2025
... explained. It invests in companies presenting long-term structural opportunities and short-term tactical ideas from over 4000 stocks across various jurisdictions, and industries. The management fee is 0.65% and no performance fees are charged. "Historically ...

Janus Henderson turns $5.2bn fixed interest fund into active ETF

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025
... US focused ETFs on the ASX such as the new Global X Russell 2000 (ASX:RSSL), which provides exposure to 2000 small-cap stocks listed in the US as the share market rally broadens into smaller cap shares," Global X senior investment strategist Billy Leung ...

CBA's 'Cinderella story' over: Analysts

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025
... quickly," he said. "In the event of a systemic crisis, CBA could be vulnerable to a significant correction, as expensive stocks typically underperform in these environments." Macquarie analysts downgraded the bank despite CBA delivering another credible ...

Global X launches Russell 2000 ETF

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2025
... exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking the Russell 2000 Capped Index. The Global X Russell 2000 (ASX: RSSL) offers exposure to small cap stocks listed in the US. The index has higher weightings in financials, industrials, and healthcare - sectors often ...

Cbus recruits lead for new core equities portfolio

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2025
Cbus has appointed an executive to manage a new portfolio of active large-cap Australian stocks as the fund steps up its push to bring more of its assets in-house. The $100 billion industry fund has appointed Cooper Investments veteran Ryan Riedler ...

System Capital joins Fidante stable

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 3 FEB 2025
... Capital team, presents a unique opportunity for Australian investors looking to take advantage of under and overvalued global stocks," he said. "At Fidante, we strongly believe in the value of active management and the distinct advantages specialist ...

Best Australian share funds of 2024: Mercer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2025
... Glenmore Asset Management portfolio manager Robert Gregory said the fund benefited from strong performance across a range of stocks, however, key contributors included Pro Medicus (ASX: PME), and Pinnacle Investment Management Group (ASX: PNI). He said ...