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Wilson AM to launch first monthly LIC strategy

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025
... high-quality, cash-generating stocks, complemented by a core allocation of investment-grade bonds... [and] helps reduce volatility while broadening the equity universe beyond a traditional dividend-harvesting strategy." WAM chair Geoff Wilson added that ...

US equities face volatility as growth risks mount: Morgan Stanley

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAR 2025
... for the S&P 500 - up from the current level of circa 5600 - but cautioned that reaching this milestone will involve volatility, as markets continue grappling with persistent growth risks. "This fits with our long-standing view that policy would likely ...

UniSuper waters down 'volatile' environmental option

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2025
... opportunities." The suggested investment timeframe will also be updated from seven years to 10 years, given the "historical volatility", the fund said. "As GEO is a very high-risk investment option, it is best suited to members who are comfortable with ...

GDP edges higher, but for how long?

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2025
... "While we maintain our conviction in a soft landing in Australia, elevated global trade uncertainty has added more volatility to markets in the near-term." The uptick in GDP was largely driven by a 1.8% rise in public investments. Meanwhile, private ...

Aussie dividends underperform on global scale: Janus Henderson

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2025
... trade wars, along with the high level of government borrowing in many large economies, could lead to further market volatility in 2025 - some bond markets have already seen yields surge to their highest levels in years. "Companies have discretion over ...

Clime Investment Management lands new strategic partnerships

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 28 FEB 2025
... ahead. Through strengthening the core operations of the business, I believe we're better placed to manage any future volatility in the financial markets in which we operate," Baragwanath said. "I'm currently focused on enhancing our competitive ...

Next decade could bring back the conservative portfolio

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2025
... Parker told the Financial Standard Chief Economist Forum that investors should be wary of the coming decade, with more volatility expected. "The last 10 to 20 years, we have seen a rising tide lift all boats, generally speaking. Yes, there was plenty ...

Global tariffs to spike under Trump: Economist

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2025
... they are going to be held up and anchored by the US." Masters warned investors of the high degree of uncertainty and volatility they face. But there is good news. "We've got used to scenario planning. We're more nimble than we were pre-pandemic ...

Future Generation appoints chief investment officer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2025
... makes a social impact without compromising investment returns. "... the model has generated solid returns with lower volatility. I'm looking forward to ensuring more people understand just how powerful Future Generation is," he said.

UniSuper prepared for buying opportunities

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2025
... exposure to listed assets and US tech." Pearce said that so far in 2025, the big technology shares had suffered from some volatility, pointing to the emergence of Chinese-owned artificial intelligence company DeepSeek. "Its emergence sent shock waves ...