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Alternatives an antidote to volatility: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 22 JAN 2019
As volatility continues to plague the equity markets, alternatives are attracting investors with solid income streams and stability amid the uncertainty. The inaugural J.P. Morgan Global Alternatives Outlook, which surveyed global chief executives ...

No-deal Brexit sparks mixed reaction: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 21 JAN 2019
... can be impacted by political events. There is however, an upside. "The plus side of this uncertainty is that many equity markets around the world, including the UK, are significantly cheaper than a year ago, and offer a wide range of investment opportunities ...

No-deal Brexit prolongs market uncertainty

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 JAN 2019
... form of clarity on the final outcome - so at this stage the effects on global markets are muted. Across the US equity markets, T3 Index chief executive Simon Ho doesn't see a major impact in the short term. The no-confidence vote could have a potential ...

S&P launches new ASX small caps index

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 JAN 2019
... benchmarks over the long-run," Orzano said. "This new index series extends this innovative framework to global equity markets where we have found a similar impact." The five indices in the series are: S&P Global SmallCap Select, S&P Global ex-U.S. SmallCap ...

Poor equities performance sees MySuper suffer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 15 JAN 2019
... the end of October, analysis from Rainmaker shows. The low returns are largely attributed to poor performance in equity markets; Australian and international equities lost 2.3% and 0.7% in November respectively. However, this was offset by the positive ...

UK loses £800bn in assets amid Brexit fears

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 JAN 2019
... by about 25%. Various scenarios tested suggest a significant slowdown in the UK economy and large losses in its equity markets and exchange rate, he said. "Investors should continue to watch closely while preparing themselves for the worst."

Retail investors see limited upside in 2019

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 7 JAN 2019
... investors to keep an eye on company earnings. If earnings growth expectations are positive (which they are now) equity markets tend to have positive returns, he said. "Two of the biggest risks to my overall theme are the ongoing trade wars and increasing ...

Chief economist update: Another year over, a new one begins

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 7 JAN 2019
... and Irene certainly need well-wishes a-plenty if 2019 turns out to be anything like 2018 - where all major world equity markets produced negative returns and are at correction levels (China's Shanghai composite index is in a bear market) and global ...

Bonds reward equity investors seeking refuge

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 DEC 2018
... according to FIIG Securities director of fixed income Stephen Mackie, who said in times of heightened volatility and as equity markets continue to trade poorly, investors are increasingly seeking the safe haven offered by government bonds. Superannuation ...

Chief economist update: Is there a bear in there?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 17 DEC 2018
It may not be Play School - yes, I was watching this Australian TV kiddie show when the kids were growing up - but the Australian Financial Review (AFR) and Bloomberg's now talking about the grizzly. "The S&P 600 small cap index fell into a bear ...