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Avoid the ETF trap: Bell Direct

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2017
... in customer demand for simplicity and low cost. "In the sense of accessibility, liquidity and price, it's easy to see why ETFs have become so popular with investors in the current market. However, investors should be warned against blind over-allocation ...

Advice, ETFs and SMAs form powerful combination

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 3 AUG 2017
... Speaking at the Financial Standard ETF Forum in Melbourne yesterday, head of iShares Jon Howie told delegates that viewing ETFs as a technology rather than just an investment product can have substantial impact on the scalability of a business. Howie ...

ETFs set to continue dominance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 AUG 2017
... implement ETF strategies in their business, 94% of respondents are either highly or somewhat likely to ramp up their use of ETFs in the coming year. Presenting the survey results at the Financial Standard Best Practice ETF Forum in Melbourne this morning ...

New super product for investment savvy

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2017
... SMSFs are excluded, clients can invest in the top 500 ASX-listed securities; listed Australian shares; exchange-traded funds (ETFs); exchange-traded commodities; hybrid securities and bonds; listed investment companies (LICs); real estate investment ...

Last chance: Financial Standard ETF Forum

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 17 JUL 2017
... other industry professionals. Following a successful inaugural event in Sydney last year, the 2017 Best Practice Forum on ETFs moves to Melbourne and has again produced an impressive lineup. Joining to discuss the latest trends and thinking on ETFs at ...

Vanguard global chief executive steps down

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2017
... in assets managed by the fixed income, equity index, and quantitative equity groups across more than 300 mutual funds and ETFs. Davis led the fixed income group since 2014 and prior to that served as chief investment officer for Asia Pacific and was ...

BlackRock hires new executives

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUL 2017
... Hong Kong for five years. The appointment follows iShares expanding its distribution team to meet the growing demand for ETFs from Australian and New Zealand institutional investors, and the launch of two cash ETFs in June. BlackRock also announced Kathryn ...

Real Asset Management embraces SMAs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUL 2017
... risk adjusted approach to portfolio construction and blend exposure from directly held exposure through to more diversified ETFs," Frearson said. He said such a strategy assists in reducing portfolio volatility and delivering on the investment objectives ...

Millennials choosing stock market over housing market

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 JUN 2017
... CommSec noted that this may also demonstrate a lack of understanding around the importance of diversification. Countering this, ETFs are also proving popular as they have accounted for 25% of all ETF trades via CommSec in 2017. "Younger investors have ...

BlackRock lists cash ETFs

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUN 2017
BlackRock has listed a further two iShares ETFs in Australia and both are aligned to cash. Benchmarked to the S&P/ASX Bank Bill Index, the iShares Core Cash ETF (ASX: BILL) and the iShares Enhanced Cash ETF (ASX: ISEC) both provide access to a diversified ...