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Coronavirus puts rocket under shorting ETFs

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2020
... Vynokur. "In the past month or so, we have seen a very, very significant increase in their usage. Trading volumes are 30 times higher than average trading volumes," Vynokur told Financial Standard yesterday. "The liquidity has been fantastic. We are ...

deVere launches global contactless advice offering

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2020
... industry-leading applications, we're able to offer unparalleled financial advice from the comfort of your home. "In these trying times we must all play our part, by removing physical interactions from our services, you can have peace of mind that ...

Best, worst equities performers in COVID-19 sell-off revealed

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2020
... (-18.68%). "This is pleasing given these strategies aim to deliver downside protection by lowering net exposure during volatile times, or in the case of AB, investing in a portfolio of high-quality, low-volatility stocks," Morningstar said. Meanwhile ...

Chief economist update: Australian recession here we come

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2020
... and implemented social isolation. In the past, I have always found solace in the Australian dollar's depreciation in times of trouble - the AFR reports: "The Australian dollar has fallen to its lowest level in 17-years overnight, dropping below US60c ...

Wall Street tumbles, ASX holds ground

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2020
... said. "Although we cannot predict what the u;ltimate impact of the outbreak will be on the global economy, we recognise that times of severe market stress always offer opportunities, and believe the value we can add as an active asset manager is to be ...

Aussie ETF industry contracts

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2020
... equity prices, it is notable that ETFs have performed as expected during a very challenging period," he said. "At various times in the past, concerns have been raised that ETFs have not been tested in rapidly falling markets. "In our view, the fact that ...

Stand still, get left behind

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2020
... industry experts agree those who aren't yet on the bandwagon will likely be left behind. In order to keep up with the times, many firms have introduced proprietary systems for measuring ESG factors and rating stocks against them. "A lot of people ...

Sunsuper Labor donations rile Bragg

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2020
... information to form a view on the matter. Bragg then asked Rowell how APRA would view a political donation if it were ten times larger. "That's a hypothetical question. When material matters come to our attention we will look into them and engage with ...

ClearView restructures pricing as life sector struggles

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2020
The tough times in Australia's life insurance sector have forced the provider to overhaul its pricing. ClearView has revised its pricing across its Life Solutions stepped and hybrid income protection products, as the insurer battles to remain profitable ...

Coronavirus is an investment opportunity: Fidelity

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2020
... anywhere between 0-10% cash. "You never know if things are going to move," he says. "You still want to be invested at all times, but you just need a little extra ammunition." Taylor believes the ASX will hit the 7000 mark again "very quickly" once we ...