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Australian Equity18 January 2021
Dividend yields expected to increase in 2021
Jamie Hannah, Deputy Head of Investments & Capital Markets
Fear drove share prices down in 2020 but also severely hampered dividends being paid as companies looked to hold on to excess cash in case of serious fallouts from the pandemic. 2021 looks set to be a better year for dividend yields.
Emerging Markets17 January 2021
Read This NowWe believe the spill over effect of a stronger US economy, its widening current account deficit (imports exceed exports) and a predicted weaker US dollar, is emerging market growth.
Vector Insights15 January 2021
The disruption of everything
by Brad Livingstone-Foggo, Head of Marketing - Australia
Read This NowThe William Hill Sports Book of the Year is the world’s longest established and most valuable literary sports writing prize. Past winners include Nick Hornby, Marcus Trescothick and Australia’s own Anna Krien.
In December, the announcement of the longlist of finalists included a first for the 32 years old prize: a book on esports.
If literary judges are now assessing esports seriously, so too should investors.
Gold13 January 2021
New year, same risks drive gold
by Joe Foster, Portfolio Manager and Strategist
Read This NowGold ended the 2020 on a high note, posting its best annual performance in a decade. A weak US dollar and coronavirus concerns cloud the global economic recovery and could provide further momentum to the precious metal.
Smart Beta12 January 2021
Currency hedging - what to consider
by Cameron McCormack, Manager - Investments
Read This NowWhen investors choose to invest internationally, they also need to consider the implications of movements in the Australian dollar relative to the associated foreign currency exposure.
Smart Beta05 January 2021
Active Passive Management - Proxy Voting
by Russel Chesler, Director, Investments & Portfolio Strategy
Read This NowContrary to popular belief, passive ETFs which track indices do make active decisions when it comes to proxy voting elections.
