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Vector Insights24 September 2021
An overlooked benefit
Michael Brown, Finance Director
One of the most overlooked advantages of an exchange traded fund (ETF) is something we cannot avoid, taxes.
Emerging Markets30 September 2021
China growth – diverging tracks?
by Natalia Gurushina, Economist, Emerging Markets Fixed Income
Read This NowSupply shocks and regulations continue to weigh on China’s manufacturing activity gauges. However, services rebounded strongly in September – an encouraging sign for the near-term growth outlook.
Vector Insights23 September 2021
China Evergrande saga offers Beijing a golden opportunity to show it has a plan to deleverage and rebalance its economy
by MarketGrader Corp, Index provider
Read This NowChina’s government has been talking about deleveraging its economy to reduce systemic financial risks since at least 2015. The policies it has implemented to curb the country’s debt levels, however, have had mixed results at best. The Evergrande saga provides an opportunity
Smart Beta22 September 2021
Delta surge supports Quality
by Cameron McCormack, Manager - Investments
Read This NowThe COVID-19 delta surge, particularly in the US, has dampened the economic outlook. If the global economic recovery continues to falter it could benefit quality companies, as they tend to offer investors protection during weaker economic environments and heightened market volatility.
ETFs21 September 2021
The players and their earnings
by Russel Chesler, Director, Investments & Portfolio Strategy
Read This NowFans have long fawned over the big contracts of traditional sports stars, as players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Tom Brady rake in tens of millions of dollars. Esports hasn’t hit that level quite yet, but lots of esports stars have made more money before age 30 than others will earn in their entire life.
ETFs16 September 2021
Why moats matter
by Arian Neiron, CEO & Managing Director - Asia Pacific
Read This NowThe stock market of the biggest economy in the world has both inspired Australian investors in allocating their wealth to household names such as Google, Facebook and Pfizer but also diversified their portfolios to the economic and sector opportunities underrepresented in Australia. Here we provide some insightful analysis for our popular US equity Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) versus the US market capitalisation S&P 500 Index.
Gold15 September 2021
Miners remain on track despite gold’s rollercoaster ride
by Joe Foster, Portfolio Manager and Strategist
Read This NowDespite a wild ride, gold ended August almost unchanged from the end of July. Consolidation continues, but once it has run its course, we believe tail-risk drivers may drive gold to US$2,000 per ounce and beyond.