The issue is that there is simply far too much flexibility and individual discretion as to what fits certain ESG criteria and what doesn’t
All that glitters, active vs. passive and why a closer look at infrastructure.
The Australian share market and ASX200 (ASX: XJO) finished the week down 0.2%, with the renewed confidence following the extension of the JobKeeper program offset by China’s growing combativeness and weakness in the US technology sector.
Treasurer Frydenberg provided his long-awaited budget update, which was just that an update, offering little in the way of guidance into the future. The Government are predicting unemployment will peak at 9.25% across the country, with ballooning deficits adding $250 billion to the debt pile.
The ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) finished off its lows for the day, falling 1.3%, as both Victoria and several US states hit record COVID-19 case levels, denting market sentiment.
The ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) finished off its lows for the day, falling 1.3%, as both Victoria and several US states hit record COVID-19 case levels, denting market sentiment.
Covid-19 accelerated markets’ entropy and risk takers will evolve their investment approaches. Crisis creates disruption and Covid-19 is no exception, bringing new complexities, new opportunities and new risks to the investment landscape. From Amundi’s research angle, they have put together a list of what the pandemic has triggered in the economy, read the full White…
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) have become an easy and popular way for investors to gain exposure to a basket of shares, commodities, or bonds, through the purchase of one security, the ASX-listed ETF, through a stockbroker, in exactly the same way you would buy and sell shares. The aim of an ETF is to closely…
In the middle of another COVID-19 shutdown and with most companies approaching full year earnings season, it’s important to take stock of what occurred in the previous few months. We have taken the opportunity to provide an update on some non-traditional Aussie blue-chips after the strongest quarterly for the market in decades.
Despite an increasing chorus of experts suggesting the technology sector has moved beyond reasonable levels, the rally continues. The ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) added 2.6%, hitting a six week high, with a 5.7% rally in the IT sector among the largest contributors.
