Get active returns at a passive price
The active-versus-passive investment debate has flared up again but there is a way to get both.
VanEck poised to enter the Australian ETF bond market
US based asset manager has pinpointed Australia's growing ETF market as a potential hot spot for growth.
More instos to invest in ETFs
Australian institutions have been slow to twig to the benefits of exchange traded funds but that is about to change.
Australia's $2.2t pension pot fuels ETFs
Australia's A$2.2 trillion retirement savings pot is fuelling record demand for exchange-traded funds.
Millennial investment products build on ETFs
Tech entrepreneurs have used low cost index funds to build the products they believe will attract young investors.
Active v passive: which is right for you?
On the surface it looks like active managers are running out of excuses. But over the longer term they deliver.
ETFs to over take LICs by 2018
The value of exchange traded products listed on the ASX rose by $3.5 billion over the last 12 months.
Investors could be shorn for being sheep
Risks have been magnified not only by asset illiquidity, but by the increasingly herd-like behaviour of investors.
High-yield ETF caught by dividend cuts
Investors wrong-footed by BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto's dividend cuts last year were not the only ones ruing their timing.
Liquidity question haunts ETFs
The SEC is reportedly preparing to launch an in-depth review of ETFs. Given their growing importance, this is welcome.
Investors turn to index funds, overseas shares
Investors are either snapping up exchange traded funds or shifting their asset mix and moving away from Australian share funds.
Which investment solution is right for you?
To compare managed funds, listed investment companies, ETFs and managed accounts, start here.
How to invest a $250,000 windfall
Six professionals from different corners of the wealth industry give the best way to deploy an unexpected lump sum.
How to beat the stock market
Lower contribution caps make it even more imperative to get the best investment returns from your super fund.
Smart beta ETFs offer chance to outperform
ETF offerings have come along way since the first ETF fund was launched in Australia 15 years ago.
ETFs' growth history just the beginning
Exchange-traded funds are about to celebrate their birthday and in many cases it has been investors who have had reason to celebrate.
Global ETFs target investor hotspots
Australian investors are notoriously overweight to local shares. To counteract this, investors are seeking ETFs that offer access to overseas markets.
Strong ETF growth despite recent backtrack
The Australian exchange-traded fund sector grew at a slower pace than usual in the first half of 2016, with $22.2 billion in funds held in ETFs at June 30.
This millionaire has half his net worth in gold
My advice is set and forget. Don't try to beat the market; don't run with the latest fad. Buy a balanced portfolio, make it really low cost and get on with your day job.
ETFs to suit a low-growth world
Which ETFs are best suited to the range of mooted market scenarios?
The ETFs your SMSF should target
Why would you look to use exchange traded funds? Ease of access to a particular market, and cost.
Gold funds appeal as defensive asset
There's a reason for the phrase 'gold standard'. Investors trust the precious metal, and global demand for gold exchange-traded funds has increased.
Using ETFs to generate income
In a low interest rate environment, the holy grail of investing is income. That is especially for investors nearing or in retirement, many of whom are looking at exchange-traded funds as one answer.
ETF sector booms as fees fall
Australia's exchange-traded fund market is booming and investors are reaping the rewards with lower fees and greater investment choice.
Next-generation global investment vehicles: cheaper, faster, better
Gloomy economic conditions at home means its high time to review the latest platforms for investing internationally.
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