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Advisers buy ETFs and bargain blue chips amid volatility
Advisers bought the dip and positioned for recovery after Liberation Day.
Active ETFs to make more assets available to retail market
Assets in active ETFs are forecast to more than double globally by 2029.
Europe's stockmarket rally may have steam left
There is cautious optimism that momentum may push European shares higher after a strong start to the year.
Advisers look beyond banks and resource companies for gains
Advisers added industrials, big AREITs and a mid-cap ETF to client portfolios in February.
How advisers use ETFs in SMSF portfolios
ETFs are now an investment vehicle of choice for financial advisers and their SMSF clients.
Fixed income ETF listings jump to meet demand
A range of new ETFs provide new options for advisers building bond portfolios for clients.
Global listed infrastructure may provide portfolio counterbalance in year ahead
The sector may offer more attractive valuations than broader indices used to measure market performance.
Private debt boom reaches the ASX
The number of listed investment trusts which allow advisers to add private debt to clients’ portfolios is growing.
Australian small companies on investors' radars in 2025
Analysts are optimistic local small caps will have a solid year if the market environment turns in their favour as anticipated.
Bank hybrids may still stack up for investors
The popular securities may remain attractive investments until they are phased out next decade.
Stock selection key to investing in 2025
Expectations for shares next year are mixed – but pockets of the market may deliver better gains than others.
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Where to find the highest dividends in 2025 – both in Australia and offshore
The highest dividends in the third quarter were paid by companies from global markets including the US, Hong Kong and Australia.
Dual access funds: how to choose the best option
Advisers can now more often choose from listed and unlisted versions of the same fund depending on their clients’ needs.
European sharemarkets under the microscope
The region’s shares can get lost in the news about global markets.