managed funds

Cost-conscious investors can benefit from the greater efficiency and transparency of managed accounts, but what are they and how do they work? Here we answer 10 frequently-asked questions on managed accounts. Q. What is a managed account? It is a professionally ... More

Diversification is an important way to manage risk and returns by spreading money among different investments. This includes diversifying within asset classes, such as Australian shares, and across asset classes, to include Australian shares, international ... More

In the vein of keeping things simple, if you had to choose three asset classes for your portfolio we believe it would come down to shares, fixed interest (bonds) and cash. This way the portfolio construction balancing act oscillates between risk-on ... More

Infrastructure assets include what we would describe as assets essential to a properly functioning economy - think airports, toll roads and utilities. These are capital-intensive assets that are long-dated and exhibit highly predictable cash flows. ... More

I just saw your response to "Should we renovate our home or invest?" from a 2016 edition. My situation is a little different, as we are 55 and 57. I wonder if you could help with this ongoing dilemma I have had as our money manager. My partner and I ... More

VanEck is set to list an active ETF that will invest in emerging markets bonds, with a target of 5% annual yield after fees. The VanEck Emerging Income Opportunities Active ETF (Managed Fund) (ASX: EBND) is expected to list on the ASX in February. The ... More

Hi Paul, I'm after a suggestion on where to invest my savings. I'm 36 with an income of $139,000 plus super; have $84,000 and $US30,000 ($44,000) in savings; am not married and have no kids. I have no private health insurance and no insurances ... More

An mFund is an unlisted managed fund settled under ASX operating rules and through the mFund Settlement Service. "You buy units in a managed fund from the fund's manager via your online broker," says Steve Mickenbecker, group executive of financial ... More

Play it smart and your investments can provide extra money to live on Investing doesn't have to be about waiting for capital growth. Investments that generate regular income can be useful in a variety of situations, from supporting a small business ... More

If I was to give you a stock tip, what would you do? I'll tell you. You'd do what you always do - whatever that is. Everybody has their process for assessing what stock to buy and when - a habit if you like - and it is the integrity of this very individual ... More