The internet is fast becoming split between US control or sponsored and China controlled or sponsored. This article will in no way comment on the security concerns that have been raised by many countries. There is no doubt that the...

Spectrum Asset Management's Australian Corporate Bond Overview - February 2019. This is an educational article designed to help investors understand the statistics, facts and analysis of the Australian corporate bond market.

We have had extensive discussions within our investment team and come to the conclusion that space exploration and travel could throw up some of the greatest investment opportunities of our lives. Albeit early, we feel it is important to...

There appears to be a competition among Australian financial commentators of late about who can give the most bearish outlook on residential property prices. First down 5%, then 10%, 15%, 20% and recently 25%. The truth is no one really...

Each half, as part of our outlook for the coming six months, we provide a series of "anti-forecasts" for what will NOT happen over this period. This is a light-hearted way to approach the vagaries of forecasting to look at things from the...

In this excerpt from the latest newsletter on the Newgate Real Estate and Infrastructure Fund, we make the case for a significant slow-down, if not contraction, in the Australian economy, and describe our rationale for our short position...

There is growing interest in environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations in investing. Many people feel a justifiable abhorrence at a lot of corporate behaviour and at the same time an appreciation that companies are part of...

A list of 12 books for serious investors

With the volatility of 2018 continuing into early-2019, what should investors be looking for, and which companies are best positioned to survive?

In our office, we have switched from Secret Santa to Bad Santa. In Bad Santa, each member of the office draws a number from a hat. The lowest number then starts by picking and opening a present from a pile of wrapped presents. The next...