Six trends to drive A-REIT opportunities 

Pete Morrissey, APN Property Group

Recovery from the effects of COVID-19 provides a long-term investment option in real estate sector.         

 Improving outlook for property yield

Patrick Barrett, Charter Hall 

Despite the rapidly changing environment due to COVID-19, income levels for most A-REITs remained steady.

Investing in property through the sharemarket 

Vera Lin, Ord Minnett and Felicity Thomas, Shaw and Partners

The pros and cons of listed property versus investing in property directly and how prospective home buyers can build their deposit up faster through the sharemarket.

Behind the rise of niche A-REITs

Grant Berry, SG Hiscock & Company

A new breed of specialist Australian Real Estate Investment Trusts are an option to go beyond traditional property sectors. 

Getting started in property investing through ETFs

Raf Choudhury, State Street Global Advisors and Robin Bowerman, Vanguard

How Exchange Traded Funds can provide exposure to international and Australian property and be used for diversified exposure to the property sector.

Investing in property debt for income

Andrew Schwarz, Qualitas Group and Andrew Lockhart, Metrics Credit Partners

Using a Listed Investment Trust (LIT) for exposure to commercial real estate lending and how property debt is an option for income investors. 

Changing face of Australian share ownership

Tony Featherstone, Consulting Editor – ASX Investor Update

In the second story of a series that commemorates the Australian Securities Exchange’s 150th anniversary in 2021, ASX presents a modern history of retail share investing on ASX. 

Investing for global disruption 

Contributors from Hyperion, Loftus Peak, and Platinum 

How is COVID-19 is changing global industry,  how ‘disrupted’ companies are becoming the ‘disruptors’, and outlining the case for Chinese property.               

 How to tap into booming overseas economies

Jessica Amir, Bell Direct 

Exchange Traded Funds on ASX a popular tool for global equities exposure.

3 fundamental rules of investing 

Kyle Macintyre, Firetrail Investments

Understand a company’s valuation and earnings drivers, and take a long-term view. 

Emerging markets long-term outlook remains strong

Anthony Doyle, Fidelity International

An allocation to shares in developing nations can lift returns … but know the risks.

Why Australia is one of the world’s great IPO markets

Tony Featherstone

In the first story of series that commemorates the Australian Securities Exchange’s 150th anniversary in 2021, ASX presents a modern history of the Initial Public Offerings (IPO) market. 

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Why Australia is one of the world’s great IPO markets

Tony Featherstone, Consulting Editor – ASX Investor Update

In the first story of the series that commemorates the Australian Securities Exchange’s 150th anniversary in 2021, ASX presents a modern history of the Initial Public Offerings (IPO) market. 

ASX Investor Day is back, with a great line up of events

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Lots to learn for both new and experienced investors.

What SMSF are buying

Gemma Dale, nabtrade

Higher allocation to materials sector a feature in 2021.

How changing interest rate and inflation expectations affect asset classes 

Sam Morris, Fidante Partners

Central banks say inflation will stay low … markets are forming a different view.

Value versus growth investing 

Perpetual and Lakehouse Capital 

Perpetual’s James Holt discusses the merits of value investing, while Lakehouse Capital’s Joe Magyer examines growth investing.

Time to review portfolios as economies recover 

Morgans and Bell Potter Securities

Morgans’ Andrew Tang considers the implications of higher sharemarket volatility, while Bell Potter’s Martyn Rose outlines investment strategies as bond yields rise. 

Return to social values with ESG Investing 

State Street Global Advisors and Pengana

State Street’s Global Advisors' Meaghan Victor considers ESG investing and the use of index funds. Pengana’s Conor O'Daly argues for active funds management with ESG investing.

Investing in megatrends via ETFs

ETF Securities, BetaShares and iShares 

Kanish Chugh of ETF Securities outlines four key trends to consider. BetaShares’ Peter Harper makes the case for technology ETFs, and iShares’ Christian Obrist considers growth in Asia. 

Investors see the benefits of warrants as global growth returns

Elizabeth Tian, Citi

Higher sharemarket volatility set to persist after a year of market turmoil.

Why it's vital for women to have a superannuation strategy

Vera Lin - Ord Minnett Ltd., Felicity Thomas - Shaw and Partners, and Melanie Burrows - Bell Potter Securities

Three financial advisers talk about the unique circumstances women face and how to boost their retirement savings.

Closing the gap - the rise of female investors 

Anastasia Anagnostakos, ASX

COVID-19 a trigger for more women to start investing in equities. Gemma Dale - nabtrade and Rebecca Pritchard - Rising Tide Financial Services, explore this trend. 

Five principles of ethical investing 

Dania Zinurova, Wilson Asset Management 

Attractive economic and social returns are at the heart of ethical investing, as more investors use their capital for good. 

Overcoming the 'investment imposter beast' 

Jessica Amir, Bell Direct 

A deep-dive into how women can begin their investment journey by revisiting by going back to basics.

Podcast: Girl power - female investors taking charge 

Featuring Gemma Dale, nabtrade

Listen to ASX's Martin Dinh and Anastasia Anagnostakos as they chat to Gemma Dale about how increasing numbers of women are getting involved in investing. 

Resources: Guiding your financial success 

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Useful educational resources for every stage of the investment journey.

PODCAST: Leaps and bounds - the rise of ETFs 

Martin Dinh interviews Dan Annan from Betashares

ASX’s Senior Investment Product specialist - Martin Dinh - talks to Dan Annan about the rise in popularity of ETFs and the outlook for the year ahead. 

Outlook for small caps stocks 

Marcus Burns, Donny Buchanan and Rory Hunter

Industry experts provide their views on small-cap equity funds available via ASX.

Getting the lowdown on small caps 

Giri Tennetti, ASX 

Shining a light on the ASX Equity Research Scheme supporting broker research on small companies.

High growth/declining risk - the sweet spot of tech investing

David Kirk, Bailador Technology Investments

A look at how listed investment companies provide an option for exposure to private tech companies.

ASX Investment Products Review 

Martin Dinh, ASX 

A comprehensive assessment of ASX's investment products, their performance in 2020 and an outlook for 2021. 

Outlook for Australian shares in 2021

Emma Fisher, Airlie Funds Management

Three key factors to consider when choosing companies next year.

7 key trends for global equities next year 

Andrew Clifford, Platinum Asset Management

Inflation, government spending and US dollar top the list of what to watch.

Getting the lowdown on small-caps 

Giri Tenneti , Senior Manager, Issuer Services

ASX shines a light on the ASX Equity Research Scheme supporting broker research on small companies.

Three investing megatrends and the ETFs to watch in 2021

Sarah Hare, BetaShares

BetaShares’ Sarah Hare considers artificial intelligence; VanEck’s Arian Neiron examines video gaming; and ETF Securities’ Kanish Chugh looks at technology.

Listed investment companies appeal for income investors

Ian Irvine, Listed Investment Companies & Trusts Association

Sector shows its worth for investors in times of sharemarket volatility.

Hybrids offer diversification, income opportunities in 2021

Cameron Duncan, Shaw and Partners

Sharemarket volatility strengthens the case to consider hybrids in portfolios.

Dividend positives during the pandemic

Don Hamson, Plato Investment Management

The yield outlook for the next 12 months is better than feared.

How "economic moats" can protect companies and their dividends

Arian Neiron, Van Eck

ETFs that provide exposure to firms with competitive advantages.

Make your shares work harder

Graham O'Brien, ASX

Learn how to build income streams from your existing shares, in addition to dividends.

Income strategies for different investors

Jacqui Mengler-Mohr; James Blaufelder; Kay Lee, Canaccord Genuity

Income investing from different angles.

Yield winners and losers

Jason Beddow, Argo Investments

Miners usurp banks as biggest dividend payers.

Using income ETFs for yield

Andrew Zenonos, Russell Investments

Index funds can provide expsoure to companies with better yield prospects.

The case for ethical investing

David Macri, Australian Ethical

Harnessing the power of money to deliver competitive returns - and positive change for society and the environment

Shareholder activism and dividends

Will Baylis, Legg Mason Martin Currie Equity Income Fund

Active engagement on company dividend payouts improving income returns

How fund managers identify sustainable companies

Matt Patsky, Trillium Asset Management

Effecting positive change in corporate behaviour is part of their process

Using ETFs for ESG investing

Meaghan Victor, State Street Global Advisors

Three powerful trends driving shift to index funds for responsible investing

Behind the boom in responsible investing

Simon O'Connor, RIAA

Allocating capital in companies that improve society

Constructing a sustainable, investable benchmark for Australia

Reid Steadman, S&P Dow Jones Indices

Incorporating environmental, social, and governance data into investments

What retail investors are thinking

Michael Blomfield, Investment Trends

Product innovation is helping more investors, including younger people and those with little capital, build wealth.

How COVID-19 has changed investor behaviour

Gemma Dale, nabtrade

Sharpest sharemarket correction in history seen by many as a buying opportunity.

Why Exchange Traded Funds have thrived during COVID-19

Balaji Gopal, Vanguard Investments

‘Pre-packaged diversification’ an attraction for investors in volatile market conditions.

More women take control of their financial future through advice

Financial Advisers, Morgans

Four female advisers from Morgans explain what women look for in their investment journey.

What younger investors are buying

Tim Sparks, Bell Direct

An uptick in trading activity sees those under 40 taking advantage of the first bear market in more than a decade to position for future growth.

Market volatility an opportunity for ‘informed optimists’

Chris Brycki, Stockspot

New breed of investors seize the day through sharemarket education and information.

More tech exposure options via ASX

Tony Featherstone, Featherstone Media & Publishing

Long-term initiatives make ASX one of the fastest-growing exchanges for tech sector

Key considerations for investing in biotech stocks

Tanushree Jain, Bell Potter Securities

Pandemic a shot in the arm for sector but investors need to do their homework

Behind the fintech boom

Joe Magyer, Lakehouse Capital

Separating the contenders from the pretenders is key to doing well in this exciting and emerging sector