Market News Centre 

 

Find out what's happening in financial markets with regular updates from our investment managers.

 

July 2010

By Simon Bonouvrie, Platypus Asset Management, as published in IFA Magazine. 

At Platypus, we believe that equity markets are likely to remain under pressure for some time. 

 

June 2010

Individual approach key to successful investing in current market

By Chad Padowitz, chief investment officer at Wingate Asset Management.

Events around the world since the beginning of May have shown how fragile the recent market recovery was, and investors may feel that it is still not the right time to get back into the market, particularly the international market.

May 2010

Sharemarket consolidation phase continues

By Prasad Patkar, Platypus Asset Management, as published in IFA Magazine.

Over the last month or so, there have been a few wobbles in the sharemarket that may have caught some retail investors by surprise. 

April 2010

Property investors get set for good times

Australian Unity Investments’ long-standing Head of Property, Martin Hession, says there has probably never been a better time to invest in commercial real estate.

 March 2010

Although wise to be cautious most signs remain positive.

By Prasad Patkar, Platypus Asset Management, as published in IFA Magazine.

While it could turn out that the Australian sharemarket's poor start to the year still has some way to run, overall the signs for the year are quite positive.

     
 October 2009

Strength in Australian equities continues.

By Prasad Patkar, Platypus Asset Management, as published in IFA Magazine, Issue 475.

It now seems almost certain that Australia has been through the worst of the global financial crisis and is now on the road to recovery.

 

 Sept 2009

Investing for continuing recovery.

By Simon Bonouvrie, Platypus Asset Management, as published in IFA Magazine, Issue 471.

While the ongoing strength in equity markets is beginning to baffle a number of commentators, in our view we are seeing a typical recovery from a significant market downturn.

 

August 2009 

Confidence the key to recovery

By Donald Williams, Platypus Asset Management, as published in IFA Magazine, Issue 467.

The relative strength of the economy so far this year has been extraordinary given the global backdrop. 

 

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July 2009 Investment opportunities during market pullback
June 2009 What makes a good investment in the current climate? 
May 2009 Sharemarket shows signs of recovery 
April 2009 International Equities
March 2009 Hidden Gems
New year, new opportunities
Advice you'd give your mum
How low can you go?
February 2009 What's in the portfolio of our Head of Portfolio 
January 2009 Market Volatility: Frequently Asked Questions 
The Market: Are there really good opportunities?  

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