Market News Centre 

Get set for more of the same 

Prasad Patkar, portfolio manager at Platypus Asset Management writes in IFA magazine that last year was difficult for investors, and is likely to carry through to this year. But it’s certainly not all doom and gloom, he explains, with the situation having improved quite a bit from the start of the third quarter of 2011.

According to a report released in October 2011 by the ANZ Bank, commercial property investment is set for “strong returns” over the next 10 years.

Taking charge - Self managed superannuation funds

The self managed superannuation fund sector has the largest proportion of Australia’s
superannuation assets at $418.5 billion, and is still going strong. Just make sure you
have the right tools to maximise your money.

According to Chad Padowitz chief investment officer at Wingate Asset Management, it can seem a paradox that while investors are generally buying assets for long-term growth, it is short-term fears that drive market sentiment. 

Eyes on the East

In an uncertain economy, many investors are starting to take note of the booming markets in Asia for diversification in their portfolio. But how do you know where to start?

Active Management delivers outperformance for Australian Unity property investments

At Australian Unity Investments we are committed to delivering on an active property management strategy for all of our commercial property funds.

Healthy property investments – getting the right mix

The art of balancing investments to achieve maximum gain with minimum exposure to risk can be a complicated and delicate task. This article briefly delves into the so-called investment science of ‘portfolio theory’.

Health check on infrastructure

By Chris Smith, Head of Healthcare & Retirement Property Funds at Australian Unity Investments.

There are plenty of opportunities for developers and builders in healthcare infrastructure, says Chris Smith, but players may also face some challenges.

Sharemarket to overcome headwinds in 2011

By Simon Bonouvrie, Platypus Asset Management, as published in IFA Magazine, Issue 539. 

2011 will be a catch up year for Australian equity markets as several factors start to work in favour of investors.

Better returns ahead in 2011

By Donald Williams, Platypus Asset Management, as published in IFA Magaine. 

A year ago we wrote that 2010 was likely to be a transition year for the share market, a time of consolidation following the strong recovery in 2009. Unfortunately that’s exactly how it played out, meaning it was a difficult and frustrating year for equity investors. 

Correction continues but opportunities remain in equities

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

The outcome of the reporting season (currently underway at time of writing) will provide useful indicators for investors on how the Australian market is tracking and where opportunities lie for the next 12 to 18 months.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.