Reflation
The consensus is sure that inflation will remain lower for longer. Most remain sceptical that central banks will succeed in their mission to push it higher.
The consensus is sure that inflation will remain lower for longer. Most remain sceptical that central banks will succeed in their mission to push it higher.
We explain the mechanics of inflation protection and how to identify relative value opportunities.
Government bond markets are now at the precipice of a paradigm shift.
Recent inflation readings in Australia and the US have reinforced the strong consensus view that inflation will remain very low for a long time.
With global bond yields back near the low end of recent ranges, it’s an opportune time to revisit a theme that’s relevant to portfolio construction today – the bond vs. equity correlation.
Conventional thinking about bond-equity relationships currently poses a paradox – the resolution to this seeming paradox is the changing bond-equity correlation.
It’s that time of year when inboxes get flooded with 2019 economic and financial market forecasts. As the CFA institute points out, at the beginning of 2018 the median analyst forecast for the S&P 500 calendar year return was +10.3%. The actual result ended up being -6.2%.
Tom Piotrowski speaks with Ardea IM’s Gopi Karunakaran regarding rising US interest rates, the outlook for Australian interest rates and the ActiveX Ardea Real Outcome Bond Fund (Managed Fund) (XARO).
Ardea IM discuss some key considerations for retiree portfolios and why actively managed fixed income is a compelling alternative that can complement traditional retirement income sources.
Watch this Livewire video to learn more about the Real Outcome Fund and the team’s investment process.