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Leader in active quantitative equities across Australian equities, global equities, emerging markets and global small companies.
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Portfolio management specialists managing equity income funds together for over a decade.
With companies looking to shore up balance sheets, it’s a hard market for dividend focused investors. head of equity income, rudi minbatiwala, shares the secret to maximising income over the long term; taking an approach that’s not afraid of dividend cuts.
Conservative equity income investors deserve access to the best investment ideas on the asx - and that when it comes to higher income generation, high yield stocks aren't always the best investment ideas.
Given the unimaginable extent of the dividend cuts across the market, equity income investors must explore new ways to generate sufficient income. here’s how to design a retirement income strategy that can potentially deliver reliable, consistent income through ...
Discover how the wholesale equity income fund leverages a highly experienced team with a 14 year track record to deliver equity income.
Rudi minbatiwala, head of equity income, draws some lessons in equity income investing from george costanza and reflects on why investors should aim for more than high dividend yield when selecting stocks.
War in europe, a spike in living costs, and bond market movements are among the themes worrying income investors right now. against this background, head of equity income, rudi minbatiwala, discusses how equities can play a role in generating income in uncertain times.
While many investors might understandably believe income and yield are the same, pursuing one over the other can deliver surprisingly divergent and apparently counterintuitive results.
In a low-rate world, generating income is more difficult than ever. with bond markets changing daily and cash rates close to zero, cash and fixed income can no longer do the heavy lifting for income-focused investors. against this backdrop, how can investors use equities to g...
income-seeking investors, typically pre-retirees and retirees, have objectives beyond just maximising returns. they are thinking about a blend of good returns, with lower volatility and consistency of income.
In an ideal world, there would be a stock we can put away that pays a high dividend, has a stable share price, and grows a bit over time. so, what is this holy grail stock that you should be buying now? well, that question is a bit of a click-bait: like the holy grail itself, it probably doesn’t ...
Covid-19 has created a challenging environment for income reliant investors, with interest rates near all-time lows and expected to remain there for the foreseeable future, while in equity markets, even the most reliable dividend payers are facing mounting pressure on their dividend...
As we head into 2020, we should re-examine the role that bonds play in an investment portfolio. head of australian fixed income, stephen cooper, shares three ways that bonds can add value in a diversified portfolio of assets, and the scope for capital appreciation.
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A diverse range of global, regional and sector based equity, multi-asset and fixed income investment strategies and funds
We consider ESG risks to be factors that may place business value at risk. Companies at risk are identified using both external providers and our own internally driven research, which is based on a systematic and extensive company meeting program.
Why a flexible investment approach may make all the difference when simply being invested is no longer enough.
From growing companies to up-and-coming names, our range of active, research-driven approaches to the Australian share market aim to deliver above market returns over the long term.
Developments associated with coronavirus have dominated attention and affected sentiment towards financial markets worldwide. in this update, jamie grant, head of emerging markets and asian fixed income, explains why the disease has attracted so much attention and outlines some of the chan...
A static investment approach is unlikely to deliver on investors' long term return objectives in markets ahead. Our Multi-Asset Solutions team explore 5 considerations key to asset allocation in 2021.
People are are at the heart of our success as a leading global asset manager
First Sentier Investors are the world-leading provider of specialist investment capabilities. Discover how we provide research-led active investment management.
This paper investigates just how effective some low-beta strategies designed to dampen portfolio volatility and improve risk-adjusted returns have actually been. Given how well equities and bonds have performed, this paper also considers whether alternatives are a worthy addition to portfolios fr...
As the curtain closes on another year of surprises, investors are hoping for smoother sailing next year. But with inflation on the rise and a new Omicron variant in the mix, the outlook is far from clear. Against this backdrop, we asked some of our leading Portfolio Managers what issues will be o...
As asset allocators, we look at where there are attractive opportunities. Here our Multi-Asset Solutions team share their outlook for their broad investment universe and where to find the best risk-adjusted returns.
We are entering a new era. The year 2024 will be unpredictable and clouded by many uncertainties. It will be marked by geopolitical risks, the ongoing taming of the inflation beast, and how the US Presidential election will impact markets.
Global investment manager, First Sentier Investors, today announced changes to its investment capabilities within Australia.
The Realindex Australian Share Value-Class A Fund is a real achiever that, since its inception in 2008, has delivered long-term outperformance compared to its benchmark for investors.
income-seeking investors all appear to be asking the same question: “with prospective returns from defensive assets currently so low, how can i generate any meaningful income from my investments?”
It’s no secret that fixed income markets have experienced a tough couple of years. significant increases in cash rates and inflation expectations over this period have pushed bond yields higher and, in turn, prices lower.
There was a large jump in capital raisings – in april alone 26 companies in the s&p/asx300 issued new stock. by the end of 2020, 104 of these companies had undertaken raisings - the most number of companies that had ever raised equity in single year - totalling almost $40 billion.
In this update, we provide an overview of how our global credit team are responding to market volatility stemming from the coronavirus outbreak. we also outline some of the key drivers of performance in the cfs wholesale global credit income fund during the recent sell-off in corporate bon...
Global asset management group focused on providing high quality, long-term investment capabilities to clients. We bring together independent teams of active, specialist investors who share a common commitment to responsible investment principles.
First Sentier Multi-Asset Real Return Fund Neutral Asset Allocation Review. Read the paper: 'No time to buy: Volatility, tightening and reasons to be optimistic in 2023.'
Listed infrastructure has offered investors attractive risk-adjusted returns and lower correlations to traditional asset classes. this outcome has been achieved by providing effective downside protection during periods of equity market weakness.
First Sentier Investors has been managing Global Credit strategies for more than 25 years and has the expertise and know-how to manage portfolios through full credit cycles.
Through the sustainable funds group, stewart investors access global equity markets by investing in emerging markets to deliver long-term investment returns.
Andrew Greenup and George Thornely explore the performance of the Global Listed Infrastructure Securities asset class and look ahead to the main themes expected to impact this asset class over the years ahead.
The Realindex Australian Share Value-Class A Fund is a real achiever that, since its inception in 2008, has delivered long-term outperformance compared to its benchmark for investors.
Our Multi-Asset Solutions team look at geopolitical tensions, populism, the fundamentals and how this impacts portfolio positioning across growth and defensive assets as we enter 2020.
There’s a reasonable chance of achieving your investment objective over the long term by sticking to the plan. Not so fast! Here's why it's time to review your approach to asset allocation with volatile times ahead.
In this paper we outline why we believe there’s a case for making a structural allocation to credit markets within a diversified investment portfolio. for some, this might involve a partial reallocation of capital from composite/diversified fixed income exposures in favour of credit in...
First Sentier Investors today announced unit holders have voted in favour of a change in responsible entity (RE) for a number of funds from Colonial First State to The Trust Company.
Over long time frames, we know that strategic asset allocation has served investors well despite taking little to no account of overall investment objectives. However, over short to medium term time frames, this simple approach has often fallen short due to the timing of harmful events. Our Multi...
Learn about investing in Asia Pacific equities with FSSA IM today. Our APAC funds invest in high quality companies that outperform over the long term.
2020 has been a bumpy ride for many since the Covid-19 outbreak first took hold earlier in the year. Since our last Neutral Asset Allocation (NAA) review, there have been several developments however attention is still dominated by the ongoing pandemic. At least as we near the end of this turbule...
Our specialist australian equity emerging companies team look for long term capital return by investing in growing australian companies.
We recently reviewed the Neutral Asset Allocation (NAA) for the First Sentier Multi-Asset Real Return Fund; an exercise that is undertaken twice a year. This note summarises the key drivers of investment markets over the most recent six-month period and outlines the changes made to the NAA follow...
Despite the extraordinary events since its launch in June 2007 – including the Global Financial Crisis, volatile commodity prices, and political upheaval in many parts of the world – the strategy has delivered strong, consistent returns through a focus on valuation, quality and active management.
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