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Commodity markets continue to climb and push on inflation

March 7, 2022

It was another volatile week for stock markets, and even more so for commodity, currency and bonds as investors struggled to digest the implications of expelling Russia from the global economy.

Investors attempt to price in the invasion and the ensuing sanctions on Russia

February 28, 2022

After repeated warnings from Western intelligence, which most geopolitical experts were skeptical of, Putin invaded Ukraine. Markets fell sharply, especially in the US, but later rebounded and ended the week flat (or up by 2% in the case of the US).

All eyes on the Ukraine and Russia border

February 24, 2022

In what has become a familiar pattern, markets rose in the early part of the week amid signs that Putin’s aggressive posturing towards Ukraine might be just that, only to fall back as he appears to up the ante yet again.

High inflation and geopolitics muddy the water

February 15, 2022

The main news of the week happened as the European market closed. An unequivocal warning by US intelligence that a Russian invasion of Ukraine might be imminent.

Record stock movements in the US as earnings diverge from expectations

February 7, 2022

US equity markets ended the week more or less where they started, albeit with some considerable volatility that contained more 4% swings.

Bulls and bears traded blows that resulted in multiple 4% round trips during the week

January 31, 2022

The to and fro of US markets last week resembled the titanic struggle between Nadal and Medvedev with bulls and bears trading blows that resulted in multiple 4% round trips during the week.

What is a fair way to compare funds?

November 29, 2021

How Can We Do Apple With Apples Comparisons For Industry Funds With Different Asset Allocations And Levels Of Illiquid Investment?

Helping your clients assess the climate impact of their Portfolio

November 15, 2021

Nathan Fradley explains how the ethosesg technology can help you assess and design an ethical portfolio that aligns to an investor’s personal values.

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Better World makes a difference with investment in renewables

January 4, 2023

There are many direct assets and funds that contribute positively to climate action within the InvestSense Better World Portfolios. Meridian Energy is one of the stand-out direct assets in the portfolio with a climate energy focus.

Carbon credits and investing – is it the outcome we expect?

November 21, 2022

ETFs that invest in carbon credits are now available. Why should we assume that their price will go up over time? And does buying a carbon credit ETF actually contribute positively to emissions reduction? Will it actually generate the outcome investors are expecting? This article explores the issues around investing in carbon credits.

Helping your clients assess the climate impact of their Portfolio

November 15, 2021

Nathan Fradley explains how the ethosesg technology can help you assess and design an ethical portfolio that aligns to an investor’s personal values.

How Mark Lewin saved 13 hours a week with Managed Accounts

November 28, 2022

Mark Lewin was a financial planner, but is now the Director of Back Office Heros. In his planning business he gained significant efficiencies by recommending and implementing managed accounts for his clients. He tells us how...

Bad news equals good news

June 6, 2022

In recent years professional investors have got increasingly used to the fact that good news is bad news for markets because higher interest rates are likely to be necessary, and of course vice-versa. However, last week the effect was stronger than ever and stocks rallied mid-week amidst reports of widespread lay-offs and expectations of a weak US jobs report.

‘Buy the dip’ opportunism start surfacing

May 30, 2022

The US market finally market caught a bid last week. Early in the week the market was down few percent after an earnings miss by ad dependent social media platform Snap (of Snapchat fame) combined with weak guidance raised more doubts about the economy and economic resilience of tech companies.

US momentarily dips into official bear market territory

May 23, 2022

The seventh negative week in a row for the US sent it briefly into official bear market territory before it recovered slightly late on Friday. The world’s largest stocks (Apple, Microsoft Amazon and Google) are all down 25%.

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S&P 500 Breaks 5,000 Amid Mixed Economic Signals and Rate Cut Speculations

It was an up and down week for markets after a strong finish the prior week. Markets ended slightly up but the Fed pushed back on imminent rate cuts, putting some pressure on markets. However, positive earnings results overcame that and the US market hit new highs.

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U.S. Jobs Report Sparks Market Shift

Amid a mixed bag of US corporate earnings and a strong jobs report fueling rate hike expectations, global markets face contrasting fortunes, highlighting the complexity of forecasting economic trends in a time of technological growth and geopolitical uncertainty.

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Global Equities Surge on Hopes of Economic Stimulus

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Better World Case Study - Brambles

February 6, 2023

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Better World makes a difference with investment in renewables

January 4, 2023

Highest inflation print in Australia since 2000

May 2, 2022

Rising rates and slowing growth, can't have one without the other

April 26, 2022

A quiet week with some swelling volatility

April 19, 2022

All eyes on the Ukraine and Russia border

February 24, 2022

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Why do InvestSense Portfolios have CPI+ objectives?

Investors should consider what they want to achieve for their investments in relation to 'real' returns - the returns in excess of inflation. Portfolios with CPI+ objectives aim to provide investors with a guide to what they can expect in real terms from their investment options.

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What is a Managed Account?

A Managed Account is an investment portfolio managed by professional fund managers. It is a structure that allows the manager to make changes to the portfolio in line with market conditions.

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What are the benefits of Managed Accounts?

Managed accounts offer a variety of benefits to both advisers and investors alike. Managed accounts provide access to professionally managed and structured portfolios designed to deliver returns in line with a client's risk tolerance and investment goals.

Managed Accounts

How do I convert my clients’ portfolios to Managed Accounts?

Switching into Managed Accounts can be daunting, but the value delivered by these accounts make it well worth the effort and reduces client management over time. With a project based approach, you can effectively migrate clients from existing portfolios into our Managed Accounts.

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What is the InvestSense investment process?

We believe that an investment approach should always be focused on delivering value for our clients and investors. Our process is based on three pillars which include being valuation driven, forward looking and transparent.

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What valuation methodology do InvestSense use?

We believe in following a value based investment approach based on our risk management framework and our forward looking valuation approach.

Managed Accounts

What is a Managed Account?

August 2, 2024

A Managed Account is an investment portfolio managed by professional fund managers. It is a structure that allows the manager to make changes to the portfolio in line with market conditions.

Managed Accounts

What are the benefits of Managed Accounts?

August 2, 2024

Managed accounts offer a variety of benefits to both advisers and investors alike. Managed accounts provide access to professionally managed and structured portfolios designed to deliver returns in line with a client's risk tolerance and investment goals.

Managed Accounts

How do I convert my clients’ portfolios to Managed Accounts?

August 2, 2024

Switching into Managed Accounts can be daunting, but the value delivered by these accounts make it well worth the effort and reduces client management over time. With a project based approach, you can effectively migrate clients from existing portfolios into our Managed Accounts.

InvestSense

Why do InvestSense Portfolios have CPI+ objectives?

September 23, 2024

Investors should consider what they want to achieve for their investments in relation to 'real' returns - the returns in excess of inflation. Portfolios with CPI+ objectives aim to provide investors with a guide to what they can expect in real terms from their investment options.

InvestSense

What is the InvestSense investment process?

August 2, 2024

We believe that an investment approach should always be focused on delivering value for our clients and investors. Our process is based on three pillars which include being valuation driven, forward looking and transparent.

InvestSense

What valuation methodology do InvestSense use?

August 2, 2024

We believe in following a value based investment approach based on our risk management framework and our forward looking valuation approach.

Ethical Investing

What filters are used in the InvestSense ethical investment process?

August 2, 2024

InvestSense makes a number of considerations when assessing whether an asset is suitable for inclusion in our Better World Portfolios. The focus for all selection criteria is to exclude assets that may have a negative impact on people or planet and to ensure that sustainability and ethical management are at the forefront.

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Do the InvestSense Better World funds invest in Renewable Energy?

August 2, 2024

Better World investments Portfolios have a focus on ethically aware investment opportunities which does include alternative energy solutions such as renewable energy. All investments consider whether a company is focused on creating positive change and contributing towards a more sustainable future.

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Commodity markets continue to climb and push on inflation

Investors attempt to price in the invasion and the ensuing sanctions on Russia

All eyes on the Ukraine and Russia border

High inflation and geopolitics muddy the water

Record stock movements in the US as earnings diverge from expectations

Bulls and bears traded blows that resulted in multiple 4% round trips during the week

What is a fair way to compare funds?

Helping your clients assess the climate impact of their Portfolio

Better World makes a difference with investment in renewables

Carbon credits and investing – is it the outcome we expect?

Helping your clients assess the climate impact of their Portfolio

How Mark Lewin saved 13 hours a week with Managed Accounts

Bad news equals good news

‘Buy the dip’ opportunism start surfacing

US momentarily dips into official bear market territory

Adviser Brochures

InvestSense Podcast

Investor Insights

Better World Case Study - Brambles

Better World makes a difference with investment in renewables

Highest inflation print in Australia since 2000

Rising rates and slowing growth, can't have one without the other

A quiet week with some swelling volatility

All eyes on the Ukraine and Russia border

Investor Brochures

Explore some common questions asked by investors and advisers...

Why do InvestSense Portfolios have CPI+ objectives?

What is a Managed Account?

What are the benefits of Managed Accounts?

How do I convert my clients’ portfolios to Managed Accounts?

What is the InvestSense investment process?

What valuation methodology do InvestSense use?

What is a Managed Account?

What are the benefits of Managed Accounts?

How do I convert my clients’ portfolios to Managed Accounts?

Why do InvestSense Portfolios have CPI+ objectives?

What is the InvestSense investment process?

What valuation methodology do InvestSense use?

What filters are used in the InvestSense ethical investment process?

Do the InvestSense Better World funds invest in Renewable Energy?

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