With interest rates at record lows, this article looks at how our outlook for returns has changed and what it may mean for investors.
News Category: Investments
Asset allocation – does tactical positioning work?
This is an area of frequent debate and we thought it useful to analyse how KiwiSaver funds have fared.
Active share – are you getting enough bang for your buck?
A discussion on active share – an alternative tool that can be used to consider active investment managers’ risk-taking and the implications for this in the New Zealand market.
Distribution methods for charitable trusts
In this paper, we examine different distribution mechanisms in use around New Zealand by community trusts, iwi, and other similar organisations. We analyse how three simple distribution rules would fare following a large negative investment shock. The results show that there are clear differences and that the choice of distribution method has significant implications for intergenerational equity.
The end for bonds?
Investors need to carefully consider the amount of duration in their portfolios.
Investment returns over last 20 years
In this newsletter, we look back over 20 years at the returns from each of the major asset classes. We then look at 3 hypothetical diversified portfolios and compare/contrast the returns experienced by each.
KiwiSaver & Concerns About a Market Correction
This article explores the effect of a hypothetical market correction on a typical KiwiSaver balance in the near future.
NZ Shares Capacity Analysis
This article looks at capacity limits in the New Zealand sharemarket.
Bank KiwiSaver Article
This newsletter looks at the progress of the different banks as they pursue increasing their share of the NZ KiwiSaver market place.
Global Equities and Commodities – Towers Watson Research Article
This article on global equities and commodities is taken from a recent publication by our global colleagues at Towers Watson.