May
How to keep a cool head in uncertain times
Financial advisers are feverishly reminding clients that market peaks and troughs are all part of the long game.
April
Bitcoin emerges from bear market as traders eye $US125,000
The cryptocurrency is starting to trade more like gold rather than riskier assets such as stocks, enhancing its appeal in times of financial stress, analysts say.
How a bear market will hit your wealth: From $200k to $3.8m
So far, the cost of Donald Trump’s presidency has been felt by bond and stock traders. But if pain persists, it could cost wealthy retirees $100 a week.
Big investors wield private assets to cushion returns from wild market
The nation’s largest money managers, including the big superannuation funds, are using unlisted holdings to manage the fallout of volatile global equities.
March
Private equity is taking a public market beating
Gyrations on listed equities have delivered a double blow for PE. But one billionaire investor sees change coming.
August 2024
Bank stocks cauterise bleeding, analysts still stumped on valuations
Banks found a bottom on Tuesday, bouncing off steep losses. Despite the sell-off, analysts say they remain overvalued and earnings season will show why.
December 2023
Why it might be time to strap in for a wild end to 2023 on markets
Shares have rallied hard in the past six weeks, but more big moves in the dog days of December aren’t out of the question.
June 2023
Fearless investors look through central bank angst
The Vix has fallen to its lowest level since late January 2020 – could it be a sign of irrational exuberance?
Mad 24 hours in Russia a stark reminder for markets
Investors got lucky the attempted coup in Russia is over before it began, but it’s yet another reminder of how markets are ignoring risk.
May 2023
How volatility can make you money
Rocky markets can throw up unique opportunities for nimble investors.
April 2023
Fans of risky assets ‘living in a parallel universe’
A world where interest rates remain high – and will potentially increase again – is bad for share prices.
March 2023
JPMorgan spells out ‘Volmageddon’ risk on zero-day option craze
In a new study, a 5 per cent drop in the S&P 500 is seen snowballing another 20 per cent in the worst-case scenario.
February 2023
Exxon’s trading ambitions mean culture shift to more risk-taking
Exxon is also flush with the capital to back big trading positions after posting a record $US59 billion in profit last year.
October 2022
Why the UK bond crisis could be just the start
The IMF is warning about potential liquidity risks in the world’s $64 trillion of managed funds. Like James Bond’s vodka martini, we have been shaken, we should be stirred.
May 2022
Market uncertainty a good prompt to review your investment strategy
Selling can lock in losses, particularly if the money is not reinvested until the market has recovered and confidence returns.
April 2022
Investment discipline does not mean inaction
The volatility that unnerves some can present significant opportunities for those who can be nimble and focused.
February 2022
Old money targets new as fund offers profits from bitcoin volatility
The Smorgon family are among the backers of Zerocap’s smart beta fund, which has raised $20m of $100m needed to offer investors traditional products in crypto markets.
January 2022
Why Tribeca’s Jun Bei Liu is still bullish on equities
A solid earnings outlook together with reasonable valuations and an attractive dividend yield should see the market easily post double-digit gains.
November 2021
Options craze rewriting rules of VIX, S&P 500 relationship
Investors are flocking to call options to chase gains in stocks like Tesla and Nvidia, resulting in a spike in upward volatility.
August 2021
Markets signal economic expansion has passed peak growth
Weaker than expected manufacturing data from the world’s two largest economies has caused anxiety, leading investors to the safety of fixed income.