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The best-performing Alternative Assets funds of FY23

Infrastructure, private equity, private debt, global macro and hedge funds all take a spot in this eclectic asset class.
James Marlay
Livewire Markets
Funds

The top-performing ETFs of FY2023

We've scoured our funds marketplace to bring you the top five ETFs for both global and Australian equities in the last financial year.
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Glenn Freeman
Livewire Markets
Funds

5 fixed income funds that outperformed over the past 12 months

The performance of Australia's top fixed income funds are in - and the winners ran away with the proverbial trophy.
Hans Lee
Livewire Markets
Funds
Sponsored

What is a fixed term annuity?

With a Challenger Guaranteed Annuity (Fixed Term Direct), you can enjoy competitive rates and get a fixed payment on your investment for a term you choose. It operates...
Challenger Limited
Funds

Will the LIV Golf/PGA merger go ahead? This fund manager doesn't think so...

In this episode, David Clark chats with return guest David Witkin, the founder of Beryl Capital Management. They discuss merger arbitrage and event-driven investing,...
David Clark
Koda Capital
Funds

The top-performing Aussie equity funds for FY22/23

The best Aussie equity funds surged over the past year, making up for a challenging 12 months prior.
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AMP
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Chris Conway
Livewire Markets
Funds

What's next for exchange-traded funds?

Developed in the wake of 1987's Black Monday financial crisis, ETFs have become an investor staple in times of market stress
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Glenn Freeman
Livewire Markets
Income Series

We've returned 9.6%* pa to investors without sacrificing on security. Here's how we do it

Two layers of security doesn't need to hinder an ability to generate outsized returns.
Brett Craig
Aura Group
Funds

Listed managed investments - KKC announces boost to FY24 distribution and BTI benefits from company acquisitions

It was a relatively light month for news in the LMI market in June, as is often the case leading into earnings season. However, there were a few key new items that...
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Claire Aitchison
Independent Investment Research
Fund in Focus
Sponsored

Where we see the holy grail of income

Sustainable income - healthy returns and downside protection - is the holy grail of income investing. Can an equity strategy deliver this?
Andrew Fraser
Merlon Capital
Funds

AI returns continue to roll

Semiconductor rebound drives performance
Alex Pollak
Loftus Peak
Funds

What's driving the dislocation in international equity diversified LICs & LITs?

There's currently a dislocation between portfolio value and share/unit prices for LICs and LITs. I look at the factors for why.
Claire Aitchison
Independent Investment Research
Fund in Focus
Sponsored

Accessing a 6.7% yield without the volatility and uncertainty of equities

Outperforming in fixed income markets often means not betting on the direction of interest rates.
Pete Robinson
Challenger Investment Management
Income Series

The top 10 income funds and ETFs in 2023 as voted by Livewire readers

The votes are in. We reveal where Livewire readers find their top income fund and ETF picks this year and how it compares to last year.
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Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
Funds
Sponsored

Invest in the world's best stocks with a focused global equity manager

Experience, quality and discipline are important drivers of investment outcomes, particularly in volatile markets. The Aoris International Fund is headed by one of...
Livewire Exclusive
Livewire Markets
Funds
Sponsored

See how our fund delivers more than just regular income

Our Enhanced Income Fund invests in quality credit and hybrid securities to deliver better returns than traditional cash management and fixed income investments. The...
Roy Keenan
Yarra Capital Management
Fund in Focus
Sponsored

The strategy finding the 'sweet spot' over many years, through many cycles

The Ares Global Credit Income Fund has delivered attractive risk-adjusted returns since its inception. Find out how.
Teiki Benveniste
Ares Wealth Management Solutions
Funds

Thematic ETFs: The trend is not your friend

New research by Plato Investment Management has examined the performance of passive thematic ETFs
Dr David Allen
Plato Investment Management
Funds
Sponsored

One unlisted property fund. Multiple layers of diversification

Diversification can be one of the most powerful investment strategies you can use in seeking to manage risk. An easy way to increase diversification in your portfolio...
Livewire Exclusive
Livewire Markets
Fund in Focus
Sponsored

How we're answering one of the most pressing questions from investors

One adviser said that it's hard to find income these days without taking big risks. Now, there's a fund that solves that problem.
Josh Manning
Manning Asset Management
Undiscovered Funds
Sponsored

Exploiting inefficiencies in the energy and resources sectors

Acorn Capital believes that the energy and resources sectors are inefficient, and they have the expertise and formula to exploit them
Rick Squire
Acorn Capital
Undiscovered Funds
Sponsored

Get 8% pa net yield from rated bank bonds that beats stocks and property

Finding 8% yield in today's market isn't easy - but we've figured out a way to deliver it via rated bank bonds.
Christopher Joye
Coolabah Capital
Expert Insights

The asset class that relishes high inflation and rising interest rates

When you are looking for consistent earnings, tried and true methods can pay off, particularly when it comes to this asset class.
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Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
Funds
Sponsored

Secure your future, with income solutions for life’s different stages

In these uncertain times, why not consider regular income. Challenger can offer a range of income solutions to help you meet your investment goals.  Rising rates are...
Challenger Limited
Income Series

How to use ETFs for income (plus four different ideas)

If you like the ease of trading on the ASX and want to build an income portfolio, here's how it works - as well as four issuers' top picks.
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Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
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