The debate on active versus passive has gone on for years, with many investors loyal to one camp of the other. But… Why not use both? Christian Obrist, Head of iShares in Australia echoed these sentiments when we asked about the biggest trends in ETFs today. Show More
Given recent market volatility, Christian Obrist, Head of iShares for Australia recently told Livewire, “ETFs have already been battle-tested. If you look at the last 10 years, you've had many market stresses, and ETFs have most often come out proving that they function quite well”. Following the removal of W-8BEN... Show More
Close to US$250 billion has poured into Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) so far this year, and this flow continues unabated. However, prominent active managers such as Howard Marks have questioned who the buyer would be when the market turns. We sat down with Christian Obrist, Head of iShares for Australia... Show More
Over the past couple of months you would have hopefully heard about important changes that we have been making to the way that 14 of our international ETFs are listed on the ASX. We are pleased to inform you that we have now completed this process which means that these... Show More
The growth of Exchange Traded Funds has seen the value of funds under management pass US$5 trillion on a global basis, and A$40 billion within Australia. We spoke with Christian Obrist, Head of iShares in Australia, to ask what the key drivers behind this inexorable growth are. Show More
iShares has made important changes to its range of international ETFs to help you build better portfolios. iShares has changed the way fourteen (14) of its international index iShares ETFs are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The benefits to investors include less ongoing administration by removing the need... Show More
While it offers a good way to diversify your portfolio, the yield on cash is a shadow of its former self. However, it’s time to rethink this and take a fresh look at how recent innovations can achieve a more meaningful yield, without compromising liquidity or transparency. To find out... Show More
iShares is making important changes to its range of international ETFs to help you build better portfolios - subject to investor approval. Beginning June 2018, iShares is changing the way fourteen (14) of its international index iShares ETFs are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The benefits to investors... Show More