How the different asset classes have fared: (As at 30 November 2023) International Equities November brought encouraging news in the international equity markets, marking a significant upturn for the first time in several months. Unhedged shares showed a healthy increase of 4.45%, but it was hedged shares that truly stood out, registering an impressive 8.01% growth. […]
How the different asset classes have fared: (As at 31 October 2023) International Equities International Equities fared better in October than September but still retreated as both unhedged and hedged shares fell by 0.98% and 2.72% respectively. Hedged falling further due to the continuing strength of the United States Dollar as the Fed retains high […]
How the different asset classes have fared: (As at 30 September 2023) International Equities International Equities performed poorly in September as both unhedged and hedged shares fell by 4.02% and 3.75% respectively. This result is not unexpected as there was downward pressure on equities from multiple angles, including rising oil prices and bond yields. The […]
How the different asset classes have fared: (As at 31 August 2023) International Equities The rise in international markets slowed in August with a 1.61% gain in unhedged equities and a 1.87% loss in hedged equities. This divergence is due to a fall in the value of the Australian Dollar relative to USD. With the […]
How the different asset classes have fared: (As at 31 July 2023) International Equities International markets continued their tremendous 2023 with another 2.08% and 2.86% return in unhedged and hedged equities. The Nasdaq set a half-yearly record of ~39% increase to start this year, powered by an AI-mania and falling inflation. With inflation continuing to […]
How the different asset classes have fared: (As at 30 June2023) International Equities In the month of June, international shares gained 3.16% in unhedged and 5.56% in hedged returns. This was a continuation of an already positive year for equities generally. This is despite the constant broadcasting of probably the most anticipated recession in history, […]
How the different asset classes have fared: (As at 31 May 2023) International Equities In the month of May, the international stock performance demonstrated a distinct split between hedged and unhedged shares. Unhedged shares exhibited a return of 1.20%, a surprising positive outcome considering the overall sell-off of most asset classes in the same month, […]
Introduction On the evening of 9 May 2023, the Government delivered its second Budget in the current parliamentary term. Inflationary pressures, interest rates and escalating costs of living have all had a significant impact on the lives of every-day Australians. The Budget needs to deliver the right balance of spending and savings. This year’s Budget […]
How the different asset classes have fared: (As at 30 April 2023) International Equities International shares once again had a positive month with unhedged and hedged equities returning 3.16% and 1.68%, respectively. United States equities, the largest region within the international shares index, have only 32% of stocks within the S&P 500 beating the index […]
How the different asset classes have fared: (As at 31 March 2023) International Equities International shares rebounded during the month of March with a gain of 3.92% and 2.51% in unhedged and hedged international markets. Significant gains in the technology space lead the markets higher as concerns in economic health, stemming from the banking sector, […]