Latest ETF Insights

Top five things to consider when looking at a core and satellite investment approach.

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) continue to grow in popularity with recent data showing $127 billion has been invested across more than 250 ETFs in Australia while globally it exceeds $10 trillion across 8,500 products.

The share market is a great way to build long-term wealth, but it also comes with the risk of losing money. We look at how ETFs can be used to help minimise this risk.

The Nobel Prize winning economist Harry Markowitz once described diversification as an investor's 'only free lunch'. He was right, and we explain why.

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) come in many shapes and sizes. There are active and passive, ones that just look at a single commodity or currency, index ones, ones that follow a basket of selected stocks and even ones that have leverage built in.

ETFs are affordable, transparent, and easy to use. Learn why investors are embracing them in record numbers.

With the SEC in the US approving the listing of the first Bitcoin ETFs it is only a matter of time before they are approved on the ASX. Ron Hodge, InvestSMART CEO, foresees a lot of people making money, but they won't be the investors.

With many Australian investors underweight global equities, we look at why InvestSMART's International Equities Portfolio could be a good option for gaining international exposure.

At the end of each financial year, many investors look for ways to reduce their tax. Surprisingly, one of the best tax strategies is to do nothing and invest for the long-term.

Too risky? Too volatile? Too hard? Let's debunk a few myths about global shares and see why they can deserve a place in your self-managed super fund.

The commercial property sector is currently experiencing its fair share of challenges. Despite this, its long-term performance has still been good. We take a look at two property ETFs.

We take a close look at VanEck's global infrastructure ETF, IFRA, which provides exposure to some of the world's best infrastructure opportunities.

One of the best features of bond ETFs is their regular distributions. However, one curiosity is the way the distributions can vary from quarter to quarter. We look at why.

A positive quarter for all InvestSMART diversified portfolios & the probability of positive returns

How did actively managed funds fare in last year's volatile markets? The results are in.

How does InvestSMART's Diversified Portfolios handle situations like the SVB collapse?

Blackrock has reduced its fees on two of its most popular iShares ETFs. The good news for InvestSMART investors, is that they stand to benefit.

January 2023 marked the best start to a year in the ASX 200's history.

2022 was a textbook example of the benefits of diversification, low fees and a long-term timeframe when it comes to investing.

Thematic ETFs have risen in popularity over the last few years, but their performance has been mixed. We look at the pros and cons of thematic ETFs.

Within a few short years, Cathie Wood went from obscurity to one of the US's most famous asset managers. We look at the wild ride of her ARK Innovation ETF.

Warren Buffett has been a long-time critic of exorbitant hedge fund fees, and for good reason. We look at why high fees can be detrimental to returns.

First home buyers have been dealt a tough hand, but it's important to remember there are opportunities to grow wealth beyond bricks and mortar.

InvestSMART is pleased to present the September quarter's performance for our Professionally Managed Account portfolios.

This webinar covered, why Australian investors are underweight in international equities, FX concerns, why should you diversify across international share markets, and how to get access to international equities.