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Managing Market Volatility


The Australian and international stockmarkets have been subject to a range of global pressures such as the recession in the US and the sub-prime mortgage crisis. It’s important to put these results in to perspective. The recent downturn in the Australian and international markets follows a much longer period of excellent returns stretching back over five years. It’s not unusual for a period of excellent returns to be followed by a downturn like the one we’re experiencing at the moment.

Investing for your future is a long-term strategy. Reacting to the recent downturn by selling off investments is short-term thinking that could lock in your losses. History shows us that staying the course pays dividends in the longer term.

Here are some webcasts and articles from major fund managers about dealing with market volatility.

Webcasts


Advance Patrick Farrell
General Manager St George Investment Solutions


"Looking past the short-term"

Chris Caton
Chief Economist
  1. The outlook for 2009
  2. The bottom or more to come?
  3. Concerns for the Australian market
  4. 20 seconds on interest rates, house prices, unemployment and the Australian dollar
  5. What will the history books say?
Colonial First State Stephen Halmarick
Head of Investment Markets Research

  1. What effect will a recession have on Australia?
  2. Will a recession cause sharemarkets to fall even further?
  3. Could we see a resurgence in the resources sector?
  4. Which sectors have held up during this market downturn?
  5. When can we expect the sharemarket to turn around?

Hans Kunnen
Head of Investment Markets Research
  1. What is happening in the Markets?
  2. Have we seen the bottom of the market?
  3. Is the share market still a good investment opportunity?
  4. Are interest rates likely to keep rising?
  5. Should you consider moving your money to cash?
  6. When is the share market likely to recover?
Peter Gann
Senior Portfolio Manager (Australian Equities)
  1. What is the Australian Equities team doing in response to this volatility?
  2. Has the market down-turn presented any opportunities?
  3. Is the banking sector ready to recover?
Tony Fitzgerald
Co-Head of Global Fixed Interest & Credit

  1. How has the sub-prime and credit crisis impacted some fixed interest funds?
  2. How should investors react to these market conditions?
  3. What opportunities are there for the fixed interest sector?
ING Dr Don Stammer
Insights into volatility

  1. What does market volatility mean to my investment strategy?
  2. What does history tell us?
  3. Why do markets operate in cycles?
  4. What point of the cycle are we in?
  5. Why is time-in one of the greatest strategies in investing?
  6. Thinking of moving out of growth assets?
  7. Are Australian shares still a good investment?
  8. What long term returns should I expect from shares, property, fixed income and cash?
  9. Tips for investing during volatile markets
Dr Don Stammer
One of Australia’s leading economists and market strategists

  1. Fundamentals of investing
  2. Market review and outlook
  3. Investing through volatile markets
MLC MLC Market Watch Update video series
Presentations by
  • Brian Parker, MLC Investment Strategist
  • Michelle Heinrich, MLC Head of Investment Communications
Russell Investments Andrew Lill
Director (Investment Strategy)

Managing your financial security in volatile markets


Articles


Advance The great bargain hunt
The facts
The alternatives
Why have my investments fallen and what should I do?
Our perspective on market volatility
Colonial First State To the rescue
What is happening in the markets? (October 08)
Fidelity Australian Market Volatility 18 January 2008
Interesting Times Lie Ahead in 2008
MLC Some Inconvenient Truths
Russell Investments
Why now isn't the right time to switch to cash (August 08)
Surviving a bear market (August 08)
How you can deal with volatility; and why it should distract long term investors (August 08)
DIY Investment Seminars
Free investment seminar series 2008. "DIY Investing - More Smart Ideas & Strategies".
 
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