Inflation heats up, rate cuts on hold Inflation in the US rose higher than expected in March. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) hit 3.5% year-over-year, exceeding the market’s prediction of 3.4%. Core CPI, excluding food and energy, also came in hotter than anticipated, reaching 3.8% compared to the expected 3.7%. This unexpected inflation surge dampened … Inflation heats up, rate cuts on hold
In addition to our recent announcement that the Azimut Global Equities SMA is one of the highest-rated global SMAs from SQM Research, we are pleased to share that the AZ Sestante multi-manager portfolios have also received a Superior Rating. The 4.25-star Superior Rating from SQM Research is based on fund performance, investment process, investment risk, … AZ Sestante multi-manager portfolios awarded Superior Rating from SQM Research
We are starting the new year on a positive note and are delighted to share with you that the Azimut Global Equities SMA has been awarded a Superior Rating by SQM Research second year in a row. The Azimut Global Equities SMA is one of the highest-rated global SMAs rated by SQM Research. The 4.25-star … Azimut Global Equities SMA one of the highest-rated global SMA’s by SQM Research
The RBA Rate Hike The new Governor Michele Bullock handed down her first rate hike lifting the interest rate from 4.1% to 4.35% at the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) November meeting, as broadly expected by the market. However, the statement released by the RBA was dovish, which surprised the market. The board acknowledged in … The RBA rate hike
Portfolio Changes to Sestante Dynamic Managed Accounts All portfolios sold their holding in the Macquarie Income Opportunities fund and allocated the proceeds to the Perpetual Diversified Income fund. The performance of the Macquarie Income Opportunities fund hasn’t lived up to expectations and we feel we will get a better risk-adjusted return from the Perpetual fund. … Portfolio changes to Sestante Dynamic & CFS FirstChoice managed accounts
The third quarter of 2023 commenced with an increase in positive sentiment with a US debt ceiling crisis avoided, the US banking crisis of March seemingly in the rearview mirror, core and headline inflation having clearly begun to trend down, and the S&P500 up 23% from its October 2022 lows. This sentiment began to turn … Quarterly investment update – September 2023
Portfolio Changes to CFS FirstChoice Dynamic Managed Accounts All portfolios sold their holding in the Macquarie Income Opportunities fund and allocated that holding to Perpetual Diversified Income fund. The Macquarie Income Opportunities fund performance has disappointed compared to its peer group and we are of the view that the Perpetual Diversified Income fund will produce … Portfolio Changes to CFS FirstChoice
Portfolio Changes to Sestante Dynamic Managed Accounts All portfolios sold their holding in Bennelong Ex 20 Australian Equities and allocated 60% to IOZ, Ishares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF, and 40% to First Sentier Australian Small Companies. Due to the small holding the Conservative portfolio only purchased IOZ. Bennelong Ex 20 has underperformed over the last … Portfolio changes to Sestante Dynamic managed accounts
Portfolio Changes for CFS FirstChoice Dynamic Managed Accounts All portfolios sold their holding in Bennelong Ex 20 Australian Equities and allocated 60% to CFS Index Australian Equities and 40% to First Sentier Australian Small Companies – Bennelong Ex 20 has underperformed over the last 18 months and we do not feel that market condition over … Changes to AZ Sestante portfolios on CFS FirstChoice
We are pleased to introduce the new range of specialist AZ Sestante Index Portfolios. These have been launched today on CFS FirstChoice Superannuation and Pension menus offering six risk profiles and complementing our existing dynamic range: 1. AZ Sestante Index Conservative Portfolio 2. AZ Sestante Index Moderate Portfolio 3. AZ Sestante Index Diversified Portfolio 4. … The new AZ Sestante Index Portfolios available on CFS FirstChoice
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AZ Sestante today announces the launch of its digital investing solution, Sestante Invest, as a means of helping wealth management and advice firms to help address the growing “advice gap”. Sestante Invest gives investors access to six investment portfolios managed by AZ Sestante being Sestante Dynamic Conservative, Sestante Dynamic Balanced, Sestante Dynamic Aggressive, Sestante ESG … Press Release: AZ Sestante launches digital investing solution – Sestante Invest