Red, red whine
Opinion

David Chaplin: Red, red whine

The market carnage may not be over, of course, but the ideal average KiwiSaver investor is still in pretty good shape after a 10-year period featuring above-average upside.

David Chaplin 27 Jul 2022
Why active managers have edge in ESG investing
Opinion

David Chaplin: Why active managers have edge in ESG investing

The ability to switch out of companies whose environmental or social credentials suddenly change is a plus that active fund managers are leveraging for investors who like their returns with sprinkling of moral purity.

David Chaplin 20 Jul 2022
Swiss poke holes in crypto-diversifier theory
Opinion

David Chaplin: Swiss poke holes in crypto-diversifier theory

Bitcoin should, in theory, have diversification benefits for share investors, according to a new study by the Swiss Finance Institute.

David Chaplin 13 Jul 2022
Wholesale ruling highlights risk
Opinion

David Chaplin: Wholesale ruling highlights risk

Justice Gault's ruling suggests promoters should be wary of relying on claims of a sophisticated client base when shilling complex, or opaque, investment products to even the average ‘wholesale’ audience.

David Chaplin 06 Jul 2022