indexing

CMSF

Tax-managed equity index investing

Active tax management can be used to enhance after-tax returns of indexed Australian and international equity portfolios for superannuation funds. The systematic and prudent implementation of tactics such as capital-gains/loss management and holding-period management can add real after-tax value. Simulations and back tests carried out by Parametric consistently demonstrate added value in the range of […]
ParametricMarch 21, 2013
Hedge Funds

Australian 'fundamental' index introduced

Fundamental indexing has received a fillip with the launch of a FTSE index that weights 200 Australian stocks according to the Research Affiliates methodology, which ignores price to focus on ‘fundamental’ factors such as book value, revenue and cash flow.
Staff WriterAugust 31, 2009
Opinion

Passive versus Active – Jack Gray and Ron Bird have their say

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Staff WriterAugust 5, 2009
Opinion

Passive versus Active – Jack Gray and Ron Bird have their say

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Staff WriterAugust 5, 2009
Investment Strategy

CalPERS leads fundamental index charge…but no challenge to cap-weighted orthodoxy yet

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Staff WriterJune 3, 2009
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