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Andy Mahony
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Andy Mahony looks at long-term portfolio performance for a range of asset allocations. He counsels to avoid the noise; it is an investor’s enemy, causing rash decisions to be made
1st Jul 23, 11:50am
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Andy Mahony looks at long-term portfolio performance for a range of asset allocations. He counsels to avoid the noise; it is an investor’s enemy, causing rash decisions to be made
Andy Mahony delves into the part data plays in the consideration of ESG issues when investing in managed funds
8th Jun 23, 10:15am
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Andy Mahony delves into the part data plays in the consideration of ESG issues when investing in managed funds
Andy Mahony explains the sustainable development goals, assesses their merits, and shows how ResearchIP assesses a fund manager's commitment to SDGs
31st May 23, 11:02am
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Andy Mahony explains the sustainable development goals, assesses their merits, and shows how ResearchIP assesses a fund manager's commitment to SDGs
Andy Mahony says you may want to choose a 'passive fund' strategy, but how you do that may mean you are just doing a passive implementation of active risk
26th May 23, 2:46pm
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Andy Mahony says you may want to choose a 'passive fund' strategy, but how you do that may mean you are just doing a passive implementation of active risk
Andy Mahony traces how responsible investing grew from some very small, specialist beginnings into a mainstay category today
2nd May 23, 2:46pm
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Andy Mahony traces how responsible investing grew from some very small, specialist beginnings into a mainstay category today
Andy Mahony shows why you should be concerned about sequencing risk if you are an investor. The combination of volatility and sequencing risk can lead to unfavourable outcomes, especially if you need liquidity from your portfolio
11th Apr 23, 11:58am
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Andy Mahony shows why you should be concerned about sequencing risk if you are an investor. The combination of volatility and sequencing risk can lead to unfavourable outcomes, especially if you need liquidity from your portfolio
The funds management sector has moved quickly to develop funds where sustainability, ethics, and ESG are integral parts of investment strategy. And the industry is recognising responsible investment management as an important category option
8th Feb 23, 3:02pm
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The funds management sector has moved quickly to develop funds where sustainability, ethics, and ESG are integral parts of investment strategy. And the industry is recognising responsible investment management as an important category option
Andy Mahony points out that fund manager temperament, capability, and proficiency have been tested severely in 2022. If active managers cannot add value in this environment, when will they? he asks
3rd Nov 22, 10:37am
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Andy Mahony points out that fund manager temperament, capability, and proficiency have been tested severely in 2022. If active managers cannot add value in this environment, when will they? he asks
Andy Mahony takes a clear-eyed look at what happened to investment markets in September, a tough month by any measure. The outlook is fragile as central banks work to get investors reoriented away from inflation and QE policies
12th Oct 22, 9:18am
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Andy Mahony takes a clear-eyed look at what happened to investment markets in September, a tough month by any measure. The outlook is fragile as central banks work to get investors reoriented away from inflation and QE policies
Andy Mahony addresses a few key questions for investors about how a managed fund is valued, how the underlying investments are priced, and what safeguards are in place to reassure investors their assets are being looked after appropriately
30th Sep 22, 11:12am
Andy Mahony addresses a few key questions for investors about how a managed fund is valued, how the underlying investments are priced, and what safeguards are in place to reassure investors their assets are being looked after appropriately
Andy Mahony points out portfolio selection can be easily influenced by emotional connections
8th Aug 22, 10:48am
Andy Mahony points out portfolio selection can be easily influenced by emotional connections
Andy Mahony dives into how funds exclude activities in their fund portfolios to make them Responsible Investments - and that shines an uncomfortable spotlight on the selective approaches of some large investment managers
19th Jul 22, 8:56am
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Andy Mahony dives into how funds exclude activities in their fund portfolios to make them Responsible Investments - and that shines an uncomfortable spotlight on the selective approaches of some large investment managers
'Show me the incentive, I’ll tell you the outcome' - Andy Mahony runs an expert analysis of Default KiwiSaver funds to see if low fees result in better returns or are just 'cheap'
6th Jul 22, 11:20am
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'Show me the incentive, I’ll tell you the outcome' - Andy Mahony runs an expert analysis of Default KiwiSaver funds to see if low fees result in better returns or are just 'cheap'
For professional advisers, or KiwiSaver members who take a close interest in their funds, Andy Mahony of Research IP runs his rule over the unnecessarily complicated world of KiwiSaver fees
22nd Jun 22, 11:33am
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For professional advisers, or KiwiSaver members who take a close interest in their funds, Andy Mahony of Research IP runs his rule over the unnecessarily complicated world of KiwiSaver fees