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If, like me, you watched ‘The Last Dance’ during Covid-19 lockdown, you will appreciate what an amazing team the Chicago Bulls were during the 1990s. Flashy, charismatic and awe-inspiring – Michael Jordan rightly commanded the spotlight. In contrast, the slow-talking, relatively shy Scottie Pippen never got the recognition he deserved.

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AUSTRALIAN ETF INDUSTRY STAGES A ‘V’ SHAPED RECOVERY 
The shape of the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic might remain uncertain – but the Australian ETF industry has staged a V-shaped recovery over the last two months,

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Key global trends – equity rally continues
Global equities pushed higher in May, continuing the rebound of the previous month, reflecting ongoing hopes of a speedy return to economic normalcy as both new COVID-19 cases and social distancing restrictions eased further in most advanced economies.

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There are arguably few more reliable portfolio “safe havens” in times of equity market trouble than highly-rated government bonds issued by major developed nations.
BetaShares Chief Economist, David Bassanese, and BetaShares Director – Key Accounts and Adviser Business, Mai Platts, recently showcased the key investment benefits of the fixed income asset class and opportunities in fixed income ETFs.

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Despite the current upbeat mood in global equity markets, the outlook still includes significant downside risks. For investors seeking some portfolio diversification and defence in view of these risks, one potentially attractive option is high-quality, long-dated sovereign bonds issued by the governments of today’s major developed market economies –

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‘MARCH MADNESS’ GIVES WAY TO ‘ASTOUNDING APRIL’
Investors committed more than $1B in new money to ETFs in April, as the sharemarket rebounded after dramatic falls in March. The Australian ETF industry increased by $4.1B to end the month at $61.3B,

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This article was originally published in Bassanese Bites on 20 April 2020. For the latest market updates and economic commentary subscribe to Bassanese Bites below.

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Despite continued shocking U.S. economic data and corporate earnings results, hopes with regard to U.S. curve flattening and potential re-opening of the U.S.

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Asset allocation can help diversify your portfolio and assists to make it more resilient to changing market conditions.
Our recent webinar with Director of Adviser Business, Blair Modica, went back to basics to explain how ETFs work, and how they may be used to diversify your portfolio.

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As the coronavirus continues to create uncertainty in sharemarkets and economies across the globe, we held the second of our fortnightly “Virus Crisis” webinar series, to provide a timely update on the virus and how it’s affecting markets and the macro economy.
BetaShares Chief Economist,

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INVESTORS TURN TO ETFs AS VOLATILITY REIGNS SUPREME
Trading volumes in ETFs grew exponentially in March, even as funds under management (FuM) declined in line with falling equity markets. The extraordinary growth in turnover saw ASX ETF trading value hit an all-time high of ~$18B,

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