Index / ETFs

In “An Aussie sense of style”, Axioma’s latest paper on smart beta products, we take a look at the inherent compromise between delivering target factor purity versus maximizing factor exposure.

Global stock indices extended their record-breaking rally in December to end 2017 with the biggest annual returns since 2013.

The synchronized growth witnessed in 2017 is expected to continue this year, according to economists, who say markets can weather the gradual normalization of monetary policy.

The post-crisis economic recovery gathered pace in 2017 as the Eurozone and Japan joined the global growth momentum, helping investors push risk assets higher.