| March 2010 |
my farm dairy globe – demand for commodities could explode
2 March 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, outlines how commodities are likely to be one of the best-performing asset classes over the next 10 years.
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| February 2010 |
HERALD ON SUNDAY – SAVE FOR A GRAINY DAY
28 February 2010
As guest columnist with the Herald on Sunday, NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, outlines how commodities are likely to be one of the best-performing asset classes over the next 10 years.
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SUNDAY STAR TIMES – CONFUSION over the warehouse bond issue
28 February 2010
Nick Dravitzi, NZ Funds' Portfolio Manager, provides a dissenting opinion on The Warehouse Group, citing that, despite a disappointing Christmas, the Warehouse's fortunes are very much tied to the improving economy and its last results were already showing signs of improving.
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the dominion post - freightways takes profit hit
16 February 2010
NZ Funds' Portfolio Manager, Nick Dravitzki, comments on Freightways' recent results.
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HERALD ON SUNDAY – POWER TO THE UTILITIES
14 February 2010
As guest columnist with the Herald on Sunday, NZ Funds' Investment Strategist, David Wilson, provides an alternative strategy for those investors who have invested in New Zealand corporate bonds.
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the sunday star times - sentiment to wax and wane in recovery
14 February 2010
Nick Dravitzi, NZ Funds' Portfolio Manager, believes Freightways and The Warehouse Group will both likely to benefit from the recovering economy.
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HERALD ON SUNDAY – get a bigger slice of pie
7 February 2010
As guest columnist with the Herald on Sunday, NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, examines changes to the tax rules for each major asset class and how many investors could benefit from reconsidering the mix of assets they are exposed to.
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| January 2010 |
HERALD ON SUNDAY – BEWARE THE LURE OF GOLD RUSH
31 January 2010
As guest columnist with the Herald on Sunday, NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, examines the historical performance of investments in gold, identifying that it may only be a suitable investment during inflationary periods and moments of investor panic.
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NBR – Fonterra's bonds issue solid - analyst
27 January 2010
Mark Brooks, Head of Income at NZ Funds, believes Fonterra's capital structure changes and improving commodity prices will make its bond issue attractive to investors.
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WAIKATO TIMES – EVERY ASSET CLASS WILL HAVE ITs day
23 January 2010
As guest columnist with The Waikato Times, NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, examines past asset returns and shows that investors should not be financially dependent on the returns from any one asset class.
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THE Dominion post – LEARN THE LESSONS PAST ASSETS TEACH
22 January 2010
As guest columnist with The Dominion Post, NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, examines past asset returns and shows that investors should not be financially dependent on the returns from any one asset class.
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New Zealand PROPERTY INVESTOR – LOOK FOR THE YIELD IN LISTED PROPERTY VEHICLES
January 2010
This article in New Zealand Property Investor magazine quotes a NZ Funds' research paper on property that looks at the advantages of listed property trusts over direct property investment.
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HERALD ON SUNDAY – DIVERSIFY AND PROSPER
17 January 2010
As guest columnist with the Herald on Sunday, NZ Funds' Investment Strategist, David Wilson, identifies that commodities should be part of a
diversified portfolio.
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bay of plenty TIMES – UTILITy shares a good option
13 January 2010
Additional media coverage of Michael Lang's comments on the investment opportunity that utilities offer for conservative investors.
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HERALD ON SUNDAY – volatile road ahead until we've cut debt
10 January 2010
As guest columnist with the Herald on Sunday, NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, warns that the global economy is unlikely to resume healthy growth for many years and taking this into consideration provides insight into how investors should position their portfolios for 2010.
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OTAGO DAILY TIMES – UTILITIES STOCKS TAKE ON SHINE
08 January 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, comments that defensive utilities stocks are expected to play a bigger role in investors' portfolios in 2010.
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THE PRESS/NORTHERN ADVOCATE – MANAGER SUGGESTS UTILITIES
08 January 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, comments on the investment opportunity that utilities offer for conservative investors looking for stable returns.
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NBR – Utilities Company Investment good bet in tough times
05 January 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, comments that utilities offer an opportunity for conservative investors providing stable returns that could beat inflation.
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guide2.co.nz – utilities company investment good bet in tough times
05 January 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, identifies that prices for water, electricity and energy stocks have remained relatively stable and are a good choice for conservative investors.
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THE PRESS – The Santa Clause
02 January 2010
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, comments to Amanda Morrall on his outlook for 2010.
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| December 2009 |
NBR – Investors warned-not all bonds are equal
14 December 2009
Mark Brooks, Head of Income at NZ Funds, warns investors that perpetual bonds are more like shares and if things go wrong, they will be further down in the queue.
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NBR – Investors warned to prepare for sovereign default
2 December 2009
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, warns investors of a possible sovereign debt default in the near future.
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| November 2009 |
Various media – Mainfreight keeps on truckin' through slump
20 November 2009
The NZX web site and various national newspapers provide comments from NZ Funds' Portfolio Manager, Nick Dravitzki, on Mainfreight's recent results.
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Netprophet – Investors warned to hedge against currency fluctuations
17 November 2009
Additional media coverage of Michael Lang's comments on the importance of currency hedging.
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Financial Alert – Investors risk currency losses
16 November 2009
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, emphasises the importance of currency hedging when investing in global shares or commodities.
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NBR – Investors in global markets warned to currency hedge
13 November 2009
Michael Lang, NZ Funds' Chief Investment Officer, warns that investors should hedge against currency risk when investing in global equities.
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Netprophet – Good Returns readers unimpressed with the consumer survey
10 November 2009
NZ Funds' CEO, Richard James, comments on last week's survey on the financial adviser sector.
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NZ Herald – Devaluations of $65.8m lead to loss
7 November 2009
Stephen Bennie, one of NZ Funds' Portfolio Managers, comments on Kiwi Property Trust's recent results.
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NBR – Getting your money back: The low-cost way and the high-risk punt
6 November 2009
The National Business Review provides comments from NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang on the dangers of "recovery funds" as opposed to following a carefully conceived financial plan and systematic investment process.
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NBR – Goodman bond issue 'first for NZ'
5 November 2009
The National Business Review provides comments from one of NZ Funds' Portfolio Managers, Stephen Bennie, on Goodman Property Trusts' recent bond issue.
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| October 2009 |
The Independent – Betting on the inflation debate
29 October 2009
The Independent provides comments from NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, on his view on the inflation-deflation issue.
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NBR – Urgent call for inflation linked bonds
16 October 2009
The National Business Review provides comments from NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, on how inflation-linked bonds would offer protection to investors.
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Scoop Independent News – Investors join in the rational bubble
5 October 2009
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, argues that a new investment bubble is forming and those taking part are behaving rationally.
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NBR – Investors join in the rational bubble
2 October 2009
The National Business Review provides comments from NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, on how today's investors behave when confronted with a bubble.
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| September 2009 |
Landlords – Listed property stocks set to soar
28 September 2009
NZ Funds' research shows that listed property trusts are set to soar if New Zealand enters a period of inflation.
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Sharechat – Listed property stocks set to soar
23 September 2009
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, predicts that listed property trusts are set to soar if New Zealand enters a period of inflation.
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NBR – Listed trusts set to roar - NZ Funds chief
18 September 2009
Additional media coverage of NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang's, comments regarding listed property and inflation.
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The Independent – Fletcher poised to end Telecom's reign
published 18 September 2009
NZ Funds' CIO comments on the performance of Telecom and Fletcher Building.
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Scoop Independent News – The renaissance of active management
14 September 2009
Despite the share market's recent rally, investment manager NZ Funds remains cautious on the prospects for equity market returns over the next few years.
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Various newspapers – Warehouse results
published 11 September 2009
Various national newspapers provide comments from Nick Dravitzki, NZ Funds' Portfolio Manager, on Warehouse's recent results.
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| August 2009 |
The Press – Patience is not always a virtue
29 August 2009
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, questions whether buy and hold is overblown as a strategy.
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The Dominion Post – Property write down hits airport
29 August 2009
NZ Funds' Portfolio Manager, Nick Dravitzki, comments on the current share price of Auckland International Airport.
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Sunday Star Times – Few green shoots for Freightways
23 August 2009
The Sunday Star Times provides comments from NZ Funds' Portfolio Manager on Freightways' recent results.
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NBR – Sustainability must be factored into portfolio strategies
21 August 2009
David van Schaardenburg, principal of NZ Funds, writes about lessons to be learned from the financial crisis.
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Bloomberg.com – Sky City half-year profit rises 24% in gaming spend
19 August 2009
NZ Funds' Portfolio Manager, Nick Dravitzki, comments on Sky City's half-year earnings.
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NZ Herald – Sale of building boosts Freightways' net profit
18 August 2009
One of NZ Funds' Portfolio Manager, Nick Dravitzki, comments on Freightways' recent results.
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NBR – Global equity markets vulnerable to a pull back
14 August 2009
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, comments on the global equity markets.
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The Independent – Inflation-proof bonds would protect the economy
13 August 2009
Additional media coverage of Michael Lang's comments on the importance of issuing inflation-proofed bonds.
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Bloomberg.com – Fletcher Building shares jump on smaller-than-expected loss
12 August 2009
NZ Funds' Portfolio Manager, Nick Dravitzki, comments on Fletcher Building's recent results.
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| July 2009 |
Various newspapers – Inflation proofing
20-21 July 2009
Various national newspapers provide comments from NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, on urging the Crown to issue inflation-proofed bonds.
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The Dominion Post – Call for inflation-proof bonds
20 July 2009
The Dominion Post provides comments from NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, on fund managers urging the government to issue inflation-proof bonds.
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The Economist - Efficiency and beyond
18 July 2009
The efficient -markets hypothesis has underpinned many of the financial industry's models for years. After the crash, what remains of it?
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Good Returns – Chinese recovery could be 'biggest disappointment yet'
17 July 2009
Good Returns reports on NZ Funds' skepticism on the prospect of a recovery in the Chinese economy.
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The Dominion Post – Interest rises in inflation-proofed bonds
13 July 2009
NZ Funds' CIO comments on how the appetite for bonds that rise with inflation has soared.
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Financial Alert – Time to rethink inflation protection
9 July 2009
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, said Kiwi investors may have to rethink their strategy as fears grow of inflation rising.
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Scoop Independent News – Investors Switching to Inflation Protected Assets
8 July 2009
In a recent interview NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, talks about how New Zealand investors need to start considering the impact of inflation.
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NZ Herald - Buy shares, property to beat inflation, says adviser
8 July 2009
The New Zealand Herald interviews NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, about investing in assets which grow with inflation.
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| June 2009 |
NBR – NZ Funds hedges its bets, on and off
26 June 2009
The National Business Review reports on how NZ Funds reinstated its share hedges not long after having removed them.
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| April 2009 |
The Independent – The bite returns to Restaurant Brands
30 April 2009
NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, comments on Restaurant Brands.
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NBR – Hedging strategy cushions investors
17 April 2009
The National Business Review reports on how NZ Funds' share market protection strategy has paid big dividends for investors in recent times.
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| March 2009 |
The Dominion Post – Shares 'for long term'
28 March 2009
The Dominion Post provides comments from NZ Funds' CIO, Michael Lang, on the need for share market investors to have a long-term strategy.
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