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ASX Videos 2008

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Diversify with ETFs

WMV version(7MB, 02:27)

Jonathan Morgan, ASX

In order to achieve diversification, investors are encouraged to spread their investments between different sectors. Investors can achieve diversification within a single transaction through the use of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). Jonathan Morgan, from ASX Listed Managed Investments discusses ETFs.

November 2008

How to diversify

WMV version(7MB, 02:35)

Jonathan Morgan, ASX

The sharemarket has been a volatile place for investors over the past few months. Jonathan Morgan from the Australian Securities Exchange explains how investors can easily diversify their investments to help reduce the impact of the volatility on their portfolios.

September 2008

Opening and closing prices explained

WMV version(10MB, 03:35)

Graham O'Brien, ASX

With almost 10% of daily volume occurring in both the opening and closing match, traders and investors alike should be aware of the process that determines the opening and closing price of shares. Graham O'Brien from the Australian Securities Exchange explains the process.

September 2008

Benefits of investing in LICs

WMV version(7MB, 02:40)

Jonathan Morgan, ASX

Listed Investment Companies, or LICs, have been available on the ASX for over 70 years. They have proven to be a cost-efficient and easy way to access the market. There are now 60 LICs on ASX to choose from, ranging from diversified portfolios of Australian and/or international shares, to resource based funds. Jonathan Morgan from ASX Listed Managed Investments explains more about Listed Investment Companies.

June 2008

Exchange traded options explained

WMV version(8MB, 02:50)

Graham O'Brien, ASX

Nearly 30 years ago Australia was the first country outside the US to list Exchange Traded Options or ETOs. Since then, ETOs have become a popular mechanism for protecting portfolio wealth for both retail and institutional investors. There are now options available in over 120 stocks and 3 indices. Graham O'Brien from ASX explains Exchange Traded Options

June 2008

Changes in the A REITS sector

WMV version(10MB, 03:24)

Jonathan Morgan, ASX

Listed Property Trusts or A REITS, as they are now called, have been a popular choice with investors and have received significant coverage over the past few months. Jonathan Morgan, ASX Listed Managed Investments discusses A REITS and what has changed in the sector.

March 2008

Using instalments in SMSFs

WMV version(8MB, 03:09)

Ian Irvine, ASX

This content has been prepared by ASX. For over 15 years now the major banks have been issuing instalments over ASX listed securities. In 2007, the Federal Government passed legislation to confirm the use of instalments in Self Managed Superannuation Funds.

December 2007

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Video podcasting (or vodcasting) is a way to distribute video files on the internet. It works just the same as a podcast except you are downloading video rather than just audio.

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