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Expansion in ETCs

Jonathan Morgan, ASX
Until recently, investing in physical commodities such as silver would have been a time consuming and most likely a costly process. However the expansion in the range of Exchange Traded Commodities or ETCs as they are commonly called in the Australian Market is set to change this.

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Duration 3:09

Recorded on 27 January 2009 and screened on Macquarie Digital.

Diversify with ETFs

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.

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Duration 2:27

Recorded on 25 November 2008 and screened on Macquarie Digital.

How to diversify

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.

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Duration 2:35

Recorded on 24 September 2008 and screened on Macquarie Digital.

Opening and closing prices explained

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.

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Duration 3:38

Recorded on 24 September 2008 and screened on Macquarie Digital.

Benefits of investing in LICs

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.

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Duration 2:40

Recorded on 26 June 2008 and screened on Macquarie Digital.

Exchange traded options explained

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

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Duration 2:50

Recorded on 26 June 2008 and screened on Macquarie Digital.

Changes in the A REITS sector

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’s changed in the sector.

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Duration 3:24

Recorded on 31 March 2008 and screened on Macquarie Digital.

Using instalments in SMSFs

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.

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Duration 3:09

Recorded on 5 December 2007 and screened on Macquarie Digital.

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