In this episode, Paul O’Connor, Head of Strategy and Development at Netwealth, sits down with Chris Bedingfield, Principal & Portfolio Manager at Quay Global Investors. They delve into the complexities and opportunities within global real estate markets. Chris shares his expertise on why investing in real estate below replacement cost provides downside protection and potential upside. They also explore the resilience of the US economy, the impact of interest rates on global property markets, and emerging investment themes such as self-storage, senior housing, and residential real estate. Tune in to understand the strategic differences between global and local REITs and how global real estate can enhance your diversified portfolio.

As traditional banks retract from commercial lending, private credit emerges as a compelling alternative. In the latest episode of the Portfolio Construction podcast, Paul O’Connor, Head of Investment at Netwealth, and Pete Robinson, Head of Strategy at Challenger Investment Management, offer insightful perspectives on the rise of private credit and the inherent challenges, such as lack of transparency, higher credit risk, and lower liquidity. They explore the strategic placement of private credit within a diverse portfolio, investor considerations regarding liquidity, and the sector’s key risks, all while highlighting where the most valuable opportunities may lie.

In this episode of the Portfolio Construction podcast, Paul O’Connor, Head of Investment at Netwealth, interviews Craig Swanger, Director and Chief Investment Officer of Income Asset Management (IAM). Craig shares his predictions that China’s interest rates may decline more rapidly than the market anticipates. This episode addresses these uncertainties and spotlights Craig’s perspective on China’s inflation trajectory and its potential impact on the Australian economy, the AUD, and portfolio construction, amid concerns over China’s real estate sector and escalating debt levels.