About the Portfolio
The Market Matters Core ETF Portfolio includes equity, fixed-income and alternative asset ETFs to populate a core portfolio within a well-defined (yet dynamic) asset allocation structure, broadly considered to be a balanced approach. The portfolio could serve as the ‘core’ for a broad range of more passively minded investors
Portfolio | 1M | 3 M | 6 M | 1Y | 3Y pa | ITD PA* |
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CORE ETF | 3.09% | 4.04% | 6.93% | 14.37% | - | 11.94% |
RBA CASH RATE +3% | 0.61% | 1.83% | 3.67% | 7.36% | - | 7.17% |
VALUE ADD | +2.48% | +2.21% | +3.26% | +7.01% | - | +4.77% |
CODE | NAME | WEIGHT (%) | RISK | TERM | BUY DATE | BUY PRICE ($) | LAST PRICE ($) | DIVIDEND ($) | DAILY CHANGE (%) | GAIN / LOSS (%) |
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A200 | BetaShares Australian 200 ETF | 20 | Moderate | Long | 19/04/2023 | 122.33 | 141.76 | 10.90 | -0.39 | 24.79 |
VSO | Vanguard MSCI Aus Small Companies Index ETF | 10 | High | Long | 19/04/2023 | 64.04 | 69.86 | 4.85 | -0.13 | 16.66 |
VGS | Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ex-Aus) | 13 | Moderate | Long | 19/04/2023 | 100.55 | 143.03 | 6.53 | -0.67 | 48.74 |
MVA | VanEck Australian Property ETF | 10 | Medium | Long | 19/04/2023 | 20.96 | 23.41 | 2.25 | -0.89 | 22.42 |
IAF | iShares Core Composite Bond ETF | 17 | Low | Long | 19/04/2023 | 101.94 | 101.30 | 4.60 | -0.16 | 3.88 |
HBRD | BetaShares Active Australian Hybrids Fund | 13 | Low | Long | 19/04/2023 | 10.01 | 10.16 | 1.19 | 0.00 | 13.39 |
IFRA | VanEck FTSE Global Infra (Hedged) ETF | 5 | Low | Long | 19/04/2023 | 21.00 | 21.66 | 1.21 | -1.72 | 8.90 |
GOLD | Global X Physical Gold | 5 | Medium | Long | 19/04/2023 | 27.56 | 42.00 | -1.75 | 52.39 | |
AAA | BetaShares Aus High Interest Cash ETF | 7 | Low | Long | 19/04/2023 | 50.16 | 50.19 | 3.78 | 0.00 | 7.60 |
Company code | STOCK NAME | ACTIVITY | RISK | TIME HORIZON | EXIT DATE | ENTRY PRICE ($) | CLOSE PRICE ($) | DIVIDENDS ($) | GAIN / LOSS (%) |
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AAA | High Interest Cash ETF | Trimmed 2% | Low | Long | 17/07/2024 | 50.16 | 50.2 | 2.48 | 5.02 |
Opinions for positions held in the Core ETF Portfolio
ASX200 Index
The day-to-day volatility has been increasing lately, which is not unusual on the stock level through reporting season, but ~100-point index swings are. However, with Trump in power, further “fun & games” appear highly likely, but this condition brings opportunity for the prepared. Read moreASX200 Index
The risk of a retaliatory trade war could rock richly valued global stock markets but it shouldn’t come as a major surprise to subscribers – remember our outlook/mantra for 2025: We are looking for the ASX to advance in a “3-steps forward, 2-back fashion” through 2025 with buying the dip as our preferred course of action. Read moreActive Australian Hybrids Fund ETF (HBRD) $10.17
HBRD was traditionally a Hybrid portfolio, however in recent times, the manager, Coolabah Capital run by Chris Joye has moved more towards debt securities (senior & subordinated debt) holding the view that after a very good run for Hybrids, they have become relatively less attractive than lower risk debt. Read moreEquity Indices
This morning, the ASX200 is poised to test its previous resistance level, which capped it throughout 2024 before this month's surge above 8000; let's hope the bullish move doesn’t prove short-lived. By definition, once the market broke out above 7900, it went from resistance to support from a technical perspective. Read moreFirst Up
The ASX200 enjoyed a strong day at the office on Tuesday, adding to a solid opening throughout the day to finish up over 1%. Gains were encouragingly broad-based, with over 75% of the main board and all 11 sectors closing in positive territory as sellers appeared to take a lead from the looming US Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday. There were a couple of standout moves that should unsettle the numerous bears who are getting plenty of air time in the press. Read moreFirst Up
As we’ve discussed previously, this elastic band could stretch further into June 30th, but what comes next is the important question. In a nutshell, MM believes AI is a very real structural shift whose benefits will reach well beyond Nvidia (NVDA US). However, as we’ve witnessed with lithium, optimism can stretch way too far before a reality check delivers what is likely to be no more than a healthy correction. We are investing in extremely exciting times that can deliver solid returns for flexible and open-minded investors. Read moreEquity Indices
The ASX200 market slipped lower throughout the shortened week, finally closing down -2%, with a very heavy Resources Sector dragging the index lower. The EOFY is only a fortnight away, with volatility likely to lift on the stock level, and history tells us that’s not great for the underperformers. Year to date, the Materials Sector is down -11.7%, making it a prime target for some tax loss selling. Read moreFirst Up
The ASX200 almost begrudgingly climbed +0.4% on Thursday, with the Materials Sector continuing to weigh on the broad-based index while tech stocks led the gains. Same story, different day! The Tech Sector is now up +26.3% year-to-date compared to the Materials Sector, which is down -11.2%, and importantly, over the coming weeks, the performance elastic band is unlikely to receive any reprieve from the likes of tax loss selling; if anything, it will exaggerate the gap further i.e. selling stocks with big capital gains consequences makes little sense so close to the EOFY while fund managers like to hold winners so they can talk about them in post-June 30 marketing material! Read moreActions for positions held in the Core ETF Portfolio
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