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1 week ago | 
moneymag.com.au | Marc Jocum |Tom Watson |John Dyall
As Easter approaches, we're reminded of the timeless advice: "Don't put all your eggs in one basket."While it's helpful for chocolate treats, it's even more critical when investing. Recent market volatility, sparked by Trump's renewed tariff threats, highlights how unpredictable markets can be. Just like you wouldn't risk your Easter eggs in one basket, it's essential not to place all your money into one asset.
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2 weeks ago | 
moneymag.com.au | Tom Watson |Marc Jocum
Published Cryptocurrency has piqued the interest of many Australians in recent years. So for those looking to access the likes of Bitcoin, is there any advantage to using ETFs over buying directly?
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
livewiremarkets.com | Marc Jocum |Global X ETFs
As income remains a top priority, Australian investors are increasingly exploring covered call strategies for reliable cash flow and to manage volatility. We wanted to lift the lid on this popular investment strategy, dispelling some common myths, and reveal the potential benefits of employing covered call ETFs into portfolios.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
fixedincomenews.com.au | Marc Jocum
The Australian bond market just had its best third-quarter performance since 2011 and the strongest start to a year since 2020. But while investors may be eagerly anticipating a rate cut from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), playing the waiting game can be a risky strategy. Timing the stock market is hard but timing the bond market is not a walk in the park either.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
moneymag.com.au | Tom Watson |Marc Jocum |Michelle May |Michelle Baltazar
Published With inflation falling and interest rates starting to do the same, is now an opportune time to consider investing in fixed income or has the window passed? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Tom Watson is joined by Marc Jocum, product and investment strategist at Global X ETFs, to chat all things fixed income.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
livewiremarkets.com | Marc Jocum |Global X ETFs
While global interest rates increased in unison in response to rising inflationary pressures in 2022 and 2023, the pathway to lower rates may not be as synchronised. As US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell remarked at the Jackson Hole Symposium in August this year, “The time has come for policy to adjust”. Yet, as we approach the end of 2024, the expected pace of interest rate cuts and the extent of easing varies across major economies.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
livewiremarkets.com | Marc Jocum |Global X ETFs
A global market sell-off at the start of August and concerns around the Fed’s approach to rate cuts have prompted investors to consider reassessing their portfolio allocations as market volatility has returned after its brief hiatus. Almost every wave of market volatility quickly becomes a whirlwind of misleading noise, as Wall Street strategists, economists and online pundits rush to offer explanations and craft predictions about what’s next.
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Nov 29, 2023 | 
industrymoves.com | Elizabeth Fry |Marc Jocum
GlobalXETFsAustraliahashiredtwonewexecutivesasitrampsupitslocalbusiness. MarcJocumhasjoinedasproductandinvestmentstrategistalongwithToddSuracelandingasseniorbusinessdevelopmentmanager. JocumarrivesfromfiveyearsatStockspot- thecountry'slargestandfastestgrowingonlineinvestmentadvisory(robo-advice)serviceAtthetimeofhisdeparture,hewasseniormanagerofinvestmentsandbusinessInitiativesatthelow-feeservice. PreviouslyhespentalmostfouryearsatAMPasasuperannuationandinvestmentplatformsanalyst.
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Mar 9, 2023 | 
yourlifechoices.com.au | Marc Jocum
When some people think of bonds, they might conjure images of old men working in finance and dressed in pinstriped suits. Or perhaps they remember reading the best-selling Liar’s Poker by Michael Lewis. Until recently, it was difficult for everyday investors to access bonds due to high minimum investment amounts, lack of diversification and costs.
