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In the final part of our special report on value investing, we examine the common themes linking the top value funds during the past several years.

Morningstar senior manager research analyst Matt Wilkinson clears a path to building simple, multi-asset portfolios.

The Australian share market is expected to open lower after a negative lead from Wall Street and pessimism over a long-term trade deal between the US and China.

Morningstar equity analyst Seth Goldstein identifies his top picks in supply chain and ancillary industries.

The Australian share market is expected to open little changed despite gains on Wall Street overnight after the US central bank announced another rate cut.

A handful of Japanese companies including Asahi, Yakult and Meiji appear to be underestimated by investors as consumer spending at home faces a five-year slump.

In part two of our three-part special report on value investing, our analysts share insights gleaned from fund manager interviews.

Magellan Financial Group's chief stockpicker on how to play the political risk of a runaway China, why 'tech' is a misleading word and why the future is bright for cloud computing.

The Australian share market is expected to open lower after stocks on Wall Street dipped overnight.

By 2030 renewable energy will generate more than 20 per cent of the US's electricity, Morningstar says.

Using Adviser Research Centre to find ETPs for your portfolios.

In part one of our three-part special report, we examine why value has underperformed growth so dramatically in recent years.

Platinum Asset Management's Andrew Clifford on how to find overlooked opportunities and why demand for cars and computers will persist despite trade war tensions.

More than 30 years later, the lessons of that ominous day in 1987 remain valid, writes John Rekenthaler.

The Australian share market is expected to rise at the start of trade after stocks hit new highs on Wall Street overnight.

Britain’s ongoing Brexit saga has seemingly failed to spook investors, despite Boris Johnson’s failed pledge to quit the European Union by Halloween.

Fees have fallen for the first time in six years and APRA hopes a new 'heatmap' will cement this trend and allow trustees to rate funds according to cost and performance.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended 25 October.

The Australian share market is expected to open higher after a positive lead from Wall Street at the end of last week.

It’s a fair guess WiseTech founder Richard White spent part of this week wishing he was back in his old job, tuning guitars for The Angels and AC/DC.

The electric car maker has again stunned investors, but fair value estimate changes may be frequent as its story changes.

AMP Capital economist Shane Oliver explains why the sweep of history favours the optimists and why confidence is the key to successful investing. 

Jamie Wickham explains the aims of the Morningstar Individual Investor Conference and identifies the issues that are front of mind for investors and self-funded retirees.

There's a lot for Australia's retiree class to like about the Bronze-rated listed investment company Australian Foundation Investment Company 

This series of articles tackles the basics of bond investing.

Fears of a no-deal Brexit present no barrier to automotive stocks, some of which have been heavily discounted, says Morningstar analyst Richard Hilgert.

The Australian share market is expected to open higher despite a mixed lead from overseas.

Morningstar's new editorial director Graham Hand delivers his weekly market commentary.

Morningstar’s Gareth James is unfazed by J Capital’s Research’s allegations of accounting fraud and doubts about its software.

The Australian share market is expected to open higher after a slightly positive lead from Wall Street.

The days of 8 per cent yields are gone but there are bond opportunities to be found in the US and Japan, says M&G's Jim Leaviss.

The tie-up with a regional affiliate is a shrewd strategic and financial move, says Brian Han. 

The Australian share market is expected to open unchanged after a negative lead from overseas, including further delays over Brexit.

Understanding risk and how it relates to three different ways to grow your money is key.

Derivative income funds may be a dirty word for some investors, but they can produce market-beating returns.

The Australian share market is expected to open higher after a positive lead from overseas, including further signs of progress toward resolution of the US-China trade war.

The problem of carbon emissions is tipped to prompt reassessments of the values of virtually every financial asset.\n 

Last week's failed $3 billion IPO attempt by credit provider and self-styled buy-now-pay-later company Latitude was a surprise to many market participants, as the float sank on poor investor quality.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended 18 October.

The Australian share market is expected to open in negative territory after Wall Street finished lower at the end of last week.

Marijuana companies risk becoming just another class of "sin stock" if they fail to toe the line on responsible investing.

The immediate future of the global auto industry is electric as it’s expected that in just 10 years’ time, half of all cars sold will be electrified in some form.\n 

This series of articles will tackle the basics of bond investing.

The Australian share market is expected to open lower despite strong earnings among US companies and upbeat global news.

Those with self-managed super funds can overcome the transfer balance cap through contribution splitting.

The Australian share market is expected to open lower after falls on Wall Street overnight.

As part of the acquisition, Graham Hand and his editorial assistant, Leisa Bell have joined Morningstar.

To the prospective customer considering the switch from a conventional car to its electric cousin, there are four key questions to consider.

The market would have eventually seen through the hype of the float of consumer finance company Latitude Financial Group, says Morningstar analyst Nathan Zaia.

High household debt is nothing to worry about, says a new report from the Reserve Bank of Australia, which suggests incomes are sufficient to service the rising debt levels.

The Australian share market is expected to open higher after a positive lead from Wall Street, prompted by upbeat earnings reports.

Life-changing blood treatments and staggering compound average annual share price growth of 25 per cent since floating on the ASX a quarter-century ago are just a couple of reasons to like Australian biotech company CSL.

In part two of our four-part series on electric vehicles, we examine 11 names in car making, parts supply, battery manufacturing, lithium production and utilities. 

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended 11 October.

The Australian share market is expected to open lower after Wall Street dipped as a rally sparked by optimism about US-Chinese trade prospects appeared to run out of steam.

One fund has dropped out of Morningstar's Medal rankings, another has swapped its Silver for a Bronze and a third is under review.

In just five years’ time, battery-operated electric cars will compete with conventional cars on both price and performance.

High leverage and exposure to lower credit quality are among the reasons why Morningstar analyst Nathan Zaia recommends investors sidestep the Latitude Financial Group float. 

The Australian share market is expected to open higher amid an easing of US-Chinese trade tensions following the announcement of a partial deal at the end of last week.

Funds from Aberdeen Standard and Fidelity can provide investor exposure to parts of the oilfield services sector, which a new Morningstar report views as around 35 per cent undervalued.

Images of protesters lobbing Molotov cocktails and baton-wielding soldiers in the streets don't paint Hong Kong as a place to invest your money, but it won't always be like this.

The idea of computer algorithms deciding where your money should be invested was once the stuff of science fiction. But it's here and it’s delivering attractive returns to individual investors.

Financial firms need to do more to encourage women to invest, experts say.

RBC's Eric Lascelles helps us make sense of the mixed signals in the market today.

Amid the Molotov cocktails, the damaged shop fronts, the bullets – both rubber and real – and the recession fears, there is value potential in the protest-scarred streets of Hong Kong.

The Australian share market is expected to open higher as investors hope for at least a partial deal in US-Chinese trade talks.

Cloud accounting software pioneer Xero has capitalised on its early-mover advantage over the last decade, but its rivals are fighting back.

As the rollout of Australia's National Broadband Network continues, Australian telco companies face stiff headwinds, but some are better positioned than others.

The Australian share market is expected to open higher after a positive lead from Wall Street and hopes of progress in US-China trade talks.

A lot of investors are succumbing to a phenomenon known as the Gambler's Fallacy, as explained by Morningstar's behavioural economist Sarah Newcomb.

There are many reasons to like quality technology firms such as Afterpay, Altium and Wisetech but investors need to watch out for inflated valuations and dubious business models.

We take a numerical look through this week's Morningstar research. Plus, our most popular articles and videos for the week ended 4 October.

The Australian share market is expected to open lower after a negative lead from overseas and pessimism about the prospects for a US-Chinese trade deal.

Premiumisation has remained as a key growth driver for Chinese consumer defensives in recent months with no fallout from the US-China trade war.

The Australian share market is expected to open higher despite a dip on Wall Street overnight as the US-China trade front kept investors cautious ahead of scheduled talks later in the week.

The charges laid against CommInsure today stem from Adele Ferguson's damning expose on misconduct in the financial services industry, writes Lex Hall.

Comparing funds has never been easier with Morningstar's Fund Compare tool.

Stewart Investors is among a handful of global equity fund managers to unearth good returns in the September quarter even despite a patchy period for markets.

High leverage, low credit quality and competitive threats are reasons not to subscribe.

JPMorgan Global Growth and Income Trust manager Tim Woodhouse picks a drinks firm with a celebrity twist, a European company with global reach and a US insurance giant

The Australian share market is expected to open higher after Wall Street recorded gains overnight following two sessions of significant losses.

Australia’s largest produce supplier has had its share of rotten moments but there are expansion plans afoot.

We break down what it is and how it works.

A walk-through guide to using ARC's screener tools to discover investment ideas.

The Australian share market is expected to open sharply lower after a second day of big falls on Wall St jobs and manufacturing data shows the trade war is hurting the economy.

It’s not just sports fans paying close attention to Japan, which is in the midst of hosting Asia’s first Rugby World Cup and gearing up for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Several new and recent entrants are attempting to build and sell the next subscription- and cloud-gaming service models, says Morningstar's Neil Macker.

Morningstar equity analyst Nathan Zaia has warned that uncertainty over future capital requirements could force Westpac Banking Corporation to lower its dividend.

The region presents investors with a growing range of opportunities to generate positive returns and have a positive impact on the planet at the same time.

The Australian share market is expected to open sharply lower after a negative lead from Wall Street overnight as poor factory data suggests the trade war is biting the US.

The hunt for yield just got tougher as the RBA cut the cash rate to a historic low of 0.75 per cent, reducing the cost of borrowing for the third time in five months.

American biotech company Intercept Pharmaceuticals and seed and crop chemicals producer Corteva have entered Morningstar’s Global Best Equity Ideas list.

Global electric-car parts suppliers BorgWarner and Delphi Technologies stand to benefit from tighter clean air laws and are trading at compelling discounts, says Morningstar.