Diversification and defence: A look at alternative investments against traditional assets
Learn how alternative investments like commercial real estate debt can complement traditional portfolios for less volatility and more reliable income
Learn how alternative investments like commercial real estate debt can complement traditional portfolios for less volatility and more reliable income
Explore feeder funds vs direct investments in real estate private credit. Diversify your portfolio by investing in this growing asset class – discover the best approach for you.
The Australian property market continues to deliver stable results in most jurisdictions despite the higher cost of living currently being experienced by many Australians… The construction sector remains tight with pressure on supply-chains relating to materials and labour evident, however we are seeing trends suggesting we are at, or very close to, the top of the price-hiking cycle.
SELFMANAGEDSUPER
SMSF investors can access private credit opportunities through the Zagga CRED fund, which is a unitised version of the Zagga Feeder Fund. The underlying investments for the offering are high-quality, mortgaged-secured loans in the commercial real estate sector.
Markets are volatile. Weak economic conditions and falling inflation has rekindled expectations of interest rates cuts in Australia and much of the industrialised world in coming months… The next readings on inflation and unemployment will be critical in the timing of those cuts.
Debt is one of the most fundamental layers of the commercial real estate capital stack. Explore the nuances of the different layers of debt and equity to understand the important role of debt in the overall capital stack.
Debt is one of the most fundamental elements of the commercial real estate capital stack. Explore the nuances of the different layers of debt to understand the role it plays in the overall capital stack.
FEAR AND GREED
Australia is still in the midst of a housing crisis. House prices have risen for 15 consecutive months. Rents are soaring. Demand is outstripping supply. Alan Greenstein talks to Sean about the potential for private credit to make a difference to the housing crisis.
Explore the Zagga Feeder Fund, a pooled fund offering risk-adjusted returns through investment exposure to mortgage-secured commercial real estate debt. Learn about our Feeder Fund, the target return, and the benefits of investing with Zagga.
The Australian economy has continued to track at a low growth rate with inflation continuing to ease. As a result of these trends, the RBA has moved to a clear neutral bias dropping the ‘next move is likely to be up’ comments at its March meeting.
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All portfolio numbers quoted correct as at 31 January 2025.
*Average investor return across the active portfolio as at 31 January 2025.
**Target return is after expenses and any applicable management fees for the year ending 30 June 2024. OCR = Australian Reserve Bank Official Cash Rate.
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