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Japan in 2026: Is the Takaichi trade the new Trump trade?

With a new, pro-growth leader set to potentially expand her majority, Japanese equities could continue to set records this year – marking a compelling opportunity for investors looking for returns outside of the US.
03 February 2026 3 min read

The great AI acceleration: Who will win the investment race in 2026?

Global AI investment is happening at an unprecedented scale, prompting concerns around whether the tech sector has reached bubble territory. We see this theme continuing to drive market growth in 2026 - so how can investors stay in the AI game while insulating against future volatility?
17 December 2025 3 min read

From DeepSeek to Liberation Day: Why investors stuck closer to home in 2025

Trade uncertainty and increased competition in the AI space had Australian investors spreading their bets when it came to ETF allocations this year. What lessons can we learn from where the money flowed?
03 December 2025 3 min read

Bubble or buy? Why US equities may be poised for further growth

Despite concerns around stretched valuations, US equities have continued to climb from their ‘Liberation Day’ lows. Can the AI theme keep driving markets, and what are the best ways for investors to tap into the potential upside?
09 November 2025 3 min read

Beyond the Magnificent 7: Why investors are flocking to Asia’s tech sector

As US technology reaches its biggest share of global equity markets since the dot-com era, investors are searching for new ways to play the AI theme and add diversification - and Asia’s booming tech scene has emerged as an attractive choice.
02 October 2025 3 min read

Tech titans, de-dollarisation and new frontiers

US equities are holding their ground despite uncertainty, but investors are looking to hedge their bets as we move towards the final quarter of 2025. Here are three investment themes to watch in Q4.
28 August 2025 2 min read

From Sydney to Silicon Valley: Unlocking Global Growth with ETFs

While Australians have played it safe by sticking to local stocks this year in the face of trade-related volatility, those who dare to explore global markets could unlock a world of investment opportunities.
07 August 2025 3 min read

Why US-shy investors are packing their bags for Europe

Increased fiscal spending, positive consumer sentiment, and long-term structural changes mean more investors are turning to European equities as US markets remain volatile.
30 June 2025 3 min read

Tariffs, stagflation and picking the winners: 3 key portfolio themes for FY26

The new financial year is upon us, and with-it further uncertainty around how US trade barriers might affect the global economy. So how can investors adjust their portfolios to benefit from these changes?
10 June 2025 3 min read

ETF in Focus: Will healthcare get a growth injection in 2025?

As innovations like weight loss drugs transform the sector, healthcare is seeing renewed interest on the back of improved earnings and strong long-term growth trends.
06 May 2025 2 min read

ETF in Focus: Why the big tech trade may not be over yet

Despite market nerves around DeepSeek, now could be the time to look through short-term noise and tap into the AI transformation, through ETFs with a high weighting to global technology.
04 March 2025 2 min read

ETF in Focus: iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV)

Australia’s most popular US equities ETF could benefit from continuing gains in the US market this year, with strong earnings supported by a deregulatory domestic policy agenda.
05 February 2025 2 min read

Macro Minute - February 2025

US equities have faced a pull back from the AI arms race, and but we expect continued strong performance in the long run.
04 February 2025 2 min watch

Macro Minute: December

Equity markets are ending the year strong, driven by a clear election win for the Republican Party in the US.
29 November 2024 2 min watch

Macro Minute: November

Equity markets continued to hit new highs last month as news of China’s stimulus package drove Australian shares higher and strong corporate earnings helped to propel US stocks.
03 November 2024 2 min watch

Macro Minute: October

After a volatile month in August, September saw equities rally globally, recovering much of the ground lost last month.
02 October 2024 2 min watch

Macro Minute: September

Last month, equity markets were shocked by the worst downturn since the onset of the COVID pandemic.
06 September 2024 2 min watch

How ETFs can help Aussie investors shed their home bias

Australians are known for their love of globetrotting and being adventurous travellers. But, at times, the same can't always be said when it comes to our investing behaviour.
16 August 2024 2 mins read

Macro Minute: August

This month we saw the first major pullback in the seemingly unstoppable US tech sector, and more. Watch this month’s Macro Minute.
06 August 2024 2 min watch

Macro Minute - July 2024

We’ve seen the US market go from strength to strength this year, hitting consistent all-time highs underpinned by a seemingly unstoppable rally in tech stocks that we believe may be set to continue.
27 June 2024 2 min read

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