IHVV ETF: The Hedge That Adds Risk Instead of Removing It
Australia's most popular hedged S&P 500 fund did exactly what it promised last year. Its own fact sheet shows what that promise costs.
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The ASX suffered its first meaningful pullback of August, with the ASX 200 falling 1.60% to 9,115.2 after reaching record…
Equities Uncovered Volume 5: Three ASX Small Caps Turning AI Hype Into Revenue
Artificial intelligence has become one of the ASX’s busiest investment themes. But beneath the large cap data centre, software and…
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August 2026 has delivered a fairly clear message for venture investors: capital is still flowing, but investors are becoming much…
Karoon Energy Shares Are Priced on the Half That Just Ended
Management is planning its second half on US$60 to US$70 oil. Brent closed at US$84.18 on Monday. The company holds…
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US Economy Update July: Things Look Worse
Growth remains positive, but America’s labour market is losing momentum while inflation refuses to disappear. The conflicting signals are leaving the Federal Reserve with an…
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The Education Bond “Loophole”: Turning School Fees into Tax-Free Cash Flow
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HSBC’s $36 Billion Australian Loan Sale Signals a Strategic Shift
HSBC's decision to sell its Australian home and personal loan portfolio is more than another banking transaction. It reflects a…
The Hidden Cost of the AI Boom
Artificial intelligence is fuelling one of the largest investment booms in history. Beyond the debt visible on company balance sheets…
Why The Japanese Yen Is Struggling
Japan has spent years defending the yen, yet the currency continues to weaken. From interest rate differentials and the carry…
The Hidden Mechanics of ASX Sector Rotation
Sector rotation is one of the most important forces driving equity markets, yet many investors overlook it because they focus…
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The Quiet Bull Market in Buybacks
While 2025 headlines have been dominated by market swings, rate noise, and geopolitics, a quieter trend has been unfolding on…
Nickel’s Rally Exposes the Fragile Future of Australia’s Producers
Nickel's sudden jump to a 15 month-high has injected a rare dose of optimism into a market that has spent…
Barrenjoey Magellan $10bn Merger: Wealth Management Giant Reshapes Australian Finance
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Inghams Shares Fell on Bird Flu. The Dip is Not the Bargain It Looks
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Blackstone Witnesses 3x Jump in AUM in Less Then a Decade
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KPMG Reckoning: Big 4 Finds Itself In Scandal Again
KPMG is once again under intense scrutiny. The consulting and audit giant is facing allegations that confidential client information was…
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