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The Anthropic IPO: What the Largest Listing in History Means for Global Portfolios

Within a month or so, what may be the largest listing in stock market history is expected to list on the Nasdaq. Anthropic, the company behind the Claude family of AI models, is heading for public markets at a valuation up to US$2 trillion.

Simon TurnerHead of Content (CFA)

14 Sept 2026

Few Investors Really Understand Inflation. Here’s What It Means

Inflation remains one of the more important investment inputs investors need to get their heads around. It truly influences what you should own if you’re aiming to outperform.

Macro Investment Themes Investor Education

9 Sept 2026

· Simon Turner

· 8 MIN READ

The Bigger Picture - September 2026

A personal question for you: in all honesty, how often do you check your portfolio?

Investment Themes Macro Investor Education

6 Sept 2026

· Simon Turner

· 7 MIN READ

The Great Uranium Deficit: A Shortage the Market Has Stopped Paying For

Uranium has become a rare commodity where almost everyone agrees on its direction and almost nobody agrees on the optimal timing.

Commodities Investment Themes ETF Investor Education

2 Sept 2026

· Simon Turner

· 7 MIN READ

Few Investors Really Understand Inflation. Here’s What It Means

Inflation remains one of the more important investment inputs investors need to get their heads around. It truly influences what you should own if you’re aiming to outperform.

Macro Investment Themes Investor Education

9 Sept 2026

· Simon Turner

· 8 MIN READ

The Bigger Picture - September 2026

A personal question for you: in all honesty, how often do you check your portfolio?

Investment Themes Macro Investor Education

6 Sept 2026

· Simon Turner

· 7 MIN READ

The Great Uranium Deficit: A Shortage the Market Has Stopped Paying For

Uranium has become a rare commodity where almost everyone agrees on its direction and almost nobody agrees on the optimal timing.

Commodities Investment Themes ETF Investor Education

2 Sept 2026

· Simon Turner

· 7 MIN READ

Explore 100's of investment opportunities and find your next hidden gem!

Search and compare a purposely broad range of investments and connect directly with product issuers.

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Is your portfolio WWIII-proof?

The war in Ukraine signalled a step-change in global geopolitical risk which was further escalated by events in the Gaza Strip. Whilst the investment world remains hopeful (and possibly correct) that global peace will resume after these events, history is less comforting. The risk of a third world war has rarely been higher, and investors have rarely been less prepared for it. Being ready for the unthinkable may be more prudent than you currently believe.

Investment Themes Investor Education Macro

29 May 2024

· Simon Turner

· 8 MIN READ

How to get started investing in AI

With the significant gains witnessed in AI stocks such as Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta, and Super Micro Computers over the past year, many investors are now pondering whether it's too late to jump onto the AI bandwagon—and rightly so.

Investor Education Investment Themes Shares

2 May 2024

· Ankita Rai

· 6 MIN READ

Supercharge your portfolio with these 5 powerful tailwinds

Being aware of major investment themes at play often makes the difference between investing with a tailwind behind you versus a headwind in front of you. Needless to say, investing with the benefit of structural tailwinds is a much easier pathway to investment success.

Investment Themes Investor Education Macro

1 May 2024

· Simon Turner

· 6 MIN READ

Why the Chinese Yuan matters more than you may realise

Have you ever thought you were aware of all the potential market-moving macro developments, only to be surprised by a left-field occurrence which you didn’t realise was a game-changer for the global and Australian markets?

Macro Currency, Crypto and ICO Investment Themes

24 Apr 2024

· Simon Turner

· 8 MIN READ

The charts that tell the surprising story of markets in 2024

What a year 2024 is turning into for global investment markets. Long term trends and playbooks are being turned on their heads on a weekly basis. It’s emerging as a year when it pays to have a long term investment plan to follow while the noise gets louder and adds to the market’s confusion. It’s also a year in which it’s important to understand why global markets are surprising so many investors to ensure you remain unsurprised by what’s happening, and thus comfortable sticking with your plan.

Investor Education Investment Themes Macro

19 Apr 2024

· Simon Turner

· 4 MIN READ

One step back, two steps forward for ESG investing

Sustainable investment strategies such as ESG and impact investing have been through a challenging couple of years with recent performance headwinds translating into a slowdown in funds under management growth momentum.

ESG Managed Fund Investment Themes

9 Apr 2024

· Simon Turner

· 6 MIN READ

Why the popularity of active ETFs is surging

Until recently, investing in ETFs typically meant opting for a passive, index-based approach, foregoing the benefits of active management. However, 2023 saw a marked acceleration in active ETF uptake across the globe.

Shares Asset Allocation Investment Themes

4 Apr 2024

· Ankita Rai

· 5 MIN READ

Will the ‘Magnificent Seven’ keep their edge?

A year later, following their significant surge, the Magnificent 7 stocks seem to be running out of steam. Recent earnings indicate a divergence in performance within the group. The 'Magnificent 4' are becoming the new leaders with Nvidia leading the pack...

Shares Investment Themes

21 Mar 2024

· Ankita Rai

· 6 MIN READ

The match of the year: Growth vs Value

Welcome to the match of the year … it’s growth versus value stocks. The audience are on the edge of their seats. Both value and growth supporters are passionate about their players, and both believe they are on the winning side. To the match … the two teams will be tested against one another on four key factors for a steer as to which style is best positioned to outperform over the remaining three quarters of 2024.

Shares Investment Themes Investor Education

20 Mar 2024

· Simon Turner

· 7 MIN READ

How the changing face of Australia affects investors

Demographics are often at the heart of long term structural trends which affect a country’s economic and investment prospects. As such, being aware Australia’s demographic trends is an important part of the puzzle for all long term investors. We unpack the key demographic trends at play for investors below.

Investor Education Investment Themes Property

15 Mar 2024

· Simon Turner

· 5 MIN READ

Is the medtech sector set to party like it’s 1995?

Better treating chronic disease has long been a core objective for the global medtech sector. Whilst steady progress in that direction has the name of the game for decades, the medtech sector appears to be at an inflection point with a secular improvement in treatment standards occurring in recent years. Less-young investors (I’m being polite) will remember a similar feeling in the global technology sector back in 1995, during the early stages of the tech boom.

Investment Themes Healthcare & Medical Managed Fund

1 Mar 2024

· Simon Turner

· 7 MIN READ

Retail stocks shining despite bearish expectations

In a surprising turn, the retail sector has defied bleak projections this earnings season with consumers demonstrating unexpected resilience. Discretionary giants like JB Hi-Fi, Myers, Wesfarmers, Temple & Webster, Nick Scali, and Cettire witnessed significant share price gains in February following strong first-half results, signalling a departure from bearish expectations for consumer-facing stocks.

Investment Themes Shares

23 Feb 2024

· Ankita Rai

· 5 MIN READ

AI Megatrend; Blessing or Bubble?

Investors have become noticeably worried about equity markets’ valuations, in particular for companies linked to the AI megatrend. There’s plenty of doom and gloom going around, but are these concerns justified? Rudi Filapek-Vandyck, Editor & Founder of FNArena gives us his views.

Investor Education Shares Investment Themes

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Childcare: The Emerging Asset Class in Australian Commercial Property

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26 Nov 2025

Childcare: The Emerging Asset Class in Australian Commercial Property

In a crowded investment landscape where residential is overheated, commercial offices face structural decline, and retail battles e-commerce disruption, where can investors find stable yield with genuine growth potential? Discover why Australia's essential childcare infrastructure, backed by more than A$12bn in government subsidies and driven by unstoppable demographic forces—represents a fragmented, undersupplied market ripe for data-driven investment. Mike Cameron, Commercial Director at Jarra explains how Jarra's systematic approach identifies the precise locations where demand far exceeds supply.

Property Private Assets Alternative Investment Investment Themes

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The Calm in the Storm: Finding Growth in Disruption

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26 Nov 2025

The Calm in the Storm: Finding Growth in Disruption

Ben McVicar, Co-Head of Infrastructure and Portfolio Manager at Magellan Investment Partners explain that as powerful forces like AI and renewable energy reshape the global economy, infrastructure stands at the centre—providing stability while capturing transformative growth. From data networks to energy systems, these essential assets are driving productivity and decarbonisation alike, offering investors defensive growth in a world defined by secular innovation and structural change.

Investment Themes Alternative Investment ESG

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