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China’s Record Slump: Opportunity or Value Trap?

China’s blue-chip CSI 300 index recently suffered its longest losing streak since the index was created in 2005, falling for 11 consecutive weeks.

Simon TurnerHead of Content (CFA)

4 Nov 2026

Agentic AI Adoption & the Case for Samsung Electronics

Most people’s experience of artificial intelligence has been the chatbot: ask a question, get an answer. That use is still growing. What is changing—and what matters for Contrarius’ Funds—is the next layer of demand.

Technology Equities Managed Fund

2 Nov 2026

· Chris Watson & Simon Raubenheimer

· 10 MIN READ

Income Investing’s New Rulebook: How to Earn a Real Yield as Rates Keep Rising

For most of the past 15 years, income investors had to choose between near-zero returns and reaching for yield in riskier corners of the market.

Fixed Interest Macro Investor Education ETF Managed Fund Asset Allocation

28 Oct 2026

· Simon Turner

· 9 MIN READ

Six Adjustments You Can Make Right Now to Optimise Your Portfolio’s Risk-Adjusted Returns

The ground has shifted under most investors’ portfolios in recent months.

Asset Allocation Investor Education ETF Managed Fund

26 Oct 2026

· Simon Turner

· 13 MIN READ

Agentic AI Adoption & the Case for Samsung Electronics

Technology Equities Managed Fund

2 Nov 2026

· Chris Watson & Simon Raubenheimer

· 10 MIN READ

Income Investing’s New Rulebook: How to Earn a Real Yield as Rates Keep Rising

For most of the past 15 years, income investors had to choose between near-zero returns and reaching for yield in riskier corners of the market.

Fixed Interest Macro Investor Education ETF Managed Fund Asset Allocation

28 Oct 2026

· Simon Turner

· 9 MIN READ

Six Adjustments You Can Make Right Now to Optimise Your Portfolio’s Risk-Adjusted Returns

The ground has shifted under most investors’ portfolios in recent months.

Asset Allocation Investor Education ETF Managed Fund

26 Oct 2026

· Simon Turner

· 13 MIN READ

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The technology shifts helping your fund managers make you more money

One of the longer term criticisms of the active fund management industry is its chronic underinvestment in product research and innovation. But time catches up with all of us. There was only so long active fund managers were going to avoid investing in products which match up with modern day investors’ needs and expectations.

Managed Fund Investor Education Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

16 May 2024

· Simon Turner

· 7 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

The managed funds renaissance

If you’ve notice the growing popularity of managed funds of late, you aren’t alone. After a challenging couple of years, Australia’s managed fund sector resumed growing its funds under management around eighteen months ago. The recent rally in global equity markets is clearly a key driver.

Managed Fund SMA and Managed Accounts Investor Education

28 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

The evolution of the emerging markets narrative

Most investors currently lack exposure to emerging markets after a generally challenging decade for the asset class prior to 2023. However, over the past year the emerging markets narrative has improved for some structurally-attractive emerging market countries where stock market momentum continues to build.

Asset Allocation Managed Fund Shares

28 Feb 2024

· Simon Turner

· 8 MIN READ

The shifting sands of the property fund sector

The fastest rate rising cycle in history was always going to test the commercial property fund sector. With typical loan to value ratios of 40-70%, it’s an asset class which is at the mercy of the RBA’s cash rate decisions. As such, investors tend to be bullish on commercial property funds when rates are falling, but rising rates generally spell bearish sentiment.

Property Managed Fund Asset Allocation

16 Feb 2024

· Simon Turner

· 6 MIN READ

Are small caps out of the woods?

It’s been a torrid couple of years for ASX smaller companies with most investors turning their backs on the asset class like the plague. The extent of their recent disfavour has been hard to fathom given the positive trend in equities since the pandemic. This raises the question: is now the right time to revisit small and micro caps whilst others remain fearful? To answer that, we’ll need to delve into the reasons for the recent underperformance for a steer as to what’s coming next…

Asset Allocation Managed Fund Shares

14 Feb 2024

· Simon Turner

· 8 MIN READ

What investors need to know about the booming private debt world

You may have noticed you’re hearing more about private debt (also known as private credit) as an asset class these days. You’re not imagining it. Private debt is booming as an asset class. Preqin estimates the sector’s assets under management will grow from US$1.5 trillion in 2022 to US$2.8 trillion by 2028, reflecting growing awareness of the sector’s solid income generation credentials.

Private Assets Managed Fund Investor Education

24 Jan 2024

· Simon Turner

· 6 MIN READ

Is your fund manager worth their fees?

After the rapid rise in the number of ETFs on offer, investors are faced with more choice than ever when it comes to selecting funds. And with typical managed fund fees running at many multiples of typical ETF fees, investors are increasingly asking the question… is it worth paying the higher fees for an actively managed fund?

Investor Education Managed Fund Fixed Interest

14 Dec 2023

· Simon Turner

· 7 MIN READ

How to identify outperforming funds

Australia has a famously large population of highly qualified fund managers considering the size of the country. According to KPGM, Australia’s 647 fund management groups manage $4.3 trillion across 6,451 products. That represents around $170k under management for each and every Australian resident, so it’s a sizeable portion of the nation’s wealth. This translates into opportunity for individual investors who know what to look for in the vast smorgasbord of fund management options at their disposal.

Managed Fund Investor Education

2 Nov 2023

· Simon Turner

· 9 MIN READ

The most important question to ask your fund manager

Picking the right fund manager to manage your assets is arguably an underrated and under-discussed process which is as complex as stock picking. As with all financial decisions, it’s important to ensure your fund managers’ strategy and process aligns with your risk appetite, return objectives, and time horizon. You’ll also want your fund managers to have conviction in what they’re doing. On that front, there’s one question investors you can ask prospective fund managers which reveals their genuine conviction level above all other questions… do you have skin in the game?

Managed Fund Investor Education

5 Oct 2023

· Simon Turner

· 6 MIN READ

Why you should be dollar cost averaging

It’s long been recognised that stock markets have a habit of making intelligent people look stupid. The fundamental reason is simple but often ignored… share price movements can be wild and unpredictable, and often confound investor’s expectations. And yet, with investors increasingly watching their stock price movements like hawks the temptation to account for unexpected stock moves with rational explanations often leads to sub-optimal results.

Investor Education Shares Managed Fund

27 Sept 2023

· Simon Turner

· 6 MIN READ

The Value of Unlisted Property Funds in Investment Portfolios

John Di Monda, CEO and Fund Manager at GDA Group explains why unlisted property funds can provide a stable, income-generating, and low-volatility component within a diversified investment portfolio. Understanding the differences between unlisted and listed property funds can also highlight how unlisted property funds can be a more compelling opportunity for long-term investors.

Property Managed Fund Asset Allocation

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Navigation Opportunity in Current Global Equities Markets

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25 Nov 2025

Navigation Opportunity in Current Global Equities Markets

In this presentation Nick & Jarrad, Portfolio Managers at Sharpbridge explore how global equity markets can offer diversified growth opportunities and resilience amid shifting economic cycles.

Shares Asset Allocation Managed Fund

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Professional Partnerships: A Rare, Defensive Asset Class Now Open to Investors

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25 Nov 2025

Professional Partnerships: A Rare, Defensive Asset Class Now Open to Investors

Luke Moore, CEO at Oreana Investments explains that their Professional Partners Fund provides access to established, profitable professional services businesses — an asset class with high barriers to entry and strong defensive characteristics. Drawing on Oreana’s proven track record and institutional expertise, the Fund is now selectively open to outside investors for the first time.

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