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Know Thyself: The Hardest Investment Skill to Master

Ask most investors what determines their long-term returns and they’ll most likely talk about their asset allocation, the way they select their fund managers or their track records at getting macro calls right.

Simon TurnerHead of Content (CFA)

10 Aug 2026

Best Way to Invest 500K in Australia: Smart Strategies for 2026

If you're planning to invest $500,000 in Australia in 2026, the timing may be in your favour. With the Reserve Bank holding the cash rate steady at 3.6% and markets entering a phase of cautious recovery, investors are navigating a landscape shaped by stabilising inflation, firmer demand, and new appetite for resilient, income-producing assets.

Property Managed Fund

4 Aug 2026

· Exceed Capital

· 5 MIN READ

The Bigger Picture - August 2026

Most market commentaries explain major price moves after the fact with tidy causes that sound obvious only in hindsight. In my opinion, that’s not an intellectually honest approach in the current environment.

Macro Investor Education Managed Fund ETF

2 Aug 2026

· Simon Turner

· 6 MIN READ

Expensive But Compelling: The Long-Term Case for US Equities

It’s easy to turn bearish on US equities if you read the news or focus on valuations and the long list of worries markets always need to navigate.

Investor Education Macro Managed Fund ETF

2 Aug 2026

· Simon Turner

· 7 MIN READ

Best Way to Invest 500K in Australia: Smart Strategies for 2026

Property Managed Fund

4 Aug 2026

· Exceed Capital

· 5 MIN READ

The Bigger Picture - August 2026

Macro Investor Education Managed Fund ETF

2 Aug 2026

· Simon Turner

· 6 MIN READ

Expensive But Compelling: The Long-Term Case for US Equities

It’s easy to turn bearish on US equities if you read the news or focus on valuations and the long list of worries markets always need to navigate.

Investor Education Macro Managed Fund ETF

2 Aug 2026

· Simon Turner

· 7 MIN READ

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Feel Behind on Investing? The Biggest Mistakes Younger Australians Can Avoid

First the bad news: many Australians in their 20s and 30s feel they are already late to investing. Property prices seem out-of-reach, the cost-of-living pressure is real, and social media can make everyone else’s financial life appear rosier than it really is. For many, the right pathway forward can feel out-of-reach.

Investor Education ETF Managed Fund

24 June 2026

· Simon Turner

· 8 MIN READ

How to Build a More Tax-Aware Portfolio After the CGT Discount Shake-Up

Australia’s 2026-27 Federal Budget has dramatically changed the tax conversation in ways few budgets have. In particular, the Government’s plan to replace the 50% CGT discount with cost-base indexation and a 30% minimum tax rate from 1st July 2027 has massive investment implications.

Investor Education ETF Managed Fund

22 June 2026

· Simon Turner

· 7 MIN READ

ETF vs Managed Fund Tax: What Australian Investors Need to Know

The only certainties in life are death and taxes, as the saying goes. Of course, what can be less certain is exactly how tax is applied to your earnings, particularly those from investments. Depending on the type of investment you have and what type of earnings you receive from it, tax can be affected.

Investor Education Managed Fund ETF

18 June 2026

· Sara Allen

· 7 MIN READ

The Wild West Investor: Three Portfolio Pillars for an Uncertain Future

For decades, investors relied on the classic 60/40 portfolio: 60% equities and 40% bonds. That worked well during an era characterised by declining interest rates and relatively stable inflation.

Investor Education Managed Fund Commodities Cash/Money Market

17 June 2026

· Simon Turner

· 6 MIN READ

Is AI Becoming a Bubble, or Just the Next Big Market Cycle?

The number of investors proclaiming they’ve made millions from AI infrastructure stocks is on the rise. That’s a dubious data point that’s surely synonymous with taxi drivers sharing the same hot stock picks near the peak of the market.

Technology Macro Investor Education Managed Fund ETF

15 June 2026

· Simon Turner

· 8 MIN READ

Time to Get Real About Diversification

Most investors understand the concept of diversification. Spread your money across different asset classes, sectors, regions and investment managers, and your portfolio should be better equipped to withstand market shocks...

Investor Education Managed Fund ETF

10 June 2026

· Simon Turner

· 8 MIN READ

What Consumer Sentiment Is Telling Us About the Australian Economy

Australian consumers are feeling mighty gloomy right now. It’s easy to understand why. The war in Iran, the sharp rise in fuel prices and the proposed removal of the capital gains tax discount has Australian households unusually worried about the future.

Macro Investor Education Managed Fund ETF Property

8 June 2026

· Simon Turner

· 6 MIN READ

Winning the Investment Game: 6 Powerful Rules That Remove Emotion from the Process

If you’re like most investors, you’re probably overwhelmed by the constant availability of real-time data, macro narratives, and algorithmically amplified sentiment. It’s a lot, and it’s coming at us twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Worse, our emotions drive us to react to all this noise by sabotaging our investment plans at exactly the wrong moments.

Investor Education Managed Fund ETF

7 June 2026

· Simon Turner

· 7 MIN READ

Franking Credits Explained

If you want the possibility of a bonus tax refund, or a discount on your tax, then don’t forget to check your franking credits. If that concept sounds vaguely familiar, it should be – it’s an integral part of being an Australian income investor, particularly if you are a retiree.

Investor Education ETF Managed Fund

4 June 2026

· Sara Allen

· 5 MIN READ

The Budget Just Changed the Rules for Aussie Investors

The 2026–27 Federal Budget was certainly a surprise to many. At its heart was philosophical change rather than the routine fiscal update the population has become used to. The Albanese Government’s proposed overhaul of capital gains tax (CGT), alongside restrictions on negative gearing and new discretionary trust rules, represents the most significant tax shift in decades.

Investor Education ETF Managed Fund

1 June 2026

· Simon Turner

· 10 MIN READ

10 Quotes to Inspire the Investment Master Inside You

Investing wisdom tends to be hard-earned through experience, mistakes, and battle scars. But listening to the voices of current and past masters through time-tested quotes can help us sidestep some of the pain involved.

Investor Education Managed Fund ETF

27 May 2026

· Simon Turner

· 6 MIN READ

How to Invest Like the Super Rich

The rich just keep getting richer. In Australia, the top 10% now control over 58% of national wealth, while the top 1% own almost half of the nation’s wealth.

Investor Education Asset Allocation ETF Managed Fund

25 May 2026

· Simon Turner

· 7 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.

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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.

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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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