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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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Emerging Markets in a Fractured World: Positioning for Returns After the Iran War Shock

Emerging markets (EMs) entered 2026 with strong structural momentum behind them, but the escalation of conflict in Iran has introduced a new layer of geopolitical risk that’s reshaping capital flows, commodity dynamics, and currency regimes.

Macro Managed Fund ETF Investor Education

1 Apr 2026

· Simon Turner

· 7 MIN READ

Gates, Suspensions and Redemption Risk Explained

Imagine needing to withdraw your investment from a fund and being unable to. This is the exact dilemma that investors all over the world have faced. For some, it has been temporary. For others, their money has never been recovered.

Managed Fund Investor Education

26 Mar 2026

· Sara Allen

· 6 MIN READ

The Five Ways Smart Investors Sidestep the Biggest Mortgage Fund Risks

When investors think about consistent income and risk management, mortgage funds are usually not front of mind. After all, their association with residential mortgage-backed securities can deter investors who remain cautious following the US subprime crisis that triggered the GFC. Those investors should bear in mind that Australia’s far more tightly regulated market offers protection against many of the same issues.

Managed Fund Investor Education

19 Mar 2026

· Sara Allen

· 7 MIN READ

Software risk or renaissance?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving a structural shift across the technology landscape. This transition has sparked recent fear regarding the long-term viability of traditional software vendors and their established business models. Much of this fear stems from the perceived disruptive threat of AI challengers and the falling cost of software development.

Technology Managed Fund Investor Education

17 Mar 2026

· Adrian Lu

· 6 MIN READ

Fee Stacks: The Silent Killer of Private Market Returns

If you’ve ever opened a performance report from one of your investments and then been disappointed by the actual dollar amount hitting your bank account, you’ll be very familiar with the concept that fees erode returns.

Private Assets Managed Fund Investor Education

12 Mar 2026

· Sara Allen

· 8 MIN READ

Sequencing Risk: Why Average Returns Don’t Matter

Investors are generally taught to focus on average returns as a gauge of investment success. This makes intuitive sense to most. Over the long run, developed market equities have delivered average returns of around 10% p.a. That solid result has reinforced the advice: stay invested, reinvest your dividends and compounding will do the heavy lifting for you.

Investor Education Managed Fund ETF

9 Mar 2026

· Simon Turner

· 6 MIN READ

Private Credit: The Five Ways Investors Actually Lose Money

It’s easy to see why private credit has grown exponentially in recent years. Investors have been forced to think differently about their portfolios to generate growth, income and maintain capital protection. The alternatives category as a whole has surged in popularity, with private credit accompanying the rise.

Private Assets Managed Fund Investor Education

5 Mar 2026

· Sara Allen

· 13 MIN READ

Passive Is Winning the Flows — But Active May Be Gaining the Edge

Passive investing has reshaped global equity markets over the past decade. Record inflows into low-cost ETFs have led many investors to question whether active management still has a meaningful role.

Investor Education Managed Fund ETF

26 Feb 2026

· Jarrad Stuart

· 5 MIN READ

Australian vs Global Bond Funds: Currency Changes Everything

Following the exchange rate might be popular for those planning future international travel, but those planning their portfolios should not forget currency either. A shift in the exchange rate can mean an instant shift in the value or performance of your portfolio, depending on whether you have hedged any of your international exposures.

Fixed Interest Managed Fund Investor Education

26 Feb 2026

· Sara Allen

· 8 MIN READ

The Misunderstood Miner

Open a financial news app and you’ll be greeted with headlines of quarterly earnings misses, monthly economic data prints, and excitement about a 10-week trading update, with share prices swinging around in response.

Managed Fund

24 Feb 2026

· Chris Watson

· 8 MIN READ

Why Smart Investors Sell at the Worst Possible Time

Many investors think selling is an easy part of investing that doesn’t require a lot of thought. In contrast, buying is exciting. It requires an understanding of valuation numbers, corporate fundamentals, and the macro environment. For many investors, these are interesting challenges that are an enjoyable part of investing. Yet, selling feels to many like an administrative process that’s executed more out of necessity. It’s the dotting of the investment i’s and the crossing of the t’s that concludes the process.

Investor Education Managed Fund ETF

23 Feb 2026

· Simon Turner

· 7 MIN READ

The One Habit That Builds Wealth Faster Than Any Other

There’s a crossroads in the financial lives of most households when wealth growth is either ignited or postponed. It’s a single habit shift that’s simple, and far from glamorous.

Investor Education ETF Managed Fund

17 Feb 2026

· 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.

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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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