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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.

Simon TurnerHead of Content (CFA)

22 June 2026

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

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

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?

Technology Macro Investor Education Managed Fund ETF

15 June 2026

· Simon Turner

· 8 MIN READ

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The Case for Global Diversification in a Fractured World

How fast markets change. After more than a decade of U.S. equity market dominance, the MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed markets across Europe, Australasia, and the Far East, has outperformed the S&P 500 by 15% year-to-date (as of May 1st). In a world increasingly redefined by geopolitical tensions, inflation risks, and de-globalisation, investors are rightly asking: does this dramatic trend reversal signal a longer term turning point for the relative performance of U.S. versus global markets?

Managed Fund ETF Macro

2 June 2025

· Simon Turner

· 5 MIN READ

Can Impact Investing Sidestep the Challenges of its Big Brother, ESG?

We wrote recently about how the DEI backlash has affected the ESG investment landscape. Long story short: it’s had a detrimental impact on US flows into ESG assets, although the long term arguments in favour of ESG investing arguably remain unscathed.

ESG Managed Fund Investor Education

26 May 2025

· Simon Turner

· 6 MIN READ

Why Managed Funds & ETFs Happily Coexist in Most Portfolios

The managed fund versus ETF debate continues to rage across financial markets. Whilst some would argue that ETFs have been winning that debate for many years, there are compelling benefits of investing in managed funds alongside ETFs that are worth being aware of. Let’s unpack the nuances, and discover the benefits of a combined ETF/managed fund strategy…

Managed Fund ETF Investor Education

21 May 2025

· Simon Turner

· 6 MIN READ

Finding the Wood for the Trees Amidst the ETF Universe

They track well-known indexes. They have easy to understand themes. They’re straightforward to trade. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are here to stay as mainstream investment vehicles which make millions of investors’ lives easier. For most investors, choosing the right ETFs can be a pivotal step in building a successful investment portfolio. With the vast array of ETFs available, each tailored to different sectors, asset classes, and investment strategies, selecting the right ETFs requires careful consideration…

ETF Managed Fund Investor Education

19 May 2025

· Simon Turner

· 7 MIN READ

What’s Keeping Ray Dalio Up at Night?

The financial world isn’t short of voices claiming the end is nigh. It’s always been the case, and always will be the case.

Asset Allocation Macro Investor Education Managed Fund

14 May 2025

· Simon Turner

· 6 MIN READ

Unlocking Abundance Through High Standards

Navigating the investment world can feel like a never-ending quest for the next big win. Investors all around the world pore over spreadsheets, dissect earnings reports, and dream of compounding their returns into the exponential returns the charts tell us are possible.

Investor Education Managed Fund

12 May 2025

· Simon Turner

· 6 MIN READ

Think You Can Time the Market? Think Again

Research has long recognised the inconvenient truth that investment losses sting with around double the intensity of the joy an investment profit can bring. Hence, a gain of $10,000 makes you smile, but a loss of the same amount feels like a punch to the gut.

Investor Education Managed Fund

7 May 2025

· Simon Turner

· 5 MIN READ

Does the ASX Offer the Income Generation Potential It Once Did?

With the ASX 200 yielding a mere 3.5%, it’s not just lagging behind traditional term deposits but is also outshone by the enticing offers from private credit providers. When you throw into the mix the fact that ASX dividends are trending downwards, it’s no surprise that some investors are dismissing the once-popular dividend strategy.

Managed Fund Investor Education

6 May 2025

· Simon Turner

· 6 MIN READ

Commercial Property may be Ready to Play Defence

As Trump’s tariffs continue to scare global markets, investors are increasingly searching for defensive assets positioned to deliver regardless of what comes out of the American commander-in-chief’s mouth.

Property & Construction Managed Fund Investor Education

24 Apr 2025

· Simon Turner

· 5 MIN READ

The Mediocre Country Syndrome: How Australia is Positioned in this Strange New World

Amidst this strange new world of trade wars and deteriorating geopolitical relationships, Australia finds itself in a peculiar position: a land of promise and opportunity wrestling with the spectre of mediocrity at a time when competitive advantage is everything. More than ever, the country’s future depends on rising above the apathy that’s taken hold of the economy…

Macro Managed Fund Asset Allocation

16 Apr 2025

· Simon Turner

· 6 MIN READ

Active Fixed Income Management is Back in the Game

As markets wobble in the wake of President Trump’s tariffs, bonds are stepping up to the plate, providing a safe haven for investors while stocks plummet. Most bond ETFs and managed funds have started outperforming, with many reaching performance heights not seen in months.

Fixed Interest Managed Fund Investor Education

14 Apr 2025

· Simon Turner

· 6 MIN READ

Zigging in Private Credit when Everyone Else is Zagging

After our recent investor event, we sent out a survey regarding the topics investors would like to hear more about. One asset class dominated all others in the feedback: private credit. Investors were clear: the prospect of solid risk-adjusted returns without the volatility of listed markets is fuelling their interest in private credit.

Fixed Interest Managed Fund Investor Education

9 Apr 2025

· 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.

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.

Managed Fund Private Assets Alternative Investment

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