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Beginner Friendly but not Foolproof: How to Avoid the 5 Most Common ETF Mistakes

ETFs have grown in popularity in the last decade, and beginner investors are often encouraged to consider them. But beginner doesn’t mean foolproof and even investments like ETFs can go wrong when investors don’t know what they are really buying and how best to use them. It’s also worth noting that beginner doesn’t mean that ETFs can’t be part of more sophisticated strategies either.

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End of Hybrids: A Time for Yield with Franking

At the beginning of this week, we saw APRA release its decision on the $43B Hybrids market. Hybrids have been an instrument used primarily by banks to increase Tier 1 Capital levels and were a combination of debt and equity, hence the name “hybrid”. In this week’s piece we are going to look at the bank hybrids market, a popular investment category that has grown to be worth $43 billion since first being offered to retail investors in 1998.

18 Mar 2025
 · 4 MIN READ

Why semiconductors are driving future innovation

Semiconductors are the essential components powering a vast array of electronic devices we use daily. Investment Analyst Adrian Lu explains how the semiconductor industry has experienced rapid growth and is set to continue expanding. Adrian highlights the industry’s robust outlook and discusses DeepSeek’s innovative entrance into the sector, which has made AI models cheaper and more efficient to build and run. He also provides insights on TSMC, a high-quality company that stands out as a key player in the sector due to its unique role in the semiconductor value chain.

17 Mar 2025
 · Adrian Lu
 · 4 MIN READ

Powering demand and supply: Investing in utilities

The US energy landscape is being reshaped by the growing influence of AI, data centres, and the return of manufacturing. As energy demand soars, a diverse mix of energy sources, including nuclear power, natural gas and renewables, is shaping the landscape. Investment Analyst Fiona Wu delves into this dynamic environment, highlighting the exciting investment opportunities it presents, particularly for regulated utilities. She also provides insights into the companies that are effectively capturing this demand and expanding their operations.

17 Mar 2025
 · Fiona Wu
 · 6 MIN READ

Can the Energy Sector Bounce Back?

Here’s a shocking stat for energy investors: the energy sector comprises only 3% of the S&P 500’s value, down from 30% in 1980. That’s serious underperformance. It’s understandable why only the most ardent of energy bulls currently own what remains of the energy sector’s once great market cap. But we all know Warren Buffet’s famous quote about buying when others are fearful. Could it be that this is one of those moments for the energy sector? Will it rise like a phoenix from the ashes at the very moment it’s been written off and ignored by most investors?

10 Mar 2025
 · 6 MIN READ

Private Credit in the Ascendancy

There aren’t many asset classes which have grown as consistently as private credit in recent years. More and more investors are allocating a portion of their fixed income capital to this fast growing asset class. For good reason. The solid risk-adjusted returns available in private credit provide welcome stability and predictability to investors’ portfolios.

5 Mar 2025
 · 4 MIN READ

Navigating Turbulent Times: A Bond Investor's Perspective

Multifaceted geopolitical and economic tensions threaten to disrupt the delicate balance of the world order. Economic forecasts, once predictable, now fluctuate like erratic cyclonic winds. The threats of recession are delicately balanced with interest rate policies that continue to reduce inflation. The threat of tariffs, like an unexpected frost, is decimating established supply chains, creating trade wars. The slowing growth of China casts a long shadow over commodity prices, easing our local markets into the shade. Finally, we have The Trump Effect, whereby long-held economic and geopolitical policies are being upended to create a new world disorder.  Altogether, there is a deep sense of unease amongst investors. It’s a stark warning that we may be facing significant and unpredictable headwinds in 2025. Hence, many investors want predictability and investment safe havens that provide protection from future storms.

28 Feb 2025
 · Tim Lea
 · 6 MIN READ

Dos and Don'ts of Investing an Inheritance

Have you recently inherited wealth—or expect to? If so, you’re probably wondering: what’s the smartest way to use this money? An inheritance can be a game-changer for your financial future. It has the potential to create long-term security, grow your wealth, and even provide for future generations. But without a clear strategy, it can disappear faster than expected. Studies show that 70% of intergenerational wealth transfers fail—not because of bad luck, but because of rushed decisions, emotional spending, and poor planning.

27 Feb 2025
 · 5 MIN READ