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Rising interest rates, falling house prices and persistent inflation may have left many Australians feeling pessimistic about the Australian economy, but not AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina.

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5 Nov 2026

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.

Investor Education Managed Fund ETF Equities

4 Nov 2026

· Simon Turner

· 9 MIN READ

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

We Ran the Efficient Frontier to Find the Ultimate 5-ETF Portfolios

It’s one thing committing to your investment plan and regularly investing to ensure your portfolio compounds into the wealth you’re aiming for.

ETF Investor Education

2 Nov 2026

· Simon Turner

· 9 MIN READ

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.

Investor Education Managed Fund ETF Equities

4 Nov 2026

· Simon Turner

· 9 MIN READ

Agentic AI Adoption & the Case for Samsung Electronics

Technology Equities Managed Fund

2 Nov 2026

· Chris Watson & Simon Raubenheimer

· 10 MIN READ

We Ran the Efficient Frontier to Find the Ultimate 5-ETF Portfolios

It’s one thing committing to your investment plan and regularly investing to ensure your portfolio compounds into the wealth you’re aiming for.

ETF Investor Education

2 Nov 2026

· Simon Turner

· 9 MIN READ

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Can AI Really Give You Quality Financial Advice? We’re Closer Than You Think

AI-powered financial tools are quietly transforming how Australians access financial guidance. From robo-advisers to digital advice apps, these platforms offer personalised, licensed advice on demand, without the waitlists, paperwork, or high price tag of a traditional adviser. It’s a compelling offer, especially as investors’ financial lives grow more complex, shaped by rising assets, changing family structures, and shifting retirement goals.

Investor Education

15 May 2025

· Ankita Rai

· 6 MIN READ

Investing for income? Here’s what you should know

Many Australian investors continue to focus on income-generating investments. However, with ongoing market volatility, it’s worth thinking carefully about the way that you allocate to income generating investments in a portfolio.

Investor Education

14 May 2025

· Lauren Ryan

· 6 MIN READ

Private credit: What to look for in an asset manager

With private credit garnering plenty of media attention lately, it’s important for investors to understand the underlying variations across this asset class. Here we discuss some key points about private credit funds and how they work, as well as some key differences between them.

Investor Education

14 May 2025

· Lauren Ryan

· 6 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

Relying on an Inheritance? That’s Not a Risk You Can Afford

Inheritances are becoming a key part of Australia’s wealth story. Over the next two decades, more than $3.5 trillion is expected to change hands — with around $10 billion inherited each month.

Investor Education

8 May 2025

· Ankita Rai

· 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

Your Shortcut to Finding the Right Financial Adviser

Finding the right financial adviser isn’t always easy — especially when the financial decisions at stake are rising each year. With Australia on the cusp of a $3.5 trillion generational wealth transfer, the need for trusted advice has never felt more urgent.

Investor Education

1 May 2025

· Ankita Rai

· 6 MIN READ

The US-Europe Fund Flow Dance

A year ago, the US equities story was the about the only investment game in town. How things have changed since the US tariffs were announced and the ‘Trump Dump’ began.

Asset Allocation Investment Themes Investor Education

30 Apr 2025

· Simon Turner

· 5 MIN READ

The Lowdown on the Recent Surge in Leverage

There’s an interesting trend afoot in global investment markets of late: appetite for leverage had risen to unusually high levels over the past couple of weeks. That may surprise you to hear given financial leverage tends to be best suited to more stable, predictable market conditions than we’ve witnessed of late. We investigate what it means for investors below…

Investment Themes Macro Investor Education

28 Apr 2025

· Simon Turner

· 4 MIN READ

SMSF Loans: What Trustees Often Get Wrong

A growing number of Australians are turning to self-managed super funds (SMSFs) to take greater control of their retirement savings—and for many, property sits at the heart of that strategy. According to the latest ATO figures, SMSFs held $1.02 trillion in assets at the end of the December 2024 quarter. While listed shares remain the largest allocation, direct property makes up 16.5% of total SMSF assets.

Superannuation Accounts Investor Education

25 Apr 2025

· Ankita Rai

· 6 MIN READ

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