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The Australian microcap sector remains one of the most overlooked corners of the market—volatile, yes, but also rich with untapped growth potential. Joel Fleming makes sense of it all by discussing the qualities he looks for in high-potential microcaps and highlights the sectors gaining his attention.
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The global climate trajectory has fundamentally shifted. We are moving beyond ‘net zero pathways’ to model how climate outcomes – not just targets – affect value and risk. In this latest paper, Dr Erin Kuo-Sutherland (Chief Sustainability Officer) details why portfolio resilience now requires a forward-looking understanding of both climate impacts and adaptation dynamics.
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The RBA's latest pronouncements are a big deal for asset markets. For Tim Toohey (Head of Macro and Strategy) they suggest first that the journey to neutral has been charted, and secondly that that journey is much further than the RBA had been suggesting previously. As a consequence, Tim has added two additional rate cuts in 2026 to his RBA forecasts.
7 MINUTE READ
Joel Fleming, Portfolio Manager, catches up with ausbiz to discuss the outlook for the Australian microcap sector and details two domestic property companies that he believes are well-placed for the period ahead.
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Recorded six days after the Trump Administration's tariffs announcement, Tim Toohey seeks to make sense of a chaotic few months, provide his views on the prospects for recession, and detail the key implications for Australian markets as we move into the June quarter.
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Liberation Day has just reinforced President Trump’s reputation as a shock agent. However, here’s the rub: today’s announcements mean the US economy will be weaker. Much weaker than US economists are currently estimating. The RBA will simply have to respond.
7 MINUTE READ
As global uncertainty deepens, investors are reevaluating their portfolio allocations. Phil Strano (Head of Australian Credit Research) explains why fixed income continues to prove its resilience, offering stability and income amid market turmoil - qualities that remain key in a ‘shallow’ rate-cutting cycle.
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At this year's Financial Standard's Advisers Big Day Out, Roy Keenan (Co-Head of Australian Fixed Income) shares insights on why investors may need to rethink their income strategies and defensive positioning.
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There has been a lot of talk in the press recently about how government debt influences interest rates. However, the data tells a different story. Government borrowing affects the shape of the yield curve more than the absolute level of yields. Darren Langer, Co-Head of Australian Fixed Income, explains why investors should care.
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We can have a vigorous debate about the merits of ‘American Exceptionalism’ and the link to shareholder returns, but it is becoming increasingly clear cut that Australian ‘mediocrity’ rather ‘exceptionalism’ is seeping in. Dion Hershan, Head of Australian Equities, wonders how can we avoid it becoming more deeply entrenched.
6 MINUTE READ
Joel Fleming, Portfolio Manager, catches up with ausbiz to discuss the key factors impacting Australian small and microcaps and step through three companies Joel believes offer excellent risk-adjusted return potential.
4 MINUTE READ
Structural inefficiencies in global small caps, driven by limited analyst coverage, liquidity constraints, and valuation dislocations, create hidden opportunities for alpha. However, identifying these gaps is increasingly complex amid market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty.
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