Funds Management

Bond markets sit at the centre of the global financial system. They set the benchmark for borrowing costs everywhere: home loans,Businessloans, government spending, and even how the stock market values company earnings. When bond yields rise sharply — as they have been doing throughout …

In September 2026, with the Reserve Bank holding its cash rate at 4.35% andInflationstill above target, STW offers a clean read on how Australia’s biggest listed companies — dominated by banks and miners — are faring. This article looks at how STW works, why …

In September 2026, IOO sits at the heart of a defining market question: can the small group of global giants that has led returns for years keep leading, or will the market broaden? With the US Federal Reserve turning more hawkish and valuations elevated, …

That makes VAS a useful lens on the health of the whole Australian market. This article looks at what the fund actually holds, why investors are watching it now, and the catalysts and risks that could shape its path in the months ahead.

In September 2026, IVV sits at an interesting crossroads. The US artificial intelligence boom continues to power large-cap technology, yet the US Federal Reserve has turned more hawkish than markets expected, and the Australian dollar’s movements against the US dollar directly affect unhedged returns. …

This article looks at how A200 is built, why cost-conscious investors keep gravitating to it, and the forces — from interest rates toCommodityprices — that could shape its performance in the months ahead.

This article explains how IOZ works, why it remains a core building block for many portfolios, and the catalysts and risks that could determine its next move.