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In September 2026, HYGG is a fund that divides opinion. Its concentrated, growth-focused style delivered strong long-run returns in earlier years, but it has fallen sharply more recently asGrowth Stockswere repriced and the US Federal Reserve turned hawkish. This article examines what HYGG holds, …

In September 2026, with a more hawkish US Federal Reserve and the Australian dollar sensitive to shifting rate expectations, the choice between hedged and unhedged global exposure is squarely in focus. HGBL pairs the same broad global portfolio as its unhedged counterpart with a …

In September 2026, with a more hawkish US Federal Reserve and periodicVolatilityin global markets, the combination of a quality screen and a currency hedge is drawing attention. This article examines what QHAL holds, why it is in focus, and the catalysts and risks that …

In September 2026, with a more hawkish US Federal Reserve and the Australian dollar sensitive to shifting rate expectations, low-cost globalEquityexposure remains a cornerstone of many portfolios. BGBL’s appeal is straightforward: the same broad global universe as more expensive funds, at a fraction of …

In September 2026, with the Reserve Bank holding its cash rate at 4.35% andInflationstill above target, the return available on cash is meaningful for the first time in years. That makes AAA a useful tool for investors seekingCapitalsecurity and regular income. This article explains …

Category:TechnologyKey HighlightsFive ASX-listed Asia-focused ETFs — iShares Asia 50 ETF (ASX:IAA), Fidelity Asia Active ETF (ASX:FASI), Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan SharesindexETF (ASX:VAE), Abrdn Sust Asian Opportunities Active ETF (ASX:ASAO) and Platinum Asia Fund Complex ETF (ASX:PAXX) — all hold Taiwan SemiconductorManufacturingamong their top …

Global X China Tech ETF (ASX:DRGN) provides concentrated exposure to 21 of China's largest listed technology companies, tracking the Global X China Tech 20 Index. The fund's geographic exposure is entirely concentrated in China, at 100.00 per cent, and its technology weighting of 46.61 …