December 2025
As we wrap up 2025, this edition of Investor Update reviews three key market themes that drove asset class returns this year. We also decode more than two dozen key sharemarket terms to help you better understand investing jargon, share a 12-day investment learning guide for more experienced investors and recap the most popular advanced articles of the year.
November 2025
In this issue, we discuss how artificial intelligence is affecting a broad range of tech companies, share six practical investment hacks to help you make smarter financial moves, and explore the features, benefits and risks of using an active approach to investing in interest rate securities. Plus, for those curious about market trends, we provide a guide to charting applied to the four major market indices.
October 2025
With the FY25 reporting season behind us, we discuss dividend prospects for the next 12 months. We also explore the risks of over-diversification, key tech megatrends reshaping markets, and what investors need to consider before adding Bitcoin exposure to portfolios. Plus, in this month's Ideas Exchange episode NAOS shares insights on finding value outside the ASX50.
September 2025
In our September edition, we review the winners and losers from the earning season, explore how gifting your kids a small investment can spark a lifelong interest in investing, take a closer look at the growing world of private credit, and share smart options strategies to trade a moderately bullish view on a stock. Plus, in this month's podcast we discuss APRA’s ruling on hybrids and what it means for investors.
August 2025
As we head into the second half of the year, we look at what’s next for the Australian economy, five key causes of investment inertia and how to overcome them, and whether emerging markets are set to outperform. We also explore how options can help protect gains on shares held for tax purposes. Plus, in the latest ASX Ideas Exchange episode we dive into Bell Direct's research on how Australian market sectors have performed over the past decade.
July 2025
As the new financial year begins, it’s a great time to reassess your investment strategy. In this edition of ASX Investor Update, we explore the outlook for global equities, tips to restore your portfolio’s balance, whether healthcare stocks deserve a spot in your portfolio, and five practical ways to use warrants.
June 2025
Welcome to the June edition of ASX Investor Update where we unpack volatility and discuss some opportunities in the current investment landscape, tips on how to navigate sharemarket turbulence and how the A-VIX, the so-called ‘fear index’, can help investors gauge market risk. We also examine APRA’s decision to phase out the use of Additional Tier 1 capital instruments by 2032.
May 2025
In this month’s edition you will find a longer-term view on potential investment implications from the trade war, five tips for portfolio monitoring, an outlook for investing in emerging companies, and expert insights on how to maintain dividend income in turbulent times. Plus, in the latest ASX Ideas Exchange episode we unpack Global Listed Infrastructure, what this asset class is and how investors can gain exposure to it.
April 2025
In this month's edition of ASX Investor Update we dive into what a federal election may mean for the market and how changes in governments have had on the sharemarket over the years, as well as some of the best lessons investment experts learned early in their investment journey. Plus, take a look at the history of the S&P/ASX Indices and the role they have played in the market as we celebrate 25 years, and finally gain insights about the realities of day trading.
March 2025
In this edition we review the latest reporting season and what it says about the state of Australia’s economy, provide insights into overcoming barriers to begin investing and opening a broking account, celebrate International Women’s Day by reflecting on the growth of female investors in Australia, the impacts of this change and the possibilities ahead, and discuss the arguments for and against currency hedging in portfolios.
February 2025
Welcome to the February edition of Investor Update where we discuss what Trump could mean for investors in 2025, how financial advisers can help first-time investors who suddenly have a lump sum to invest, the features, benefits and risks of investing in global property and how to use index options in bull and bear markets.
Plus we provide a 2025 outlook for ASX capital markets, and for those interested in testing their investment skills, registrations for the first ASX Sharemarket Game of 2025 are now open!
January 2025
The beginning of the year is always a great time to realign financial goals and refine investment strategies. As you enjoy the long summer days, we hope you take some time to dive into our insights on the bull and bear cases for Australian shares, how to deal with inevitable, occasional losses on your investment journey, things to consider when investing in an IPO, and 3 ways to use warrants in 2025.
Plus, Betashares joins ASX Ideas Exchange to share some 2024 highlights and an outlook of what is to come in 2025.
December 2024
As 2024 winds to a close, we discuss opportunities and risks for global equities and the bull and bear case for gold in 2025. We also present a guide to help first-time investors get started in the market as well as some winning strategies from the top-performing players of the latest ASX Options Game.
Plus, Perpetual joins ASX Ideas Exchange to review the US election, global equities, interest rates and how they position their investment thesis.
November 2024
In this edition, we discuss megatrend investing and how they can affect global markets, ask some experts for insights on the different investment styles first-time investors should be aware of, ponder on how our biases may help or hinder our financial choices and review risks and opportunities of investing in two of the most populous nations.
WAM Global joins Ideas Exchange to share an outlook for global equities and the themes and opportunities they see in today’s economic context.
October 2024
In October, ASX joins exchanges around the world to celebrate World Investor Week, an initiative to raise financial literacy awareness. We hope you find some useful insights in this edition.
This month we discuss how US presidential elections may affect sharemarkets, the features, benefits and risks of cryptocurrencies in portfolios and an options strategy for when investors expect higher market volatility.
Plus, we review the program of the upcoming ASX Investor Day conference, ASX's premier retail education event, empowering Australian investors with financial literacy and skills.
September 2024
Find out what the latest profit reports say about earnings, dividends and the economy. Also in this edition, six questions for first-time investors to consider, a review of the features, benefits and risks of A-REITs and pros and cons of geared ETFs.
Plus, VanEck joins The Ideas Exchange podcast to discuss why people invest in bitcoin and the risks involved.
August 2024
In this edition we discuss the best and worst performing sectors, how to avoid portfolio ‘diworsification’, how to invest in Bitcoin via Exchange Traded Funds and two options strategies for the upcoming reporting season.
Plus, in this month’s podcast, BlackRock and nabtrade unpack core and satellite ETFs and how they can aid portfolio diversification.
July 2024
In the July edition of ASX’s Investor Update we discuss how a broader recovery in international growth could be offset by political uncertainty, investment considerations to decode the AI landscape, the features, benefits and risks of high-conviction investing and the polarising strategies participants were testing in the latest Options Trading Game.
Plus, in this month’s podcast we delve into the intersection of philanthropy and investing.
June 2024
In this edition we share some tips to help you get ready for the New Financial Year. Review the bull and bear case for Australian shares, how parents can help their children to learn about investing, the benefits and risks of LIC premiums and discounts and four considerations for SMSF trustees.
Plus, is Gen AI driving a tech comeback? Listen to this not to be missed Ideas Exchange episode for Alphinity's discussion on the investment opportunities that are arising from the key players in the AI ecosystem as well as AI infused opportunities beyond tech.
May 2024
Find out what’s next for the Australian economy, the pros and cons of investing in private equity, insights from industry experts about what they wished they knew before they started investing and some tips on sharemarket seasonal patterns.
Plus in the latest Ideas Exchange podcast episode you can review the fundamentals of building a portfolio.
April 2024
This month you will be able to hear it first from a range of industry leaders presenting at our upcoming Investor Day, ASX's premier retail education event, empowering Australian investors with financial literacy and skills.
In this edition you will find out more about investment themes for FY25 and beyond, ways to invest in international equities, how small-cap companies can potentially be a source of attractive returns and the value of high conviction investing.
March 2024
This month we discuss where next for the Aussie dollar, the effect fees have on investment returns, opportunities arising in the non-bank lending sector, and how to get exposure to cash and fixed income via ETFs. Plus, in light of the upcoming International Women’s Day, experts share some investor education tips to encourage more female investors to get started in investing.
ASX February Market Wrap
Graham O'Brien & Jacinta King, ASX
Review the key events that impacted markets, top-performing stocks, and sectors, as well as key market movements. Listen now
February 2024
Welcome to the February edition of Investor Update, where we discuss megatrends to watch this year, what you need to consider when setting up an SMSF, and how to use Options to repair a stock position.
Plus we provide a 2024 outlook for ASX capital markets, a view on what is to come for key market sectors and an introduction to the new Sharemarket Game format for those interested in testing their investment skills.
December 2023
In our December edition, we review a year of two halves, key trends for 2024, a simple checklist to assess the right time to sell, and a summary of ASX education services that can help you get ready to invest in 2024. Plus, in our Ideas Exchange podcast, we discuss how to find value in companies when the economy is facing persistent inflation and continued interest rate rises.
Wishing you and your family a joyous festive season and a prosperous and healthy New Year. We will be back in early January 2024 with a special edition revisiting some of the most popular articles and podcasts of 2023 for some holiday reading.
November 2023
This month you will be able to hear it first from a range of industry leaders presenting at our upcoming Investor Day, ASX's premier retail education event, empowering Australian investors with financial literacy and skills.
Returning to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, this catered, full day event is designed to provide investors of all knowledge levels with practical tools and knowledge to help improve your investment strategy and build your investing confidence. Register now
Find out more about the forces that are influencing equity markets, how to protect your portfolio against inflation, the benefits and risks of investing in emerging markets, why timing the market may not work for you, and so much more.
