ASX Investor Update’s articles for advanced investors have covered topics this year ranging from options to warrant strategies, as well as Bitcoin, day-trading, the A-VIX Index (volatility), micro-cap companies, currency hedging and day-trading.
Here are 11 articles for advanced investors published in ASX Investor Update this year. Each is available on the ASX website.
1. What the charts say about global equities
An introductory guide to charting – applied to the four major market indices.
By Michael Gable, Fairmont Equities (November 2025)
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2. Digital gold or dangerous gamble?
Before adding Bitcoin exposure to portfolios, recognise the features, benefits and risks of investing in digital currencies.
By Jamie Hannah, VanEck Australia (October 2025)
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3. Earnings edge: smart options strategies for reporting season
A potentially lower-cost way to trade a moderately bullish view on a stock.
By Graham O’Brien, ASX (September 2025)
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4. Using options to protect sharemarket gains
A strategy to achieve downside protection on a stock that needs to be held for at least 12 months for tax purposes.
By Lewis Taie, AUSIEX (August 2025)
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5. Five ways to use warrants
First understand the features, benefits and risks of these leveraged products.
Featuring Elizabeth Tian, Citi (July 2025)
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6. Understanding investor sentiment through the A-VIX
The so-called ‘fear index’ is an important gauge of expected market volatility.
By Graham O’Brien, ASX (June 2025)
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7. Investing in emerging companies
Small-cap stocks can potentially provide attractive returns – but understand the risks first.
By Robert Miller, NAOS Asset Management (May 2025)
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8. Pros and cons of day trading
Understand the risks of day trading before doing it full-time.
By Craig Roberts, Propex24 (April 2025)
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9. After the Trump slump, what next for the Australian dollar?
The arguments for and against currency hedging in portfolios.
By Hugh Lam, Betashares.(March 2025)
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10. Using Index options in bull and bear markets
Index options can help experienced investors potentially profit in a rising market, or protect portfolios in a falling market - but understand the risks before using them.
By Georgia Lopez, CommSec (February 2025)
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11. Three warrant strategies for 2025
Understand how warrants can be incorporated into an investment portfolio, their benefits and the risks.
By Elizabeth Tian, Citi (January 2025)
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