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The Ideas Exchange by ASX

Listen to ASX's new monthly podcast, The Ideas Exchange and learn about different investment options and opportunities as host, Rory Cunningham speaks with a range of industry experts and insiders. Find out more

Investor Update 

June 2026

This month’s ASX Investor Update brings together timely insights to help you navigate markets and prepare for EOFY. Explore Vanguard’s latest view on the Australian economy, key EOFY planning considerations, the investment case for founder-led companies, and a practical guide to using leverage. 

Plus, ASX Investor Day On-Demand is now available, featuring popular presentations covering market trends, economic insights and portfolio strategies from leading investment experts. 

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ARTICLE | INVESTOR UPDATE

5 JUNE 2026

Australian economy: breaking from the pack 

By Dr Grant Feng, Vanguard

Could Australia take a different path to the rest of the world? Explore why inflation remains a key challenge and what a higher-for-longer interest rate environment could mean for investors.
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ARTICLE | INVESTOR UPDATE

5 JUNE 2026

Getting ready for the end of financial year 

By ASX Investor Update

EOFY is just around the corner. From portfolio reviews to tax-time considerations, discover practical steps that could help put your investments in a stronger position for the year ahead.
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ARTICLE | INVESTOR UPDATE

5 JUNE 2026

Exploring founder-led companies in global markets 

By Wendy Herringer, Ziller Funds Management

Founder-led businesses have created considerable shareholder value over time. Learn what sets these companies apart and why some investors seek them out as long-term portfolio holdings.
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ARTICLE | INVESTOR UPDATE

5 JUNE 2026

Four strategies for investment leverage

By Graham O’Brien, ASX

Looking to better understand leverage? This practical guide explains how it works, where it may fit within an investment strategy and the risks investors need to manage.
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PODCAST | IDEAS EXCHANGE

3 JUNE 2026

The participation problem: why more Australians aren’t investing

By Jan-Carl Plagge, Vanguards

In this episode we unpack new research into what’s holding people back - from confidence and knowledge gaps to common misconceptions about how much money you actually need to get started. 
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ARTICLE | ASX SMIDcaps Conference

15 APRIL 2026

ASX small and mid-cap companies ahead of global trends

By Alexandra Cain, Listed@ASX

Local mid-sized listed companies are embracing tech and positioning to front-run market dynamics. Hear what some of them had to say at our recent ASX SMIDcaps Conference.

Listed@ASX

Markets insights and reports

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INSIGHTS | ASX 24 CLEARING

11 May 2026

The plumbing of trust

 Learn how client protection models underpin confidence, resilience and participation in financial markets.
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INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

28 April 2026

Recent S&P/ASX 200 weakness attracting a variety of bullish option trades

After briefly pushing past 9,000, the ASX 200 has pulled back sharply, reflecting a challenging period for global equity markets. This article explores the recent 8% decline, compares it to similar movements late last year, and examines whether traders are positioning for a potential rebound.
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INSIGHTS | FIXED INCOME

22 April 2026

ASX Rates Highlights

Q1 2026 reports trading volumes remain elevated, reaching new record levels amid heightened macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility. Activity accelerated meaningfully over the quarter, with trading volumes up 23% compared to Q4 2025 and 32% higher than Q1 2025.
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INSIGHTS | AUSTRACLEAR

26 March 2026

Australian fixed income leaps forward on kangaroo bond growth

Discover what’s driving kangaroo bond growth and how Austraclear supports easier cross-border issuance and investment.
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INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

9 March 2026

ASX/S&P 200 topping 9,000 brings out some smart hedgers

The ASX/S&P 200 traded over 9,000 a couple of times in 2025. Dr Russell Rhoads provides observations on hedging trades with a long portfolio that reflects the performance of the underlying index.
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INSIGHTS | EQUITY DERIVATIVES

9 February 2026

Trading a bullish 2026 outlook using S&P/ASX 200 index options

The S&P/ASX 200 managed a third year of positive returns in 2025. Big option trades using longer dated contracts in January appear to be looking for a continuation of this upward trend in 2026.

From the experts

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ARTICLE | EXPERT OPINION

05 May 2026

Financial markets infrastructure built for performance

Lianne Klintworth, Head of Product, Connectivity Services, ASX

Since launching ASX Colo OnDemand, firms have been using the infrastructure-as-a-service environment as an alternative to traditional colocation. Explore some of the benefits, including how flexible, standardised compute is helping firms deploy quickly, test new markets or strategies and scale requirements as needed.
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ARTICLE | EXPERT OPINION

21 November 2025

Ushering in a new era for debt market activity and liquidity insights

Magda Chivers, Senior Manager - Business Development, Information Services, ASX

For the first time, the data produced by ASX’s Austraclear® debt market settlement system is being translated into market intelligence. Debt market participants can now access aggregated, anonymised insights into bonds, repos and money market trading activity. Discover how this data can reveal deeper patterns in liquidity and participation, providing context to transaction turnover.
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ARTICLE | EXPERT OPINION

05 September 2025

ASX Colo OnDemand: redefining financial market access and infrastructure expectations

Alfred Boudib, Senior Business Development Manager, Connectivity Services, ASX

ASX Colo OnDemand brings low-latency, exchange adjacent infrastructure within reach of more firms across the trading ecosystem.  Learn more about the solution and how it supports market access, competition and liquidity, as IT infrastructure shifts from backend function to performance driver.

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