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The Iran Ceasefire Rally Is On! But Investors Aren’t Responding In the Right Way

Add a new term to your vocabulary: The Iran Ceasefire Rally. The rally on the ASX yesterday, that saw our bourse rise over 2.5% in its best day in several months, occurred amidst a 2 week suspension of hostilities in Iran. And the ASX was not alone with Asian markets and North American futures rallying,…

ByNick SundichApril 9, 2026

The Long Goodbye: Why Australian Active Fund Managers Are Running Out of Road

Australian Active Fund Managers are struggling, make no mistake. Hitting home the point yesterday were reports that Ox Capital Management — a boutique emerging markets specialist led by veteran investor Joseph Lai; had entered formal wind-up proceedings on March 27 2026. This wind up was not the first, and likely won't be the last. So each…

ByNick SundichApril 2, 2026

Here Are 6 Questions Investors Need To Ask About Their Portfolio To Get The Best Possible Returns!

There are hard questions investors need to ask about their portfolio every now and again, because anyone telling you there's such a thing as a 'set and forget' investment is wrong. Markets evolve, company fundamentals shift, and macro conditions change, yet many portfolios are left largely unchecked. The most rational approach is to periodically interrogate…

ByNick SundichMarch 31, 2026

An Australian Investor’s Guide to Cryptocurrency in 2026!

At Stocks Down Under, we've written a lot about crypto, but we have never written a broad Guide to Cryptocurrency and thought it was time to change that. In this guide we cover many matters investors looking at cryptocurrencies wonder including how to invest, what drives crypto markets, what is out there besides bitcoin and where…

ByNick SundichFebruary 24, 2026

The 50% CGT discount on shares: Here’s how it works, and if it is under threat

The 50% CGT discount on shares is one of the key mechanisms that helps investors keep as much of their cash as they have earned on their investments. We felt that it was time to write a stand-alone article about this in light of the inflation crisis and how it could lead to investors seeking…

ByNick SundichFebruary 5, 2026

Australian Dollar Surges on RBA Hike: Which ASX Stocks Win and Lose from a Stronger Currency?

Australian dollar: ASX winners and losers to watch The Australian dollar jumped above US$0.70 after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised interest rates. The RBA lifted the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85% in a unanimous 9-0 vote. This marks a big shift in direction. Just last year, the RBA cut rates three…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariFebruary 4, 2026

Australian Dollar Hits Multi-Year High Against JPY: What’s Driving the Rally and Who Benefits?

Australian dollar jumps against the yen as rate gaps widen The Australian dollar has been on a tear against the Japanese yen, with AUD/JPY now testing the 108 level, its strongest in years. For Australian investors, this isn't just a number on a screen. It reflects a widening gap between how Australia and Japan are…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariJanuary 31, 2026

Cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin: Here are 7 of the most popular and what you need to know before investing

Cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin...yes, they do exist. They aren't as well know, but there are plenty of them out there, some have done better than others and some have even outperformed bitcoin. In our view, it was beyond time for us to write about some of them and what investors considering them need to ponder…

ByNick SundichJanuary 23, 2026

Our 5 ASX Predictions for 2026!

This article outlines 5 ASX Predictions for 2026 that Stocks Down Under puts its neck on the line to assert will happen. It has become an annual tradition of ours, and some of these calls we get right, others we don't. Arguably our boldest call in suggesting ANZ would be the best performing big 4…

ByNick SundichDecember 24, 2025

Here are 5 stocks with significant exposure to crypto! Are you better off investing in them instead of trading currencies yourself?

Stocks with significant exposure to crypto might be worth considering if you want exposure to cryptocurrencies, but without the troubles that come with investing in the raw currency, such as volatility and the question of storage. Stocks Down Under recaps 5 companies with exposure to crypto and then discusses whether the better choice for investors is…

ByNick SundichDecember 1, 2025

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The Iran Ceasefire Rally Is On! But Investors Aren’t Responding In the Right Way

The Long Goodbye: Why Australian Active Fund Managers Are Running Out of Road

Here Are 6 Questions Investors Need To Ask About Their Portfolio To Get The Best Possible Returns!

An Australian Investor’s Guide to Cryptocurrency in 2026!

The 50% CGT discount on shares: Here’s how it works, and if it is under threat

Australian Dollar Surges on RBA Hike: Which ASX Stocks Win and Lose from a Stronger Currency?

Australian Dollar Hits Multi-Year High Against JPY: What’s Driving the Rally and Who Benefits?

Cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin: Here are 7 of the most popular and what you need to know before investing

Our 5 ASX Predictions for 2026!

Here are 5 stocks with significant exposure to crypto! Are you better off investing in them instead of trading currencies yourself?

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