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Proxy Advisory Firms: Should Australian Investors Take These Quiet Powerbrokers Seriously?

Proxy advisory firms occupy an unusual position in Australian markets being amongst arguably the most influential powerbrokers but are neither regulators nor shareholders. They are peculiar to say the least How are they influential? Their recommendations can swing AGM outcomes, shape board behaviour, and influence the fate of multi‑billion‑dollar transactions. They sit in the background of…

ByNick Sundich21 hours ago

EOFY is important for superannuation funds! Here are 6 things all investors must do!

This week marks the end of financial year (EOFY) - Tuesday is the last day of FY26. For anyone with a super fund (which should be most Australian workers), it is a good time for investors to look at where their fund is at. The aim is not to provide personal advice but to map the…

ByNick Sundich22 hours ago

Every Australian Prime Minister Since 1987 Has Impacted Our Equity Markets: Here Are The Best And Worst Moves By All Of Them

Nine different people have been Australian Prime Minister since the modern ASX was born in 1987. There were exchanges prior to that, but they were several state‑based exchanges which merged into a single national market. Each Prime Minister has made decisions that have shaped the equity market. Some decisions permanently strengthened the investment environment. Others…

ByNick SundichJune 24, 2026

The Outlook For Property Investment in Australia: Here’s Why Investors Might Be Wrong About the CGT Impact

A month on from the unveiling of the CGT changes and it seems everyone thinks the outlook for property investment in Australia is a decline in house prices over the next 1-2 years. The government’s own modelling suggested a roughly 2% reduction in price growth over a couple of years. Analysts at various institutions (CBA,…

ByNick SundichJune 23, 2026

Here Are 6 ETF Metrics That Are Just As Important As Returns

Are there any ETF metrics that matter other than return? At the end of the day, investors may not care about much else other than return, but there are metrics that can give useful clues as to how ETFs might perform. ETFs (short for Exchange Traded Funds) have never been more popular as an investment class.…

ByNick SundichJune 18, 2026

Here Are 5 of the Longest‑Tenured CEOs in the ASX 200: And How They’ve Actually Performed

CEOs in the ASX 200 typically last just under 6 years. That is not to say some serve longer or shorter, but that is the average. In our view, tenure is one of the most underrated indicators in the market. Investors spend endless time analysing margins, cashflow, dividends and valuation multiples, but far less time…

ByNick SundichJune 17, 2026

The KPMG Leaks: Why Should ASX Investors Even Care?

The KPMG leaks have become one of the most significant governance scandals in Australia’s consulting sector. What began as a breach of confidentiality has evolved into a broader debate about trust, conflicts of interest and the relationship between government, advisers and corporate Australia. For many investors, it has been easy to treat the story as political…

ByNick SundichJune 15, 2026

What are bonds and are they preferable to investing in stocks?

Most people reading Stocks Down Under are interested in stocks because of their higher‑growth potential relative to bonds. Even so, we think even investors who don't own bonds should still understand them. The last four years have shown that bonds and equities can behave in unexpected ways, sometimes moving together, sometimes diverging sharply, and often revealing…

ByNick SundichJune 12, 2026

Could AI Help Australia’s Stagflation Problem, Or Just Continue to Mask It?

Australia’s economy is stuck in stagflation - yes we believe it is; but economists are wondering could AI help Australia and its economy with this? Or will it just mask the problem? Currently the economy has weak productivity, sticky inflation and a structural slowdown that has pushed the country toward a stagflation‑like posture. You could argue…

ByNick SundichJune 9, 2026

Is cash a good investment for your portfolio?

Is cash a good investment for your portfolio? Obviously, investors need cash to start investing. But instead of spending the money on other asset classes, we're talking about investing in cash itself - investing in money market funds, savings accounts or certificates of deposits, is a popular financial strategy for many individuals and businesses. This type…

ByNick SundichJune 5, 2026

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Proxy Advisory Firms: Should Australian Investors Take These Quiet Powerbrokers Seriously?

EOFY is important for superannuation funds! Here are 6 things all investors must do!

Every Australian Prime Minister Since 1987 Has Impacted Our Equity Markets: Here Are The Best And Worst Moves By All Of Them

The Outlook For Property Investment in Australia: Here’s Why Investors Might Be Wrong About the CGT Impact

Here Are 6 ETF Metrics That Are Just As Important As Returns

Here Are 5 of the Longest‑Tenured CEOs in the ASX 200: And How They’ve Actually Performed

The KPMG Leaks: Why Should ASX Investors Even Care?

What are bonds and are they preferable to investing in stocks?

Could AI Help Australia’s Stagflation Problem, Or Just Continue to Mask It?

Is cash a good investment for your portfolio?

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