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Ten stockmarket themes for 2025 and beyond

Schroders' QEP investment team considers some of the potential beneficiaries of a change in market leadership should the giant US technology stocks struggle to extend their outperformance.

Schroders Equity Lens: your go-to guide to global equity markets

US equities’ returns have exceeded 20% in five of the past six years, leaving others in their wake, but can this continue? Duncan Lamont looks back and to the future of US stock market performance.

Allocating to private assets: an essential guide

This Schroders guide explains the role private assets can play in portfolios, the key considerations before investing, and the options available to investors.

Global Investor Insights Survey 2024

This year’s Global Investor Insights Survey from Schroders highlights the broad range of factors that are shaping investment decisions today, from political and macroeconomic risks to the continued appeal of global and thematic equities and private markets.

Why Australia has missed out on the “small cap effect”

The "small cap effect" suggests smaller companies offer higher risk-adjusted returns, but in the Australian market, small caps haven't matched these expectations, and investing broadly across the ASX may be better.

David beats Goliath: A story of private equity

In this piece, Schroders looks at the 'liquidity problem' facing large superannuation and private equity funds, and highlights the performance they’re missing out on in the small and middle markets.

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Economy

The ‘priced out generation’ and what they should do about it

A fiery interview on housing exposed deep generational divides, sparking youth outrage and political backlash. As homeownership drifts out of reach, young Australians face a choice: fight the system - or redefine success.

Taxation

Maybe it’s time to consider taxing the family home

Australia could unlock smarter investment and greater equity by reforming housing tax concessions. Rethinking exemptions on the family home could benefit most Australians, especially renters and owners of modest homes.

Superannuation

Meg on SMSFs: Ageing and its financial challenges

Ageing SMSF members can face issues funding their pension income as cash reserves dwindle. Potential solutions include involving adult children in contributions to secure future financial stability.

Economy

US earnings season was almost too good to be true

The second quarter US earnings season has wrapped up, with a record 82% of S&P 500 firms beating earnings estimates. As tailwinds fade, Q3 may reveal whether AI momentum can offset rising economic headwinds. 

Gold

Does gold still deserve a place in a diversified portfolio?

9,000 years and no devaluations later, gold is the world’s most enduring store of value. It remains attractive as the value of several paper currencies, including the US dollar, are threatened by deficits and rising debt.

Shares

Checking in on the equity market's silent engine

Consumer spending directly impacts corporate earnings, sector performance and market sentiment. The latest data from different economies uncover risks and pockets of opportunity for investors.

Fixed interest

6 key themes driving bond markets

The Fed could soon be prompted to join other central banks in cutting interest rates. This would have ripple effects across global fixed income markets and provide an especially attractive backdrop for emerging market bonds.

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