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Fidelity's mid-year outlook 2025

Trade wars, tariffs, and shifting US policy are reshaping global markets and driving investors to rethink allocations. This paper explores the forces behind growing market volatility, the attractiveness of emerging markets, and highlight where opportunities lie.

2024-2025 financial year in review

Fidelity's annual financial year in review draws upon some of the highs and lows across markets with a business update, market insights from the year, and the outlook for the next financial year ahead from our investment experts.

Rethinking equity diversification in an era of geoeconomic fragmentation risks

Fragmentation of the global economic, technological and security orders has the potential to impact international capital flows and could justify more geographically diversified equity positioning.

Analyst survey 2025

Fidelity's annual Analyst Survey shares insights on artificial intelligence, China, and the new administration in the White House, along with compelling investment ideas from Fidelity International's more than 100 analysts across the world.

Next Generation: Rewriting the rules of engagement

The next generation is starting to rewrite the rules of engagement in the financial services industry. Advisers who can demonstrate expertise in emerging investment vehicles, sustainable investing and digital engagement will be better positioned to serve this new generation of investors.

Outlook 2025: The divergence dividend

Fidelity's 2025 Annual Outlook examines the different macro scenarios that could play out in 2025 and provides an insight into how they are looking to position across the world's major asset classes as we head into a new year.

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Investment strategies

Why I dislike dividend stocks

If you need income then buying dividend stocks makes perfect sense. But if you don’t then it makes little sense because it’s likely to limit building real wealth. Here’s what you should do instead.

Superannuation

Meg on SMSFs: Indexation of Division 296 tax isn't enough

Labor is reviewing the $3 million super tax's most contentious aspects: lack of indexation and the tax on unrealised gains. Those fighting for change shouldn’t just settle for indexation of the threshold.

Shares

Will ASX dividends rise over the next 12 months?

Market forecasts for ASX dividend yields are at a 30-year low amid fears about the economy and the capacity for banks and resource companies to pay higher dividends. This pessimism seems overdone.

Shares

Expensive market valuations may make sense

World share markets seem toppy at first glance, though digging deeper reveals important nuances. While the top 2% of stocks are pricey, they're also growing faster, and the remaining 98% are inexpensive versus history.

Fixed interest

The end of the strong US dollar cycle

The US dollar’s overvaluation, weaker fundamentals, and crowded positioning point to further downside. Diversifying into non-US equities and emerging market debt may offer opportunities for global investors.

Investment strategies

Today’s case for floating rate notes

Market volatility and uncertainty in 2025 prompt the need for a diversified portfolio. Floating Rate Notes offer stability, income, and protection against interest rate risks, making them a valuable investment option.

Strategy

Breaking down recent footy finals by the numbers

In a first, 2025 saw AFL and NRL minor premiers both go out in straight sets. AFL data suggests the pre-finals bye is weakening the stranglehold of top-4 sides more than ever before.

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