Register For Our Mailing List

Register to receive our free weekly newsletter including editorials.

Home / Author: Schroders

Schroders

Anatomy of an “almost bubble” and why global equities now offer “something for everyone”

Amid some short-term volatility, investors currently seem quite sanguine about the state of the global economy and, by extension, the resilience of stock markets. This shouldn’t be a surprise as the playbook of the past few years has been simple: ignore the noise and stay on the bandwagon.

Private equity: How continuation investments are disrupting the buyout market

Schroder's forecasts show that the market for continuation investments, also known as GP-led secondaries, is set to more than quadruple over the coming decade, driven by a combination of buy-side demand and structural supply-side growth drivers.

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.

Latest Updates

SMSF strategies

Meg on SMSFs: How wide is the ban on LRBAs?

The government's recent deal with the Greens has put SMSF property borrowing on the chopping block. The change raises tricky questions about timing, exceptions and what SMSFs will still be able to buy.

Shares

Why Australian shares are falling behind the world

Australia’s market boasts a long record of outperformance, but recent results tell a different story. Is the ASX’s lagging performance a temporary setback or evidence that structural forces will keep global markets ahead?

Taxation

The strange effect of the 30% minimum capital gains tax

The 30% minimum tax on capital gains sits at the heart of the budget's proposed reforms. Yet the mechanics reveal anomalies that introduce unexpected distortions that raise questions about its design.

Shares

The next phase of Australian equity leadership

For years, banks have powered Australian sharemarket returns. But changing economic conditions, stretched valuations and global trends suggest the next generation of winners may not be found in familiar domestic sectors.

Economy

Global market growth hinges on Iran War and AI rollout

Global growth is facing mounting pressure from war, higher oil prices, inflation and trade tensions. But a wave of AI-related investment may prove powerful enough to support economic activity and reshape the outlook for markets.

Retirement

The retirees who can't spend

Why do so many retirees pass away with their wealth intact? Conventional wisdom blames pension rules for the reluctance to spend, but a case study from New Zealand shows that the answer may not be as predictable.

Investment strategies

Here’s my investment philosophy. What’s yours?

Investors often hear they need an “investment philosophy,” yet few know what that really means. Beneath the jargon sits a simple idea: a handful of core beliefs that shape every financial decision, for better or worse.

Sponsors

Alliances

© 2026 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer
The data, research and opinions provided here are for information purposes; are not an offer to buy or sell a security; and are not warranted to be correct, complete or accurate. Morningstar, its affiliates, and third-party content providers are not responsible for any investment decisions, damages or losses resulting from, or related to, the data and analyses or their use. To the extent any content is general advice, it has been prepared for clients of Morningstar Australasia Pty Ltd (ABN: 95 090 665 544, AFSL: 240892), without reference to your financial objectives, situation or needs. For more information refer to our Financial Services Guide. You should consider the advice in light of these matters and if applicable, the relevant Product Disclosure Statement before making any decision to invest. Past performance does not necessarily indicate a financial product’s future performance. To obtain advice tailored to your situation, contact a professional financial adviser. Articles are current as at date of publication.
This website contains information and opinions provided by third parties. Inclusion of this information does not necessarily represent Morningstar’s positions, strategies or opinions and should not be considered an endorsement by Morningstar.