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Six courageous questions for 2026

Orbis' investment leaders explore six key questions investors should be asking to test assumptions and sharpen their thinking. For each, they set out what is known, what is unknown, what would change minds, and the implications for portfolios.

Gold: Bugs, Bears and Myths

Despite reaching record prices, gold can play a valuable role in global portfolios as a diversifier and risk mitigator. Historically, it's one of the few assets that performs well when both equities and bonds are struggling.

The longevity revolution: Preparing for a new reality

For the first time in human history, older populations are growing at a faster pace than the youngest cohorts, ushering in an unprecedented demographic shift worldwide.

How banks and private markets are redefining credit

The U.S. banking industry is entering a new era in which regulated banks and private lenders are increasingly intertwined. We believe this trend will continue to open attractive opportunities for dynamic allocation across the credit spectrum.

Unlocking alpha in a differentiated commodities supercycle

With structural demand rising across energy, digital, and industrial sectors, commodities can offer more than just a diversification and inflation hedge. They may also present a pathway to differentiated returns.

ESG Global Study 2025: Resilience and refinement in a changing world

Capital Group's latest ESG report reveals evolving investor perspectives on ESG adoption, concerns over policy changes, and trends in sustainable investment themes.

Fixed Income Investment Outlook 4Q 2025: Pivoting toward new opportunities

As global economic conditions shift, investors are finding new opportunities in fixed income markets. U.S. investment grade bonds offer less value compared to bonds in Europe and elsewhere; and while high-yield bonds merit consideration, caution is advised.

A New Golden Age: Imagining The Future of Digital Gold

The gold industry faces a momentous transformation due to new technologies like blockchain and cryptocurrency. This report explores how digitalisation could redefine gold's role in financial markets.

Are listed equity valuations stretched? The case for rotation into private credit

As equity markets hit unprecedented valuations despite economic headwinds, the case for rotating into private credit to diversify portfolios has never been clearer.

M&A has come out to play

Mergers and acquisitions activity within the global listed infrastructure asset class has been strong in 2025 and looks set to continue. Transactions have been driven by industry consolidation, private market acquisitions of public market assets and low‑cost funding opportunities for listed companies.

ViewPoint - The selective path

With gold miners demonstrating operating leverage, bond markets anticipating a muddle through, and small companies outperforming, explore the opportunities and risks ahead in global markets.

How Australia Retires 2025

The growing divide between retirement expectations and reality is undermining Australians’ retirement confidence. The good news? Vanguard’s 2025 How Australia Retires report identifies 5 key steps that could more than double your retirement confidence.

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Australia's retirement system works brilliantly for some - but not all

The superannuation system has succeeded brilliantly at what it was designed to do: accumulate wealth during working lives. The next challenge is meeting members’ diverse needs in retirement. 

Australian stocks will crush housing over the next decade, 2025 edition

Two years ago, I wrote an article suggesting that the odds favoured ASX shares easily outperforming residential property over the next decade. Here’s an update on where things stand today.

The 3 biggest residential property myths

I am a professional real estate investor who hears a lot of opinions rather than facts from so-called experts on the topic of property. Here are the largest myths when it comes to Australia’s biggest asset class.

Get set for a bumpy 2026

At this time last year, I forecast that 2025 would likely be a positive year given strong economic prospects and disinflation. The outlook for this year is less clear cut and here is what investors should do.

AFIC on the speculative ASX boom, opportunities, and LIC discounts

In an interview with Firstlinks, CEO Mark Freeman discusses how speculative ASX stocks have crushed blue chips this year, companies he likes now, and why he’s confident AFIC’s NTA discount will close.

Property versus shares - a practical guide for investors

I’ve been comparing property and shares for decades and while both have their place, the differences are stark. When tax, costs, and liquidity are weighed, property looks less compelling than its reputation suggests.

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