Big drive… Big Merino. Pic via Getty Images There’s nothing like a good old fashioned driving holiday – and these country towns are worth leaving the city for. Words by Sonya Gellert at escape.com.au This article may contain links from escape.com.au’s advertising partners. Escape may receive payments when you click on links, buy through … Read more
The feds’ deficits are clearly a mistake But it will take many years for the harm to show up. The consequences, such as they are, will likely fall on our children and grandchildren, not on ourselves. ‘Sire…worse than a crime, you have committed an error.’ –Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord A crime is whatever the feds … Read more
Commentary from the Betashares portfolio management desk by Head of Fixed Income Chamath De Silva, providing an overview of bond markets: Despite a torrent of headlines, the main thing to watch remains the US labour market, which continues to soften The RBA’s surprise decision to keep the cash rate on hold only delays the inevitable? … Read more
Crank up that bass! The ASX is partying to new record highs today. Pic: Getty Images. ASX surges 1.37pc, smashing through record to close at 8757 points All 11 sectors neon green, up between 2.47pc and 0.46pc Healthcare and resources stocks crank higher, leading gains DJ play it louder It was a raver of a … Read more
Silver just broke out to a 13-year high. Many now want to invest in silver stocks. But there are few to choose from. Here’s a better way… Gold has delivered stellar performance in the last ten years. It tripled during this period, and more than doubled in the last five. It’s also been getting a … Read more
Betashares Australian Quality ETF (ASX: AQLT) had another strong financial year outperforming the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 by 6.2%, improving the funds average since inception outperformance to 4.2% p.a., AQLT’s inception date was 4 April 2022. Like we did last year, we wanted to take the opportunity to analyse AQLT’s performance as the financial year lines … Read more
Investors are stocking up on gold to seek shelter from the economic storm right now. Pic: Getty Images Safe haven demand has sent gold prices up 26% in the first six months of 2025 Even in a bear case, the World Gold Council suggests there is natural support at US$3000/oz If economic conditions deteriorate, gold … Read more
If you’d like to listen to this week’s Bass Bites, click on the player below: Global week in review Global stocks edged lower last week as concerns around US President Trump’s tariff strategy returned. Tariffs are back Global equities tried hard last week to ignore the flurry of tariff announcements from US President Donald Trump. … Read more
Askari Metals has soared on revealing high-grade copper in Ethiopia. Pic: Getty Images High-grade copper revealed in review of data from Ethiopian project Graphite stocks have benefitted from a US antidumping tariff on Chinese producers Investors are warming to Falcon Metals as its Victorian gold story develops Your standout small cap resources stocks for … Read more
If you’re keen to explore merger and acquisition opportunities, I suggest focusing on one commodity, in particular. It just seems the highest probability thematic currently. Yesterday we touched on the notion that commodity producers can generate huge cash flow when prices are high. Right now, that’s happening in the gold sector. Case in point is … Read more