Starting 2026 on the Right Foot — How Australian Managers are Positioned for the Year Ahead
Discover where Australian equity and fixed income managers are positioning their portfolios
Last year was challenging for investors and portfolio managers, marked by Australia's thriving resources sector, remarkable gold performance, and robust industrial activity driving market gains. Defense-linked DroneShield emerged as the standout performer, and these factors are expected to continue shaping investor sentiment and market dynamics in 2026.
This year, the question will be how the evolution of these factors will weigh on the markets, as well as where to invest across markets to maintain a diverse portfolio.
Our report analyses how Australian asset managers are positioning their equity and fixed-income portfolios in 2026, including the key themes driving their decisions, deeper insight into market opportunities, and more. With market conditions still uncertain, understanding portfolio managers’ investment decisions and asset allocations can help you learn where you may want more or less exposure for your own portfolio management.
Access the report to leverage our investment management trends for your portfolio strategy.