As the Strait of Hormuz swings open and shut like a gate in the wind, markets are riding high again. But the uncertainty remains. So how are our experts investing now?
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This week, on a new-look Switzer TV, in partnership with Ausbiz, it’s all about Iran. But more than just who’s hitting who and what’s getting blockaded next: this time it’s all about how you can take up a defensive position on the market.
On this week’s show:
Adam Dawes, Senior Investment Adviser, Shaw and Partners talks about why the ASX has stayed resilient despite the Middle East conflict, how investors are rotating out of banks and back into tech, what’s driving moves in stocks like Zip, BHP, Linas, Aurora and A2 Milk, and where he still sees selective opportunities for patient investors.
Jacqueline Fearnley, Head of Investment Strategy, RBC Capital Markets discusses the key market regimes shaping investment decisions right now, why defence, rare earths and Asia tech are standout ETF themes, how investors should think about hedging global exposure, and why healthcare could be setting up for a return.
Omkar Joshi, Chief Investment Officer, Opal Capital Management shares his view on how Trump, Iran and the Strait of Hormuz are influencing markets, what a prolonged conflict could mean for oil, inflation and growth, where the RBA may go next on rates, and which sectors and stocks could offer value depending on how quickly the crisis is resolved.
And Aris Allegos, Head of Private Debt, Muzinich & Co. gives us a timely look at what’s really happening in private credit through the lens of the recently launched ASX: BDCI active ETF, why listed BDCs are attracting attention, how investors can think about liquidity and risk in the sector, and why current pricing may present an interesting entry point.
