<a href="https://smstrusteenews.com.au/2026/03/31/conflict-highlights-role-of-bonds/"> Conflict highlights role of bonds

Market volatility driven by the Iran war has shown bonds can better weather such events compared to shares.

ETFs, International Shares, Investments

Humanoid ETF hits market

A new ETF has been released to the market providing investors greater access to the humanoids robotic sector.

March 31, 2026

Penny Pryor

A new ETF has been released to the market providing investors greater access to the humanoids robotic sector.

Australian Shares, ETFs, Investments

Extended impact on energy prices

The most recent developments in the Middle Eastern conflict are predicted to have an impact on energy prices for a longer period of time.

March 24, 2026

The most recent developments in the Middle Eastern conflict are predicted to have an impact on energy prices for a longer period of time.

ETFs, Investments

Japan to perform well in 2026

Japan has been identified as a market that will deliver strong performance for investors in 2026, just as it did in the prior calendar year.

March 17, 2026

Japan has been identified as a market that will deliver strong performance for investors in 2026, just as it did in the prior calendar year.

SMSFs continue strong performance

The latest sector research has revealed SMSFs are continuing to deliver stronger returns than those generated by APRA-regulated funds.

March 17, 2026

Penny Pryor

The latest sector research has revealed SMSFs are continuing to deliver stronger returns than those generated by APRA-regulated funds.

International Shares, Investments

Market uncertainty not new

Share markets have been showing signs of uncertainty for at least a year so investors should not be spooked by the US-Iran conflict.

March 17, 2026

Share markets have been showing signs of uncertainty for at least a year so investors should not be spooked by the US-Iran conflict.

Middle East to impact inflation

The current conflict in the Middle East will have a noticeable effect on global economies and impact particular markets more than others.

March 10, 2026

The current conflict in the Middle East will have a noticeable effect on global economies and impact particular markets more than others.

Higher prices undermine local investment

Inflation has reduced the appeal of Australian stocks and bonds in favour of strong-performing overseas markets.

March 10, 2026

Inflation has reduced the appeal of Australian stocks and bonds in favour of strong-performing overseas markets.

Investments, Technology

AI not a fad, but requires caution

Artificial intelligence is not a bubble, but is still in the phase where not all stocks will generate profit.

March 3, 2026

Artificial intelligence is not a bubble, but is still in the phase where not all stocks will generate profit.

Strong 2026 tipped for Australian credit

Australian credit markets are expected to grow over the next 12 months to consolidate positive issuance numbers in January.

February 24, 2026

Australian credit markets are expected to grow over the next 12 months to consolidate positive issuance numbers in January.