Why Australian shares underperformed and how to pivot your portfolio for FY2026

The numbers don't lie: The ASX did 3 per cent over the 12 months to June, and the S&P 500 did 20 per cent. Unless - like a big super fund - you had half your portfolio invested offshore, the chances are you underperformed in FY2026.

The numbers don't lie: The ASX did 3 per cent over the 12 months to June, and the S&P 500 did 20 per cent. Unless - like a big super fund - you had half your portfolio invested offshore, the chances are you underperformed in FY2026.

Marc Jocum, investment strategist at GlobalX ETFs, joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cover:
* Wall Street smashes the ASX...again
Why Big Super funds probably beat your SMSF
Which ETFs investors are buying for the year ahead
What the hell happened at CSL?

The numbers don't lie: The ASX did 3 per cent over the 12 months to June, and the S&amp;P 500 did 20 per cent. Unless - like a big super fund - you had half your portfolio invested offshore, the chances are you underperformed in FY2026.
Marc Jocum, investment strategist at GlobalX ETFs, joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>* Wall Street smashes the ASX...again</li>
<li>Why Big Super funds probably beat your SMSF</li>
<li>Which ETFs investors are buying for the year ahead</li>
<li>What the hell happened at CSL? </li>
</ul>

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Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.

Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.

Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au. 

Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle.
Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.
Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.
Submit your questions at <a href="mailto:themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au">themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au</a>.&nbsp;

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Every week, The Australian's James Kirby delivers two power-packed episodes featuring in-depth analysis of property markets and smart money-making strategies.

Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle.

Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.

Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.

Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au.

Unlock your wealth potential with The Money Puzzle.
Featuring two power-packed episodes each week packed with smart money-making strategies, from superannuation to investing in shares, plus in-depth analysis of property markets.
Get tips from leading experts and practical tools to help build lasting wealth.
Submit your questions at themoneypuzzle@theaustralian.com.au.

Why Australian shares let you down this year (and what to do about it) 

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The Money Puzzle podcast:   Navigating the property downturn and new tax changes

Property investors are scrambling to sidestep the new property taxes and  taking risks in areas they might never have considered before the May Budget.

Property investors are scrambling to sidestep the new property taxes and taking risks in areas they might never have considered before the May Budget.

Rasti Vaibhav of Get RARE Properties joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cover:
The looming black spots for property investors 
Hidden dangers of 'new build' negative gearing
A sober read on the reality of commercial property
SMSF residential borrowing is now officially banned 
 

Property investors are scrambling to sidestep the new property taxes and taking risks in areas they might never have considered before the May Budget.
Rasti Vaibhav of Get RARE Properties joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>The looming black spots for property investors&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hidden dangers of 'new build' negative gearing</li>
<li>A sober read on the reality of commercial property</li>
<li>SMSF residential borrowing is now officially banned&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Why investor zones will be worst hit in the property downturn 

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At the top end of the market, Australia's richest investors are deeplyengaged in the AI boom: Some are betting the house on AI, others are fighting to rescue their reputation as AI sweeps through every industry sector. 

At the top end of the market, Australia's richest investors are deeplyengaged in the AI boom: Some are betting the house on AI, others are fighting to rescue their reputation as AI sweeps through every industry sector. 

John Stensholt co-author of 'Tech Bros' the extraordinary story of Atlassian' joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.


In today's show, we cover:
Rich pickings in an AI bonanza 
How Atlassian's 'tech bros' are pivoting towards AI
Wes Maas bets the house on Firmus
Why did Gina Rinehart invest heavily in SpaceX?

At the top end of the market, Australia's richest investors are deeplyengaged in the AI boom: Some are betting the house on AI, others are fighting to rescue their reputation as AI sweeps through every industry sector.&nbsp;
John Stensholt co-author of 'Tech Bros' the extraordinary story of Atlassian' joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.
 In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>Rich pickings in an AI bonanza&nbsp;</li>
<li>How Atlassian's 'tech bros' are pivoting towards AI</li>
<li>Wes Maas bets the house on Firmus</li>
<li>Why did Gina Rinehart invest heavily in SpaceX?</li>
</ul>

How rich listers are investing in the AI boom 

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How to buy your first property post-budget: expert advice from Glen James

The first principles for buying property never change. Whether it's your first home or your first move as an investor, you need a pathway.

The first principles for buying property never change. Whether it's your first home or your first move as an investor, you need a pathway. But following this year's landmark federal budget, it will pay to know where the government is aiming to 'help' and where market distortions could create new risks.

Author and host of the 'Money, Money, Money' podcast, Glen James joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cover:
The quick-start guide to your first property
Looking at the home from an investor perspective
Getting to know the home grants system
Warning on new property after negative gearing changes 

The first principles for buying property never change. Whether it's your first home or your first move as an investor, you need a pathway. But following this year's landmark federal budget, it will pay to know where the government is aiming to 'help' and where market distortions could create new risks.
Author and host of the 'Money, Money, Money' podcast, Glen James joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>The quick-start guide to your first property</li>
<li>Looking at the home from an investor perspective</li>
<li>Getting to know the home grants system</li>
<li>Warning on new property after negative gearing changes&nbsp; </li>
</ul>

How to buy your first property (post-Budget) 

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