Your Complete 2026 Investment Outlook: Bull Market, Inflation Defense, and Gold Strategy

How many years can a bull market last? What will it take to dampen investor sentiment in the year ahead, and what should you, the active investor, be doing?

How many years can a bull market last? What will it take to dampen investor sentiment in the year ahead, and what should you, the active investor, be doing?

Will Hamilton of Hamilton Wealth Partners joins Associate Editor-Wealth, James Kirby in this episode 

In today's show, we cover:
The risks and opportunity in the 2026 listed markets
How to defend against the looming risk of inflation 
Gold - do you have it, how much should you have ?
Fading into rallies - the art of taking profits at the right time 

How many years can a bull market last? What will it take to dampen investor sentiment in the year ahead, and what should you, the active investor, be doing?
Will Hamilton of Hamilton Wealth Partners joins Associate Editor-Wealth, James Kirby in this episode&nbsp;
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>The risks and opportunity in the 2026 listed markets</li>
<li>How to defend against the looming risk of inflation&nbsp; </li>
<li>Gold - do you have it, how much should you have ?</li>
<li>Fading into rallies - the art of taking profits at the right time&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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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.

Your complete 2026 investment outlook 

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Stop inflation eating your investment returns: what to do

Interest rates are moving higher again as the RBA renews its battle with inflation: It's time to think seriously about inflation-proofing your investments, and that means a lot more than buying some gold.

Interest rates are moving higher again as the RBA renews its battle with inflation: It's time to think seriously about inflation-proofing your investments, and that means a lot more than buying some gold.

Chris Brycki of the Stockspot group joins Associate Editor - James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cover:
 The full menu for inflation-proofing your investments
Big super funds don't have gold, but should you?
Why Japan is back on the radar for sharemarket investors
Dangers of market timing your superannuation choices

Interest rates are moving higher again as the RBA renews its battle with inflation: It's time to think seriously about inflation-proofing your investments, and that means a lot more than buying some gold.
Chris Brycki of the Stockspot group joins Associate Editor - James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>&nbsp;The full menu for inflation-proofing your investments</li>
<li>Big super funds don't have gold, but should you?</li>
<li>Why Japan is back on the radar for sharemarket investors</li>
<li>Dangers of market timing your superannuation choices </li>
</ul>

Inflation is eating your investment returns...what to do?

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How to become a property investor in Australia for $300,000

'You can't get into the property investment market for less than $1m' is something you may hear regularly...but is it true?

'You can't get into the property investment market for less than $1m' is something you may hear regularly...but is it true? High-profile investor Nathan Birch says not only can you get into the market for $300,000 or less, but you can do it without negative gearing.

Nathan Birch of the B Invested group joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cover:
Buying cheap - how to get started in property
Why entry-level property is the hot spot
Property types that fit the bill 
Locations across Australia still offering good value 

'You can't get into the property investment market for less than $1m' is something you may hear regularly...but is it true? High-profile investor Nathan Birch says not only can you get into the market for $300,000 or less, but you can do it without negative gearing.
Nathan Birch of the B Invested group joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>Buying cheap - how to get started in property</li>
<li>Why entry-level property is the hot spot</li>
<li>Property types that fit the bill&nbsp;</li>
<li>Locations across Australia still offering good value&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

How to become a property investor for $300,000

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SMSF & super fund: Are you too conservative? Essential long-term investment portfolio tips

Whether you are with a big super fund - or run your own SMSF -  the outstanding risk for your long-term return is whether your portfolio is appropriate for your age? 

Whether you are with a big super fund - or run your own SMSF -  the outstanding risk for your long-term return is whether your portfolio is appropriate for your age? The chances are that you are being too conservative because you are going to live a lot longer than you realise.  

Anna Shelley, chief investment officer at AMP joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode.

In today's show, we cover:
Are you taking enough risk?
The end of traditional age-based rules for investors
A new era of inflation could shrink your spending power
Getting to know the 'bucket strategy'

Whether you are with a big super fund - or run your own SMSF -&nbsp; the outstanding risk for your long-term return is whether your portfolio is appropriate for your age? The chances are that you are being too conservative because you are going to live a lot longer than you realise.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Anna Shelley, chief investment officer at AMP joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode.
In today's show, we cover:
<ul>
<li>Are you taking enough risk?</li>
<li>The end of traditional age-based rules for investors</li>
<li>A new era of inflation could shrink your spending power</li>
<li>Getting to know the 'bucket strategy' </li>
</ul>

Why you must take more risk for longer than you think 

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