Portfolios outperform as resources surge
In this article, we look at how our model portfolios have performed so far in 2026.
Paul Rickard has more than 30 years’ experience in financial services and banking, including 20 years with the Commonwealth Bank Group in senior leadership roles. Paul was the founding Managing Director and CEO of CommSec, and was named Australian ‘Stockbroker of the Year’ in 2005. In 2011, Paul teamed up with Peter Switzer and Maureen Jordan to launch the Switzer Report, a newsletter and website for share market investors. A regular commentator in the media, investment advisor and company director, he is also a Non-Executive Director of Tyro Payments Ltd and PEXA Group Limited.
In this article, we look at how our model portfolios have performed so far in 2026.
Why has Amcor’s share price jumped? How safe is Australian Military Bank, which is paying 4.7% for a 10 month term deposit? What does Deterra Royalties do? Are there any ETFs that invest in mining companies?
Why has Amcor’s share price jumped? How safe is Australian Military Bank, which is paying 4.7% for a 10 month term deposit? What does Deterra Royalties do? Are there any ETFs that invest in mining companies?
Although I’ve never been a gold bug, I have been investing in gold over the last few months. Let me explain how I invest in gold.
Why is BlueScope (BSL) paying a special dividend of $1? Are there any gold ETFs currency hedged? Are the major brokers still bullish on Xero? Can I invest in silver through an ETF?
We’ve made some changes to our income and growth portfolios for 2026 to consider the dominant investment themes we expect to apply. We’ve also rebalanced the portfolios.
What’s the “dot plot” from the US Federal Reserve and why is it important? If I trigger the ‘bring forward’ rule by making a non-concessional contribution of $140,000, how much more can I put into super? Are the major brokers bullish on BHP and what’s their target price? Did Macquarie slash its target price for CSL?
This time last year, I nominated five stocks to watch for the year. Here's how they have performed, and my five income favourites for 2026.
I have been wanting to buy Promedicus for some time – what do the brokers say? I invested in an insurance bond with AMP, but the current provider doesn’t think I meet the 10 year rule. What are my options? Can I profit if the US market tanks? What is the best rate on a 12 month term deposit?
I know at this time each year you’ll be expecting me to remind you that a great way to give your family a gift that keeps on giving is to consider starting or adding to their stock portfolio. Never wanting to disappoint, let me take you through this process.
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