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Tony Featherstone

Tony Featherstone

Tony is a former managing editor of BRW, Shares, Personal Investor, Asset and CFO magazines. He specialises in small listed companies, IPOs, entrepreneurship and innovation and writes a weekly blog for The Sydney Morning Herald/The Age on small companies and entrepreneurs.

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Healthcare and consumer staples ETFs suit uncertain times

My investment style seeks contrarian opportunities based on valuation, often during market corrections. While I don't feel like this is a 'buy-the-dip' scenario, I do think healthcare and consumer staples ETFs suit these uncertain times and here's why.

April 2, 2026 · 6 min read
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Are defence stocks and gold equities still a buy?

Does the 'gold and guns' trade still have legs and is it a prime contrarian play to take advantage of current market weakness? Here's my view, with caveats.

March 26, 2026 · 6 min read
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Five ETFs to buy during Middle East turmoil

For traders and active investors with a short-term investment horizon, here are two ideas to consider in these sectors if the Iran attacks prove more difficult than the US expected.

March 12, 2026 · 6 min read
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Cashing in on LIC negativity

Resource-focused Listed Investment Companies shine amid the gloom. Here are three of them.

February 26, 2026 · 5 min read
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Contrarian view on listed property

Contrary to media speculation, I can’t see the case for three rate rises this year. If I’m right, REITs could be among the more interesting investment ideas in 2026.

February 5, 2026 · 6 min read
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Weakening Greenback creates investment opportunities

The price of copper and gold have been boosted by bullish short-term sentiment, but as always I believe investors should also continue to take a long-term view.

February 2, 2026 · 6 min read

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