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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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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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Commodities boom prompts some profit-taking

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.

January 29, 2026 · 6 min read
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Finding your balance in 2026

Here are three mixed-asset Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to consider as you engage in portfolio construction and maintenance.

January 12, 2026 · 5 min read
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10 ETF ideas for 2026

While a more defensive stance in portfolios is required, growth opportunities still remain. Amid my expectation for a lower-return, more volatile year for global equities, here are 10 ideas using Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).

December 18, 2025 · 6 min read
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Two out-of-favour ETFs to watch in 2026

At this time each year, I pore through spreadsheets of the best- and worst-performing stocks and funds, paying extra attention to ETFs that have delivered poor returns over one year and try to understand why. Often, there’s a good reason. Opportunities can abound. Here are two to watch.

December 11, 2025 · 5 min read

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