We've seen the jobs report land today, the Federal Budget drop last week, all while geopolitics continues to reshape the global energy landscape; so here's what it means for your portfolio.

Selfwealth by Syfe Director of Investment Strategy, Rob Wilson, was recently featured in The Sydney Morning Herald’s Real Money newsletter and online coverage discussing how the Federal Budget’s proposed tax reforms may reshape investment decisions for Australians.

Selfwealth by Syfe Director of Investment Strategy, Rob Wilson, was recently featured in The Age, providing commentary on how the Federal Budget’s proposed changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing could reshape investment behaviour across Australia.

Selfwealth by Syfe Director of Investment Strategy, Rob Wilson, was recently featured in The Sydney Morning Herald, providing commentary on how the Federal Budget’s proposed changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing could reshape investment behaviour across Australia.

Selfwealth by Syfe Director of Investment Strategy, Rob Wilson, was recently featured in Bloomberg, providing commentary on the Federal Budget’s proposed overhaul of Australia’s capital gains tax system and what it could mean for investors, portfolios and property markets. The article explored how the proposed tax reforms may reshape investor behaviour, impact wealth structures and shift the relative appeal of different asset classes across the Australian market.

Selfwealth by Syfe Director of Investment Strategy, Rob Wilson, was recently featured in the Australian Financial Review (AFR), providing commentary on the Federal Budget and its potential implications for investors, property markets and long-term wealth creation in Australia.

What the Capital Gains Tax Overhaul Means for Stock Market Investors

A stronger currency sounds good on paper, but it can work against you if your portfolio's currency exposure isn’t intentional enough. With the AUD at four-year highs and upcoming policy decisions likely to keep it elevated, now might be a good time to review your currency exposure and build a diversified portfolio.

In her article for Money magazine, Samantha Horton explored the gap between the popular narrative surrounding Gen Z investors and what investor behaviour data is actually showing in practice.

Data from Selfwealth by Syfe’s Quarterly Investor Pulse reveals how Australian investors are navigating global uncertainty, shifting toward international markets, and building more resilient portfolios in 2026.

Surging oil prices have sparked fears of an inflation comeback. We provide a guide to what causes inflation, how it could be managed, and what different inflationary environments mean for you and your money.

Assets typically seen as “safe” in a crisis – bonds, gold, and the yen – are all falling as the Iran War rattles markets, and just as investors need them most. We explain why this is happening and explore how investors can build resilience in their portfolios right now.

Investors seeking value in a volatile market are piling into a new trade: HALO, a basket of “boring” businesses that are hard to replace despite technological and economic disruptions. Here’s our take on what it means for markets and your money.

The RBA just raised rates for the second time in as many months, as the risk of an oil shock abroad looms over unrelenting price rises at home. Here's what happened, what comes next, and how to position your investments and personal finances.

Markets have taken a turbulent turn in the first months of 2026. Gone are the days of stocks rising across the board. Enter a new phase of disruption, where geopolitical and technological shocks are becoming more frequent, and the gap between winners and losers is widening.

As the Iran War roils global markets, many investors are worried about the impact on their portfolios. A closer look at history, however, suggests that they can be cautiously confident. We review the lessons from the past and explore the possible paths ahead.

Global markets are rattled by the unfolding conflict over Iran. But their reaction signals concern, not catastrophe. Here’s why – and how to navigate the volatility.