Australia has a symbiotic relationship with China

When navigating during uncertain or volatile market conditions, investment portfolios should prioritise caution and flexibility. Holding a healthy cash position is essential as the saying goes ‘cash is king’. Certainly, during frequently shifting market sentiment, facilitating readiness to act when genuine opportunities arise is crucial. For new investments, confirmation of trend reversals or stability before entering positions is a strategy to avoid catching falling knives. For new investments, waiting for confirmation of trend reversals or market stability before entering positions is a prudent strategy to avoid catching falling knives. Implementing a dollar-cost averaging (DCA) approach enables positions to be built gradually, helping to mitigate the effects of market volatility and emotional decision-making. A balanced investment strategy assists in managing risk while positioning a portfolio to capitalise on potential rebounds.

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Gold is once again making headlines in 2025 as its value has risen to unprecedented levels since the start of the year. It recently surpassed $3000 USD per ounce as investors flock to its time tested safe-haven appeal. This isn’t just another bull run, a powerful combination of geopolitical shifts, inflation fears, and changing market dynamics is fuelling what could be gold's most significant rally in decades.

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When US stocks plummeted by almost 4%, with NVDA down by 7% and Apple down by 4%, Bitcoin dropped by almost 15%. Why did this happen? 

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The global financial landscape has been rocked by escalating trade tensions, with US policies under President Donald Trump causing significant market fluctuations. Investors worldwide are grappling with uncertainty as tariff threats, economic instability, and geopolitical risks weigh heavily on equity markets. This article explores the effects of these factors on both the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and US equity markets.

This week's Stock Spotlight is NYSE-listed Wells Fargo & Company. About Wells Fargo & Company. Wells Fargo & Company, a financial services company, provides diversified banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance products and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Consumer Banking and Lending; Commercial Banking; Corporate and Investment Banking; and Wealth and Investment Management. The Consumer Banking and Lending segment offers diversified financial products and services for consumers and small businesses. Its financial products and services include checking and savings accounts, and credit and debit cards, as well as home, auto, personal, and small business lending services. The Commercial Banking segment provides financial solutions to private, family owned, and certain public companies. Its products and services include banking and credit products across various industry sectors and municipalities, secured lending and lease products, and treasury management services. The Corporate and Investment Banking segment offers a suite of capital markets, banking, and financial products and services, such as corporate banking, investment banking, treasury management, commercial real estate lending and servicing, equity, and fixed income solutions, as well as sales, trading, and research capabilities services to corporate, commercial real estate, government, and institutional clients. The Wealth and Investment Management segment provides personalized wealth management, brokerage, financial planning, lending, private banking, and trust and fiduciary products and services to affluent, high-net worth, and ultra-high-net worth clients. It also operates through financial advisors in brokerage and wealth offices, consumer bank branches, independent offices, and digitally through WellsTrade and Intuitive Investor. The company was founded in 1852 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Source: Yahoo Finance Key Stats

Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) are a powerful way for Australians to take control of their retirement savings. But to achieve long-term growth and financial security, SMSF investors need the right strategy—one that includes both Australian and US shares. At Sharewise, we specialise in helping SMSF investors navigate both ASX and US markets with expert research, low-cost execution, and tax-efficient investment strategies.