VanEck Australia

03/06/2026

The new VanEck MSCI Australian Quality Plus ETF (AQTY) is now trading on ASX.

Explore our analysis of AQTY versus the S&P/ASX 200 ⬇️https://www.vaneck.com.au/blog/australian-equity/a-sneak-peek-at-the-newest-australian-quality-etf/

Explore the differences between AQTY and the S&P/ASX 200, and why Australian quality investing needs a different approach.

01/06/2026

What does the movie Moneyball and smart beta investing have in common?

Both look beyond the obvious.

Just as data was used in Moneyball to find undervalued players, smart beta uses a rules-based approach to identify investment opportunities that traditional indices can miss.

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Learn how smart beta and factor investing strategies aim to improve diversification, portfolio quality and long-term investment outcomes beyond traditional index investing.

01/06/2026

Happy 20th birthday GDX!

Twenty years after launch in the US, the VanEck Gold Miners ETF is still helping investors tap into one of investing's oldest themes, gold.

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Twenty years after the first gold miners ETF launched, gold equities remain a compelling way to access scarcity, resilience and diversification.

01/06/2026

Introducing quality, re-engineered for Australia.

We are excited to announce that our VanEck MSCI Australian Quality Plus ETF (ASX: AQTY) is now available to trade on ASX.

Designed specifically for Australia's concentrated market, AQTY delivers 50 quality Australian companies which are sensibly priced, in a portfolio that has been purpose-built to be resilient during periods of volatility.

Learn more: https://www.vaneck.com.au/etf/equity/aqty/snapshot/

AQTY carries risks. Not personal advice. Read the PDS and TMD at vaneck.com.au

29/05/2026

Warren Buffett and Benjamin Graham both believed successful long-term investing starts with identifying businesses that can defend their profits over time.

But what actually creates a sustainable competitive advantage? And why do some companies continue to outperform across different market cycles while others struggle to maintain their edge?

This article explores the concept of “economic moats”, the characteristics that can help companies protect earnings and pricing power, and how investors can apply that thinking when assessing global equities.

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Warren Buffett and Benjamin Graham helped shape modern value investing, but one of Buffett’s biggest evolutions was his focus on businesses with durable competitive advantages. Here’s why economic moats still matter for long-term investors.

29/05/2026

The recent Federal Budget’s proposed tax reform measures appear to have shifted how many Australians are thinking about long-term investing.

New VanEck research found investor confidence has been rattled, with growing concern around policy uncertainty and the long-term implications for wealth creation outside the superannuation system.
The survey also revealed a notable shift in how investors now view tax efficiency, investment structures and future portfolio decisions.

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New VanEck research reveals how the 2026 Federal Budget is reshaping investor sentiment, capital allocation and demand for tax-efficient investment structures.

29/05/2026

Some of the most common ETF investing myths have been around for years - but the ETF market itself has evolved significantly over that time.

Questions around liquidity, diversification and whether ETFs are only suited to passive investing still influence how some investors view the asset class today.

In this article, we revisit several long-standing ETF misconceptions and explore how changes in the market may challenge some of the assumptions investors continue to hold.

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From liquidity and diversification to market concentration and fees, here are five things many Australian investors still misunderstand about ETFs and how they work.

27/05/2026

As mid-caps continue to trade at a discount to the ASX 50, investors now have reason to take a closer look.

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As market leadership broadens beyond the largest companies, Australian mid-caps may offer investors diversification and earnings growth potential.

27/05/2026

The ASX may be entering a very different market environment.

More volatility, more fragile growth and more need to be selective.

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Australian shares are becoming more selective. Explore where investors may find opportunities beyond the big banks.

26/05/2026

Emerging markets are becoming increasingly fragmented.

Country selection could matter more than ever.

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Emerging markets are evolving beyond commodities, with semiconductors, valuations and currency tailwinds creating new opportunities for investors.