
Record volatility. Small caps soar. Gold shines.
But the standout story? A once-in-a-generation reporting season.
In this episode of The Active Investor, SG Hiscock & Company’s Executive Chair Steve Hiscock and Head of Australian Equities Hamish Tadgell unpack:
🔹 Why the September 2025 reporting season saw record stock price moves
🔹 The outperformance of small caps led by resources, consumer discretionary and REITs
🔹 How domestic “safe haven” franchises diverged from global cyclicals
🔹 CSL’s shock result and what it signals for large-cap healthcare
🔹 NEXTDC, Chorus and other standout stock stories
🔹 Banks as perceived safe havens, energy transition optimism, and the gold rally
🔹 What muted earnings growth and elevated valuations mean for investors
💡 Timely insights from active managers navigating a volatile market.
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Recorded on 04 September 2025.
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