Fidelity Sound Bites

Will sector rotations and AI themes reshape global markets in 2026? And how will valuation shifts and re-ratings influence where investors find growth and opportunity?

In this episode of Fidelity Sound Bites, Paul Taylor, Zara Lyons, and James Abela explore the forces set to define the year ahead - from the momentum in resources and small caps to evolving valuation dynamics across sectors. They also dive into productivity trends, the implications for Australian equities, and share bold predictions for what could be a year of broader market dispersion and fresh opportunities.

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Everyone’s calling this the bubble before it bursts - and that’s a first.

In this episode, Maroun Younes joins Lukasz de Pourbaix to unpack the AI boom led by mega-cap giants. Are we witnessing a historic overreach or the early innings of a structural revolution?

Tune in for a candid look at valuations, capex, and the physics behind the hype and how investors can tackle this next tech era.

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Explore our insights on the AI Boom and how investors can navigate this next tech era.

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Read our full disclaimer. This episode was recorded 6 November 2025.

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Twenty years ago, Asia was the world’s factory floor. Today, it’s powering the future of EVs, semiconductors, and AI. Join Fidelity’s Gary Monaghan and Lukasz de Pourbaix as they unpack how the region has evolved, what’s stayed the same, and where the biggest opportunities lie for the years ahead.

Want more? Discover the Fidelity Asia Fund and ETF

We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with suggestions for episodes or guests. For more information on Fidelity visit fidelity.com.au.

Read our full disclaimer. This episode was recorded 3 July 2025.

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CBA took centre stage in the 2025 reporting season and is top of mind for many Australian investors. Sell or buy more? As part of this reporting season’s recap, we’ve asked our Australian equities portfolio managers to weigh in with their views for a detailed discussion on the ASX 200’s top stock. Discover what drives CBA’s powerhouse performance, from unmatched customer loyalty and tech-forward investments like AI to overcoming the country’s most unusual credit cycle.

Our experts break down why CBA stands out as a clear market leader, how it manages challenges despite premium valuations, and what investors should watch for from Australia’s financial sector titan in the year ahead.

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We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with suggestions for episodes or guests. For more information on Fidelity visit fidelity.com.au.

Read our full disclaimer. This episode was recorded 2 September 2025.

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Results are in, and dispersion is rewriting the rules on the ASX. We’ve brought together an expert panel to unpack what’s fuelling the wild swings between winners and losers this reporting season. Discover how macro trends, AI innovation and shifting consumer confidence are reshaping valuations, sector rotations and growth prospects for Australian companies. This episode reveals what’s moving the market, who’s thriving and where opportunity (or risk) is hiding for investors right now.

Learn more about investing in Australian Equities.

We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with suggestions for episodes or guests. For more information on Fidelity visit fidelity.com.au.

Read our full disclaimer. This episode was recorded 2 September 2025.

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Systematic investing often gets lumped in with opaque, black-box quant models that seem impossible to explain. But the best strategies can be anything but mysterious. At their core, they’re about applying consistent rules, managing risk with discipline, and making decisions driven by data. So how can incorporating systematic strategies help strip out bias and improve portfolio consistency?

This month Lukasz speaks with Matt Jones, Portfolio Manager for Fidelity’s Global Systematic strategies where they discuss the systematic advantage - a process that’s rules-based, risk-aware, and adaptable to multiple investment styles. Discover how they can achieve more consistent results, meet transparency demands, and better align with portfolio objectives.

We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with suggestions for episodes or guests. For more information on Fidelity visit fidelity.com.au.

Read our full disclaimer. This episode was recorded 6 August 2025.

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With Japan shifting monetary gears and global liquidity in flux, could capital rotate from developed markets back into Asia?

We’re very lucky this month to have special host, James Gruber, Editor for investment newsletter Firstlinks who sat down with Fidelity’s Asia expert, Anthony Srom where they discuss a scenario few investors are pricing in.

They also discuss why Anthony thinks China is no longer ‘uninvestable’, his contrarian plays for ASEAN markets and Indian financials and why he’s not buying into the hype of AI.

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We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with suggestions for episodes or guests. For more information on Fidelity visit fidelity.com.au.

Read our full disclaimer. This episode was recorded 3 July 2025.

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From shifting tariff regimes to the end of US exceptionalism, and the real-world impact of AI — markets are being reshaped in real time. Staying ahead means understanding how these forces connect — and how they’ll affect long-term wealth outcomes.

Fidelity’s Global Equities CIO, Niamh Brodie-Machura, joins Lukasz de Pourbaix to unpack what this global rewiring means for investors:

• The global policy and economic reset underway
• How to think about volatility as a strategic tool, not just a risk
• Why diversification is more important than ever
• Where AI disruption is already driving productivity gains
• And whether US exceptionalism still holds up

The rules are changing — are portfolios ready?

We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with suggestions for episodes or guests. For more information on Fidelity visit fidelity.com.au.

Read our full disclaimer. This episode was recorded 18 June 2025.

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Bonds are back in the spotlight—and this time, they’re offering more than just stability. With global volatility rising, U.S. tariffs in play, and the Fed’s (Federal Reserve) next move up for debate, Harry Hardy, Investment Director for the Fidelity Global Bond Fund unpacks why fixed income deserves a fresh look.

In this episode discover our contrarian view and why we believe the market is underestimating just how far the Fed might go with rate cuts—and what that means for yields, credit spreads, and positioning in today’s environment. We also break down the macro environment including how investors can navigate the swings in volatility.

Discover more on why now is the time for bonds

We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with suggestions for episodes or guests. For more information on Fidelity visit fidelity.com.au.

Read our full disclaimer. This episode was recorded 19 May 2025

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As markets begin to breathe a little easier on the news of a pause on tariffs, many investors may be looking into the intriguing narrative surrounding the end of US exceptionalism. But it may not be all it seems, at least for now.

This month we have Co-Portfolio Managers for the Fidelity Global Future Leaders Fund and Active ETF, James Abela and Maroun Younes join Lukasz where they discuss why they think US remains an extremely attractive investment destination, why they’re keeping their cool around the current market upheaval, and the surprising market deviation for small and mid-caps from past sell offs.

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We’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with suggestions for episodes or guests. For more information on Fidelity visit fidelity.com.au.

Read our full disclaimer. This episode was recorded 22 April 2025. 

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