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Reporting Season Update: March 2026

Following the latest reporting season, Co-Founder and Portfolio Manager Andrew McKie shares his key takeaways from the recent results and what these could mean for long term investors. Read more

Episode 15: Scaling advice through smarter tech

In this episode of FM Radio, Jason Entwistle from HUB24 joins us to explore how advice practices can scale and thrive despite a shrinking adviser workforce and rising demand for financial guidance. Read more

Woolworths jumps 12% in biggest rally on record. Is the Coles gap closing?

Portfolio Manager Joe McCarthy sits down with Livewire and shares his insights on how Woolworths delivered EBIT growth across every division, stabilising market share and making solid headway toward its $400m cost‑savings target. Read more

Episode 14: Transforming young lives through structured giving

In this episode of FM Radio, Elston’s Head of Philanthropic Services Susan Chenoweth sits down with Robert Cronk from Flipside Circus and Stephanie Blunt from YMCA Queensland to explore how structured giving transforms lives. Read more

What still works on the ASX: 8 stock picks from 4 leading fund managers

After a challenging year for the ASX, investors are left wondering what still works. Elston Portfolio Managers Joe McCarthy and Alastair MacLeod join other fund managers to explore where opportunities still exist and what matters in the year ahead. Read more

Episode 13: Inside Elston's small cap strategy

In this episode of FM Radio, Elston Portfolio Manager Justin Woerner joins us to look back at a year marked by volatility, geopolitical surprises, and shifting market dynamics. He also shares what it all means for investors in 2026. Read more

Elston Quarterly Portfolio Update Q126

In this video, Portfolio Manager David Seager provides his perspective on the current macroeconomic environment, its implications for markets, and what it means for portfolios. Read more

The 12 books of Christmas

With the calendar year drawing to a close and holiday downtime upon us, the Elston Asset Management team has compiled a list of their all-time favorite reads to help fill your period of relaxation. Hopefully their suggestions contain something of interest for everyone. Read more

Episode 12: Building multi-asset income portfolios

In this episode of FM Radio, Elston Portfolio Manager Davi Seager chats with Ashley Burtenshaw about the Barings Liquidity Investment Strategy and uncover why it’s become part of Elston’s multi-asset portfolios. Read more

Who's off your Christmas list?

In this Livewire article, Elston Portfolio Manager Bruce Williams and other investment managers reveal which stocks to drop, and which ones could shine in the year to come. Read more

Episode 11: Insights from the Elston Elevate Conference

How do you elevate conversations beyond the day-to-day? In this episode of FM Radio, Mark Smith joins us to unpack the highlights from Elston Elevate where advisers and fund managers explored the future of advice and investing. Read more

7 ASX stocks and 2 ETFs the pros are eyeing and buying during the correction

Livewire Markets asked four investment professionals, including Elston’s Joseph McCarthy, CFA, where they’re putting money to work during the correction — and the stocks and ETFs they’re actually buying might surprise you. Read more

CBA vs NVIDIA: A tale of two giants

CBA and NVIDIA have driven record highs for the ASX 200 and S&P 500, but the forces behind those gains couldn’t be more different. Elston Portfolio Manager Alastair MacLeod shares his analysis and what this means for investors today. Read more

Episode 10: Is outside-the-box thinking the key to growth in advice?

What does thinking outside the box look like in financial advice? Aaron Kane of EK Financial Group sits down with Elston FM Radio to share how he’s transformed a family business into a modern advice firm without losing the personal touch. Read more

Episode 9: Are rate cuts good or bad?

In this episode of FM Radio, we sit down with Alastair MacLeod to unpack the implications of interest rate cuts and what they really mean for the economy and investors. Is it time to lean in or hold back? Read more

Are rate cuts good or bad for investors?

Rate cuts can lift markets, but not always for the right reasons. In his latest Livewire interview, Alastair MacLeod explains why rich valuations may limit the upside this time, and how the real impact depends on what’s driving the cuts in the first place. Read more

Bruce Williams on the art of resilient investing

In his latest Livewire Markets interview, Elston Co-Founder and Portfolio Manager Bruce Williams, CFA shares how discipline, cash flow, and alignment help investors stay the course through uncertainty and opportunity alike. Read more

Elston Quarterly Portfolio Update Q425

In this video, Portfolio Manager Leon de Wet provides his perspective on the current macroeconomic environment, its implications for markets, and what it means for portfolios. Read more

Episode 8: The Future of Advice and Investment in Australia

In this episode of FM Radio, Elston Co-Founder Andrew McKie shares his take on the future of advice and investment in Australia. Is Australian financial advice on the brink of a golden age or just navigating growing pains? Where is advice headed and what will it take to thrive in a rapidly changing landscape? Read more

The ASX small-cap rebound (plus 3 stocks to add to your watchlist)

After years of being overlooked, small caps seem to be on the rebound. But is this momentum here to stay, or just another short-lived rally? Elston Portfolio Manager Gary Merkel shares his insights in his latest Livewire interview. Read more

Small caps vs large caps, the battle shaping the ASX rally

Elston Portfolio Manager Joe McCarthy and Liam Donohue from Lennox share their expert insights on what’s driving performance, where risks are rising, and how investors can strike the right balance. Read more

Elston Elevate 2025

The inaugural Elston Elevate conference was a huge success. It was a great opportunity to learn, discuss, and network with your peers and the Elston investment team. Read more

Episode 7: How Paul Heanly is making managed accounts work

In this episode of Elston FM Radio, we explore how wealth advice has changed to meet the needs of clients. Listen in for some expert insights from Elston's Mark Smith and Hunter Wealth's Paul Heanly. Read more

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