Fidelity Sound Bites

Asia’s returns are being driven by a narrow group of semiconductor giants at the centre of the global AI boom raising real questions around concentration, valuation and what investors are actually getting. In this episode Lukasz and Fidelity Investment Director for Asian equity, Gary Monaghan unpack whether the momentum in AI-linked tech is sustainable, and what happens if expectations start...

Diversification has long relied on bonds offsetting equity risk. That relationship is proving less reliable, with recent shocks exposing how quickly correlations can move together. These periods tend to emerge when inflation is more volatile, as it is today. At the same time, markets are being driven by a different force, an investment-led cycle tied to AI and infrastructure, which is supporting e...

Quality hasn’t failed. It’s cyclical. Over the past 40 years, quality investing has delivered strong long‑term outcomes, yet it has underperformed roughly a third of the time. The current episode stands out: nearly two years in length and around 30% of relative underperformance. History shows quality tends to lag during ‘melt‑ups’, early‑cycle recoveries and strongly risk‑o...

IPO activity in Asia is picking up, but the real story starts well before companies reach the market. Strong pipelines often reflect confidence from founders and improving conditions beneath the surface. That can create opportunities for investors willing to look ahead. Portfolio Manager for the Fidelity Special Situations and Asia Pre-IPO Strategies, Dale Nicholls and Investment Director for Priv...

Geopolitics, policy and markets are colliding, but what does a multipolar world mean for portfolios, and why should investors be looking to true, multi‑dimensional diversification in this regime? In this episode, Salman Ahmed, Fidelity's Global Head of Macro and SAA  joins Lukasz de Pourbaix to step back from the noise to frame the big forces: shifting power blocs, policy trade‑offs and chang...

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....

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 thi...

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 lov...

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 lo...

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&r...

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 co...

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 Chi...

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 inv...

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...

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 the...

China has experienced a 40% increase in its stock market over the last 12 months, and India is pushing ahead with reforms and measures aimed at boosting growth, so could it be time for investors to revisit emerging markets? In this episode, Amit Goel, Portfolio Manager for the Fidelity Emerging Markets and India Funds explores the dynamic market changes in China, including the stabilisation of pro...

Volatility was the name of the game defining the latest reporting season. As investors grapple with disparities across market caps and sectors, could these chaotic conditions signal a shift in investment strategies? This month we have our experts Casey McLean, Portfolio Manager for the Fidelity High Conviction Fund and Active ETF, Clare Coleman, Australian Tech and Diversified Financials Analyst a...

As a key part of net zero, mining is at the heart of the energy transition as producers require vast amounts of materials like lithium, copper and nickel needed. But it’s only the scale of the materials that we need, it's also the speed at which we need them to meet this huge demand. This month Daniela Jaramillo, Head of Sustainability Solutions speaks with two Fidelity experts on transition...

This month Min Zeng the Portfolio Manager for the Fidelity Japan Equities Fund sat down with Lukasz to explore the profound changes in Japan's market dynamics, shedding light on the historic shift from a deflationary environment to a rising inflation trend. Listen in as our experts dissect the impact of this transformation on corporate governance, consumer behaviour, and Min shares his insights in...

As another year wraps up, our Australian equities portfolio managers; Paul Taylor, James Abela and Casey McLean reflect on 2024 and answer some of the pressing questions as we head into the second half of the 2020’s: Will tech continue to rally? Will any sectors be safe from tariffs? Or will 2025 be the year resources beat out the banks? Listen to our final episode of the year to find out. As a li...

Donald Trump is the 47th president of the United States, in a landslide victory for the Republican party. As markets get more certainty, what are the potential impacts of macroeconomic policies, tariffs, and global trade dynamics for investors? We are excited this month to bring you Fidelity’s Global Head of Macro and Strategic Allocation, Salman Ahmed, to discuss the implications of the recent US...

Roughly 70% of the returns driven by the ASX year-to-date can be traced back to six Aussie stocks - Four banks, two miners, a consumer discretionary and a real estate company. But how does China's largest stimulus package since 2015 impact those returns going forward? This month join Lukasz and Casey McClean, PM for the  Fidelity Australian High Conviction  Fund and  Active ETF  as the cover Austr...

While the issue of inflation remains the same, this year it appears the winners are different. From Coles reducing theft to Wise Tech, Pro Medicus, and REA Group leading the charge toward efficiency, tech and tech-savvy companies are driving productivity across industries and helping fight rising costs. But that’s not all our Aussie PM’s came away with from reporting season. Paul Taylor, James Abe...

Anthony Srom, Portfolio Manager for the  Fidelity Asia Fund  admits how he views the world is a little different, but this may be his superpower when it comes to outperforming the index for nearly a decade*. So what has shaped this veteran investor to ask the questions others aren’t? In this episode Anthony discusses how investors may be getting it wrong on AI, 10 years of lessons and bubbles in A...

Being a contrarian investor is no walk in the park; when all signs point left, a contrarian’s first instinct is to look right. So, what does it take to short a stock? This month, Lukasz de Pourbaix gets inside the mind of contrarian Portfolio Manager, Dmitry Solomakhin to explore why this type of distinct investing is so fascinating. They walk you through how Dmitry finds and shorts companies in d...