Nucleus Investment Insights

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, is joined by Leith van Onselen of MacroBusiness to examine why Australia’s inflation problem may be far from over — looking beyond the headline numbers to uncover the pressures still building beneath the surface. We explore what's driving persistent inflation, why hopes of a quick return to normal may be prematu...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, explores the next wave of automation — examining the companies at the forefront of robotics, why China is rapidly scaling physical robots while the U.S. focuses on AI, and whether robotics could become one of the most important investment themes of the coming decade. ⁠⁠Download presentation slides here!⁠⁠ Get an obl...

In this week’s podcast, we're diving into the latest company earnings season — separating the winners from the losers, identifying the key themes emerging across sectors, and examining what the results reveal about the health of the economy, corporate profitability, and the outlook for investors. ⁠Download presentation slides here!⁠ Get an obligation-free  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, is joined by Dr. Andrew Barton to examine whether SpaceX can continue to defy both gravity and valuation. We unpack the implications of the recent SpaceX IPO, what investors are really paying for in the world’s most closely watched private space company, and whether its growth prospects can justify the lofty expecta...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, is joined by Samuel Kerr to walk through your EOFY 2026 Tax Strategy Guide. We break down the key deadlines, smart deductions, contribution tactics, and portfolio adjustments that can help investors optimise their tax position before June 30 — plus the practical steps you should be taking now to lock in the best out...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, takes a hard look at Australia’s shrinking fuel buffers — asking when do the pumps run dry? We break down the state of Australia’s oil reserves, the vulnerabilities in its supply chain, and what declining energy security means for markets, inflation risks, and investor positioning in an increasingly fragile system....

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, is joined by Leith van Onselen from MacroBusiness to unpack the shockwaves from the 2026–27 Australian Federal Budget. We break down the policies most likely to move markets, the sectors set to benefit or feel the squeeze, and what investors should be doing now to position for the economic shifts ahead. --- Get an o...

In this week’s podcast, we're unpacking what some are calling “Trump’s carbon tax” — exploring how Donald Trump’s escalation with Iran is driving oil prices higher, why those energy shocks act like an implicit tax on consumers and businesses, and what this tightening energy backdrop means for markets, inflation, and investor positioning. Download presentation slides here Get an obligation-free...

In this week’s podcast, we're unpacking what some are calling “Trump’s carbon tax” — exploring how Donald Trump’s escalation with Iran is driving oil prices higher, why those energy shocks act like an implicit tax on consumers and businesses, and what this tightening energy backdrop means for markets, inflation, and investor positioning. Get an obligation-free  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

 In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, looks at what a U.S.–Iran ceasefire really means for markets — even if tensions remain unresolved. We explore how a fragile pause in the conflict could affect oil prices, inflation expectations, safe-haven flows, and the broader investment outlook, and whether investors should prepare for relief, renewed volatility...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, looks at why inflation is becoming an increasingly inevitable part of the outlook — breaking down how rising prices can erode portfolios, where the pressure is likely to hit first, and the practical steps investors can take now to inflation-proof their positioning before the next wave arrives. ⁠⁠⁠Download presentati...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, explores how the fallout from the conflict with Iran has unexpectedly turned Trump into a catalyst for green energy — examining how his policies, escalation decisions, and market disruptions are fuelling conditions that accelerate the shift toward renewables, and what this surprising dynamic means for investors. ⁠⁠D...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, examines whether Donald Trump can “escape” the Middle East — unpacking the economic fallout from the Iran conflict, from surging oil prices and disrupted supply chains to rising geopolitical risk, and asking whether the so-called TACO trade can still deliver a market rebound or if this time the damage may prove hard...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, takes a closer look at the so-called TACO trade — and whether the conflict in Iran could set the stage for a surprise turnaround. We explore what’s driving recent market moves, how geopolitics is reshaping sentiment, and whether investors should be bracing for more volatility or positioning for an unexpected rebound...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, is joined by Tom Richardson from The Nightly to unpack the forces shaping the new AI-driven economy — exploring how automation, productivity gains, and capital flows are reshaping industries, and what this transformative shift means for markets and investors navigating the decade ahead. Get an obligation-free  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, breaks down the rise of HALO companies — the resilient, pricing-power businesses proving largely “immune” to AI disruption — exploring why they continue to outperform, what protects their economics from technological shocks, and how investors can position around this defensive theme. Download Presentation Slides ⁠⁠⁠...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, takes a closer look at Australia’s worsening housing affordability — unpacking why conditions have tightened even further, what’s driving the latest squeeze on buyers and renters, and what it all means for investors and policymakers navigating a deeply constrained market. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download Presentation Slides ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ G...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, unpacks how AI is rapidly devouring the software sector — examining why AI leaders are absorbing ever-larger slices of market cap, what’s driving the widening performance gap, and what this power shift means for investors positioned in traditional software stocks. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download Presentation Slides ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get an obli...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s CIO, Damien Klassen, breaks down silver’s dramatic surge and sudden slide — exploring what drove the volatility, whether another wave of momentum is building, and what the risk-reward now looks like. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download Presentation Slides ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get an obligation-free  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠portfolio reco...

This week, Nucleus Wealth’s CIO, Damien Klassen, is joined by David Llewelyn-Smith to examine the latest slide in the USD—whether this is just a short-term pullback or an early sign the broader USD tide is turning. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download Presentation Slides ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get an obligation-free  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠portfolio recommendation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, breaks down the global market selloff triggered by a sharp jump in Japanese bond yields, and what it all means for investors navigating rising-rate risks. ⁠⁠⁠ Download Presentation Slides ⁠⁠⁠ Get an obligation-free  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠portfolio recommenda...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, examines how Donald Trump’s renewed pressure on the Federal Reserve could affect inflation, rate credibility, and long-term bonds. ⁠⁠ Download Presentation Slides ⁠⁠ Get an obligation-free  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠portfolio recommendation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Head of Investments, Damien Klassen, is joined by Martin North from DFA Live to break down fast-moving geopolitical shifts in Venezuela, Ukraine, and Taiwan — and explore what this challenge to the rules-based order could mean for investment strategy. Get an obligation-free  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠port...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Damien Klassen, explores how the rapid rollout of AI could drive power prices higher — why the sheer volume of energy isn’t the issue, but the speed of demand growth is. ⁠ Download Presentation Slides ⁠ Get an obligation-free  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠portfolio recommendation⁠⁠⁠...

In this week’s podcast, Nucleus Wealth’s Head of Investments, Damien Klassen, is joined by Martin North from DFA to unpack 8 megatrends set to shape markets and investment returns in the years ahead, and why their combined impact could be powerful, and often pulling in different directions. Download Presentation Slides Get an obligation-free  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...