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5 Antipodes sector specialists on the stocks and key trends to watch in 2026

In the final episode of of 2025 on Antipodes podcast, our sector portfolio managers were tasked with sharing their highest-conviction ideas for the year ahead.

Key times:

1:00 | Graham Hay - Industrials (Honeywell International Inc)
8:30 | Nick Cameron - Healthcare (Merck & Co Inc)
17:30 | Max Shramchenko - Infrastructure (Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo)
26:30 | James Rodda - Technology (Oracle Corp)
35:00 | John Stavliotis - Emerging Markets (Globant SA)

Opportunities in global small and mid-cap companies

Antipodes Investment Director, Alison Savas, is joined by Antipodes Global SMID Portfolio Manager, James Rodda, for a discussion about some of the key opportunities in global small and mid-cap equities (Global SMIDs). 

Stock commentary is illustrative only. Not a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Past performance is not reliably indicative of future performance. A

Key times:

• Intro to the global small and mid-cap sector: 1:30
• Managing risk in global SMIDs: 7:30
• The macro backdrop for global SMIDs: 10:00
• Why industry research is so important in global SMIDs: 13:30
• Key performance drivers for the Antipodes Global SMID Fund: 18:30
• Investing in global small and mid-cap stocks in the energy sector: 20:00
• James' pick for the most under-appreciated SMID stock in Antipodes' portfolio: 26:30
  
  

Antipodes Magnified | Q3 2025 Market Update (Audio Version)

A bonus audio version of our Q3 2025 market and portfolio positioning update. 

Two-speed America: fiscal tailwinds, AI boom and market implications

The US economy remains remarkably strong — but beneath the surface, a two-speed story is emerging. In this episode, Alison Savas is joined by Portfolio Manager Vihari Ross to unpack what’s driving US resilience, from fiscal scaffolding supporting consumption to the AI investment boom reshaping corporate earnings.

They also discuss where Antipodes is finding value in today's market.

• Can the good times keep rolling in the US: 1:00
• How critical is fiscal stimulus to US exceptionalism: 5:20
• Can AI capex offset any weakness in consumption: 8:50
• A stock that could be one of the largest gainers in incremental AI spend: 12:50
• Daikin Industries (6367.T) - both cyclical and structural opportunities: 16:40
• How we would respond if the US starts to deteriorate: 19:15

Ian Harnett: A period of transition for global equities?

Antipodes investment director, Alison Savas, is joined by Ian Harnett, founder of Absolute Strategy Research.

Key times:

• Breaking down US job market data: 1:10
• Do Tariffs matter? 6:30
• How enduring can the current market resilience be? 10:30
• Is the AI trade in a bubble? 12:00
• Emerging Markets, Europe and valuations outside the US: 21:00
• Risks in markets heading in 2026: 24:10
• What could surprise on the upside in 2026: 25:50
• Ian’s biggest investing lessons: 28:00

The active vs passive investing debate (and how should your kids invest?)

In this episode, Alison Savas is joined by Pinnacle Investment Management Group's Chief Investment Strategist, Anthony Doyle. 

Anthony shares perspectives on asset allocation, and they delve into one of the biggest debates in the world of investing - active vs passive. 

Key times:

• Active vs passive investing: 1:00
• Current asset allocation trends: 6:40
• How behavioural biases can set investors back: 10:00
• Building resilience and diversification into protfolios: 12:00
• Defining value: 18:00
• Avoid market traps 22:30
• How should your teenagers invest? 27:50

Content in this podcast should not be considered to be investment advice. It is general information only which doesn't consider your personal financial situation, objectives, or needs. Stock commentary should not be considered as recommedations to buy, hold, or sell any security. Seek professional advice before making investing decisions. 

Antipodes Magnified | Q2 2025 Market Update (Audio Version)

A bonus audio version of our Q2 2025 market and portfolio positioning update. 

Why the macro could be getting riskier for stock market investors

Investment Director Alison Savas and Portfolio Manager Graham Hay discuss US fiscal sustainability, what the equity and bond markets are signalling, and how Antipodes is positioning portfolios in the current landscape. 

The market's best kept secret? Investing in global small and mid caps (SMIDs)

Alison Savas interviews James Rodda, Lead Portfolio Manager of the Antipodes Global SMIDs Fund, to explore why global small and mid-cap stocks (SMIDs) present powerful, under-appreciated alpha opportunities.

They unpack the valuation gap between SMIDs and large caps, and how Antipodes’ strong investment platform and industry-led research approach provides a unique edge in identifying mis-priced opportunities.

A must-listen for anyone considering allocating to global SMIDs.

Key times:

Why Antipodes launched a global SMIDs Fund: 0:45
Why investors should consider an allocation to global SMIDs: 3:00
The importance of industry-led research & discussion about investing in Roku Inc (NASDAQ: ROKU): 08:00
Antipodes gobal SMID Fund performance: 18:00
Why Brookdale Senior Living Inc (NYSE: BKD) is one of the Fund's largest positions: 24:50

Stock commentary is illustrative only. Not recommendations to buy, hold, or sell any security. 

China Market Lens: Stocks and Sectors to Watch

Antipodes Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager, John Stavliotis, shares insights from a recent research trip to China, and discusses some of the Antipodes team's best investment ideas.