Firetrail Investments

And we're live! The Firetrail Australian Small Companies Fund has officially launched its active ETF on the ASX, now trading under the ticker FSML! At 10 a.m. this morning, small caps co-portfolio managers, Matthew Fist and Eleanor Swanson, CFA had the honour of ringing the ASX bell to mark the first day of FSML trading. A massive thank you to the ASX and our partners at Pinnacle Investment Management Group for making this launch a reality. Ready to invest? You can now start buying FSML on your trading platform of choice! #activeETF #smallcaps #FSML #investwithconviction

How realistic are earnings growth exceptions in global #stockmarkets? In the US, earnings growth forecasts have been put at around 13% for 2025. At the Pinnacle Insights Series, Firetrail Investments Portfolio Manager, James Miller explained that while there are several reasons for optimism, there are also risks to consider. Watch the full presentation: https://lnkd.in/gH-dKT4p More about the Firetrail S3 Global Opportunities Fund (Managed Fund) (ASX: S3GO): https://lnkd.in/gcc4vf9q #globalequities #investing #PinnacleInsights

🚨The Taiwan based Mega-Cap keeping the world running🚨 The latest Firetrail Investments Equity Edge Podcast is out now on your favourite listening platform 👏. This episode is all about Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) - the world's largest pure-play semiconductor foundry and a key holding in the Firetrail S3 Global Opportunities Fund. In this episode, global Portfolio Manager James Miller joins Benjamin West and tells us what he thinks really matters for TSMC's earnings outlook, what the market is missing, and what the bull and bear case is for the company's stock price. Listen now🎧 #globalequities #financepodcast

Chipping Away at Market Share 📊 There’s been plenty of buzz around AI and the chips that power it (GPUs). But what about the other kind of chip—the one that keeps your laptop running? 💻 CPUs (Central Processing Units) are the brain of a computer, handling all the essential tasks. And right now, the battle for market share is heating up. Justin Gray, FIAA joins Catie Ryan to break it all down in this week's Chart of the Week, watch using the link below. 👇 #cpu #globalequities #techstocks

Gold Deal of the Decade? 📈 A forced seller. One logical buyer. A perfectly timed acquisition. The Greatland Gold (GGP) takeover of two of Newmont's gold assets is one of the most compelling resource deals we’ve seen in years. With a Tier-1 asset, ASX listing on the horizon, and gold prices soaring, GGP is positioned for serious upside. That’s why it’s a key holding in the Firetrail High Conviction Fund, Firetrail Small Companies Fund, and Firetrail Absolute Return Fund. Read Small Caps Portfolio Manager Matthew Fist's take on why we’re invested with the link below 👇👇 #Gold #Mining #Investing #Markets #Firetrail

Battle of the Bots! 📊 AI has rapidly moved from buzzword to bottom-line driver, now making up 20% of global equities. But just how powerful have these models become? James Miller joins Catie Ryan for Chart of the Week to see how each of the biggest AI models are performing on a Google-proof, graduate-level science test: 💡 A regular person (with internet access) scores ~35% 🎓 A PhD lands around 65% 🤖 AI models? Up to 85%! These models are advancing fast—so it will be interesting to see what happens next in this space. Check out the 2 minute video below to learn more. #globalequities #ai #xai #openai #deepseek

🚨All Ears on Deere: the Investment Case for John Deere🚨 The latest Firetrail Investments Equity Edge Podcast is out now on your favourite listening platform 👏. This episode is all about John Deere - the world's largest agricultural equipment manufacturer and a key holding in the Firetrail S3 Global Opportunities Fund. In this episode, global Portfolio Manager Annabel Riggs, CFA joins Catie Ryan and tells us what she thinks really matters for Deere's earnings outlook, what the market is missing, and what the bull and bear case is for the company's stock price. All in under 10 minutes. Listen now🎧 #globalequities #financepodcast

Young People are Spending Again 📊📈 Dean Fremder and Catie Ryan are back with a Chart of the Week to take a look at the breakdown of consumer spending by different age brackets. Six months ago, younger consumers (20-35) were feeling the squeeze, with spending in decline. Fast forward to today and it looks like young people are spending again! Spending is up across all age groups, fuelled by tax cuts and strong wage growth. Meanwhile, inflation is easing, and markets are pricing in a near-certain rate cut next week. Interesting times ahead—watch the full discussion here 👇 #consumerspending #taxcuts #wagegrowth

Global insights on the road! 📊🌎 Yesterday, Firetrail S3 Global Opportunities Portfolio Manager James Miller presented to a packed room of advisors in Brisbane as part of the Pinnacle Global Insight Series. James shared his perspective on the global equities landscape and some of the most compelling opportunities we’re seeing right now. Pinnacle Investment Management Group #globalequities

Winners hold, losers fold? 📊 Aussie reporting season is here, and Mehul Medhekar, CFA, joins Catie Ryan for Chart of the Week to dive into trading volumes on reporting days. No surprises—trading activity surges when results are released, sometimes more than 4x the average daily volume. But interestingly, stocks with negative earnings surprises see an even bigger volume spike than those with positive results. Looks like investors aren’t wasting time cutting their losses! Watch the 2 minute video below 👇👇 #ReportingSeason #equities #trading