Top fundies reveal 17 stock picks and the big trends to watch in 2026

Future Generation fund managers share their 17 stock picks and the big trends to watch in 2026 with the Australian Financial Review.

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Australian Philanthropy 2024 Awards

We are delighted to win the Collaboration Award alongside Seer Data & Analytics and Social Outcomes for our Future Generation Global Impact Measurement Initiative, and to have been finalists for the Innovation Award at the Australian Philanthropy...

Rate cuts don’t matter to these ‘fallen angel’ stock picks

At a Future Generation event, fund managers spotlighted ‘fallen angel’ stocks—Wix.com, A2 Milk, Fleetwood—saying their investments rely on earnings momentum and AI growth, not rate cuts.

Big hurdle needs to be cleared before interest rates can be cut

At a Future Generation shareholder event, Philip Lowe stressed that persistent services inflation—driven by wage‑productivity mismatches—must be resolved before the RBA can consider interest‑rate cuts.

Lowe: Politicians need to fix housing issues and tax

At a Future Generation event, ex‑RBA governor Philip Lowe urged policymakers to address housing tax distortions—like negative gearing and lack of capital gains tax—and rebalance tax settings (raise GST, reduce income/wealth taxes) to safeguard living standards.

Former RBA boss warns Australian living standards in firing line

At a Future Generation panel, ex‑RBA Governor Philip Lowe cautioned that without a meaningful lift in productivity—and reforms to the tax system—Australia’s living standards will stagnate, despite likely rate cuts.

Lowe sees ‘strong case’ for RBA board members to stay

At a Future Generation event, Philip Lowe argued that maintaining current RBA board members—appointed to set interest rates through 5-year terms—offers beneficial continuity amid elevated inflation, over wholesale replacement mid-cycle.

Philip Lowe backs RBA’s caution on rate cuts

Former Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has joined the chorus of voices warning that stubborn inflation could lead to interest rates staying higher for longer than many expect.

Philip Lowe lands gig in funds management

Former Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe has been appointed to Geoff Wilson’s $470 million Future Generation Australia charitable funds management vehicle.

Philip Lowe scores gig with Future Generation Australia after RBA exit

Former RBA Governor Philip Lowe joined Future Generation Australia as Chair. This is his first role after the central bank, supporting FG’s model donating 1% of assets to youth charities.

Philip Lowe to become Chair of Future Generation Australia

Future Generation Australia (ASX: FGX) is delighted to announce that Dr Philip Lowe, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) from 2016 to 2023 will become its new Chair following the company’s Annual General...

Manufacturing rebound in sight: WAM Leaders

WAM Leaders’ Matthew Haupt, a pro bono fund manager for Future Generation, highlights signs of a global manufacturing rebound and opportunities in companies including Ansell, Brambles, Orora, Qube Holdings and WiseTech Global.

Ten top stock picks to prepare your portfolio for the new year

Future Generation unveils ten top stock picks from pro-bono fund managers—spanning health, tech, and natural resources—to help investors position their portfolios for long-term success in the year ahead.

10 top stocks to buy, from 10 top fund managers

Future Generation highlights the Daily Telegraph’s feature on pro-bono fund managers’ ten top stock picks—spanning healthcare, technology, and high-performance firms—designed to strengthen your long-term portfolio resilience.

Top investors name 11 long-term stock picks

Future Generation pro bono fund managers are featured in AFR’s 11 long term stock picks, sharing high conviction ideas in healthcare, digitisation and resources to support strong portfolio growth.

Stop stoking division and do what’s right, former NSW premier Mike Baird tells political leaders

Future Generation invites listeners to hear former NSW Premier Mike Baird urge political leaders to reject division and unite for the common good by doing what they know is right.

This is what Australia’s top investors are predicting in 2024

Future Generation's pro bono fund managers share their predictions in Capital Brief—highlighting the rise of miracle drugs, battery technology breakthroughs, and a private equity reckoning to shape investor attention in 2024.