Future Generation Fundies name 13 stock picks for an energy shock and an AI boom

Featured in the AFR, Future Generation fund managers pick 13 stocks positioned for energy shocks and the AI boom, targeting resilient, high-growth companies aligned with long-term structural trends and innovation opportunities.

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Future Generation Global (ASX: FGG) HY2025 Q&A Webinar 17 July 2025

Access the Webinar materials from our Future Generation Global (ASX: FGG) HY2025 Q&A Webinar.

The momentum trade is back, but it won’t last long

Matthew Haupt from Wilson Asset Management explains why momentum strategies are still performing despite high uncertainty, and highlights the risks ahead.

Jennifer Westacott, Future Generation Global Chair, leads corporate Australia’s King’s Birthday honours

Jennifer Westacott named Companion of the Order of Australia for leadership in business, education, and mental health, aiming to boost Australia’s prosperity.

Q&A with Qiao Ma, Lead Portfolio Manager at Munro Partners

Munro’s Qiao Ma highlights resilient global equities and structural tailwinds—Curtiss‑Wright, CoreWeave, Interactive Brokers drive performance—while her team focuses on S‑curve growth, thematic depth, and disciplined stock selection to capitalise on volatility.

‘What a month’: Small-cap funds make history in May

May 2025 marked a historic month for small-cap funds, with top performers like Ophir, Forager, and QVG Capital delivering standout returns, driven by strategic stock picks and market recovery.

RBA rate cuts make this fundie bullish on small caps

Centennial’s Michael Carmody anticipates multiple RBA rate cuts, boosting consumer-facing small caps like Zip and Plenti—highlighting a flexible, contrarian approach that capitalises on policy shifts and market volatility.

Why invest in listed investment companies?

Discover how investing in Future Generation's LICs offers access to top fund managers, potential for capital growth, and supports Australian charities focused on children and youth at risk.

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Why Centennial’s Matthew Kidman Went to 50% Cash – and What He’s Buying Now

Centennial’s Matthew Kidman explains his 50% cash allocation amid market turbulence, highlighting a flexible, contrarian approach focused on strong balance sheets, rate-sensitive sectors, and selective small-cap opportunities.

Future Generation: an innovative model of modern philanthropy

Explore how Future Generation revolutionises philanthropy by combining investment returns with social impact, supporting youth mental health and at-risk children through a unique, fee-free model.

“Meet the Managers” ausbiz Series

Explore exclusive insights from Future Generation’s pro bono fund managers—industry leaders sharing their investment strategies, market outlooks, and commitment to social impact in the ‘Meet the Managers’ series.

Top fundies name 15 stocks to weather the storm

Discover 15 top stock picks from Future Generation's expert fund managers, including Lanyon Asset Management's Johns Lyng Group, offering strategic insights to navigate current market volatility."

2fold: Investing for Impact with Jennifer Westacott

Jennifer Westacott, Chair of Future Generation Global, discusses her career challenges, the role of social justice in her life, and the importance of philanthropy in the latest 2fold podcast episode.

Working Aussies ‘can’t see the light’, warns Westacott

Future Generation Chair Jennifer Westacott warns many working and middle‑income Australians ‘can’t see the light’—urging empathetic public policy, stronger skilling, and inclusive economic opportunity to restore hope.

Sell-offs can be good (for some). Here’s what top funds are buying

"Top fund managers seize market volatility as opportunity: buying undervalued global tech like Amazon and Alphabet, plus resilient Australian stocks like Eagers Automotive and Energy One, amid recent sell-offs.

Trump’s tariff shock is smashing markets. The worst could be yet to come

Trump's latest tariff shock rattles markets, but it's the mounting uncertainty—over global supply chains, inflation, and geopolitical tensions—that could inflict deeper, longer-lasting damage on investors.

Future Generation Women: Driving Returns and Gender Equality

Future Generation’s May 2024 update highlights strong small and mid-cap growth, 4.2% monthly returns, $5.4M social investments, and leadership by new Chair Philip Lowe, driving impact and value.