Comparing Stock Market Performance: Australia vs. US

Thursday 25th January 2024

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By and large investors will have seen slim returns from Australian equities in 2023, but they would have made far more from US shares and, in particular, the magnificent seven. So, does the same apply for this year? Phil asks Gemma Dale, Director of SMSF and Investor Behaviour at nabtrade, who says 2023 wasn’t too bad when you factor in dividends. But 2024 could be better. Rates are coming down at some point, bond yields are falling and, you’d hope, the consumer will have more cash to spend. All of that, you’d assume, points to a rosier picture for equity investors, but which sectors will do the best?

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