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Why 2026 is the Year of Resources - Luke Laretive

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Jan 26, 2026
Luke Laretive, CEO of Seneca and resource-focused investment manager, shares his bold 2026 call that resources lead the market. He breaks down commodity drivers, why many managers will miss the trade, and contrasts ETFs with stock picking. He highlights top commodity plays, big-miner positioning, and two speculative stocks he thinks could 10x.
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2026: Resources Will Outperform

  • Luke argues 2026 will be a multi-year resource outperformance driven by rising commodity prices and discounted valuations.
  • He sees this as a cyclical rotation where resources beat other ASX sectors by large margins.
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Valuation Gap Creates Opportunity

  • Valuations in many resource stocks remain depressed despite rising commodity prices.
  • Luke expects earnings to lag spot prices, creating a window for equity upside as markets re-rate.
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Commodities Are Broadly Gaining

  • Multiple commodities (lithium, copper, gold, nickel) are already moving higher across the board.
  • Luke believes pro-cyclical base metals and bulk commodities offer the best opportunities now.
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