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Our take on the budget

by Doug Morris, CEO, Sharesight | May 28th 2015

The recently released Australian Budget was a win for small business. We'll have to wait and see what happens after the Senate sinks it teeth into it, but we think all tech companies should be cautiously optimistic. The prospective crowdfunding avenue and the further changes to equity awards are significant developments.

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We have a rich history of connecting DIY investors with capital markets in this country (namely to resources and banks). Now's our chance to continue, but this time in the tech sector. This is Australia's start-up moment and it shouldn't be squandered. Time to diversify!

For more of our thoughts on the budget, check out these recent articles:

Top Trades October 2026

October top trades: Investors buy the AI selloff

by Jen Robson | Nov 5th 2026

The Nasdaq had its worst month since March 2025 and Sharesight investors bought the dip. See October’s most traded shares, from NVIDIA to NextDC.

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Your complete portfolio performance: Product updates, October 2026

by Milly Brent | Oct 28th 2026

This month we added cash account performance, Australian funds composition data, faster custom investment price imports, and upgraded several reports.

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Same foundations, different convictions: how Australian men and women really invest

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Oct 27th 2026

Sharesight data shows Australian men and women share the same core ETFs – but women lead on ethical investing and buy-and-hold, while men trade more actively.