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Question asked 16/05/2026

ASX200 Sector rotation

Thanks for your solid advice. Knowing the budget ramifications would there be any sectors you would be considering to free up cash?

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Hi David,

We’ve largely covered this question over the last 2-days as the Budget was front and centre of our reports but below is a summary in a market that has witnessed extraordinary differing sector performance over the last 12-months:

Sectors we like: Resources, Insurance and Infrastructure.
Sectors we are more cautious towards: Banks, Healthcare, and growth generally.

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ASX200 Sector Performance over the last 12-months – Source Bloomberg

LAST UPDATED 14/05/2026 13:38

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