Trade Idea: Buy the BetaShares Strong Australian Dollar ETF (AUDS) using a $5.70 limit, with stops at $5.38, ~7% risk.

20/10/2025

Trade Idea: Buy the BetaShares Strong Australian Dollar ETF (AUDS) using a $5.70 limit, with stops at $5.38, ~7% risk.

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