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.@BetaShares RCKT ETF Up Around 30% Since Launch on May 12, 2026

The ETF has soared around 30% as investors took bets on the anticipated SpaceX #IPO, currently slated for approximately June 12. Details: https://t.co/clvgy3cTpz

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In this week's Bassanese Bites, @DavidBassanese examines the growing local recession risk, with Q2 GDP potentially negative on a 50-50 chance and unpacks the Budget's ill-considered capital gains changes and their unintended consequences for investors, small businesses and property markets.

Globally, he covers the ongoing US-Iran peace talk progress, rising bond yields and what the Fed's PCED inflation print could mean for rate expectations.

Read or listen here: https://t.co/hMNA01yxv0

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What are the investment implications of the CGT changes?

There are over 10 million Australian adults who hold an investment outside of super, but only 2.2 million property investors and around 840,000 discretionary trusts.

In sheer numbers, the CGT changes touch far more Australians than the negative gearing or trust measures. For everyday investors, what matters now is understanding the implications and the structures that stay tax-efficient.

So, what do the Budget's tax changes mean for investments?

Read here: https://t.co/EIphAwGfQ8

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What does the proposed tax changes mean for you

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After a turbulent few months, global markets staged a strong rebound in April, helping push the Australian ETF industry to a new record of $346 billion in funds under management. Combined with another month of net inflows exceeding $5 billion, the industry recorded its third largest monthly gain in history.

Find out where the smart money flowed, and what it all means for portfolios.

https://t.co/GiSMrLWdCG

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While rocket and satellite technologies have been around for many decades, we have seen a resurgence in interest around space this year.

The upcoming SpaceX IPO and NASA’s successful Arteis II mission have certainly created a lot of excitement for the industry, but this article will explore some of the technological innovations and real-life use cases making space an increasingly viable commercial opportunity for investors.

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My monthly Market Trends report is out ! https://t.co/EjLASx49IQ

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Debunking 3 common investing myths https://t.co/oj5AMCiq5e good read thanks @BetaShares #investing #stocks #shares

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Not long ago, fears of an AI bubble were dominating headlines.

Now, the data is telling a different story - https://t.co/DpE4KFv5id

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The Defined Income range continues to grow.

Now available: Betashares 2031 Fixed Term Corporate Bond Active ETF (ASX: 31BB) https://t.co/3sPdMhscsE

A new maturity option designed to support predictable monthly income and a clear investment timeline to May 2031.

𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘋𝘚 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘔𝘋 𝘢𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘴.𝘤𝘰𝘮.𝘢𝘶. 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬.

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ASX welcomes Betashares 2031 Fixed Term Corporate Bond Active ETF. Congrats @BetaShares on 31BB being admitted to ASX! We wish you well for the future. https://t.co/Ht7m4EB0n2

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The first 12 days of the Iran conflict alone are estimated to have cost the US around US$16.5 billion, a reminder of how quickly modern warfare depletes equipment.

In response, the US is planning a sharp increase in defence spending, with a proposed budget of around US$1.5 trillion.

If approved, it would represent the most significant year-on-year defence budget growth in history.

https://t.co/zwgm6YyhgC

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A small but dynamic part of Australia’s equity market, technology companies have delivered periods of significant outperformance against the broader Australian market and global technology peers, alongside sharp drawdowns.

Despite the current drawdown – and what some have dubbed a global ‘SaaSpocalypse’ in software – Australian investors are continuing to allocate to the sector.

The ATEC S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF has attracted $193.7 million in net inflows so far this year to 15 April 2026, already exceeding the $156.5 million gathered in 2025.

https://t.co/P8RDUY45Iq

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Markets are caught in limbo as US-Iran ceasefire talks stall, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and global supply pressures continue to build.

In this week's Bassanese Bites, @DavidBassanese breaks down the latest geopolitical developments, what a partial Iranian deal rejection means for oil prices, and why a bumper US earnings season is helping keep equity markets afloat.

Plus, locally, all eyes are on tomorrow's Q1 CPI print, which could seal the case for another RBA rate hike next month.

Read or listen here: https://t.co/Twaf8eqkXE

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Income investing is evolving.

Join us for our upcoming webinar: 𝗦𝗶𝘅 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗘𝗧𝗙𝘀.

We’ll break down how investors can access multiple income streams, from equities to fixed income, while navigating today’s evolving rate environment.

Tomorrow: Thursday, April 23 | 11:00 AM AEST

Featuring Betashares Investment Strategists Thomas Wickenden, CFA, & Hugh Lam, CFA

Register now - https://t.co/L0OPOfeeSl

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The next wave of innovation isn't happening on Earth.

Launching soon: the Betashares Space Industry ETF*.

Rockets, satellites, Earth observation, global connectivity. One ticker. 👽

Register your interest https://t.co/QZS3Z42nMt

*Subject to regulatory approval.

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Markets pushed higher on renewed peace talk optimism, but mixed signals around US-Iran negotiations and ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are keeping uncertainty front of mind.

In this week’s Bassanese Bites, @DavidBassanese unpacks the latest geopolitical developments, what they could mean for oil prices and global markets and why 'in TACO we trust' is still guiding investor sentiment.

Read or listen here: https://t.co/azbjAObGTi

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Last quarter we unpacked why the AI rally was on notice, discussed the outperformance of markets outside the US heading into 2026 and explored the implications of the expected divergence in central bank policy.

In Q1 of 2026 these themes have evolved significantly. Questions around the AI rally shifted from concerns of overspending to fears of disruption, ex-US outperformance gathered speed before the Iran war reversed those gains, and persistent inflation coupled with an expected energy price shock from the Iran conflict saw the RBA hike rates twice during the quarter.

https://t.co/K8IPpxWcoe

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Bitcoin and Ethereum were up 7.42% and 9.02% respectively over the seven days to 12 April 2026.

Bitcoin’s market capitalisation is up to US$1.43 trillion while the global crypto market rose to US$2.43 trillion. Bitcoin’s market dominance is at 59%.

https://t.co/FcP2hzUukZ

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In a month dominated by the outbreak of conflict in Iran, the Australian ETF industry recorded its third-highest monthly net inflows ever – $5.6 billion. Despite this, market movements pushed funds under management down by $13.8 billion to $329.4 billion

Find out where the smart money flowed, and what it all means for portfolios.

Download here: https://t.co/YBj0Df1fau