Investment Strategist

Tom Wickenden works as an investment strategist in Betashares investment strategy and research team. Tom is responsible for supporting both the sales and marketing teams across Betashares’ wide range of funds including all major asset classes. In his day-today Tom writes investment insights, prepares and presents investment presentations, attends meetings as a specialist resource, and represents Betashares in external media, podcasts, conferences, and op-eds. Prior to Betashares Tom worked in an accounting firm in London specialising in the fields of audit and forensic accounting. Tom is a Chartered Financial Analyst and has a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Economics and Accounting from the University of Sydney.

Latest Insights

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Critical minerals: where geopolitics, clean energy, and long-term investment opportunities converge.

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AQLT’s quality-driven approach uncovered companies delivering standout results during the August 2025 reporting season.

Australian Quality reporting wrap Australian Quality reporting wrap
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AQLT’s quality-driven approach delivered strong results during a volatile August 2025 reporting season.

Who’s in the driver’s seat: The US government or US corporates? Who’s in the driver’s seat: The US government or US corporates?
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We break down the key US equity drivers into two camps: short-term and long-term drivers.