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

Charts of the Month: October 2025
Markets
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Charts of the Month: October 2025
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US employment picture, Australian equity rotation, gold miners break out and Asian technology’s valuation gap.

Why investors are turning to critical minerals amid global tensions
Markets
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Why investors are turning to critical minerals amid global tensions
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Critical minerals: where geopolitics, clean energy, and long-term investment opportunities converge.

How a quality tilt helped soften a tough ASX reporting season
Markets
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How a quality tilt helped soften a tough ASX reporting season
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AQLT’s quality-driven approach uncovered companies delivering standout results during the August 2025 reporting season.

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

What we are watching for defence stocks to continue rallying
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What we are watching for defence stocks to continue rallying
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Can defence stocks build on the rally they have had over the last 12 months?

Where will the earnings come from in the Australian market?
Investment ideas
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Markets
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Where will the earnings come from in the Australian market?
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The ASX 200 is at record highs, but investors should consider the path forward.

Who’s in the driver’s seat: The US government or US corporates?
Markets
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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.

Capturing growth and income from international equities
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Investment ideas
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Markets
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Capturing growth and income from international equities
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Companies that consistently grow dividends often signal confidence in their future operational strength.

What are Dividend Aristocrats - and should your portfolio have them?
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Investment ideas
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What are Dividend Aristocrats - and should your portfolio have them?
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Companies that consistently grow dividends often signal confidence in their future operational strength.