Daily ASX Marketing Update
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Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-07-31
Market Overview Friday’s session was defined by a tug-of-war between a resurgent materials sector and a sharp selloff in healthcare, with the ASX 200 ultimately grinding out a marginal gain…
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-07-30
Market Overview A broad-based pullback snapped the index’s recent momentum on Thursday, with sellers emerging across nearly every sector after the ASX 200 touched a fresh 100-day high before retreating.…
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-07-29
Market Overview A powerful broad-based rally swept through the ASX on Wednesday, with healthcare leading a session that pushed the benchmark index to its highest level in 100 days. The…
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-07-28
Market Overview Consumer confidence and technology momentum drove a broad-based advance on the ASX today, lifting the benchmark to its highest level in three weeks. The S&P/ASX 200 added 53.80…
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-07-27
Market Overview A broad-based risk-on session swept the ASX 200 higher on Monday, with gold stocks and technology names leading an advance that carried the benchmark index through a technically…
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-07-24
Market Overview A broad but uneven selloff gripped the ASX on Friday, with growth and commodity-linked sectors bearing the brunt of selling pressure even as the energy and financials complex…
Monthly ASX Market Update
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Vitti Capital Markets Update – March 2026
It's been a month of carnage. The US and Israel escalated their confrontation with Iran into open kinetic conflict. Bombs, assassinations, and missile strikes that pierced
Vitti Capital Markets Update – February 2026
Opening Snapshot Global markets have had a very strong February. The US Federal Reserve stayed on hold at its late-January meeting, but the minutes made one thing clear. Policymakers are…
Vitti Capital Markets Update – January 2026
Monthly Markets Update – January 2026 January kicked off the year with a strong and calm equity environment. Big themes worked, but not everything went along for the ride. Precious…
Vitti Capital Markets Update – December 2025
General Market Overview December has delivered an unusually quiet end to the year after a messy 12 months of twists and turns. After a year that tested patience, discipline, and…
Vitti Capital Markets Update – November 2025
General Market Overview After October’s sugar-rush, November delivered a reality check. Major equity indices drifted lower. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) stood out for it’s weakness against global indices.…
Vitti Capital Markets Update – October 2025
General Market Overview October flipped the switch back to optimism. After a shaky September, markets found their footing, led by falling yields, tech strength, and gold mania. By mid-month, the…
FAQ's
What is the difference between private and public markets?
Public markets involve buying and selling securities listed on an exchange like the ASX, with continuous pricing and high liquidity. Private markets involve unlisted assets – such as private companies, credit or funds – that trade less frequently, are valued periodically, and are usually accessed only by wholesale investors.
Why are private markets less liquid than public markets?
Private market assets don’t trade on a centralised exchange, so there’s no continuous buyer and seller matching. Exiting a private investment usually depends on a specific event, such as a sale, refinancing or IPO, which is why private allocations are generally suited to longer investment horizons.
How does return potential compare between private and public markets?
Private markets can offer an illiquidity premium and closer influence over portfolio company outcomes, which historically has supported higher return potential over longer periods, though with wider dispersion between managers. Public markets offer more predictable, daily-priced returns but are also more exposed to short-term sentiment swings.
What role does valuation transparency play in private vs public markets?
Public market valuations are visible in real time through exchange pricing, while private market valuations are typically assessed periodically by fund managers or independent valuers using models rather than live trading data. This makes due diligence on the manager and valuation process especially important in private markets.
Can retail investors access private markets in Australia?
Most private market opportunities in Australia – including private equity, private credit and pre-IPO placements – are restricted to wholesale or sophisticated investors under securities law, largely due to the disclosure exemptions used to offer them. Retail exposure is usually limited to listed vehicles such as LICs or ETFs.
How should wholesale investors balance private and public market exposure?
The right balance depends on liquidity needs, time horizon and existing portfolio concentration. Many wholesale investors use public markets for liquidity and core exposure, while allocating a portion to private markets for diversification and long-term return enhancement – a mix an adviser can help calibrate.
How does Vitti Lens help evaluate private vs public opportunities?
Vitti Lens is designed to give investors a side-by-side view of how a private market opportunity compares to public market alternatives on factors like liquidity, risk and return profile, helping frame a more informed allocation decision rather than assessing an opportunity in isolation.
