Daily ASX Market Update
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Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-09-18
Market Overview Friday’s session was a study in divergence: a broad-based retreat across rate-sensitive and defensive sectors was just barely offset by a sharp rally in materials, leaving the ASX…
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-09-17
Market Overview A defensive rotation defined Thursday’s session, with investors piling into financials and healthcare while stepping back from energy and materials, producing a modest but meaningful gain for the…
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-09-16
Market Overview A gold-driven commodity rally provided the backbone of Wednesday’s session, with the ASX 200 clawing back ground despite setting a new 50-day low earlier in the day —…
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-09-15
Market Overview A broad-based risk-off session gripped the ASX on Tuesday, with selling pressure concentrated in resources and financials dragging the benchmark to its lowest level in fifty days. The…
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-09-14
Market Overview A quiet but rotational session played out on the ASX Monday, with defensive and healthcare names carrying the index higher while uranium and technology stocks weighed heavily on…
Daily ASX Market Commentary – 2026-09-11
Market Overview A brutal session for resources stocks defined Friday’s trade, with a broad-based selloff in uranium and lithium names dragging the S&P/ASX 200 to its lowest close in 20…
Monthly ASX Market Update
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Vitti Capital Markets Update – August 2026
August 2026 was rife with stories. We had a record breaking AI earnings result, gold's best month since 1999, and bitcoin climbing back above $80,000. Let's unpack.
Vitti Capital Markets Update – July 2026
July had two storylines running at once. Old economy and defensive names held their ground: the Dow Jones logged a fourth consecutive winning month, and the ASX 200 did the…
Vitti Capital Markets Update – June 2026
We were going so well. But peace didn't hold, and by month end the market was pricing that in too. The Iran ceasefire, confirmed June 12 and signed June 17…
Vitti Capital Markets Update – May 2026
You can't say May was boring. The Nasdaq 100 futures (CME:NQ1!) closed the month up 9.82% at 30,307. S&P 500 futures (CME:ES1!) added 4.67%, closing at 7,582. Wall Street had…
Vitti Capital Markets Update – April 2026
April was a relief rally. After the brutal March selloff sparked by the Iran/Hormuz crisis, which we covered in This Too Shall Pass, the bid came back hard. The S&P…
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
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.
