From the top traded shares and ETFs across global markets to behavioural patterns behind emerging themes, the data reveals how investors navigated markets throughout 2025.
Take an inside look at how Australian portfolios are evolving.
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See where conviction concentrated
Explore rankings of the most traded Australian and international shares, ETFs and cryptocurrencies, and uncover which assets captured investor attention.
Understand investor behaviour
Track buy and sell activity across the year to see how investors responded to key market moments, from tariff shocks to tech sell-offs.
Spot emerging themes shaping portfolios
From AI and Bitcoin to gold and global ETFs, the data highlights how Australian portfolios are evolving as investors adapt their approach across markets and asset classes.
Go inside the data
2025 tested investor conviction. Through volatility and shifting themes, trading activity tells a clear story about how Australian investors stayed engaged and adapted their portfolios.
Inside the report, you’ll uncover where conviction was strongest, how behaviour changed across the year, and which themes gained momentum across shares, ETFs and crypto.
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