In this video, Co-Chief Investment Officer—Australian Equities, Hamish FitzSimons talks about the longest cyclical rally in recent history as well as the importance of staying exposed to the defensive opportunities.
Australian equities update – May 2024
08 May 2024
3 min watch
About the Author
Hamish FitzSimons was appointed Chief Investment Officer of Australian Equities in January 2025. Prior to this appointment, he served as co-chief investment officer of Australian Equities from April 2024, having been a portfolio manager for Australian Equities since 2012. Before joining the Portfolio Management team in 2012, FitzSimons served as a research analyst on the Australian team, with research coverage including financials and telecom stocks in Australia and Asia. Prior to joining AB in 2008, he worked at Westpac Bank in numerous management roles across operations, products and sales, and mergers and acquisitions. Before that, FitzSimons worked as a consultant with McKinsey & Company. He is admitted as a solicitor and holds a BSc and an LLB from the University of Sydney. Location: Sydney
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