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What Australians have been buying and selling in 2026

What did everyday Australian investors do when markets turned volatile in 2026? Using Betashares Direct data, Bryce and Ren unpack the ETFs, stocks and themes attracting the most capital. From buying the dip in quality companies to piling into leveraged ETFs, gold, critical minerals and defence, this episode reveals how retail investors navigated a year defined by geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns and market swings.

In this episode:

00:00 – What Betashares Direct data reveals about Australian investors

01:09 – The most bought ETFs in 2026 so far

03:04 – Top individual stocks and the…

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