Aussie equities: Where to look for opportunity in volatile markets

Where to look for opportunity in volatile markets buffeted by Donald Trump’s trade wars, spending cuts, and geopolitical brinkmanship?

The trick is to identify companies that are strongly in control of their own destiny – and therefore less susceptible to market turmoil, says Pendal Aussie equities analyst Anthony Moran.

Beyond the chaos, opportunities abound in companies simply getting on with business – cutting costs, expanding margins and lifting market share, says Anthony.

“You want to lean into idiosyncratic upside – upside that won’t be derailed by macroeconomics or the business cycle,” he says.

In a new article Anthony gives examples of ASX-listed stocks led by management teams with the capability to control their own destiny.

For example, BlueScope Steel (ASX: BSL) is a beneficiary of US tariffs (it owns US-based steel-making facilities) and is undertaking cost savings.

Packaging giant Amcor (ASX: AMC) is also insulated from trade tariffs and focuses on low-volatility sectors. Pendal invests in both.