‘Only the sharks are left’: The $388 billion change shaking up the sharemarket

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 18, 2026

There’s been a major shift in how Australians buy shares, sparking debate over whether our market is becoming more prone to wild swings – or even the risk of bubbles.

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