As investors navigate increased market volatility in 2025, uncertainty seems to be the only certainty. From an upcoming Australian election to Donald Trump’s ever-changing tariffs and policies, which are shaking markets and escalating geopolitical tensions, investors are nervous.

The All Ordinaries Index dropped around 4.3 per cent in calendar year 2025 to March 11, contributing to investors’ sense of insecurity. In the US, equity markets have also dropped, led by technology shares.