Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Financial Economist with over 20 years of investment experience across all asset classes. He has worked as a sell-side derivatives researcher and trader on one of London’s largest trading floors, and as a structurer and portfolio manager for the buy-side in Switzerland. As head of Quantitative Strategy at an Asian WealthTech company, Gaudi and his team designed over 50 distinct investment strategies for institutional clients in Australasia.

Gaudi’s analysis follows a scientific approach based on empirical research and quantitative evidence.

Aussie Banks: Underperformance May Have Further to Run After Rate Hike

RBA Rate Watch: Navigating ASX 200, Banks, and Resources

S&P/ASX 200 Tactical Outlook: Rally Is Restarting

NAB (NAB AU) Dislocation Vs. Peers Highlights Mean-Reversion Setup

Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meets on <strong>Tuesday, 29 September 2026,</strong> with a rate decision due at <strong>14:30h AEST. </strong>
</li>
<li>Inflation remains well above the RBA’s target band. Markets expect a hike at this meeting and further increases through mid-2027.</li>
<li>Australian equities have historically shown little unusual movement after anticipated hikes, while banks have tended to underperform the broader market.</li>
</ul>


The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) meets on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, with a rate decision due at 14:30h AEST. 

Inflation remains well above the RBA’s target band. Markets expect a hike at this meeting and further increases through mid-2027.
Australian equities have historically shown little unusual movement after anticipated hikes, while banks have tended to underperform the broader market.


VanEck Vectors Australian Banks ETF (MVB AU)

RBA Decision on 29 September: History Suggests Bank Underperformance