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Should you care about Aged Care?

Wednesday 3rd of December 2025

By: Tobias Newton Octagon Asset Management.

We think the key drivers for the sector have improved dramatically in recent quarters and see several tailwinds, listed below (in no particular order).

  • Sector gearing has peaked, with interest burdens set to fall and cash flow improving
  • Ballooning operating costs are finally being addressed by management acros...
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