Australia's Future Fund hits $267B after 12.4% rise
Australia's sovereign wealth fund has delivered a powerhouse performance for 2025, with the Future Fund reporting a 12.4% annual return that added a staggering $29.54 billion to its coffers.

Finance journalist at Grafa with years of experience covering Asia-Pacific financial markets at S&P Global, Mortgage Ezy, and GMA Network.
Australia's sovereign wealth fund has delivered a powerhouse performance for 2025, with the Future Fund reporting a 12.4% annual return that added a staggering $29.54 billion to its coffers.
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