Rinehart Boosts U.S. Equity investments During Trump Era
SYDNEY – May 16, 2025 – In the first quarter of 2025, Australian mining magnate Gina Rinehart strategically increased her investments in U.S. equities. This move, seemingly driven by renewed confidence in the market, took place as Donald Trump returned to the White House.
The recent surge in Rinehart’s U.S. equity investments, detailed in early 2025, raises questions about the future.Rinehart’s firm boosted holdings to approximately $2.5 billion, nearly doubling its positions in U.S.-traded stocks and ETFs. The timing of her investment strategy and any further implications are topics worth evaluating.
Rinehart’s US Equity Play: A Trump-Era Investment Surge
Published Fri, May 16, 2025 · 06:54 PM
SYDNEY-Gina Rinehart, the Australian mining magnate, considerably increased her investments in U.S. equities during the first quarter of 2025. this move coincided with Donald Trump’s return to the White House, signaling a potential shift in investment strategy.
Key Investment Highlights
- Massive Investment: Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting boosted its holdings of U.S.-traded stocks and exchange-traded funds to approximately $2.5 billion as of March 31.
- Doubled Holdings: The iron ore tycoon nearly doubled her holdings as the end of the previous year.
- Timing: The investment surge occurred just before the U.S. announced higher tariffs, which initially sent global stocks into a downturn, though markets have as recovered.
investment Breakdown
Rinehart’s investment strategy focused primarily on broad market index trackers.Most of Rinehart’s new investment went into simple index trackers for the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average.
This indicates a preference for diversified,low-cost investment vehicles.
- Index Trackers: Important investments were made in index trackers for the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial average.
- Individual Stocks: She also acquired stakes in etsy and PayPal Holdings.
- Divestments: Rinehart closed out stakes in four petroleum companies, including Chevron and exxonmobil, which were worth a combined $109 million at the end of the previous year.
Political and Economic Context
Rinehart, 71, has been an outspoken supporter of Donald Trump and Australia’s center-right party. Her increased investment in U.S. equities aligns with Trump’s return to the White House, suggesting confidence in the U.S. market under his leadership. However, her political preferences haven’t always translated to electoral success, as Australia’s center-right party recently suffered a loss in national elections.
One holding that remained unchanged – her 150,000 shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, which operates social media platform Truth Social.
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This unchanged holding underscores rinehart’s continued support for Trump’s ventures, even amidst broader portfolio adjustments.
