S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares are up 0.36% to 8,717.5 points on Tuesday.

Let’s check out some new ratings from Steven Springford at Catapult Wealth (courtesy The Bull).  

Goodman Group (ASX: GMG)

The Goodman share price is $26.52, up 0.84% today and down 22% over 12 months. 

Springford has a buy rating on this ASX 200 property share.

He said: 

Goodman provides exposure to construction and management of warehouses and data centres in major cities across the world.

Operating earnings per security of $1.299 in full year 2026 were up 10.1 per cent on the prior corresponding period.

The company is targeting operating earnings per share growth of 9 per cent in full year 2027.

GMG recently signed a 20 year lease on its data centre in Tokyo. The facility is under construction and due to be operational in 2028.

Data centres recently drove work in progress to $19.7 billion.

The shares offer value at these levels, as we believe the stock is trading at a discount.

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES)

The Wesfarmers share price is $76.06, up 0.78% today and down 17% over 12 months. 

Springford has a hold rating on this ASX 200 consumer discretionary share. 

He commented: 

Wesfarmers owns retail giants Bunnings, Kmart and Officeworks among other businesses.

Group revenue rose 3.4 per cent in 2026 when compared to the prior corresponding period.

Basic earnings per share, excluding significant items, were up 8.3 per cent.

Growth is steady rather than exciting, so WES can be held for reliable earnings and dividends over the long term.

Increasing interest rates and weaker household spending are the main risks.

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP)

BHP shares are $62.17 apiece, up 0.45% today and up 48% over 12 months. 

Springford has a sell rating on this ASX 200 mining share. 

He explained: 

The global miner delivered a strong result in full year 2026.

Attributable profit of $US9.8 billion was up 9 per cent on the prior corresponding period. Revenue of $US58.8 billion was up 15 per cent. Copper generates more than half the company’s earnings.

Our issue is price rather than quality.

The shares have risen from $42.53 on September 30, 2025 to trade at $61.17 on September 30, 2026.

Continuing strong profits depend on commodity prices remaining elevated.

BHP is a great company, but taking some profit is a reasonable way to lock in gains, while keeping some resources exposure.

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Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Goodman Group and Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Goodman Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended BHP Group and Wesfarmers. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

VanEck has announced the next round of distributions (dividends) for its ASX exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

VanEck has provided a targeted payment date of Friday, 16 October.

Let’s check out these upcoming payments.

VanEck announces dividends

VanEck 1-5 Year Australian Government Bond ETF (ASX: 1GOV) will pay 11.5 cents per unit.

The VanEck 5-10 Year Australian Government Bond ETF (ASX: 5GOV) will pay 13 cents per unit.

VanEck Emerging Income Opportunities Active ETF (ASX: EBND) will pay 5.5 cents per unit.

VanEck Australian Floating Rate ETF (ASX: FLOT) will pay 10.5 cents per unit.

The VanEck Australian Fixed Rate Subordinated Debt ETF (ASX: FSUB) will pay 12 cents per unit.

VanEck Bentham Global Capital Securities Active ETF (ASX: GCAP) will pay 4.5 cents per unit.

VanEck FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF (ASX: IFRA) will pay 19 cents per unit.

The VanEck Global Listed Private Credit (AUD Hedged) ETF (ASX: LEND) will pay 14 cents per unit.

VanEck Cash Plus Active ETF (ASX: MONY) will pay 20 cents per unit.

VanEck Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF (ASX: PLUS) will pay 7 cents per unit.

The VanEck FTSE International Property (AUD Hedged) ETF (ASX: REIT) will pay 19 cents per unit.

VanEck Australian RMBS ETF (ASX: RMBS) will pay 10.5 cents per unit.

VanEck Australian Subordinated Debt ETF (ASX: SUBD) will pay 12 cents per unit.

The VanEck 1-3 Month US Treasury Bond ETF (ASX: TBIL) will pay 15 cents per unit.

VanEck 10+ Year Australian Government Bond ETF (ASX: XGOV) will pay 18 cents per unit.

What about other ASX ETFs?

BlackRock has announced distributions for iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV) and other ETFs in its group.

BlackRock will pay its ETF investors this Friday.

Vanguard has also announced its next dividends for Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS), Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX: VDHG), Vanguard Australian Property Securities Index ETF (ASX: VAP), and others in its stable.

Vanguard will pay investors on 16 October.

Betashares has announced its distributions for Betashares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200), Betashares Diversified All Growth ETF (ASX: DHHF), Betashares Diversified High Growth ETF (ASX: DVHG), and others.

Investors will receive their dividends on 16 October.

Global X has also announced its next dividend payments for Global X Australia 300 ETF (ASX: A300), Global X Australia ex Financial & Resources ETF (ASX: OZXX), and others.

Global X will pay investors on 19 October.

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Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended BlackRock and iShares S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended iShares S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) has become one of the ASX’s most closely watched defence technology companies.

Demand for counter-drone systems is growing, while the company continues to make progress with major customers in markets such as the United States.

So, if I had $1,000 available for a higher-growth investment, would DroneShield make the cut?

A growing defence opportunity

Drones are playing an increasingly important role in modern warfare and security, creating demand for technology capable of detecting, tracking, and defeating them.

DroneShield has developed products across portable counter-drone systems, vehicle-mounted technology, sensors, electronic countermeasures, and command-and-control software.

That gives the company several ways to participate as governments and defence organisations increase spending in this area.

And importantly, DroneShield is starting to turn that opportunity into meaningful customer relationships.

Progress in the United States

One recent example came at the end of September. DroneShield secured an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract supporting the US Joint Interagency Task Force 401 Domestic Shield initiative.

The procurement vehicle has a maximum value of US$500 million over three years and provides a streamlined way for US authorities to purchase DroneShield technology.

That does not mean US$500 million of revenue is guaranteed. Individual orders still need to be placed under the agreement.

Even so, I think it strengthens DroneShield’s position in a market that could become increasingly important to the business.

The company had already installed DroneSentry-X systems on US military vehicles under the same program, showing that its technology is moving beyond trials and into operational use.

Building more than a hardware business

There is another part of the story I think could become increasingly important.

DroneShield has launched Mission Ready Services, an annual renewable offering covering areas such as software updates, training, and support.

With thousands of software-enabled devices already deployed, that creates an opportunity to generate additional revenue after the initial hardware sale.

Over time, a larger contribution from software and services could make the business less dependent on the timing of individual equipment orders.

That would be an important development as DroneShield grows.

What are the risks?

There is still plenty that could go wrong.

Defence contracts can be large but irregular, and procurement programs do not guarantee that orders will arrive when investors expect.

DroneShield is also expanding rapidly, which means it needs to keep investing in manufacturing capacity, research and development, and its international operations while maintaining execution.

The share price could therefore remain volatile, particularly if contract announcements slow or market expectations run ahead of what the business delivers.

That is the sort of risk I would want to be comfortable with before investing.

Foolish takeaway

I would be prepared to invest $1,000 in DroneShield shares.

The company is addressing a defence problem that appears to be becoming more urgent, while its progress in the US suggests its technology is gaining credibility with major customers.

There will almost certainly be sharp swings along the way. But for a long-term investor comfortable with higher risk, I think DroneShield has a genuine opportunity to become a much larger defence technology business.

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Motley Fool contributor Grace Alvino has positions in DroneShield. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended DroneShield. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.