• Morgans says these ASX shares could return 48% to 95%

    A man clenches his fists in excitement as gold coins fall from the sky.

    Investors on the hunt for outsized returns might want to check out the ASX shares in this article.

    That’s because the team at Morgans believes they could rise by 48% to 90% over the next 12 months. 

    Here’s what the broker is recommending:

    Aroa Biosurgery Ltd (ASX: ARX)

    Morgans is feeling even more positive about this ASX share following the release of interim results for the MASTRR Registry.

    In response, the broker has retained its buy rating on the medical device company’s shares with a 79 cents price target. This implies potential upside of approximately 48% for investors over the next 12 months. It commented:

    ARX has reported positive interim results from the MASTRR Registry showing low infection rates which we expect will support greater surgeon adoption. We sit towards the upper end of the FY27 guidance which has revenue forecast to grow at 18% (mid-point). We have made no changes to forecasts or target price. The share price continues to languish despite operational and clinical progress; with 45% upside to our target price, we think ARX is undervalued. Buy.

    EchoIQ Ltd (ASX: EIQ)

    This medical device company’s shares have crashed deep into the red this week following a disappointing US FDA update.

    While many investors have decided to hit the sell button, Morgans thinks they should be sticking with the company. 

    As a result, it has retained its buy rating with a reduced price target of $1.10. This implies potential upside of approximately 95% for investors. It said:

    EIQ has received a Not Substantially Equivalent (NSE) determination on its initial EchoSolv HF 510(k), despite an extensively validated dataset generated in line with FDA guidance. The device cannot be marketed under this application as submitted, pushing back the biggest near-term catalyst and revenue driver. Decision is a setback, but the timing points to a fixable problem. The determination landed day 264 of the FDA’s 270-day clock, leaving the agency no scope to seek further information and forcing a decision on what it had. Management confirms a single outstanding statistical point, not a safety or clinical issue, and says the letter invites resubmission. 

    We read this as a file closed on expiry rather than a technology rejected, and the 510(k) route stays open. In any case, the regulatory and timing risks have increased, reflected in a valuation cut to A$1.10. Warrants the negative market reaction but ultimately view the validity of the tool as intact, this reads as a setback in how the data was presented and assessed, not a failure of the underlying technology itself.

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    Should you invest $1,000 in Aroa Biosurgery right now?

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    Motley Fool investing expert Scott Phillips just revealed what he believes are the 5 best stocks for investors to buy right now… and Aroa Biosurgery wasn’t one of them.

    The online investing service he’s run for over a decade, Motley Fool Share Advisor, has provided thousands of paying members with stock picks that have doubled, tripled or even more.*

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  • Fund managers: 2 exciting ASX shares that could be excellent buys

    Red buy button on an Apple keyboard with a finger on it.

    The ASX share market is full of opportunities that we can buy to generate returns.

    Yes, many investors may be drawn to names like BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW). But these blue-chips are unlikely to keep growing quickly because of their size and how mature their markets already are.

    The fund managers of listed investment company (LIC) WAM Active Ltd (ASX: WAA) have outlined two businesses that have promising outlooks.

    WAM Active looks for mispriced ASX shares. Let’s look at two of the latest businesses that were highlighted within the portfolio.

    Dxn Ltd (ASX: DXN)

    The first company that Wilson Asset Management (WAM) talked about was DXN, a prefabricated data centre manufacturer and operator, scaled across the Asia-Pacific region.

    WAM noted that the DXN share price increased in August after the company announced a $4.1 million contract with Melbourne Airport to design, manufacture and commission a prefabricated edge data centre facility.

    The fund manager also noted that DXN’s FY26 result also highlighted a record order backlog of $40.9 million and growing demand for its artificial intelligence- ready modular data centre solutions.

    DXN also secured its second AI high-performance computing contract, providing confidence in its growth outlook.

    Overall, WAM believes that the ASX share is well-positioned to benefit from accelerating investment in AI infrastructure, supported by an expanding order book, increasing manufacturing capacity and a growing presence across the Asia Pacific region.

    Cobre Ltd (ASX: CBE)

    Cobre was the other ASX share that Wilson Asset Management mentioned from the WAM Active portfolio. WAM described Cobre as a global copper company focused on exploration and production in Chile’s Atacama region and Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt.

    The fund manager noted that the Cobre share price rose strongly during the month after several positive corporate developments.

    Pleasingly, the company was included in the MSCI Global Micro Cap Index, which is expected to enhance the ASX share’s profile among international investors and support broader institutional ownership. Its inclusion took effect on 1 September 2026.

    On 10 August, Rothschild & Co was appointed as a strategic advisor to further develop the company’s capital markets positioning.

    At the end of the month, Cobre also strengthened its position in the Sierra Atacama copper project by securing majority ownership and increasing its exposure to future production and cash flow.

    Looking ahead, WAM continues to see value in Cobre, driven by its growing exposure to the Sierra Atacama copper project and multiple operational catalysts in the coming months.

    Of course, these aren’t the only ASX shares out there that could be great buys today.

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    Should you invest $1,000 in Dxn right now?

    Before you buy Dxn shares, consider this:

    Motley Fool investing expert Scott Phillips just revealed what he believes are the 5 best stocks for investors to buy right now… and Dxn wasn’t one of them.

    The online investing service he’s run for over a decade, Motley Fool Share Advisor, has provided thousands of paying members with stock picks that have doubled, tripled or even more.*

    And right now, Scott thinks there are 5 stocks that may be better buys…

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  • GQG Partners shares in focus after August 2026 FUM update

    Broker looking at the share price.

    The GQG Partners Inc (ASX: GQG) share price is in focus today after the fund manager reported total funds under management (FUM) of US$149.2 billion as at 31 August 2026, down from US$156.4 billion a month earlier. Over the month, net outflows totalled US$4.3 billion and the impact of investment performance was negative US$2.9 billion.

    What did GQG Partners report?

    • Total FUM at 31 August 2026: US$149.2 billion
    • August 2026 net outflows: US$4.3 billion
    • August 2026 investment performance: –US$2.9 billion
    • Year-to-date (YTD) net outflows: US$23.9 billion
    • YTD investment performance: +US$9.2 billion

    What else do investors need to know?

    GQG’s FUM declined on both a monthly and year-to-date basis, mainly driven by net outflows across all investment strategies. The international strategy was the largest segment, finishing August with US$68.6 billion in FUM after a combination of net outflows and negative investment returns.

    While investment performance for August was negative, the year-to-date figure remains positive, suggesting that returns have added to FUM in the longer term. Notably, GQG Private Capital Solutions activity is not included in the reported figures.

    What’s next for GQG Partners?

    Investors can expect the next FUM update on 12 October 2026, with subsequent monthly updates following. Management will be looking to address ongoing net outflows and stabilise assets under management across their international, emerging markets, global, and US strategies.

    GQG says these results reflect dynamic client flows and market conditions, and the group continues to prioritise long-term performance and client alignment.

    GQG Partners share price snapshot

    Over the past year, the GQG Partners shares have declined 29%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), which is flat over the same period.

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    Should you invest $1,000 in Gqg Partners right now?

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    The online investing service he’s run for over a decade, Motley Fool Share Advisor, has provided thousands of paying members with stock picks that have doubled, tripled or even more.*

    And right now, Scott thinks there are 5 stocks that may be better buys…

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