Equity Mates Investing Podcast All-time highs, DroneShield flies & Mailbag: HECS, FIRE or YOLO & Best small cap buys
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Jun 29, 2025 In this discussion, the hosts tackle a range of intriguing topics, including the balance between enjoying life and investing for the future. They dive into DroneShield's impressive deal with the EU and evaluate various investment strategies for early retirement. The importance of understanding one's financial limits is emphasized, along with alternatives like dollar cost averaging for tracking investments. Listeners are offered insights into small cap opportunities and effective portfolio management, making for a well-rounded session for both novice and seasoned investors.
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Market Resilience Amid Turmoil
- Despite negative global news, stock markets are hitting or near all-time highs.
- Staying invested and dollar-cost averaging are crucial for long-term success.
Inflation Cooling in Australia
- Australia's inflation has dropped to 2.1%, now within the Reserve Bank's target range.
- Lower inflation suggests less urgency for rate cuts, but prices still rise cumulatively.
Media's Property Bias Critiqued
- Media obsessively frames inflation news through the lens of property and mortgage holders.
- This skews public perception and distracts from broader economic realities.