Owen Rask, CIO of RaskInvest, highlights economics basics, market updates, and chosen ETFs. Discussions include US and Australian stock returns, interest rates, inflation management, and market performance analysis. The podcast also offers insights on investment choices, currency exchange rates, and long-term wealth building strategies.
Understanding the differences between macroeconomics and microeconomics helps navigate economic decisions.
Diversification and understanding risk are crucial for investors to navigate market unpredictability.
Deep dives
Investing Options with Beadershares Wealth Builder Funds G200 and GHHF
The new Beadershares Wealth Builder Funds, ASX ticker symbols G200 and GHHF, provide moderate gearing across Australian and global shares, allowing investors comfortable with higher risks associated with gearing their investments. Gearing can magnify gains and losses, emphasizing the importance of understanding the risks involved. By visiting betashares .com .au, investors can explore how these funds work, but it is crucial to read the relevant PDS and TMD on the website to determine if the fund aligns with one's investment goals. Betashares Capital Limited is the issuer.
Understanding Economics: Macroeconomics and Microeconomics
The podcast delves into the differences between macroeconomics and microeconomics, offering a simplified explanation through relatable examples. Macroeconomics focuses on the larger economic picture, including factors like inflation, interest rates, and balance of payments. In comparison, microeconomics examines individual and firm decisions in resource allocation, production, exchange, and consumption. The significance of concepts like inflation and interest rates in economic stability and decision-making is highlighted, showcasing their impact on daily life and financial markets.
Market Insights: Monthly Performance and Investment Trends
The podcast provides a comprehensive overview of investment performance for various ETFs and market trends in June 2024. Positive returns are observed across different asset classes, including US stock market ETFs, Australian shares, and bond ETFs. While explaining the implications of interest rate changes on bond prices, the podcast highlights the unpredictability of markets and the need for diversification to mitigate risk. The discussion extends to currency fluctuations, cryptocurrency trends, and the impact of economic indicators on investment decisions.
Navigating Investment Strategies and Wealth Creation with Rask Invest
Listeners are introduced to Rask Invest, a tailored investment service designed to cater to diverse investor profiles and enhance wealth creation through professional portfolio management. The podcast emphasizes the importance of informed investing, diversification, and long-term growth strategies. By offering insights into market updates, portfolio performance, and economic concepts, Rask Invest aims to empower investors with the knowledge and tools to make sound financial decisions aligned with their goals and risk profiles.
Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask Invest, delivers his monthly portfolio update for June 2024, on this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast.
Topics covered in this market update
A primer on economics - micro and macro
An overview of the economy
US and Australian stock market returns
Our chosen ETFs, within the Martian portfolio strategy
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