

The Young Investors Podcast
Hamish Hodder, Brandon van der Kolk
Welcome to the Young Investors Podcast! We bring you a weekly rundown of the latest business and investing news from around the world.
The video podcast is available on YouTube and Spotify, and audio on Apple Music and most third-party podcast apps.
The show is run by two young Australian investors; Hamish Hodder and Brandon van der Kolk, who both run their own investing related YouTube channels.
The video podcast is available on YouTube and Spotify, and audio on Apple Music and most third-party podcast apps.
The show is run by two young Australian investors; Hamish Hodder and Brandon van der Kolk, who both run their own investing related YouTube channels.
Episodes
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Aug 25, 2025 • 41min
Warren Buffett & Michael Burry Bought A New Stock
Thanks to Seeking Alpha for sponsoring this episode! Start your 7 day free trial & get $30 OFF your first year: https://link.seekingalpha.com/2DC4DWS/4G6SHH/?creative_id=12In this week's episode, we discuss what the famous investors have been doing in the stock market recently!Now available on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify & most other platforms!Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2caCydo...Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...★ ★ OUR CHANNELS ★★Hamish:https://www.youtube.com/hamishhodderBrandon:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSX...★ ★ FOLLOW US ★ ★Instagram (Hamish) ► hamishhodderofficialInstagram (Brandon)► new.money.officialBrandon van der Kolk is authorised to provide general financial product advice in Australia and is an Authorised Representative#1305795 of Guideway Financial Services Pty Ltd, AFSL#420367. Any advice is general & does not consider your financial situation, needs or objectives so consider whether it's appropriate for you. Read Brandon's FSG available from guideway.com.au/NewMoney.pdf. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future investment returns.

Aug 17, 2025 • 39min
Are Tariffs Causing a Rise in Inflation?
Thanks to Seeking Alpha for sponsoring this episode! Start your 7 day free trial & get $30 OFF your first year: https://link.seekingalpha.com/2DC4DWS/4G6SHH/?creative_id=12In this week's episode, we discuss whether tariffs are causing inflation, and Perplexity is trying to buy Google Chrome?Now available on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify & most other platforms!Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2caCydo...Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...★ ★ OUR CHANNELS ★★Hamish:https://www.youtube.com/hamishhodderBrandon:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSX...★ ★ FOLLOW US ★ ★Instagram (Hamish) ► hamishhodderofficialInstagram (Brandon)► new.money.officialBrandon van der Kolk is authorised to provide general financial product advice in Australia and is an Authorised Representative#1305795 of Guideway Financial Services Pty Ltd, AFSL#420367. Any advice is general & does not consider your financial situation, needs or objectives so consider whether it's appropriate for you. Read Brandon's FSG available from guideway.com.au/NewMoney.pdf. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future investment returns.

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Aug 10, 2025 • 49min
Our Honest Thoughts on Palantir Stock
The hosts dive into Palantir's impressive growth and its recent earnings report. They debate Berkshire Hathaway's financial dynamics and the ethical concerns around AI-driven pricing, particularly with Delta Airlines. Discussions also include Elon Musk’s controversial pay package, emphasizing shareholder perspectives. With insights on customer retention and stock performance, they navigate the thrilling yet complex landscape of today's market, questioning the future of pricing strategies in a data-driven world.

Aug 4, 2025 • 43min
Huge US Trade Update + Earnings Season!!
Thanks to Seeking Alpha for sponsoring this episode! Start your 7 day free trial & get $30 OFF your first year: https://link.seekingalpha.com/2DC4DWS/4G6SHH/?creative_id=12In this week's episode, we discuss the US and EU reaching a trade deal, Federal reserve interest rate decision and earnings from Meta and Reddit.Now available on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify & most other platforms!Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2caCydo...Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...★ ★ OUR CHANNELS ★★Hamish:https://www.youtube.com/hamishhodderBrandon:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSX...★ ★ FOLLOW US ★ ★Instagram (Hamish) ► hamishhodderofficialInstagram (Brandon)► new.money.officialBrandon van der Kolk is authorised to provide general financial product advice in Australia and is an Authorised Representative#1305795 of Guideway Financial Services Pty Ltd, AFSL#420367. Any advice is general & does not consider your financial situation, needs or objectives so consider whether it's appropriate for you. Read Brandon's FSG available from guideway.com.au/NewMoney.pdf. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future investment returns.

Jul 20, 2025 • 1h 2min
Trump is Ramping Up Pressure on The Federal Reserve...
Thanks to Seeking Alpha for sponsoring this episode! Start your 7 day free trial & get $30 OFF your first year: https://link.seekingalpha.com/2DC4DWS/4G6SHH/?creative_id=12In this week's episode, we discuss the latest inflation data, Nvidia restarting sales in China, and Jane Street is banned in India!Now available on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify & most other platforms!Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2caCydo...Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...★ ★ OUR CHANNELS ★★Hamish:https://www.youtube.com/hamishhodderBrandon:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSX...★ ★ FOLLOW US ★ ★Instagram (Hamish) ► hamishhodderofficialInstagram (Brandon)► new.money.officialBrandon van der Kolk is authorised to provide general financial product advice in Australia and is an Authorised Representative#1305795 of Guideway Financial Services Pty Ltd, AFSL#420367. Any advice is general & does not consider your financial situation, needs or objectives so consider whether it's appropriate for you. Read Brandon's FSG available from guideway.com.au/NewMoney.pdf. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future investment returns.

Jun 18, 2025 • 44min
The US/China Trade... Deal?
Thanks to Seeking Alpha for sponsoring this episode! Start your 7 day free trial & get $30 OFF your first year: https://link.seekingalpha.com/2DC4DWS/4G6SHH/?creative_id=12In this week's episode, the US and China have reportedly reached a deal, Trump and Elon fallout, and Donald's tariffs are... illegal?Now available on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify & most other platforms!Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2caCydo...Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...★ ★ OUR CHANNELS ★★Hamish:https://www.youtube.com/hamishhodderBrandon:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSX...★ ★ FOLLOW US ★ ★Instagram (Hamish) ► hamishhodderofficialInstagram (Brandon)► new.money.officialBrandon van der Kolk is authorised to provide general financial product advice in Australia and is an Authorised Representative#1305795 of Guideway Financial Services Pty Ltd, AFSL#420367. Any advice is general & does not consider your financial situation, needs or objectives so consider whether it's appropriate for you. Read Brandon's FSG available from guideway.com.au/NewMoney.pdf. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future investment returns.

Jun 5, 2025 • 52min
The Tariff Legal Battle Heats Up + Earnings Season + More!
Thanks to Seeking Alpha for sponsoring this episode! Start your 7 day free trial & get $30 OFF your first year: https://link.seekingalpha.com/2DC4DWS/4G6SHH/?creative_id=12In this week's episode, we discuss the blocking of Trump's liberation day tariffs, the appeals, as well as Elon Musk stepping down from DOGE and earnings season.Now available on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify & most other platforms!Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2caCydo...Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...★ ★ OUR CHANNELS ★★Hamish:https://www.youtube.com/hamishhodderBrandon:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSX...★ ★ FOLLOW US ★ ★Instagram (Hamish) ► hamishhodderofficialInstagram (Brandon)► new.money.officialBrandon van der Kolk is authorised to provide general financial product advice in Australia and is an Authorised Representative#1305795 of Guideway Financial Services Pty Ltd, AFSL#420367. Any advice is general & does not consider your financial situation, needs or objectives so consider whether it's appropriate for you. Read Brandon's FSG available from guideway.com.au/NewMoney.pdf. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future investment returns.

May 26, 2025 • 38min
US Loses AAA Credit Rating + RBA Cuts Rates
Thanks to Seeking Alpha for sponsoring this episode! Start your 7 day free trial & get $30 OFF your first year: https://link.seekingalpha.com/2DC4DWS/4G6SHH/?creative_id=12Now available on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify & most other platforms!Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2caCydo...Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...★ ★ OUR CHANNELS ★★Hamish:https://www.youtube.com/hamishhodderBrandon:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSX...★ ★ FOLLOW US ★ ★Instagram (Hamish) ► hamishhodderofficialInstagram (Brandon)► new.money.officialBrandon van der Kolk is authorised to provide general financial product advice in Australia and is an Authorised Representative#1305795 of Guideway Financial Services Pty Ltd, AFSL#420367. Any advice is general & does not consider your financial situation, needs or objectives so consider whether it's appropriate for you. Read Brandon's FSG available from guideway.com.au/NewMoney.pdf. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future investment returns.

May 16, 2025 • 43min
What Have the Super Investors Been Buying? (Q1 2025)
In this week's episode, we discuss our trip to Omaha for the Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting, plus the 13Fs are released!Thanks to Seeking Alpha for sponsoring this episode! Start your 7 day free trial & get $30 OFF your first year: https://link.seekingalpha.com/2DC4DWS/4G6SHH/?creative_id=12Now available on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify & most other platforms!Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2caCydo...Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...★ ★ OUR CHANNELS ★★Hamish:https://www.youtube.com/hamishhodderBrandon:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSX...★ ★ FOLLOW US ★ ★Instagram (Hamish) ► hamishhodderofficialInstagram (Brandon)► new.money.officialBrandon van der Kolk is authorised to provide general financial product advice in Australia and is an Authorised Representative#1305795 of Guideway Financial Services Pty Ltd, AFSL#420367. Any advice is general & does not consider your financial situation, needs or objectives so consider whether it's appropriate for you. Read Brandon's FSG available from guideway.com.au/NewMoney.pdf. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future investment returns.

Apr 18, 2025 • 44min
Jerome Powell Admits Concern Over Inflation
In this week's episode, we discuss Jerome Powell's concern over inflation returning, plus trade fallout has begun and Google is getting sued (shocker).Thanks to Seeking Alpha for sponsoring this episode! Start your 7 day free trial & get $30 OFF your first year: https://link.seekingalpha.com/2DC4DWS/4G6SHH/?creative_id=12Now available on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify & most other platforms!Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2caCydo...Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...★ ★ OUR CHANNELS ★★Hamish:https://www.youtube.com/hamishhodderBrandon:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSX...★ ★ FOLLOW US ★ ★Instagram (Hamish) ► hamishhodderofficialInstagram (Brandon)► new.money.officialBrandon van der Kolk is authorised to provide general financial product advice in Australia and is an Authorised Representative#1305795 of Guideway Financial Services Pty Ltd, AFSL#420367. Any advice is general & does not consider your financial situation, needs or objectives so consider whether it's appropriate for you. Read Brandon's FSG available from guideway.com.au/NewMoney.pdf. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future investment returns.