
The Young Investors Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Feb 9, 2024 • 36min
Disney Shares Skyrocket 11% + China's Deflation Woes Continue
This podcast discusses Disney and Starbucks earnings, China's deflation woes, and Novo Nordisk's plan to increase production. They analyze Disney's revenue growth but lack of subscriber growth in their direct-to-consumer segment. They also explore Starbucks' challenges in the US and China markets. Additionally, they discuss the economic impact of deflation in China and the benefits of inflation.

Feb 2, 2024 • 35min
Is Elon Musk Blackmailing Tesla Shareholders?
Discussion on Elon Musk potentially blackmailing Tesla shareholders, Google's earnings report and job cuts, exploring Tesla's various business ventures, and evaluating the impact of economic problems and recessions.

Jan 29, 2024 • 30min
Our Biggest Investing Regrets...
In this week's episode, we discuss our 6 biggest investing regrets. Mistakes were made... Money was lost...
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/hamishhodder
Brandon: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSX...
★ ★ FOLLOW US ★ ★
Instagram (Hamish) ► hamishhodderofficial
Instagram (Brandon)► new.money.official
Brandon 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.

Jan 26, 2024 • 36min
Boeing's Planes Just Won't Stop Breaking (+TSLA, NFLX Earnings)
Thanks to Seeking Alpha for sponsoring this episode! Get $50 OFF when you sign up for a limited time: https://seekingalpha.me/younginvestors
In this week's episode, we Tesla and Netflix's Q4 2023 Earnings, plus the FAA crackdown on Boeing.
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/hamishhodder
Brandon: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSX...
★ ★ FOLLOW US ★ ★
Instagram (Hamish) ► hamishhodderofficial
Instagram (Brandon)► new.money.official
Brandon 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.

Jan 22, 2024 • 32min
What Investors Need to Know for 2024
In this week's episode, we break down everything you need to know as an investor in 2024.
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/hamishhodder
Brandon: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSX...
★ ★ FOLLOW US ★ ★
Instagram (Hamish) ► hamishhodderofficial
Instagram (Brandon)► new.money.official
Brandon 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.

Jan 19, 2024 • 33min
Corporate Bankruptcies Just Got A Lot Worse.
Topics discussed in this podcast include China's economy and youth unemployment, corporate defaults, a new NVIDIA patent, and Apple's legal battle with Epic Games and the DoJ.

Jan 14, 2024 • 32min
Active Managers vs the S&P500... Who won in 2023?
Thanks to Sharesight for sponsoring this episode!4 Months FREE of Sharesight Portfolio Trackinghttp://bit.ly/sharesight-younginvestors
In this week's episode, we discuss how the active managers fared vs the S&P 500 in 2023, the skyrocketing shipping rates thanks to the Red Sea crisis, the age of Bitcoin ETFs begins and Saudi Arabia doubles their estimated mineral wealth.
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/hamishhodder
Brandon: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSX...
★ ★ FOLLOW US ★ ★
Instagram (Hamish) ► hamishhodderofficial
Instagram (Brandon)► new.money.official
Brandon 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.

Jan 12, 2024 • 38min
Our 2024 Stock Market Predictions!
Thanks to Seeking Alpha for sponsoring this episode! Get $50 OFF when you sign up for a limited time: https://seekingalpha.me/younginvestors
In this week's episode, we discuss our 2024 stock market predictions!
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/hamishhodder
Brandon: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSX...
★ ★ FOLLOW US ★ ★
Instagram (Hamish) ► hamishhodderofficial
Instagram (Brandon)► new.money.official
Brandon 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.

Dec 22, 2023 • 1h 3min
The Red Sea Shipping Crisis Explained.
Thanks to Seeking Alpha for sponsoring this episode! Get $50 OFF when you sign up for a limited time: https://seekingalpha.me/younginvestors
In this week's episode, we discuss the Red Sea shipping crisis, as well as a possible media merger and the top 10 movies of 2023!
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/hamishhodder
Brandon: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSX...
★ ★ FOLLOW US ★ ★
Instagram (Hamish) ► hamishhodderofficial
Instagram (Brandon)► new.money.official
Brandon 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.

Dec 15, 2023 • 1h 2min
Our 2023 Stock Market Predictions!
The hosts discuss their past stock market predictions and their confidence in their accuracy. A discussion on the improbability of a certain outcome and reflections on past stock market predictions. Mentioned news stories include a climate summit, interest rates, SpaceX's valuation, and potential news about Open AI. The hosts discuss their predictions for the stock market in 2023 and evaluate their accuracy. The chapter discusses predictions about the stock market, consolidation in the streaming industry, and inflation. They reflect on their past stock market predictions and acknowledge their shortcomings. The recent decision of the Federal Reserve to hold its key interest rate steady is discussed. The advancements in technology, specifically focusing on a coronavirus vaccine and SpaceX's valuation, are discussed.