

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
Mentioned books

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.

Dec 9, 2023 • 1h 3min
The Video Game Business Gets Some Big News!
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 Brandon's trip to see Sir Richard Branson, as well as Rockstar announcing what could be the biggest video game of all time in GTA 6. Plus, we take a look at Google's new AI system, and an interesting stat has emerged about the billionaires of the world...
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 1, 2023 • 1h
The Investing World Mourns the Passing of Charlie Munger
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 passing of Charlie Munger, inflation in the Eurozone, the upcoming Shein IPO, record Black Friday spending and Hamish has found a contender for dumbest fraud of all time.
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.

Nov 24, 2023 • 57min
The Crazy End to the Sam Altman Saga + Binance Founder Pleads Guilty!
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In this week's episode, we discuss the downfall of CZ (Binance Founder) and the epic conclusion to the Sam Altman (OpenAI) saga.
Now available on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify & most other platforms!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2caCydoru7e7LD4QFIPx12?si=pub1zuDLSQS2PX8YK7aTJg

Nov 17, 2023 • 1h 4min
Warren Buffett Insider Trading Scandal | Live from Canberra
The podcast discusses Warren Buffett's insider trading scandal, Monish Pabrai's investment moves, false advertising in the food industry, and determining a company's worth based on free cash flow.

Nov 10, 2023 • 1h 5min
Sam Bankman-Fraud is guilty.
The podcast discusses the conclusion of the SBF trial, the collapse of WeWork, and earnings from Apple, Disney, Paramount, and WarnerBros Discovery. The hosts also talk about bobbleheads, broken glasses, and studio visits, as well as analyzing the bankruptcy of WeWork and speculating about its future. They explore the impressive iPhone sales and analyze Apple's financials, and compare Apple, Google, and Meta. They discuss the RBA rate decision and bank responses, and share strategies for scaling down investment portfolios.