Equity Mates Investing Podcast

In this discussion, investment expert Adam Dawes shares vital strategies to avoid a costly $700,000 mistake. He sheds light on the rapid advancements in the robo-taxi sector, spotlighting competition between Waymo and Tesla. Dawes also reviews a community member's portfolio, emphasizing diversification and smart ETF choices. He introduces the Strongman Portfolio, balancing growth and defensive stocks, and discusses the power of dividend reinvestment for boosting long-term returns. His insights are a must for any savvy investor!

Emma Quinn, President of Cboe Australia, and Oran D'Arcy, Head of Listings, APAC at Cboe Australia, dive into the booming Australian ETF market. They discuss the dramatic rise from $55 billion to $258 billion in assets since 2019 and share insights on investment trends in global equities and active ETFs. The duo highlights evolving fee structures and the significance of technological advancements for market stability. They also express excitement about upcoming collaborations and the active participation of local investors in shaping the future landscape.

The Australian government's pre-election Budget raises eyebrows for its lack of substantial energy policies. Recent market trends spotlight Tesla's struggles versus BYD's electric vehicle success. David Tepper's investment strategies reveal a focus on Chinese tech giants. The discussion on stock buybacks explains their impact on shareholder value and addresses a listener's question about this trending topic. Expect insights into the financial landscape and the implications of recent investment moves!

In this engaging talk, Andrew Hewison, Managing Director of Hewison Private Wealth, shares his expertise from the financial advising realm. He discusses the shift towards individually managed accounts and the unique advantages they offer over standard models. Hewison also highlights the impact of AI on client communication and the necessity of bespoke portfolios. With insights into the evolving landscape of financial advice, he encourages adaptability and innovative thinking in meeting clients' needs.

Discover how happiness ties into investing, emphasizing that financial freedom leads to a more fulfilling life. Explore Katy Perry's thrilling upcoming space adventure and its potential investment implications. The episode dives into the burgeoning commercial space industry and the exciting options it presents for investors. Plus, get insights on crafting a diversified portfolio with thematic ETFs and the psychology behind managing emotional investments for a stable financial future.

In this engaging discussion, Alexander Whight, Portfolio Manager and Head of Global Equities at Milford Asset Management, dives into the vastness of global investment opportunities. He emphasizes the importance of breaking free from concentration on just the 'Magnificent Seven' stocks. Alexander shares his investment process, highlighting the use of AI tools for stock research. He also discusses two intriguing companies, API Group and Aramark, shedding light on their potential and competitive advantages in the market.

There was always going to be a day when this happened. Australia's superannuation industry has grown to more than $4 trillion assets under management. That is becoming too big for a country with a GDP of $3 trillion and a local stock market with a market cap of $2.7 trillion. So Big Super is growing up and leaving home. Tune in as we break it all down.That's only the start of another big episode of Equity Mates:Luke Laretive joins for Pimp my PortfolioWe explain how fees can compound into hundreds of thousands of dollars —------Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message on our website and we'll play it on the podcast.—------Keep up with the news moving markets with the Equity Mates daily email and podcast:Sign up to our daily email to get the news delivered to your inbox at 6am every weekday morningPrefer to hear the news? We've turned our email into a podcast using AI - listen on Apple or Spotify—------Want more Equity Mates?Listen to our basics-of-investing podcast: Get Started Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. —------Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're excited to continue sharing our latest podcast in the Equity Mates network: Basis Points.Basis Points is all about finding that small improvements that compound into big outcomes. Built for financial advisers, but accessible for everyone, we hope Basis Points can be a resource for those looking to constantly find ways to improve.We're pleased to share that all launch Basis Points episodes have been accredited by the Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) for CPD points. If you're an adviser looking to claim CPD points for this episode, head to the Equity Mates website here and complete the CPD Quiz for this episode. We'll then email you your certificate.----------Everyone can talk-the-talk when it comes to diversification. But are our portfolios walking-the-walk? Today's guest doesn't think so.Today we're joined by Adam Bajcarz, Head of Portfolio Management at Apt Wealth.In this episode we focus on:Apt Wealth's investment philosophy and rules of portfolio constructionWhere Adam believes many advisers are getting diversification wrongHow the investment team at Apt Wealth assess fund managersAdam's 5 P's of investingThe emerging asset classes that Adam is seeing more of in Australia----------Basis Points would not be possible without the support of our three launch partners:Orbis Investments - Invest differentlyMilford - Invested in the outcomeCBOE - Local market, global opportunitiesThank you to all three partners for helping us keep all of our content free and accessible.----------Want more Basis Points?Sign up to the Basis Points emailJoin the conversation on LinkedInWatch all episodes in full and relive some of our favourite clips on YouTube----------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Basis Points acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ----------Basis Points is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ASX 200 is down 9% in one month, in today's episode we unpack how we're approaching this fall. That's only the start of another big episode of Equity Mates:Bryce's business hero has a new job - who is it? And what are they doing?Mr. Beat-Up returns and he is reviewing 3 stocks suggested by the Equity Mates community We answer a question on Crypto ETFs - how do they compare to buying crypto directly? —------Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message on our website and we'll play it on the podcast.—------Keep up with the news moving markets with the Equity Mates daily email and podcast:Sign up to our daily email to get the news delivered to your inbox at 6am every weekday morningPrefer to hear the news? We've turned our email into a podcast using AI - listen on Apple or Spotify—------Want more Equity Mates?Listen to our basics-of-investing podcast: Get Started Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. —------Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eric Marais, an investment specialist at Orbis Investments, dives into the dynamics of contrarian investing. He discusses the trend of reducing exposure to US Big Tech and the resurgence of stock picking as a viable strategy. Eric shares intriguing insights on two stocks: Nintendo and Corpay, linking them to future growth opportunities. He emphasizes the importance of diversifying beyond US markets and critiques the sustainability of high returns amid inflated valuations, inspiring listeners to rethink traditional investment norms.