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Dec 13, 2024 • 1h 14min
Gaming, interest rates… and coffee? December 13, 2024
– The impressive (and insidious) economics of gaming – Rates on hold, but cuts on the horizon – US inflation rises after rates are cut – Coffee’s up… buy Breville? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 7, 2024 • 1h 23min
Mailbag: incl. Are ETFs just fancy CDOs? December 8, 2024
– What is a ‘custody’ fee? – Keeping track of Bitcoin CGT? – Can Bitcoin become the global reserve currency? – Isn’t an ETF just a fancy CDO? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 6, 2024 • 59min
Why productivity is so hard to deliver. December 6, 2024
– Dissecting GDP and retail sales – The challenge of productivity – A 40 year mortgage? No thanks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 30, 2024 • 1h 10min
Mailbag: incl. A new geopolitical reality? December 1, 2024
Discover the challenges and pitfalls of renewable energy investing as hosts share insights from a listener's perspective. Dive into the complexities of choosing a U.S. broker and the art of timing investments. They explore the implications of rising geopolitical tensions, especially in semiconductor production, and discuss strategies for navigating market uncertainties. The conversation also touches on the philosophical aspects of value and wealth, urging listeners to rethink traditional metrics in investment decisions.

Nov 29, 2024 • 1h 34min
The problem with modern-day economics. November 29, 2024
Discover the complexities of modern-day economics as the hosts dissect the tangled tale of the Consumer Price Index and its real-world implications. They critique the folly of Trump's tariffs, revealing how these policies hurt consumers and innovation. Black Friday's evolving role in retail dynamics is explored, shedding light on changing consumer behaviors. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding economic narratives, prompting listeners to think critically about value creation in today's economy.

Nov 23, 2024 • 1h 12min
Mailbag: incl. Are the academics right? November 24, 2024
– Pros and cons of leveraged ETFs – What Super option should I choose? – Does compounding have an upper limit? – Are the academics right? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 22, 2024 • 1h 22min
Is the Buffett Ratio flashing ‘Sell’? November 22, 2024
– Is the Buffett Ratio telling us to sell? – Will tariffs lead to a market crash? – The Treasurer is meddling with the Future Fund – Should the government make businesses accept cash? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 2024 • 1h 20min
Mailbag: incl. Your list sounds like Uncle Warren’s. November 17, 2024
– Hedged or unhedged in Super? – How much should I keep outside Super? – Start investing, or save for a house? – Should I use debt recycling? – Your list sounds like Buffett’s… – Help… my portfolio is too unwieldy – What if we have a 5 or 10 year bear market? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 2024 • 1h 25min
Productivity is finally on the agenda… November 15, 2024
– CBA’s flat results – Elon and Vivek’s new jobs – Jim Chalmers’ productivity fund – Betashares is now offering free brokerage – Andrew takes a (Bitcoin) victory lap See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 9, 2024 • 1h 10min
Mailbag: incl. The perils of low P/Es. November 10, 2024
– How can I tell if a share is overvalued? – I have a lump sum… do I drip it into the market? – Does foreign investment mean money is leaving the country? – My son loves seeing his companies in the street! – The perils of low P/Es See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


