

Australian Investors Podcast
Rask
The Australian Investors Podcast is a twice weekly podcast (Wednesday & Saturday), featuring laid back but intelligent short- and long-form conversations about markets, business, psychology, lessons learned and investment process. At Rask, our goal is to bring you the best insights, information and proven strategies to help you invest your time and money. SHOW NOTES: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-investors-podcast
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Nov 29, 2024 • 52min
The ASX 200 most dominant stocks
Dive into the dynamics of the ASX 200 as movers and shakers reshape the market landscape in 2024. Discover the intriguing investment opportunities with QRI and A2 Milk. The hosts share insights on major companies influencing market trends and explore the implications of investing in index funds. Learn how to navigate the pitfalls of underperforming stocks and the risks associated with delisting. Plus, uncover the strategy of covered calls, blending humor with serious financial insights throughout.

Nov 27, 2024 • 20min
Future Generation: investing with purpose, ft. Phil Lowe & CEO Caroline Gurney [Bonus]
Phil Lowe, former Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia and current Chairman of Future Generation Australia, joins CEO Caroline Gurney to discuss the dual-purpose investing model. They dive into how Future Generation merges profit with philanthropy, contributing $85 million to mental health and youth programs in Australia. The conversation highlights the importance of conscious capitalism and the innovative ways to empower both investors and communities. Personal success stories showcase the tangible impacts of their charitable initiatives.

Nov 25, 2024 • 49min
7 reasons why property is better than shares
Is it, property AND shares? Property OR shares? Or ALL property and NO shares? Marc Jocum of Global X ETFs Australia joins Owen Rask in this Australian Investors Podcast episode to explain 7 reasons why property investing in Australia could be better than shares and ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds). But wait, there's more!This Property Versus Shares episode is part 3/3 and follows a super-popular episode.Part 2/3: 10 reasons why shares and ETFs are better than property (in retirement): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gmi7exrScQPart 1/3: How to use shares and ETFs for passive income:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YniljKAXnqY&t=0s7 Reasons to invest in property1. Leverage, unlike any other2. Familiarity, leading to less bias3. Tax benefits, negative gearing anyone?4. Supply & demand imbalances = more scarcity with assets5. Inflation hedge, as build costs and rents adjust to inflation6. Optionality, within the property and across your wealth7. Government support, get the conspiracy pitchforks ready!Resources:Global X website (all funds): https://bit.ly/gx-funds~~ Resources you'll love ~~Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notesInvest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-investMortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-raskFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-planProperty Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-checkAccounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWSBusiness Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coachAsk a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 2024 • 59min
NVIDIA, Drew bashes Host Plus & investing for kids
On this weekend's Australian Investors Podcast 2 Sense episode, financial adviser Drew Meredith and Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask talk investing for kids, NVIDIA (NVDA) results and why Drew hates industry Super funds like Host Plus (just kidding!).~~ Resources you'll love ~~Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-investFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-planAccess Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notesMortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-raskFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-planProperty Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-checkAccounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWSBusiness Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coachAsk a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 2024 • 1h 31min
Brian Hartzer: analysing Big Banks & lessons on leadership
Brian Hartzer, former Westpac Group (ASX: WBC) CEO, author of The Leadership Star, and CEO of Quantium Health, features on this episode of The Australian Investors Podcast with Owen Rask.Brian Hartzer is an experienced executive and banker, leadership mentor and investor who served as CEO of the Westpac Banking Group from 2015 to 2019. Prior to his time as Westpac’s CEO, Brian spent 15 years in senior executive roles at major banks in Australia and the UK. These roles included Brian becoming CEO at Westpac, and divisional chief executive at the Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS) and ANZ Banking Group (ASX: ANZ). Prior to joining ANZ, Brian spent ten years as a financial services strategy consultant at First Manhattan Consulting Group in New York, Melbourne and San Francisco.Based in Sydney, Brian is CEO of data and technology platform, Quantium, where he is CEO of the group's Health business. In this Australian Investors Podcast with Owen Rask, Brian Hartzer shares:1. His journey and early life, with key lessons from parents to boarding school2. Getting into Princeton and turning down a job at JP Morgan3. Discovering the power of banking4. Lessons learned at ANZ as it transitioned to digital5. The GFC and it's impact on Royal Bank of Scotland6. Developing as a leader through challenges in the UK and Australia7. Brian's role at Westpac 8. Taking on the CEO role at Westpac during the Royal Commission9. The five key principles of Brian's Leadership Star framewokr10. What it means to 'clear the way' for brilliant employees11. The role of AI and Brian's role at Quantium Health 12. Two pieces of Brian would give himselfBrian's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/Leadership-Star-Practical-Building-Engagement/dp/0730390837Brian's book on Audible: https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Leadership-Star-Audiobook/B09JG11S5QLeadership star website: https://www.theleadershipstar.com/Quantium: https://quantium.com/~~ Resources you'll love ~~Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-investAccess Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notesFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-planAsk a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 2024 • 48min
Is the Vanguard global small cap ETF a good bet? Plus, Magellan or Platinum?
On this weekend's Australian Investors Podcast 2 Sense episode, financial adviser Drew Meredith and Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask talk:
Should Drew buy a Tesla or Prado?
Vanguard global small caps
Active versus passive
Whitefield's yield play
Transferring assets out of an SMSF
Do I salary sacrifice or invest outside Super?
~~ Resources you'll love ~~Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-investFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-planAccess Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notesMortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-raskFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-planProperty Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-checkAccounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWSBusiness Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coachAsk a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 13, 2024 • 48min
$600,000 by 27 and Forbes 30 Under 30, with Tash Invests
Tash Invests, AKA Natasha Etschmann, features on this episode of The Australian Investors Podcast with Owen Rask.Tash Invests is one of Australia's most widely followed financial educators, authors, podcast hosts and content creators.Based in Melbourne, Tash's influence has grown dramatically, even earning her a spot in Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2024. At the age of just 27, Tash has achieved an incredible amount.She joined Owen to talk about her journey to building wealth through shares and property, why she and Ana Kresina wrote How To Not Work Forever, earning income online, how she invests, and more.Tash & Ana's book: https://www.amazon.com.au/How-Not-Work-Forever-Investing/dp/1394248865Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tashinvests/Get Rich Slow Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/get-rich-slow-club/id1674449171~~ Resources you'll love ~~Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-investFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-planAccess Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notesMortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-raskFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-planAsk a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 8, 2024 • 44min
Make Investing Great Again - MIGA Trump Rally
On this weekend's Australian Investors Podcast 2 Sense episode, financial adviser Drew Meredith and Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask go live from Melbourne to answer your questions... and make more silly predictions.Covered this weekend- Trump wins- US rates cut- Australian rates steady- NAB dividends are back!- ANZ reports~~ Resources you'll love ~~Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-investFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-planAccess Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notesMortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-raskFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-planProperty Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-checkAccounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWSBusiness Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coachAsk a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 6, 2024 • 39min
Better investor: Peter Lynch or Warren Buffett? Intro to GARP investing
Who is the better investor: Peter Lynch, from One Up on Wall Street fame, or Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway Chairman? In this Australian Investors Podcast with Owen Rask, Global X ETFs Australia's Marc Jocum gets into the weeds on the company's new Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), S&P World ex Australia GARP ETF (ASX: GARP). This episode is sponsored by Global X Australia, as part of its long-term advertising partnership.Topics covered:1. Better investor: Warren Buffett or Peter Lynch?2. Why isn't there a 'Warren Buffett ETF'? 3. What is GARP investing?4. What drives stock prices over 10+ years?5. What's better: FANG stocks or GARP investing over a 10-year horizon?Learn more about the Global X GARP ETF: https://www.globalxetfs.com.au/funds/garp/Marc's GARP explainer: https://www.globalxetfs.com.au/introducing-garp/~~ Resources you'll love ~~Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-investFinancial Planning and more: https://bit.ly/R-planAsk a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 4, 2024 • 50min
Capturing stocks with upside surprise, with Alphinity's Trent Masters
Alphinity Investment Management's Trent Masters explains the value to be captured when a skilled investor has the ability to find companies/stocks with upside earnings surprise potential.On this episode of The Australian Investors Podcast, Owen Rask talks with Trent Masters, Global Portfolio Manager at Alphinity, about:1. The benefit of a STEM background in investing2. The outlook for big technology companies3. Trent's best and worst bets on technology companies4. Alphinity's investment philosophy and process5. The value embedded in earnings surprises, and moreLearn more about the Alphinity Global Equity Fund: https://www.alphinity.com.au/core-funds/alphinity-global-equity-fund/Trent's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentmasters?originalSubdomain=au~~ Resources you'll love ~~Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-investAll services: https://bit.ly/R-planAsk a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices