
Australian Investors Podcast
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
Latest episodes

May 8, 2024 • 38min
AI race: USA, China, and the stocks to watch
Billy Leung is an ETF investment strategist at Global X ETFs. While Billy’s current role is steeped in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) he has a wide and deep knowledge of technology companies and trends across the world, having been a sell-side analyst and worked in a high frequency trading business. He’s been tracking technology stocks since the 2000s. If you have your technology and AI related questions for Billy, come to next week’s AI investing webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ean88c7KZOwIn this Australian Investors Podcast Owen Rask and Billy Leung from Global X talk about:
Billy’s background and analysing markets bottom-up and top-down
Valuation of technology stocks and how they changed value investing
The AI companies leading the pack: MSFT, GOOGL, META, NVDA, AAPL
AI stocks no-one follows…
How the AI ecosystem can be divided into three levels of abstraction: hardware, infrastructure and application
China’s AI push versus USA: Ali Baba, Baidu and Tencent
Why an ETF approach can help you capture a theme without identifying winners
Episode resources:
Join the Rask community - it's FREE
ASA events & Owen's workshop
Navexa - tax tracking 20% off: https://bit.ly/track-stocks
Discounted business books - including The Golden Years
~ Resources ~
Access Show Notes
Invest with Owen
Mortgage Broking
Financial Planning
Property Coaching
Property checklist (PDF)
Business Coaching
Ask a question
WARNING: This podcast contains general financial information only issued by The Rask Group Pty Ltd. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Speak with your financial planner or tax agent before acting on this information. 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

May 4, 2024 • 48min
Apple stock price 🚀 lamb price down-down, Woolworths is weak, META is up 86% in one year & Microsoft is a beast
On the Australian Investors Podcast 2 Sense episode this week, very stable geniuses Owen Rask & boy wonder Drew Meredith, CFP discuss the following:
Retiree inflation is running at 6.5%, employee inflation 3.4%
What a 23-year-old should do with $100,000
Woolworths (ASX: WOW) latest results
Coles Group (ASX: COL) pops on results
Apple (AAPL) gains on better-than-expected sales
Meta is up 86% in one year
Microsoft (MSFT) Azure + AI takes flight
Episode resources:
Join the Rask community - it's FREE
ASA events & Owen's workshop
Navexa - tax tracking 20% off: https://bit.ly/track-stocks
Discounted business books - including The Golden Years
Woolworths result
Coles result
~ Resources ~
Access Show Notes
Invest with Owen
Mortgage Broking
Financial Planning
Property Coaching
Property checklist (PDF)
Business Coaching
Ask a question
WARNING: This podcast contains general financial information only issued by The Rask Group Pty Ltd. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Speak with your financial planner or tax agent before acting on this information. 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

May 1, 2024 • 41min
ASX ETFs for retirement: why 5% in passive income is doable
Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask Invest, and Mitchell Sneddon, Head of Funds Management for The Rask Group answer your questions about building passive income for retirements, using ETFs. Book a call with Mitchell:https://invest.rask.com.au/?aippodcastRask Invest walkthrough: https://community.rask.com.au/c/rask-events/live-rask-invest-platform-walkthrough-q-a~ Resources ~
Access Show Notes
Invest with Owen
Mortgage Broking
Financial Planning
Property Coaching
Property checklist (PDF)
Business Coaching
Ask a question
WARNING: This podcast contains general financial information only issued by The Rask Group Pty Ltd. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Speak with your financial planner or tax agent before acting on this information. 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

Apr 26, 2024 • 54min
If it sounds like a ponzi, smells like a ponzi... it's probably a... ponzi?
No AFSL. Working "outside the system." Not registered for GST. Minimum $50,000 investment. 20% return...On this Australian Investors Podcast 2 Sense episode this week, very stable geniuses Owen Rask & Drew Meredith, CFP discuss the following:
My friend wants to invest with a group that claim to be working "outside the system"
My stock went up 300% and is now down 70%
A LIC or an ETF - what's the difference?
How to use the AAA cash ETF for speedy investments
Drew's momentum trading strategy
$50k into 5 stocks - buy now or wait?
Episode resources:
Join the Rask community - it's FREE
ASA events & Owen's workshop
Discount business books
~ Resources ~
Access Show Notes
Invest with Owen
Mortgage Broking
Financial Planning
Property Coaching
Property checklist (PDF)
Business Coaching
Ask a question
WARNING: This podcast contains general financial information only issued by The Rask Group Pty Ltd. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Speak with your financial planner or tax agent before acting on this information. 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

Apr 24, 2024 • 1h 8min
A passive income machine: 80% profit margins and 200% growth - at a 3x profit multiple... how Matt & Liz buy websites
This Rask podcast episode is going to seem really… different. It’s a wonderful conversation with an extremely entrepreneurial couple who I have followed for a few years.Matt and Liz Raad are serial investors in websites and digital assets. They’re speakers and educators who have probably helped to create tens, if not hundreds, of millions of dollars of wealth for investors, FIRE community members, those escaping the 9-to-5, and business owners.In this podcast, we’ll going backwards, to how they first meet, to walk forwards and map their fascinating business and investment journey. This podcast is all about investing in things you’ve probably never thought you could, or should - websites.If you want Liz, Matt and I to do a round two, I’d love to hear from you. Please use the Rask community, or ask a question link (both are are available in your podcast player) to get in touch with me.And if you’re half as fascinated as I am in what they talk about, go and get in contact with them using the resources for this episode. If you do, let me know what you think.Resources from Matt & Liz (not sponsored or affiliate)Website: https://ebusinessinstitute.com.au/Free masterclass: https://ebusinessinstitute.com.au/ref.html?w=dpvrp&p=ebiApple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/digital-investors/id1654642750Spotify podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0U77CtnetQUCFn0rCCYlkB~~ Resources you'll love ~~
Rask Community
Invest with Owen
Mortgage Broking
Financial Planning
Property Coaching
100-point property checklist (PDF)
Accounting with Grey Space
Business Coaching
Ask a question
DISCLAIMER: 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

Apr 22, 2024 • 48min
Owen's rant about Woolworths (WOW) & what happens if rates don't fall?
On this Australian Investors Podcast, Owen Rask & Drew Meredith, CFP discuss the following:
Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) debacle and
why Return on Equity (ROE) is a silly metric to use.
Plus, they answer questions about what would happen if interest rates do not fall, the importance of founders and families in small caps and why Super matters.Episode resources:
Join the Rask community - it's FREE
ASA events & Owen's workshop
Discount business books
~ Resources ~
Access Show Notes
Invest with Owen
Mortgage Broking
Financial Planning
Property Coaching
Property checklist (PDF)
Business Coaching
Ask a question
WARNING: This podcast contains general financial information only issued by The Rask Group Pty Ltd. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Speak with your financial planner or tax agent before acting on this information. 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

Apr 17, 2024 • 41min
Better buy: Pro Medicus (PME), RPMGlobal (RUL), Webjet (WEB) & WiseTech (WTC)
Luke Laretive from Seneca Financial Solutions joins Owen Rask on The Australian Investors Podcast to dive into 4 tech stocks: Pro Medicus (ASX: PME), WiseTech Global (ASX: WTC), Webjet (ASX: WEB) and RPMGlobal (ASX: RUL). Luke's article: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/2024/04/11/2-key-ingredients-for-finding-10-baggers-like-altium-alu-on-the-asx/Free portfolio review with Luke: https://forms.zohopublic.com/senecafinancialsolutions/form/RASKMedia/formperma/MWnob0ApZdmfsMwLb0L5Rq4ZnGnse9Pg3lWdFUdmjZM~~ Resources you'll love ~~
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach
100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check
Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS
Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00
DISCLAIMER: 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

Apr 12, 2024 • 1h 3min
Netwealth (NWL) - is a 63x PE too high? SOL is not a LIC, NAB's new deck chairs
Owen Rask, Rask's Chief Investment Officer, is joined by Mitchell Sneddon, Head of Funds Management, to discuss your questions and dive into ASX news from:
Netwealth Ltd (ASX: NWL) shares have sunk after releasing its quarterly results
National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) has a new executive team, and is
Washington H. Soul Pattinson & Co. Ltd (ASX: SOL) a Listed Investment Company (LIC)?
Also, please welcome to Rask and to the show Mitchell Sneddon, Rask's Head of Funds Management.Book a conversation with Mitchell: https://calendly.com/mitchell-wswf/30min~~ 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

Apr 11, 2024 • 40min
Property Q&A: scared off by interest rates, granny flats, does landscaping improve values and first home super scheme (FHSSS)
Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer and founder of The Rask Group, and Chris Bates, mortgage broker and co-founder of Flint Group, are back and answering your property questions on The Australian Investors Podcast. In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, Owen and Chris tackle:
Does landscaping add value to a property?
Help! I'm scared of higher interest rates - should I buy or sell now?
What is the First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS)?
Is it worth adding a granny flats to my property?
Is now a good time to buy?
Are first-home buyer incentives worth it?
Australian Investors Podcast resources:
Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes
Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest
Mortgage Broking with Chris: https://bit.ly/broke-rask
Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan
Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach
100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check
Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS
Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach
Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00
DISCLAIMER: 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

Apr 5, 2024 • 1h 1min
4 ASX ETFs for fast growth, property v shares + how to boost Super by $300,000
Financial adviser Drew Meredith and Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask discuss boosting super before retirement, 4 ETFs for compounding, property v shares, catch-up contributions, land tax, and the booming stock market in 2024.