

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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Apr 30, 2025 • 56min
Bonds are not boring: Lessons from a bond analyst with Philip Brown from FIIG
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask sits down with Philip Brown, Head of Research at FIIG (Fixed Income Investment Group) to discuss:
How bond markets move before equities
Understanding credit ratings and junk bonds
How FIIG helps everyday investors access corporate bonds
The crossover between strategy in sport and investing
If you love learning about diversification, risk management, and fixed income investing, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights.Topics Covered
Philip Brown’s unlikely path from gateball to global bond research
Why bond markets move before equity markets
What investors can learn from bond pricing and sentiment
How credit ratings are determined and what they mean
The role of diversification in a bond portfolio
Understanding subordinated and junk bonds
How FIIG makes bonds accessible to everyday investors
Red flags Philip looks for in a bond issuer
The overlap between strategic sport thinking and investment research
Resources for this episode📄 Learn more about FIIG:FIIG Official Website~~ Rask Resources ~~ 🔗 Explore all Rask services – https://bit.ly/R-services 📋 Get Financial Planning – https://bit.ly/R-plan 📈 Start investing with Rask – https://bit.ly/R-invest 📜 Access Show Notes – https://bit.ly/R-notes ❓ Ask a question – just select the Investor Podcast – https://bit.ly/R-quest📲 Follow us on social media:
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DisclaimerThis podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for your situation before acting on it.If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg.#Investing #FixedIncome #AustralianInvestorsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 2025 • 55min
Elon returns to Tesla, ETF shake-up and divorce restarts
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Drew Meredith and Owen Rask discuss:
Are markets heading for another GFC-like crisis?
Tesla’s dramatic share price moves and Trump’s Tesla photo op
How each of their fake $10,000 portfolios are holding up
Lessons in position sizing, diversification and sticking to your plan
If you love learning about stock market psychology and long-term investing, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights.Topics Covered
Market panic: is this another GFC?
Fake $10,000 portfolios update: all 3 in the red
Trump buys a Tesla on the White House lawn?
Lessons from the drawdowns: position sizing and holding through volatility
What should investors actually do right now?
Community feedback: should we add monthly portfolio trades?
Resources for This Episode📄 Learn more about diversification and rebalancing:$10,000 portfolio challenge~~ Rask Resources ~~🔗 Explore all Rask services – https://bit.ly/R-services📋 Get financial planning – https://bit.ly/R-plan📈 Start investing with Rask – https://bit.ly/R-invest📜 Access show notes – https://bit.ly/R-notes❓ Ask a question – just select the investor podcast – https://bit.ly/R-quest📲 Follow us on social media:
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DISCLAIMERThis podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for your situation before acting on it.If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg.#Investing #Finance #AustralianInvestorsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23, 2025 • 57min
Mitch Sneddon’s worst investments & what they taught him
Mitch Sneddon shares his harrowing tale of losing 80% on Fleetwood, shedding light on the risks of mining investments. The conversation highlights the critical importance of diversification and the dangers of overconfidence in investing. Key concepts like identifying 'price takers' vs. 'price makers' emerge, along with modern portfolio strategies focused on ETFs. Personal anecdotes illustrate the impact of past mistakes, emphasizing the need for a solid financial foundation and preparing for retirement while managing risk.

Apr 18, 2025 • 58min
Buy FANG stocks (why Trump is good for US tech)
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of The Rask Group, and Drew Meredith, Director of Wattle Partners, dive into the latest ASX news, explain why FANG stocks should be on your watchlist, and the latest at WiseTech Global (ASX: WTC).If you like small-cap investing, global technology companies or the stock market in general, you'll get the names and analysis of top ASX shares and NASDAQ-listed shares. If you like this Australian Investors Podcast episode on US stocks and portfolio construction, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Topics covered today:
The case for US stocks
China v America company-specific trade war
Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN) director changes
Are we worried about inflation?
What is a family trust + bucket company and why did Owen use one?
How to construct a portfolio with low risk assets
Is 23% in Soul Patts (ASX: SOL) and Australian Foundation Investment Ltd (ASX: AFI)
How to get a job in finance
Resources for this episode
$10k portfolios - daily tracking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/portfolio/
Ask a question (select the Retirement podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest
Rask Resources All services: https://bit.ly/R-servicesFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest 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 16, 2025 • 48min
Global Investing Lessons with Invesco’s Andrew Hall
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Andrew Hall discuss:
Invesco’s global investment process and strategy
Why 80% of the fund targets compounders, and 20% improvers
How the Invesco Global Opportunities Fund is built and managed
Lessons learned from crises like COVID-19 and the GFC
How Andrew uses data, discipline and team introspection to manage money globally
If you love learning about portfolio construction, global investing, and behavioural discipline, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights.Topics Covered– Welcome & introduction to Andrew Hall and Invesco– What makes equities the best long-term asset class– The 80/20 split: compounders vs improvers– How Andrew defines a compounder and what separates them from improvers– The role of change, leadership and industry dynamics in selecting improvers– How the Invesco Global Opportunities Fund is structured and managed– Lessons learned from major crises: the GFC, COVID-19, and more– How Andrew made tough calls during the COVID crash– Reflections on personal resilience, team strength, and managing under pressure– Portfolio management discipline and handling uncertaintyResources for This EpisodeLearn More About Invesco & the Global Opportunities Fund:
Invesco Australia
Invesco Global Opportunities Fund (Hedged Class A)
~~ Rask Resources ~~ 🔗 Explore all Rask services – https://bit.ly/R-services 📋 Get Financial Planning – https://bit.ly/R-plan 📈 Start investing with Rask – https://bit.ly/R-invest 📜 Access Show Notes – https://bit.ly/R-notes ❓ Ask a question – just select the Australian Investors Podcast – https://bit.ly/R-quest📲 Follow us on social media:
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DISCLAIMERThis podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for your situation before acting on it.If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg.#Investing #Finance #AustralianInvestorsPodcast #Invesco #GlobalInvesting #Compounders #Improvers #PortfolioConstruction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 2025 • 1h 3min
Owen's $100k investment (and how it's gone), plus Drew's Prado flex | 2 Sense
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Drew Meredith discuss:
Trump’s tariff bombshell and its global market impact
Owen’s $100K investment using equity release
How Owen's timing the market went surprisingly well
Owen is buying Costco (NASDAQ: COST) + WiseTech Global Ltd (WTC)
Why diversification and long-term thinking still win
Weekly investor mailbag
How to build a core plus satellite with shares
An Elon conspiracy theory
If you love learning about global markets, investing strategies, and macroeconomic trends, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights.Topics Covered
Welcome & catching up during school holidays
Markets in meltdown: ASX, S&P 500 & Nasdaq fall hard
Owen’s $100K investment: humblebrag or genius move?
Equity release strategy explained
Baby Munger arrives: Charlie Derrimuth Rask is born
Trump's tariff reversal: what it really means
China’s response & global economic risks
Drew’s view: trade wars, inflation & the American manufacturing revival
Will tariffs help young Americans get jobs?
The US vs China economic policy approach
Backing American tech giants over government defence
Apple, Google, Microsoft & the future of global dominance
Bonus: Drew’s new mystery vehicle and Owen’s studio upgrade plan
Resources for This Episode📄 Learn More About US Tariffs & Trade Wars:
Why Trump is using Tariffs – Owen’s article
Owen’s $100,000 investment – what he bought
25 things Owen would teach his child
Debt recycling and equity release explained
~~ Rask Resources ~~ 🔗 Explore all Rask services – https://bit.ly/R-services 📋 Get Financial Planning – https://bit.ly/R-plan 📈 Start investing with Rask – https://bit.ly/R-invest 📜 Access Show Notes – https://bit.ly/R-notes ❓ Ask a question – just select the Investor Podcast – https://bit.ly/R-quest📲 Follow us on social media:
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DISCLAIMERThis podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for your situation before acting on it.If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg.#Investing #Finance #AustralianInvestorsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 9, 2025 • 35min
Global Investing, AI, and the Russell 2000 (RSSL) – A Deep Dive with Billy Leung
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, host Owen Rask sits down with Billy Leung from Global X ETFs to discuss:
Why global investing is more important than ever
How AI is reshaping markets & investment strategies
The role of the Russell 2000 (RSSL) Index in a diversified portfolio
How investors can think about currency hedging for international exposure
If you love learning about global markets & ETFs, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights.Topics Covered
Welcome & Introduction
The Rise of AI & Its Impact on Investing
Why Investors Should Think Globally
Home Country Bias & How to Overcome It
What Is the Russell 2000 (RSSL) & Why It Matters?
How AI Could Unlock Mid-Cap Growth
Currency Hedging Strategies for Global Investors
Final Thoughts & Takeaways for Investors
Resources for This Episode📄 Learn More About These ETFs:
Global X Russell 2000 ETF (RSSL): https://www.globalxetfs.com/funds/rssl/
Global X FANG+ ETF (FANG): https://www.globalxetfs.com.au/funds/fang/
~~ Rask Resources ~~ 🔗 Explore all Rask services – https://bit.ly/R-services 📋 Get Financial Planning – https://bit.ly/R-plan 📈 Start investing with Rask – https://bit.ly/R-invest 📜 Access Show Notes – https://bit.ly/R-notes ❓ Ask a question – just select the Investor Podcast – https://bit.ly/R-quest📲 Follow us on social media:
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DISCLAIMERThis podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for your situation before acting on it.If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 7, 2025 • 1h 42min
🚨 ASX meltdown? How to protect yourself and your portfolio [SPECIAL]
The ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) price is crashing down 6.5%. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is down 7.7%. BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price is down 8%. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/SBxxCavI2LoASX 200 investors, what should you do in a market crash?!If you're watching the ASX 200 sell-off in fear, rest assured - at 12 noon today (MEL/SYD time), Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask will break down his 5-part market crash investing checklist. ✨ Resources ✨Rask Invest portfolio: https://www.rask.com.au/rask-investJoin our community: https://community.rask.com.auGet financial advice: https://www.rask.com.au/adviceSpecial guest Claude Walker:https://arichlife.com.au/All information in this podcast is strictly general in nature. It is not personal financial advice as it does not take into account your needs, goals or objectives. So don’t act on it before speaking with your financial planner. Owen Raszkiewicz can be verified on asic.gov.au. He is the ultimate holder of AFSL 563907 and you can read Rask's Financial Services Guide at www.rask.com.au/fsg Investing can be risky and result in permanent capital loss.#investing #asx200 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 4, 2025 • 35min
Best Business Models & ASX + US Companies We'd Buy | 2-Sense with Owen & Drew
On this week's Australian Investors Podcast 2 Sense episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Drew Meredith discuss:
The best business models in the world and why they work
Why Pinnacle (ASX:PNI) stands out in Aussie funds management
Apple & Microsoft: the power of platforms and ecosystems
Which ASX and US companies Owen and Drew would buy and hold forever
If you love learning about business quality, competitive advantages, and building high-performing portfolios, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights.Topics Covered– What makes a great business model: scalability, margins, customer stickiness– Why funds management used to be unbeatable (and what’s changed)– Pinnacle Investment Management (ASX:PNI) and the affiliate model explained– Apple’s ecosystem and Microsoft’s B2B dominance– The most profitable sectors by net margins– Which one ASX and one US company Owen & Drew would buy~~ Rask Resources ~~🔗 Explore all Rask services – https://bit.ly/R-services📋 Get Financial Planning – https://bit.ly/R-plan📈 Start investing with Rask – https://bit.ly/R-invest📜 Access Show Notes – https://bit.ly/R-notes❓ Ask a question – just select the Investors Podcast – https://bit.ly/R-quest📲 Follow us on social media:
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DISCLAIMERThis podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for your situation before acting on it.If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg.#Investing #Finance #AustralianInvestorsPodcast #2Sense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 2, 2025 • 38min
PIMCO’s Mark Kiesel: Why This Is a Rare Moment for Bond Investors
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Mitchell Sneddon sits down with Mark Kiesel, PIMCO’s Chief Investment Officer of Global Credit. Together, they discuss:
Why now could be a generational opportunity for bond investors
Mark’s outlook on inflation, interest rates and the global economy
PIMCO’s $2 trillion advantage and how it creates alpha in credit markets
What airlines and housing trends are saying about the next economic slowdown
If you love learning about bond investing, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights.Topics Covered
Mark’s visit to Australia and on-the-ground insights
How PIMCO’s massive scale drives bond market advantage
His famous 2006 call to sell his home pre-GFC
Why inflation is likely to fall and bond markets may rally
The “slimming down” theory and macroeconomic signals
What airlines, autos and housing are telling us about sentiment
Mark’s contrarian outlook and long-term investing mindset
Resources for This Episode📄 Learn More About Bond Investing & PIMCO’s Views:
Opportunity Amid the Noise - Interview with Dan Ivascyn
The “Magnificent 7” Reasons Why Now is a Good Time to Invest in Core Bonds
~~ Rask Resources ~~ 🔗 Explore all Rask services – https://bit.ly/R-services 📋 Get Financial Planning – https://bit.ly/R-plan 📈 Start investing with Rask – https://bit.ly/R-invest 📜 Access Show Notes – https://bit.ly/R-notes ❓ Ask a question – just select the Investors Podcast – https://bit.ly/R-quest📲 Follow us on social media:
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DISCLAIMERThis podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for your situation before acting on it.If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg.#Investing #Finance #AustralianInvestorsPodcast #Bonds #PIMCO #MarkKiesel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices