Australian Investors Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Global X ETF expert Billy Leung to explore four major investment themes shaping the future of investing. Billy shares his insights on the investment case for each theme, using his three key evaluation criteria: Technological advancements driving the theme Political and regulatory tailwinds supporting growth Demographic shifts indicating long-term demand During the episode, we dive deep into cybersecurity, nuclear energy, semiconductors, and discuss whether the Metaverse still holds investment potential in today’s landscape.We also tackle the skepticism around thematic ETFs, noting how generalized negative commentary often misses the nuance. Billy provides a framework that investors can use to assess whether a theme is a long-term trend worthy of inclusion in their portfolio.Finally, amongst all of the tech talk we find ourselves discussing Billy’s investment in whiskey.Don’t miss the chance to learn how to evaluate investment themes with expert advice from Billy Leung.Click here for Owen’s previous interview with Billy.Click here to download Global X's ETF Landscape Report.~~ Resources you'll love ~~ 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

What is going on at WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) and Richard White? Are billionaires evil? Plus, what's the deal with investment bonds being tax free?Video version: https://youtu.be/vik9HpIaDTsOn this 2 Sense episode of the Australian Investors Podcast, Owen Rask and Drew Meredith pop the hood on some bees in their bonnet:1. Why Owen is sick of the media taking down founders2. Drew says Goldman Sachs is wrong about the S&P 5003. What's the deal with investment bonds? Are they really tax free?4. Should I use a DRP for investing?5. I think I found a dodgy real estate agent6. What happens to FANG stocks when the AI rocketship crash lands?~~ 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

Alan Kohler is Australia's most recognisable business journalist, the founder of Eureka Report, former AFR columnist and ABC television host.Alan joins Owen Rask on this Australian Investors Podcast to talk: Investment lessons learned Career advice - how he's managed to stay at the top for so long Building media companies, and selling them The most memorable guests and characters Worst corporate leaders Advice for his younger self Want to hear more? Join Alan at Eureka:https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/research/eureka-report~~ 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/3QtiY00InvestSMART, owner of Eureka Report, is a long-term sponsor of Rask podcasts.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

In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, Owen Rask is joined by former financial adviser and financial literacy advocate, Jessica Brady.Topics covered with Jess Brady include: How to get started with money - early or late Money barriers and biases holding us back Goal setting and the mistakes people make Money date tips & traps, and Australia's looming property problem Work with Jess: Money dates & investing starter packs: https://courses.jessicabrady.com.au/Freebies Jess's website: https://jessicabrady.com.au/ ~~ 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

On this 2 Sense episode of the Australian Investors Podcast, Owen Rask and Drew Meredith tackle US Reporting Season, why Seek buys XREF, Web Travel Group plummets and Virgin Australia is coming back to the ASX... we think.~~ 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

John Addis, founder of Intelligent Investor and a leading voice in Australian investment writing, shares insights on avoiding costly mistakes. He discusses four categories of investment losses, including stocks he shouldn't have bought and ones he sold too soon. The conversation dives into the evolution of value investing, emphasizing intangible assets. Addis critiques the downfall of Star Entertainment and the risks of chasing tech innovations like Afterpay, while highlighting the importance of understanding market trends and the psychology behind investing.

Explore the debate between investing in Rio Tinto, Guzmen Y Gomez, or Charter Hall for the long haul. Discover strategies for recovering from significant losses and insights on potential interest rate cuts by 2025. Delve into high-yield ETFs and the implications of market volatility. Analyze standout investments and trends in Australian property securities, while learning about effective investment strategies and the importance of diversification. Engage with community insights and strategies for managing large funds conservatively.

Matt Vitale, co-founder of equity crowdfunding platform Birchal, shares his insights on raising capital from customers. He discusses the evolution of equity crowdfunding and its growing appeal in private markets. Listeners learn about the importance of community engagement and storytelling in attracting investors. Vitale also explains how businesses can turn passionate customers into stakeholders. Through real-world examples, he highlights the unique advantages of virtual investment platforms in fostering connections between investors and startups.

Explore how the Israel-Iran conflict affects Australian markets and the recent surge in gold prices. Discover the nuances of different superannuation funds and the best ASX stocks for diversification. The hosts tackle burning questions about investing house deposits and the debate between dividend reinvestment and dollar-cost averaging. Get insights on financial planning tools for retirement and smart strategies for managing mortgages while considering safe investment approaches.

Angus Donohoo, an investor and analyst from Intelligent Investor, shares insights drawn from his unique experiences. He discusses lessons learned from investment guru Kerr Neilson, focusing on position sizing and risk diversification. The conversation takes a fun turn as they compare dating apps to pokies, delving into their monetization strategies. Finally, they explore the competitive landscape between AI giants Microsoft and NVIDIA, highlighting potential future challenges in the tech sector.