Australian Finance Podcast

Are you invested in AI?In this episode, Owen Rask chats with Hugh Lam, CFA, an Investment Strategist at Betashares. The duo discusses artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on investors and the companies they invest in. They also discuss ways to invest in the AI boom through ETFs such as ASX: NDQ.Please note: Betashares is a long-term partner on the Australian Finance Podcast.Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon 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 Please note: Betashares is a long-term partner on the Australian Finance Podcast. This episode was recorded on the 1st of August 2024.Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign up using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/PearlerGet 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmithDISCLAIMER: 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's going on with the market right now?On today's episode of Money & Chill, Kate Campbell, Owen Rask, and producer Monique unpack our latest news, discuss this week's market mayhem, share some dubious money-saving tips, and discuss some of the podcasts and books we've been enjoying lately.⚠️ Warning: This is not a serious episode, but we have a whole back catalogue for that.Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon 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 Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign up using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/PearlerGet 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmithDISCLAIMER: 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

We all need to use a brokerage account to buy shares & ETFs, but what sets them apart?Owen Rask sits down with Pearler CEO & co-founder Nick Nicolaides to explore why he built Pearler, what sets it apart and his journey to build a platform that makes creating wealth accessible to everyone.Please note: Pearler is a long-term partner on the Australian Finance Podcast.Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign up using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/PearlerSeries resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon 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 Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmithDISCLAIMER: 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

Investing is easy. Staying invested is hard.Glen James knows his WHY when it comes to investing and wants to help others do the same.Because knowing your why will help you stay invested long-term.Kate Campbell chats with Glen about some of the interesting insights from his new book, including the WHY behind his personal finance journey, how he invests right now, and how to stay invested (even when things get hard).In his new book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: Learn How to Invest Simpler, Smarter and Sooner, Glen discusses everything from his 3-point plan for managing money to why it's so important for us as Aussie investors to  ‘get off the island’.Series resources Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon 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 Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign up using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/PearlerGet 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmithDISCLAIMER: 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

Chris Bates, an expert mortgage advisor and co-founder of Flint Group, joins Owen Rask to unravel the intricate world of refinancing. They discuss the astonishing 24% rise in Perth's house prices and debate its sustainability. Chris explains the refinancing process, why it matters, and how to navigate the tricky landscape of brokers and agents. Listeners also get insights into whether their real estate agents have their best interests at heart, making this a must-listen for anyone exploring property investment or refinancing options.

We all have biases that impact how we make decisions and view the world.As investors, when we understand some of the common biases that impact our decisions and those of experts, we can improve the way we spend and invest our money and ask better questions.In today's episode, Kate Campbell and Evan Lucas discuss six key biases that impact us as investors and how we might be able to manage them better. Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon 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 Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign up using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/PearlerGet 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmithDISCLAIMER: 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

Betashares Senior Investment Strategist, Cameron Gleeson, discusses using ETFs for passive income on the Australian Finance Podcast. Topics covered include the differences between LICs and ETFs, how ETFs produce income, risk levels, and examples of cash ETFs, top Aussie shares ETFs, bond ETFs, and hybrid funds. The podcast delves into the benefits of ETFs for passive income generation and explores core-satellite portfolio strategies with ETFs.

Owen Rask, CIO of RaskInvest, highlights economics basics, market updates, and chosen ETFs. Discussions include US and Australian stock returns, interest rates, inflation management, and market performance analysis. The podcast also offers insights on investment choices, currency exchange rates, and long-term wealth building strategies.

Owen Rask is out in front of the camera for his first solo Investing Q&A episode on The Australian Finance Podcast.Topics covered The importance of acknowledging your individuality What to do when you've got millions of dollars Does Rask use leveraged ETFs? How to calculate ETF overlap Are Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) worth it? The superpower of 18-year-old investors Episode resources Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest ETF investing course: https://education.rask.com.au/courses/etf-course/ 10 things activity (PDF): https://education.rask.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/12/FIRE-Course-10-Things-Activity.pdf Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask 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 Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign up using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/PearlerGet 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmithDISCLAIMER: 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

This episode originally aired on the Australian Property Podcast.Buyer's agent Amy Lunardi answers your questions about everything from whether townhouses are good investments to what to consider when buying a home with a heritage overlay. Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Kate's book, Buying Happiness: https://bit.ly/kate-amazon 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 Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign up using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/PearlerGet 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmithDISCLAIMER: 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