Equity Mates Investing Podcast

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Bryce and Alec bring you Australia's best investing podcast. Join them, as they breakdown the barriers to investing, to make the markets accessible to everyone. Start your journey now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2h ago ·  Video

    Why AI, Energy & Housing are the biggest themes for the rest of the year & are all Super funds really the same?

    Betashares Investment Strategist Tom Wickenden joins Bryce and Alec to zoom out on what could matter for investors through the rest of 2026, before Super September tackles the idea that all super funds are basically the same. The differences may look small year to year, but over decades they can compound into serious money. In this episode: 00:00:00 Is The AI Spending Boom Sustainable? 00:02:26 The Biggest CapEx Cycle In History 00:05:41 Can OpenAI And Anthropic Keep Winning? 00:07:24 Investing Through Geopolitical Risk 00:10:00 Why Markets Keep Rising Through Chaos 00:11:03 What Is Driving Australian Shares? 00:15:20 Are All Super Funds Basically The Same? 00:18:11 The Hidden Cost Of Average Performance 00:20:24 How To Compare Your Super Fund Share your thoughts via this link and help shape Betashares Super. You’ll go in the draw for your chance to win 1 of 4 $250 Prezzee gift cards. T&Cs apply. The form is open until midnight AEDT, 30 September 2026. Betashares Holdings Pty Ltd is conducting this competition. Please read the relevant PDS and TMD before deciding whether to invest in the new Betashares Super or Betashares Pension products. ——— Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group. ——— Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify) We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis Points Listen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify) Watch on YouTube Read the monthly email ——— Looking for some of our favourite research tools? Download our free Basics of ETF handbook Or our free 4-step stock checklist Find company information on TIKR Research reports from Good Research Track your portfolio with Sharesight ——— This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If unsure, speak to a financial professional. The host of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares Group but maintains editorial independence and operates under Australian Financial Services licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why AI, Energy & Housing are the biggest themes for the rest of the year & are all Super funds really the same?

  2. 3d ago ·  Video

    Knowing when to sell: How growth investor Michael Frazis manages risk

    Michael Frazis is back to unpack a market moving faster than ever. From cracks appearing in the AI infrastructure trade and a potential software comeback, to personalised cancer vaccines and the evolution of his own investing strategy, Michael explains why he’s moved from simply holding great growth companies to systematically taking profits and managing momentum. Plus, we dig into Nvidia’s biggest long-term threat, why Apple may have played the AI boom perfectly, and the thinking behind Frazis Capital Partners’ new ROAR Active ETF. In this episode: 00:00 Why markets could be entering a more volatile era 02:27 The AI trade, leverage & the Ashenbrenner blow-up 08:11 Is the AI infrastructure boom starting to crack? 12:25 Cheaper AI models, China & why Apple may be the winner 16:50 The software comeback & where Michael sees opportunities 22:17 Michael Frazis’ new rules for growth & momentum investing 39:25 GLP-1s, Moderna & the next wave of biotech breakthroughs 46:49 Why Frazis Capital launched the ROAR Active ETF Stocks & ETFs Mentioned: Frazis Capital Partners ROAR Active ETF (ASX: ROAR), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM), Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA), Atlassian (NASDAQ: TEAM), WiseTech Global (ASX: WTC), Xero (ASX: XRO), REA Group (ASX: REA), Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), AMD (NASDAQ: AMD), Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR), Wesfarmers (ASX: WES), Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA), Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY), Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO), Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA), Tempus AI (NASDAQ: TEM), Clarity Pharmaceuticals (ASX: CU6) Check out Lioncrest's new ETF ROAR here: https://lioncrestpartners.com/#roar-etf ——— Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group. ——— Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify) We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis Points Listen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify) Watch on YouTube Read the monthly email ——— Looking for some of our favourite research tools? Download our free Basics of ETF handbook Or our free 4-step stock checklist Find company information on TIKR Research reports from Good Research Track your portfolio with Sharesight ——— This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If unsure, speak to a financial professional. The host of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares Group but maintains editorial independence and operates under Australian Financial Services licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Knowing when to sell: How growth investor Michael Frazis manages risk

  3. 4d ago ·  Video

    Apple enters a new era, Super September is back & Pimp My Portfiolio with Henry Jennings

    Apple enters a new era as John Ternus takes the reins from Tim Cook, bringing a product engineer to the top job just as the company searches for its next big platform. Bryce and Alec also unpack ugly results from Star Entertainment and Monash IVF, before kicking off Super September with a simple idea: when it comes to super, the biggest advantage younger investors have isn’t picking the perfect fund, it’s time. Finally, Pimp my Portfolio is back with adviser Henry Jennings shining a light on a community member's portfolio. ETFs & stocks mentioned in this episode: Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Star Entertainment Group (ASX: SGR), Monash IVF Group (ASX: MVF) In this episode: 00:00 Introduction 01:31 Apple’s New CEO Era 06:30 Earnings Season’s Big Duds 10:03 Super September Returns 12:39 Why Starting Early Matters 18:56 Is Your Super Insurance Enough? 22:09 Pimp My Portfolio with Henry Jennings Share your thoughts via this link and help shape Betashares Super. You’ll go in the draw for your chance to win 1 of 4 $250 Prezzee gift cards. T&Cs apply. The form is open until midnight AEDT, 30 September 2026. Betashares Holdings Pty Ltd is conducting this competition. Please read the relevant PDS and TMD before deciding whether to invest in the new Betashares Super or Betashares Pension products. Clips featured from CNBC. ——— Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group. ——— Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify) We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis Points Listen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify) Watch on YouTube Read the monthly email ——— Looking for some of our favourite research tools? Download our free Basics of ETF handbook Or our free 4-step stock checklist Find company information on TIKR Research reports from Good Research Track your portfolio with Sharesight ——— This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If unsure, speak to a financial professional. The host of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares Group but maintains editorial independence and operates under Australian Financial Services licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Apple enters a new era, Super September is back & Pimp My Portfiolio with Henry Jennings

  4. 6d ago ·  Video

    Andrew Page on small caps, AI & changing his mind on Bitcoin

    Andrew Page (Founder, Strawman) is back to make the case for two of the market’s more volatile corners: Australian small caps and Bitcoin. He unpacks why overlooked companies can create outsized opportunities, how AI has transformed his research process, and why one painful lesson from Pro Medicus changed the way he thinks about holding great investments. Then, Andrew explains his remarkable reversal on Bitcoin and why it remains his highest-conviction position. In this episode: 00:00 Introduction 03:55 Small Caps and Conviction 07:44 Finding Winning Investments 14:00 Building a Better Process 18:19 AI Changes Investing 23:41 Andrew’s Small-Cap Pick 29:44 Investing in the AI Boom 35:15 Why Adrad Could Reprice 38:36 Andrew’s Bitcoin Thesis 43:41 Bitcoin Versus Gold 47:03 Bitcoin’s Long-Term Future Stocks & ETFs mentioned: Adrad Holdings (ASX: AHL), Pro Medicus (ASX: PME), Stealth Group Holdings (ASX: SGI), BHP Group (ASX: BHP), Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Xero (ASX: XRO), News Corp (ASX: NWS), DroneShield (ASX: DRO), Bitcoin (BTC), Gold ——— Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group. ——— Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify) We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis Points Listen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify) Watch on YouTube Read the monthly email ——— Looking for some of our favourite research tools? Download our free Basics of ETF handbook Or our free 4-step stock checklist Find company information on TIKR Research reports from Good Research Track your portfolio with Sharesight ——— This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If unsure, speak to a financial professional. The host of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares Group but maintains editorial independence and operates under Australian Financial Services licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Andrew Page on small caps, AI & changing his mind on Bitcoin

  5. Aug 30 ·  Video

    Our Monthly Portfolio Update - August 2026

    Bryce & Ren open up their portfolios for August, breaking down what moved, what didn’t, and why sometimes doing nothing is the best move. They unpack strong months for gold, copper, crypto & growth stocks, dig into Shopify’s rebound from the SaaSpocalypse, and respond to listener concerns about borrowing against the mortgage, geared ETFs and active management fees. In this episode: 00:00 Exciting Finfest speaker announcement 03:33 August markets: rates, debt, reporting season & crypto 05:15 Bryce’s portfolio: gold, copper and Bitcoin deliver 10:26 Ren’s portfolio & the case for doing nothing 15:12 Shopify, AI fears & a 25% month 20:37 Borrowing against the mortgage & geared ETFs 25:24 Are active management fees worth paying? Stocks & ETFs Mentioned: Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX: VDHG), Global X Copper Miners ETF (ASX: WIRE), Bitcoin, TransMedics Group (NASDAQ: TMDX), Pro Medicus (ASX: PME), Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ: AXON), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Betashares Wealth Builder Diversified All Growth Geared Complex ETF (ASX: GHHF), Betashares Emerging Markets Diversified ETF (ASX: BEMG), Betashares Global Shares Currency Hedged ETF (ASX: EXUS), Ethereum (ETH), Shopify (NASDAQ: SHOP), Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B), Munro Global Growth Small & Mid Cap Fund, DocuSign (NASDAQ: DOCU), Xero (NASDAQ: XRO), Atlassian (NASDAQ: TEAM), Betashares Diversified All Growth ETF (ASX: DHHF), Betashares Wealth Builder Diversified All Growth Geared Complex ETF (ASX: GHHF) Get started with Sharesight and save 4 months on an annual paid plan: https://www.sharesight.com/equitymates ——— Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group. ——— Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify) We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis Points Listen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify) Watch on YouTube Read the monthly email ——— Looking for some of our favourite research tools? Download our free Basics of ETF handbook Or our free 4-step stock checklist Find company information on TIKR Research reports from Good Research Track your portfolio with Sharesight ——— This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If unsure, speak to a financial professional. The host of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares Group but maintains editorial independence and operates under Australian Financial Services licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Our Monthly Portfolio Update - August 2026

  6. Aug 27 ·  Video

    How to Invest for a 30-Year Retirement with Kanish Chugh

    Retirement is getting longer, markets are getting more volatile, and the old playbook of simply building a nest egg and drawing it down may need a rethink. PIMCO’s Head of ETF Sales, Kanish Chugh, joins us to unpack how investors can build portfolios designed to generate income for decades. We explore the role of bonds and defensive assets, sequencing risk, why chasing double-digit yields can come with hidden risks, and how your mix of growth, defensive assets & cash should evolve as your goals change. In this episode: 00:00 Why a 30-year retirement changes the investing equation 03:04 Living longer means rethinking your portfolio 06:31 Can you live off income without selling investments? 10:55 Moving from accumulation to spending 16:25 Building the right growth and defensive mix 19:11 The risks behind high advertised yields 21:29 Bonds vs dividends for passive income 31:33 Building your portfolio at every life stage Stocks & ETFs Mentioned: Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B), S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 (ASX: NDQ), PIMCO Global Bond Fund (ASX: GBF), PIMCO Diversified Fixed Interest Fund (ASX: DFI) Investors should obtain a copy of the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) relating to the PIMCO products mentioned in this podcast and consider the PDS before making any decision about whether to acquire an interest in any PIMCO fund mentioned in this podcast. PIMCO Australia has determined the target market for this product which is set out in the target market determination (TMD) published on the PIMCO website. The current PDS and TMD can be obtained via www.pimco.com/au/ ——— Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group. ——— Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify) We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis Points Listen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify) Watch on YouTube Read the monthly email ——— Looking for some of our favourite research tools? Download our free Basics of ETF handbook Or our free 4-step stock checklist Find company information on TIKR Research reports from Good Research Track your portfolio with Sharesight ——— This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If unsure, speak to a financial professional. The host of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares Group but maintains editorial independence and operates under Australian Financial Services licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to Invest for a 30-Year Retirement with Kanish Chugh

  7. Aug 26 ·  Video

    Money can’t fix a population crisis, a robot just beat Usain Bolt & an introduction to factor investing

    Fertility rates are collapsing around the world, China’s robotics boom is sending tech valuations into the stratosphere, and some of the market’s most beaten-up stocks are staging serious comebacks. Bryce & Ren unpack what changing demographics could mean for investors, and finish with a deep dive into factor investing, including whether QOZ’s recent outperformance makes it a better bet than A200. 00:00 The global baby bust 07:31 Beaten-up stocks making a comeback 12:03 China’s tech bubble & wild IPO valuations 17:35 China’s humanoid robotics boom 23:00 Community question: QOZ vs A200 24:22 Factor investing explained 29:54 QOZ vs A200: performance, holdings & fees 35:10 How to use factor ETFs in a portfolio Stocks & ETFs Mentioned: Guzman y Gomez (ASX: GYG), CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL), Zip Co (ASX: ZIP), TransMedics Group (NASDAQ: TMDX), Nike (NYSE: NKE), Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA), Tencent Holdings (HKEX: 0700), Unitree Robotics (SSE STAR Market: 688785), ChangXin Memory Technologies / CXMT (SSE STAR Market: 688802), Samsung Electronics (KRX: 005930), SK Hynix (KRX: 000660), Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU), NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), Semight Instruments (SSE STAR Market: 688808), MetaX Integrated Circuits (SSE STAR Market: 688802), Moore Threads Technology (SSE STAR Market: 688795), BHP Group (ASX: BHP), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA), Betashares FTSE RAFI Australia 200 ETF (ASX: QOZ), Betashares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200), Vanguard Global Value Equity Active ETF (ASX: VVLU), VanEck Australian Quality ETF (ASX: AQLT), Betashares Australian Quality ETF (ASX: AQLT), VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (ASX: QUAL), Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX: QLTY), Betashares Australian Momentum ETF (ASX: MTUM), Betashares Global Momentum ETF (ASX: MTUM), VanEck MSCI International Small Companies Quality ETF (ASX: QSML), Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF (ASX: VISM), Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Active ETF (ASX: VMIN), iShares Edge MSCI Australia Multifactor ETF (ASX: AUMF), Vanguard Global Multi-Factor Active ETF (ASX: VGMF) Grab your FinFest tickets today: https://www.finfest.live/ ——— Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group. ——— Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify) We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis Points Listen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify) Watch on YouTube Read the monthly email ——— Looking for some of our favourite research tools? Download our free Basics of ETF handbook Or our free 4-step stock checklist Find company information on TIKR Research reports from Good Research Track your portfolio with Sharesight ——— This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If unsure, speak to a financial professional. The host of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares Group but maintains editorial independence and operates under Australian Financial Services licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Money can’t fix a population crisis, a robot just beat Usain Bolt & an introduction to factor investing

  8. Aug 24 ·  Video

    Replace your salary with dividend income with Dr. Don Hamson

    Could a share portfolio eventually generate enough income to replace your salary? Plato Investment Management founder Dr Don Hamson joins Bryce and Alec to unpack the maths behind that goal, why dividends have contributed so much to long-term Australian market returns, and the traps investors can fall into when chasing headline yield. Plus, why investors still accumulating wealth may be better served focusing on total return rather than income alone. In this episode: 00:00 Why Dividends Matter 04:17 Dividends Drive Market Returns 07:52 Budget Boosts Income Investing 10:20 Can Dividends Replace Your Salary? 15:39 Retirement Mistakes to Avoid 18:44 Spotting Dividend Traps 22:34 The Dividend Trading Strategy 27:53 Best Sectors for Dividends 31:30 Australia vs Global Dividends 33:14 AI Bubbles and Investor Lessons ——— Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group. ——— Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify) We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis Points Listen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify) Watch on YouTube Read the monthly email ——— Looking for some of our favourite research tools? Download our free Basics of ETF handbook Or our free 4-step stock checklist Find company information on TIKR Research reports from Good Research Track your portfolio with Sharesight ——— This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If unsure, speak to a financial professional. The host of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares Group but maintains editorial independence and operates under Australian Financial Services licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Replace your salary with dividend income with Dr. Don Hamson
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