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. 17H AGO

    War in Iran, AI Disruption & the Software Selloff: Where Todd Hoare sees Opportunity

    AI is breaking software, geopolitics is dominating headlines, and investors are trying to work out what actually matters. Todd Hoare from LGT Wealth Management explains why disruption can be bullish, where the real productivity dividend from AI is showing up, and how to build portfolios that can survive not just the next five years but the next generation. In this episode: 00:00 What Australia can learn from New York, Hong Kong and global markets 5:08 Iran, geopolitics and whether portfolios should change 10:36 Why AI disruption is bullish 17:39 Has software bottomed? Where AI is really creating winners and losers 22:13 Real-world AI productivity: from freight to finance 33:49 Building portfolios for the truly long term 42:55 The best businesses, best resources and advice for young investors Stocks & ETFs mentioned in this episode: Atlassian (NASDAQ: TEAM), Trello, Pro Medicus (ASX: PME), Thomson Reuters (NYSE: TRI), Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), monday.com (NASDAQ: MNDY), Xero (ASX: XRO), Block (NYSE: XYZ), Wisetech Global (ASX: WTC), C.H. Robinson Worldwide (NASDAQ: CHRW), ASML Holding (NASDAQ: ASML), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B). ——— 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 YouTubeRead the monthly email ——— Looking for some of our favourite research tools? Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.  ——— Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Don’t panic sell, an Aussie minerals community stock pick & Emerging markets 101

    There’s a lot happening in the world right now, but we have one message: don’t panic sell! Bryce and Ren unpack why markets have historically held up through geopolitical shocks, reveal the first sale in the community portfolio, and break down what “emerging markets” actually means because for most investors, it’s probably not what they think. In this episode: 00:00 Iran, markets and why you shouldn’t panic sell 6:14 Australian GDP: when good news is bad news 7:59 Tim Wilson’s BBOZ disaster 10:47 Community Portfolio update: first sale + where performance sits 13:22 James pitches LinQ Minerals (LNQ) 19:21 Emerging Markets 101: what they are and why they’re ripping 34:55 How to invest in emerging markets without doubling up Stocks & ETFs mentioned: Betashares Australian Equities Strong Bear Hedge Fund (ASX: BBOZ), Nanoveu (ASX: NVU), Global X Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure ETF (ASX: AIQ), LinQ Minerals (ASX: LNQ), Betashares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200), Betashares Global Shares ETF (ASX: BGBL), iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (ASX: IEM), Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF (ASX: VGE), VanEck MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets Equity ETF (ASX: EMKT), Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAE), Betashares Emerging Markets Complex ETF (ASX: BEMG), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM), Samsung Electronics (KRX: 005930), Tencent (HKG: 0700), Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA), SK Hynix (KRX: 000660), HDFC Bank (NSE: HDFCBANK), Reliance Industries (NSE: RELIANCE), MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI), Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU), DLocal (NASDAQ: DLO). ——— 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 YouTubeRead the monthly email ——— Looking for some of our favourite research tools? Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.  ——— Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  3. 4D AGO

    4 steps to find winning software stocks with Ben Arnold

    What if AI turns out to be less “bubble vs boom” and more a stress test for who can actually turn $660 billion of capex into revenue? Ben Arnold, Investment Director, Global Equities at Schroders shares the framework his team is using to judge the AI spend and why 2026 is a reminder that your opportunity set is much bigger than the Mag 7. In this episode: 00:00:00 Investing Beyond The Mag Seven 00:03:34 AI Spending: Boom Or Bubble? 00:10:01 Why This Isn’t Another Dotcom 00:19:32 Finding Opportunities At Market Highs 00:25:31 Two Global Stocks With Upside 00:36:51 One Exceptional Company Explained Links Mentioned: 🎧 listen to our interview with Portfolio Manager Frank Thormann from Sept, 2025  Stocks and ETFs mentioned: Schroder Global Equity Alpha Fund (ASX: ALPH) Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE: ANET) Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ: MNST) Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) Tesco PLC (LSE: TSCO) GSK plc (LSE: GSK) AstraZeneca PLC (LSE: AZN) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE: TPR) Zoom Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) ———— This episode is sponsored by Schroders. You can also find information on investing in the Schroder Global Equity Alpha Fund (ASX: ALPH) here. ———— 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) ——— Looking for some of our favourite research tools? Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRScreen the market with GuruFocusTrack your portfolio with Sharesight——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.  ——— Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.  This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.  Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  4. 5D AGO

    The eBay harassment scandal, RAMageddon explained & Pimp My Portfolio with Matt Ingram

    A wild eBay stalking scandal, a global DRAM shortage reshapes consumer tech pricing, and Matt Ingram helps community member Maddison simplify a heavily thematic ETF portfolio with a big Nvidia exposure. In this episode: 00:00 eBay stalking scandal: what happened 07:14 eBay fallout: pleas, severance, board governance 09:23 RAMageddon: what DRAM is and why AI is driving shortage 14:18 Winners: DRAM stocks ripping  17:28 Phones + broader electronics inflation pressures 20:49 Pimp My Portfolio: Maddison + Matt Ingram 21:15 Portfolio breakdown (index ETFs, thematics, stocks) 26:56 Core simplification  27:42 Thematics: what to drop, what to consider 31:24 DCA + using gains for life flexibility Stocks and ETFs mentioned: eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY), Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU), SK Hynix (KRX:000660), Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930), Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Betashares Diversified All Growth ETF (ASX:DHHF), Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX:ASIA), Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX:HACK), Betashares Sustainability Leaders ETF (ASX:ETHI), VanEck FANG+ ETF (ASX:FANG), Vanguard Total US Market ETF (NYSE:VTI), Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX:VTS), Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX:VGS), BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX:A200), BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ). ——— 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 YouTubeRead the monthly email ——— Looking for some of our favourite research tools? Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.  ——— Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  5. MAR 2

    Ask an Adviser: Debt Recycling - Everything you need to know | Dylan Pargiter-Green

    Dylan Pargiter-Green (Boldwealth) answers the Equity Mates community’s biggest questions on debt recycling, including a walkthrough of Dylan’s free debt recycling calculator and the common mistakes that cause tax-time headaches. In this episode: 00:00 – King of the Case Study turns calculator builder 02:41 – Debt Recycling Explained (30 Seconds or Less) 05:25 – Is Debt Recycling More Risky? 11:10 – Who Is Debt Recycling Actually For? 14:04 – Worked Example: Plugging Numbers Into the Calculator 26:15 – Quickfire: Tax Brackets & Benefits 29:46 – Common Mistakes To Avoid 40:29 – The One Thing Most Australians Get Wrong 41:57 – Free Calculator + How To Speak To Dylan 👉 Try Dylan's calculator here. 👉 If you’d like to speak to Dylan and the Boldwealth team about your personal situation, head to equitymates.com/advice. ——— 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 YouTubeRead the monthly email ——— Looking for some of our favourite research tools? Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.  ——— Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  6. MAR 1

    Our Monthly Portfolio Update - February 2026

    Bryce and Ren reveal what they bought, what sold, what performed, and what absolutely didn’t. Bryce goes deep on new positions and private equity allocations, while Ren unpacks what’s really driving returns and takes a deep dive into a new portfolio addition, Clean Harbors. In this episode: 0:00 Monthly portfolio check-in format + what’s changing 1:50 Sharesight setup + why we track this way 2:25 Bryce update: redeploying core, Japan, GGUS, and buying Eli Lilly 11:09 Bryce performance: best/worst positions (and Bitcoin pain) 12:11 Ren update: weekly DCA core + starting debt recycling 15:41 Ren performance + stock portfolio winners/losers 21:21 Deep dives: Ren’s stocks (Clean Harbors thesis) + Bryce’s private equity sleeve Sharesight makes tracking your portfolios easy. Save 4 months on any paid Sharesight plan at www.sharesight.com/equitymates Stocks and ETFs mentioned: Hub24 (ASX:HUB), Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF (ASX:VAE), Global X Copper Miners ETF (ASX:WIRE), BetaShares Japan ETF Currency Hedged (ASX:HJPN), BetaShares Geared US Equity Fund (ASX:GGUS), BetaShares Geared Diversified All Growth ETF (ASX:GHHF), BetaShares Emerging Markets ETF (ASX:BEMG), iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX:XUS), VanEck Geared Australian Equal Weight Fund (ASX:GEAR), BetaShares Geared NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:GNDQ), Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:TSM), Clean Harbors (NYSE:CLH), Reddit (NYSE:RDDT), Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON), Cochlear (ASX:COH), MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI), WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC), Sea Limited (NYSE:SE), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Shopify (NYSE:SHOP), TransMedics (NASDAQ:TMDX), Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO), Jumia Technologies (NYSE:JMIA), Guzman y Gomez (ASX:GYG). ——— 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 YouTubeRead the monthly email ——— Looking for some of our favourite research tools? Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.  ——— Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  7. FEB 26

    What SpaceX shows us about private markets with Adam Myers

    SpaceX. OpenAI. Anthropic. The companies everyone wants to own but can’t buy on the share market. In this episode, we unpack how private equity works, why the biggest companies are staying private for longer, and how the Pengana Private Equity Trust (ASX:PE1) gives ASX investors exposure to SpaceX and 500+ other private companies. In this episode: 0:00 SpaceX, IPO rumours & why private markets matter 2:10 The economics of space 6:01 Why companies are staying private longer 10:51 Private equity 101: how it works 14:03 Has private equity outperformed? 18:59 Why PE1 is structured as a listed investment trust 21:35 PE1 performance, buybacks & distributions 24:41 Beyond SpaceX: AI exposure, GROQ & compounders Stocks & ETFs mentioned: Pengana Private Equity Trust (ASX:PE1), SpaceX (private), OpenAI (private), Anthropic (private), xAI (private), NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), T-Mobile (NASDAQ:TMUS), Spice World (private), GROQ (private) None of Pengana Private Equity Trust (“PE1”), Pengana Investment Management Limited (ABN 69 063 081 612, AFSL 219 462) (“Responsible Entity”), Grosvenor Capital Management, L.P., nor any of their related entities guarantees the repayment of capital or any particular rate of return from PE1. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance, the value of investments can go up and down. This document has been prepared by the Responsible Entity and does not take into account a reader’s investment objectives, particular needs or financial situation. It is general information only and should not be considered investment advice and should not be relied on as an investment recommendation. Pengana Investment Management Limited (Pengana) (ABN 69 063 081 612, AFSL 219 462) is the issuer of units in the Pengana Private Equity Trust (ARSN 630 923 643) (the Trust). Before acting on any information contained within this report a person should consider the appropriateness of the information, having regard to their objectives, financial situation and needs. An investment in the Trust is subject to investment risk including a possible delay in repayment and loss of income and principal invested. ——— 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 handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.  ——— Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  8. FEB 25

    The drug beating Ozempic, Pimp my Portfolio with Luke Laretive & Australia's most popular small caps

    From Ozempic’s soaring popularity to the top small-cap stocks held by Australia’s best managers, this episode dives into the trends shaping markets today. Plus, Luke Laretive unpacks Blair's portfolio, exploring the growing interest in private equity and whether retail investors can get a slice of the action. Calling all Financial Advisers! We're hosting the inaugural Basis Points Boat Party on Sydney Harbour on March 13th – 200 advisers, fresh insights, and a lot of fun. Tickets are complimentary, but limited and exclusive to advisers only. More info and tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gNJummci and use code BPBP_TIX at checkout. In this episode: 0:00 Ozempic’s rise, share price drops, and the $130B weight loss drug industry 3:05 Who's taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs? Shocking stats from the US 5:13 Trump Rx: Disrupting the weight loss drug market 7:03 Novo vs Eli Lilly: The weight loss drug battle heats up 9:04 The private equity dilemma: Can retail investors access it? 11:10 Portfolio review: Blair’s diversified strategy + advice from Luke 16:10 Small caps on the rise: Genesis Minerals, Hub24, Breville, and more 19:32 Picking stocks with big upside potential: Insights from the small-cap managers Guide to Australian Small Caps: https://equitymates.com/general/small-cap-crossover-january-2026 Stocks & ETFs mentioned in this episode: Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO), Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY), Ozempic (Novo Nordisk), Wegovy (Novo Nordisk), Trump Rx, Genesis Minerals (ASX:GMD), Hub24 (ASX:HUB), Breville (ASX:BRG), Netwealth (ASX:NWL), Pinnacle Investment Management (ASX:PNI), Life360 (ASX:360), TPG Telecom (ASX:TPG), NextGen Energy (ASX:NGX), Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ:IBKR), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA), Sprott Physical Uranium Trust (TSX:U.UN), Junior Uranium Miners ETF (NYSEARCA:URNM) ——— 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 YouTubeRead the monthly email——— Looking for some of our favourite research tools? Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.  ——— Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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