Equity Mates Investing Podcast

Equity Mates Media
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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. Ask an Adviser: 4 case studies on the new CGT changes with Alex Luck

    19h ago ·  Video

    Ask an Adviser: 4 case studies on the new CGT changes with Alex Luck

    The Federal Budget sparked plenty of debate among investors, but what do the proposed tax changes actually mean in practice? Bryce and Ren sit down with Everest Wealth co-founder Alex Luck to work through real-world case studies covering ETFs, capital gains tax, property investing, negative gearing and retirement planning. The conclusion may surprise some investors: while the rules may change, the fundamentals of long-term investing remain remarkably resilient. In this episode: 00:00 Budget Investing Changes 01:29 ETF Tax Case Studies 04:04 Tax Winners and Losers 07:26 Why Growth Still Wins 11:35 Property vs Shares 15:20 Negative Gearing Impact 17:08 New Leverage Strategies 19:33 Will Investors Leave Property? 23:23 Dividend vs Growth Investing 25:35 Retirement and FIRE Changes 30:16 Final Investing Takeaways Stocks & ETFs mentioned: Vanguard Diversified High Growth ETF (ASX: VDHG), Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (ASX: VHY), iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV), Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ) You can find Alex's case studies here: https://x40s1z0ymjt.typeform.com/to/XcqV93pF If you would like to speak to Alex or any of his team head to equitymates.com/advice and we will put you in touch. To check out LendUs head to https://www.lendus.com.au/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.

    32 min
  2. What’s a hydration break worth & Mr Beat-Up divides Bryce and Ren

    1d ago ·  Video

    What’s a hydration break worth & Mr Beat-Up divides Bryce and Ren

    What’s a World Cup hydration break really worth? Potentially billions in advertising inventory. This week, Bryce, Ren and Simon unpack the business of sport, from FIFA’s controversial new breaks to UFC’s costly White House spectacle and Ice Cube’s surprise public listing plans. Then, Mr Beat Up assess Hims & Hers Health, a telehealth darling that’s fallen hard from its highs. Is the market overreacting, or is the sell-off justified? In this episode: 00:00 – FIFA’s hydration breaks & the hidden ad revenue opportunity 04:36 – The Knicks’ success & Madison Square Garden’s stock surge 05:57 – UFC’s expensive White House event & investor reaction 07:37 – Ice Cube’s Big3 basketball league heads for IPO 09:42 – Mr Beat Up scorecard: reviewing previous picks 11:34 – Hims & Hers Health & its rollercoaster journey 16:22 – Applying the four-step stock checklist 23:35 – Our Valuation verdict ETFs and Stocks mentioned: Madison Square Garden Sports Corp (NYSE: MSGS), Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp (NYSE: MSGE), TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), Formula One Group (NASDAQ: FWONK), Manchester United (NYSE: MANU), Juventus (BIT: JUVE), Brisbane Broncos (ASX: BBL), Xero (ASX: XRO), Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL), Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT), TransMedics Group (NASDAQ: TMDX), Nike (NYSE: NKE), Boeing (NYSE: BA), UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), Hims & Hers Health (NYSE: HIMS), Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) To check out LendUs head to https://www.lendus.com.au/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.

    27 min
  3. Where Bonds Go, Stocks Follow with Sam Watkins

    4d ago ·  Video

    Where Bonds Go, Stocks Follow with Sam Watkins

    Bond yields are climbing, inflation is proving stickier than expected, and the bond market is sending a very different message to the share market. Sam Watkins (Head of PIMCO Australia & New Zealand) joins us to unpack what rising yields mean for stocks, why AI enthusiasm may be masking broader risks, and how investors can think about fixed income in a world where bonds are once again offering compelling income and portfolio protection. In this episode: 00:00 – What the bond market is telling investors 04:31 – Why bond yields are rising around the world 08:31 – Government debt, deficits and fiscal sustainability 12:00 – Interest rate outlook: Australia and the US 15:50 – Warren Buffett's warning on higher rates 17:55 – AI euphoria vs bond market reality 20:59 – PIMCO's base case for the economy 23:48 – Why bonds are attractive again 33:31 – How investors can access fixed income today Stocks & ETFs mentioned: PIMCO Short-Term Active Yield ETF (ASX: EARN), PIMCO Australian Bond Active ETF (ASX: PAUS), PIMCO Global Bond Active ETF (ASX: PGBF) ——— 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.

    39 min
  4. Let the oil flow, our IPO warning & last chance tax moves

    5d ago ·  Video

    Let the oil flow, our IPO warning & last chance tax moves

    Markets breathed a sigh of relief as the US and Iran confirmed a peace deal, sending stocks higher and oil lower. Bryce & Ren unpack what the agreement means for investors, why the biggest IPO in history has everyone talking, and how to think about the wave of mega-listings still to come. Plus, with tax time approaching fast, they run through a practical EOFY checklist that could save maximise your return. In this episode: 00:00 – US-Iran peace deal confirmed 02:12 – How markets reacted: oil, stocks & gold 07:11 – Why long-term investors should ignore short-term panic 08:13 – SpaceX becomes the largest IPO in history 10:20 – IPOs explained: how they work and how they're priced 14:57 – The hidden risks of buying hot IPOs 21:42 – EOFY tax checklist for investors 27:30 – Avoiding common tax-time mistakes ETFs and Stocks mentioned: SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER), Spotify Technology (NYSE: SPOT), QBE Insurance Group (ASX: QBE) Video Editor Role: https://employmenthero.com/jobs/position/betashares-video-editor-equity-mates-lkxag/ Equity Mates Explains Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EquityMatesExplains Go to flowpower.com.au/residential/equitymates and use code EM50 to score an extra $50 welcome credit when you sign up to Flow Power. T&Cs apply ——— 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.

    29 min
  5. Chris Judd Thinks You're Wrong About Rates, Bonds and AI

    Jun 15 ·  Video

    Chris Judd Thinks You're Wrong About Rates, Bonds and AI

    Former AFL champion turned macro investor Chris Judd returns to unpack the biggest forces shaping markets right now. From the Iran conflict and energy security to the AI arms race, US interest rates, gold and Australia’s productivity problem, Chris explains where he thinks consensus is getting it wrong and how he's positioning the Cerutty Macro Fund to take advantage of the next wave of macro trends. In this episode: 00:00 – Chris changes his view on Australian small caps 03:24 – Iran, the Strait of Hormuz and why energy matters 08:07 – Is Australia at the top of the rate cycle? 09:24 – Why Chris disagrees with consensus on US rates 13:54 – The real bubble is in bonds 19:17 – Will AI create a productivity boom? 24:07 – Positioning the portfolio for the AI race 31:23 – Australia's gas tax and energy policy debate 35:51 – Gold, central banks and sovereign reserves 41:23 – The most overlooked investment themes 43:47 – The best business Chris has ever seen: Tether 45:33 – Why Claude is his investing tool of choice 46:19 – Final investing advice: know your game  ETFs & stocks mentioned: Gold, Oil, Natural Gas, Copper, Uranium, Helium, Sulphur, Bitcoin, Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU), Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceX, Zoom Communications (NASDAQ: ZM), SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM), Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC), Santos (ASX: STO), BHP Group (ASX: BHP), Ramelius Resources (ASX: RMS), Tether, US Treasuries, US Dollar For Flowpower, go to flowpower.com.au/residential/equitymates and use code EM50 to score an extra $50 welcome credit when you sign up to Flow Power. T&Cs apply. ——— 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.

    48 min
  6. Global inflation is back, our search for Warren Buffett continues & your ETF portfolio questions answered

    Jun 14 ·  Video

    Global inflation is back, our search for Warren Buffett continues & your ETF portfolio questions answered

    Inflation is proving stickier than expected, with the US now matching Australia at 4.2% and markets repricing the chance of rate hikes. Bryce and Ren unpack what higher inflation could mean for stocks, explore fresh signs of weakness in the Australian housing market, share the latest twist in their quest to land Warren Buffett on the podcast, and answer community questions about building & adjusting a core ETF portfolio. In this episode: 00:00 – Inflation returns as a global concern 04:36 – Australian housing wobbles and bank shorts rise 07:37 – The latest update in the Warren Buffett quest 11:31 – Billboard & other ideas to get Buffett’s attention 17:19 - Mobilising the Equity Mates Community 21:11 – Core vs satellite portfolios explained 23:19 – DHHF vs building your own ETF portfolio 26:16 – Portfolio weighting, CGT events and hedging ETFs and Stocks mentioned: DHHF (ASX: DHHF), G200 (ASX: G200), IVV (ASX: IVV), GGUS (ASX: GGUS), VAE (ASX: VAE), VEQ (ASX: VEQ), GHHF (ASX: GHHF), BEMG (ASX: BEMG), EXUS (ASX: EXUS), VDHG (ASX: VDHG), QAU (ASX: QAU), A200 (ASX: A200) Go to flowpower.com.au/residential/equitymates and use code EM50 to score an extra $50 welcome credit when you sign up to Flow Power. T&Cs apply. ——— 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.

    33 min
  7. The Case For Owning Fewer, Better Stocks with Stephen Arnold

    Jun 11 ·  Video

    The Case For Owning Fewer, Better Stocks with Stephen Arnold

    Most investors spend their time looking for the next stock to buy, Stephen Arnold, Founder and CIO of Aoris, argues that great investing starts by knowing what not to own. In this episode, he explains Aoris’ quality-first approach, why the fund avoids entire sectors like banks, mining and biotech, and how a concentrated portfolio of just 15 businesses helps them focus on companies with durable advantages, strong cultures and long runways for growth. In this episode: 00:00 – Why Aoris runs a concentrated portfolio 02:22 – What “quality-first value investing” means 07:52 – Red flags and Aoris’ no-go zones 09:29 – Compass Group: The world's largest contract caterer 18:29 – Cintas: The boring compounder hiding in plain sight 25:06 – The importance of defining what not to buy 27:13 – Why Aoris avoids banks, mining, biotech and more 35:19 – Why only 15 stocks and lessons for investors Thanks to Aoris for sponsoring this episode and helping to keep our content free. The Aoris International Fund is available as an Active ETF, via the following ASX listed products: ASX: BAOR: Aoris International Fund Active ETF (Class B) & ASX: DAOR: Aoris International Fund Active ETF (Class D) (Hedged). Visit the Aoris Website to download the Owners Manual - https://www.aoris.com.au/ ETFs and Stocks mentioned: Compass Group (LSE: CPG), Cintas (NASDAQ: CTAS), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) ——— 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.

    41 min
  8. The stock market’s $400 billion test, Bryce’s thesis card reveal & a 3-in-1 pitch for the Community Portfolio

    Jun 10 ·  Video

    The stock market’s $400 billion test, Bryce’s thesis card reveal & a 3-in-1 pitch for the Community Portfolio

    The biggest names in AI and technology are about to ask investors for an eye-watering $400 billion. SpaceX is heading to market, OpenAI and Anthropic are lining up behind it. Bryce and Ren unpack why the next few months could be the biggest test yet for the AI investment narrative, Bryce reveals his stock thesis framework using Intuitive Surgical as a case study, and for the first time 3 x stocks are pitched for the Equity Mates Community Portfolio. In this episode: 00:00 — The $400 billion AI market stress test 01:31 — SpaceX IPO demand explodes 05:47 — Alphabet, Meta, OpenAI and Anthropic chase capital 09:11 — Why IPO investors should slow down 10:40 — South Korea’s AI-fuelled bonus boom 14:13 — Bryce reveals his stock thesis cards 15:48 — Intuitive Surgical: thesis, risks and valuation 23:15 — Community Portfolio update and Bitcoin review 26:43 — GE Vernova, Siemens and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries pitch ETFs and Stocks mentioned: SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B), Facebook, Twitter, Alibaba (NYSE: BABA), Shopify (NASDAQ: SHOP), Block (NYSE: XYZ), SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG), Medtronic (NYSE: MDT), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), DaVinci Surgical System, DHHF, Bitcoin, Pro Medicus (ASX: PME), Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT), Global X Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure ETF, GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV), Siemens Energy (ETR: ENR), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (TYO: 7011) ——— 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.

    34 min
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