Beat the Bank

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Beat the Bank is the podcast helping Kiwi's build real long-term wealth. Each fortnight, we talk with investors, founders, and financial experts to unpack how wealth is actually built, through smarter investing and financial decisions. Hosted by Ben Stewart, presented by Venture. Podcast produced by Fanaticals.

Episodes

  1. The Truth About Finding The Next Nvidia

    4d ago

    The Truth About Finding The Next Nvidia

    Everyone wants to find the next Nvidia. The challenge is that the biggest winners only look obvious in hindsight. Ten years ago, Nvidia was just another stock. Today, everyone wishes they bought it. Hosted by Ben Stewart and proudly brought to you by Venture Wealth: https://www.venture.co.nz This week on Beat the Bank, Ben sits down with Marek Krzeczkowski — Head of Investment Strategy & Quant at Smart — to unpack why most investors struggle to pick winning stocks, the role diversification plays in building long-term wealth, and why ETFs have become one of the fastest-growing ways to invest. They also break down the biggest mistakes beginners make, how thematic investing actually works, and why trying to find the next big winner is often harder than people think.

    21 min
  2. The Hidden Cost: “Set & Forget” KiwiSaver

    May 27

    The Hidden Cost: “Set & Forget” KiwiSaver

    Most people check their KiwiSaver every now and then… but very few people realise how much the decisions they make today can impact their retirement later on. Hosted by Ben Stewart and proudly brought to you by Venture: www.venture.co.nz This week on Beat the Bank, Ben sits down with Greg Smith — Investment Specialist at Generate — to break down the KiwiSaver mistakes that quietly cost people over time, from contribution rates and fund selection to panic-selling when markets get volatile. They unpack why “set and forget” can sometimes become “set and regret”, how small changes can make a massive difference over the long term, and why understanding your KiwiSaver matters more than most people think.

    28 min
  3. How Shorting Markets Actually Works (The Big Short Explained)

    May 13

    How Shorting Markets Actually Works (The Big Short Explained)

    Most people think investing is simple — buy when markets go up, panic when they go down.That’s usually where people get it wrong. This week on Beat the Bank, we sit down with Matthew Goodson — Managing Director at Salt Funds Management and one of New Zealand’s most experienced fund managers — who has spent decades helping investors navigate markets on both sides of the cycle. Matthew breaks down how short selling actually works, why some investors can make money when markets fall, and why reacting emotionally often does more damage than the market itself. Hosted by Ben Stewart and proudly brought to you by Venture Wealth: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-stewart-cima⁠⁠https://www.venture.co.nz/⁠

    29 min

  4. Apr 29

    Why Smart Investors Don’t Panic When Markets Fall

    Most Kiwis see wars, inflation, falling markets… and immediately think their investments are in trouble. That’s exactly why this conversation matters. This week on Beat the Bank, we sit down with Alan Clarke — Portfolio Manager, Diversified Funds at Amova Asset Management, and former Co-Head, Diversified Funds at ANZ for more than 15 years — helping investors navigate uncertainty, volatility, and the big decisions that come with it. From global conflicts and rising oil prices to inflation, interest rates, and KiwiSaver balances, Alan breaks down what actually matters — and why reacting emotionally can often do more damage than the downturn itself. For many people, the goal isn’t chasing perfect timing — it’s making better decisions, staying invested, and giving compounding time to do its job. Hosted by Ben Stewart and proudly brought to you by Venture Wealth: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-stewart-cima⁠⁠https://www.venture.co.nz/

    30 min

  5. Apr 15

    $300K in the Bank? You’re Probably Losing Money

    Most Kiwis are working hard, saving money… and still not getting ahead. That’s why we are launching the Beat the Bank podcast — to unpack how people can actually build wealth through smarter investing and better financial decisions. At its core, beating the bank is about moving beyond default decisions — understanding where your money is underperforming, and making more intentional choices with it over time. Hosted by Ben Stewart and proudly brought to you by Venture Wealth: https://www.venture.co.nz/ So we thought the perfect person to start with was Dave McLeish — Founder of Wedge and former Goldman Sachs investor — who built Wedge around a simple idea: helping investors earn consistent returns on their money, rather than leaving it sitting in the bank. In this conversation, Dave breaks down how inflation quietly reduces the value of cash over time, why leaving money in the bank can mean going backwards in real terms, and how investors can think more clearly about balancing risk and return. For many people, the goal is to protect what they’ve built — and this is a practical starting point for understanding how money actually behaves. Massive shoutout to Dave McLeish for coming on the podcast. Let us know what you thought of the conversation in the comments!

    29 min
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Beat the Bank is the podcast helping Kiwi's build real long-term wealth. Each fortnight, we talk with investors, founders, and financial experts to unpack how wealth is actually built, through smarter investing and financial decisions. Hosted by Ben Stewart, presented by Venture. Podcast produced by Fanaticals.

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