Equity Mates Investing Podcast

Bryce and Ren unpack the latest housing market data, the political turmoil in the UK, and the growing challenges facing WiseTech as founder Richard White comes under investigation.Plus, Matt Ingram returns for another Pimp My Portfolio, and a fascinating 100-year study reveals why owning fewer great stocks—or simply buying the index—may be the most powerful investing lesson of all.In this episode:00:00 – Australian property market shows signs of cooling02:42 – SMSF property tax concessions under pressure04:39 – Auction clearance rates fall below 50%08:17 – UK political turmoil and another Prime Minister resignation11:12 – WiseTech, founder risk and the Richard White investigation14:25 – Pimp My Portfolio: Seb’s ETF and stock portfolio reviewed26:18 – The 100-year stock market study that changes how you invest33:37 – Why indexing remains one of the simplest investing strategiesStocks & ETFs Mentioned: WiseTech Global (ASX: WTC), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Telstra (ASX: TLS), NextDC (ASX: NXT), DroneShield (ASX: DRO), Betashares Global Defence ETF (ASX: ARMR), Global X Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK), Betashares Bitcoin ETF (ASX: QBTC), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B), Walmart (NYSE: WMT), Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY), JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM), Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM), IBM (NYSE: IBM), General Electric (NYSE: GE), Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Visa (NYSE: V), Mastercard (NYSE: MA)———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 messageAnd 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 PointsListen 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———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.

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 opportunity04:36 – The Knicks’ success & Madison Square Garden’s stock surge05:57 – UFC’s expensive White House event & investor reaction07:37 – Ice Cube’s Big3 basketball league heads for IPO09:42 – Mr Beat Up scorecard: reviewing previous picks11:34 – Hims & Hers Health & its rollercoaster journey16:22 – Applying the four-step stock checklist23:35 – Our Valuation verdictETFs 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 messageAnd 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 PointsListen 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———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.

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 confirmed02:12 – How markets reacted: oil, stocks & gold07:11 – Why long-term investors should ignore short-term panic08:13 – SpaceX becomes the largest IPO in history10:20 – IPOs explained: how they work and how they're priced14:57 – The hidden risks of buying hot IPOs21:42 – EOFY tax checklist for investors27:30 – Avoiding common tax-time mistakesETFs 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 messageAnd 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 PointsListen 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———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.

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 concern04:36 – Australian housing wobbles and bank shorts rise07:37 – The latest update in the Warren Buffett quest11:31 – Billboard & other ideas to get Buffett’s attention17:19 - Mobilising the Equity Mates Community21:11 – Core vs satellite portfolios explained23:19 – DHHF vs building your own ETF portfolio26:16 – Portfolio weighting, CGT events and hedgingETFs 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 messageAnd 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 PointsListen 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———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.

AI has rattled public SaaS stocks, but private markets may be taking a more measured view. Schroders’ Claire Smith joins us to unpack how private equity is assessing AI risk, why boring businesses can be beautiful, and how Australian investors can access small private companies globally.In this episode: 00:00 - Is AI Killing Software?03:04 - Introducing Claire Smith05:02 - SaaS Sell-Off: Public vs Private Markets07:41 - Building an AI Threat Matrix13:38 - AI Opportunities Inside Private Equity18:37 - Boring Businesses with Sticky Revenues25:26 - How Schroders Assesses Private Equity Managers34:06 - Adding Private Equity to a PortfolioETFs and stocks mentioned: Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO), Telstra (ASX: TLS), Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA), Foster’s, Atlassian (NASDAQ: TEAM), monday.com (NASDAQ: MNDY), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), OpenAI, Meta (NASDAQ: META), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Spotify (NYSE: SPOT).To deepen your understanding of investing in small to mid-cap semi-liquid private equity, visit Schroders Australia's private equity hub.Newsletter recommendation: https://pefox.com/———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd 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 PointsListen 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———Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI is everywhere in markets, but is it actually changing how great investors pick stocks? Bryce and Alec sit down with Armina Rosenberg, co-founder and portfolio manager at Minotaur Capital, to unpack how her team uses AI across idea generation, research, financial modelling, thesis validation and risk management.From spotting structural change across thousands of articles to testing whether SaaS stocks are facing an AI reckoning, we take a practical look at where AI is genuinely useful, where humans still have the edge, and how everyday investors can start using it without switching their brain off.In this episode: 00:00 AI and the future of stock picking01:18 Armina’s first investment04:05 How AI improves a fundamental investing process10:06 Can AI run a portfolio?13:11 Where AI beats humans and where it fails16:08 Managing hallucinations and AI risk22:50 AI, SaaS and the changing market landscape32:31 Stocks on the radar: Leapmotor and Cover CorpStocks and ETFs mentioned: Whitehaven Coal (ASX: WHC), UBS (NYSE: UBS), Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ: AXON), Block (NYSE: SQ), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), Miniso (NYSE: MNSO), Pop Mart (HKEX: 9992), WiseTech Global (ASX: WTC), Bumble (NASDAQ: BMBL), Twilio (NYSE: TWLO), Bandwidth (NASDAQ: BAND), Five9 (NASDAQ: FIVN), Atlassian (NASDAQ: TEAM), SK Hynix (KRX: 000660), Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU), Prismian (BIT: PRY), NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE), monday.com (NASDAQ: MNDY), DocuSign (NASDAQ: DOCU), Xero (ASX: XRO), Leapmotor (HKEX: 9863), Dahua Technology (SZSE: 002236), Hikvision (SZSE: 002415), Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), BYD (HKEX: 1211), Cover Corporation (TYO: 5253), Anycolor (TYO: 5032), JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM), UniCredit (BIT: UCG)———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd 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 PointsListen 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.

The space economy isn’t some far-off sci-fi bet, it’s already a US$630 billion industry powering the way we communicate, navigate and forecast weather.Bryce and Ren are joined by Betashares investment strategist Hugh Lam to unpack falling launch costs, satellite internet, data-as-a-service, defence, tourism, SpaceX hype and why ETFs may offer a diversified way to access the theme.In this episode: 00:00 — The US$630 billion space economy01:32 — Betashares launches Australia’s first space ETF02:19 — Hugh Lam’s first investment04:02 — How to think about the space economy05:32 — Falling launch costs and satellite demand08:00 — Data-as-a-service, Starlink and real-world use cases16:37 — Blind ranking blue-sky space businesses24:39 — Why ETFs may suit emerging themes like spaceETFs and stocks mentioned: Betashares Space Industry ETF (ASX: RCKT), A2 Milk (ASX: A2M), SpaceX, Starlink, Planet Labs, Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB), Blue Origin, Impulse Space, Varda Space, Telstra (ASX: TLS), Qantas (ASX: QAN), Qatar Airways, Nearmap, TSMC (NYSE: TSM), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Meta (NASDAQ: META), Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL), ASML (NASDAQ: ASML)Learn more at https://www.betashares.com.au/learn/space-etf/. Read the PDS and TMD and consider if the Fund is right for you. Betashares Capital Limited is the issuer.Betashares Capital Ltd (ABN 78 139 566 868 AFSL 341181) is the issuer of the Betashares Funds, as well as Betashares Invest, the IDPS-like scheme available via Betashares Direct. Read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination, available at www.betashares.com.au, before making an investment decision. This information is general in nature and doesn’t take into account any person’s financial objectives, situation or needs. You should consider its appropriateness taking into account such factors and seek professional financial advice.———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd 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 PointsListen 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.

Whether it’s an inheritance, separation payout, work bonus or lucky Powerball moment, a lump sum can change your financial trajectory...if you make the right calls.Bryce and Alec are joined by Dylan Pargiter-Green from Bold Wealth to unpack the emotional, practical and tax considerations that come with sudden wealth, and why the best move might be taking a breath before doing anything.If you’d like to speak to Dylan or anyone on our advice network head to https://equitymates.com/advice/In this episode: 00:00 — Why windfalls matter for investors03:25 — Inheritances, separation, bonuses and other windfalls05:58 — Why talking about sudden wealth is so hard08:13 — Splurging, squirrelling and the biggest windfall mistakes11:42 — The first smart moves after money lands16:58 — Tax, wills and why equal assets aren’t always equal19:49 — Family conversations and inheritance planning22:52 — SKI: spending the kids’ inheritance25:35 — Income streams, gifting early and aged care planning27:50 — Final takeaways: start the conversation early———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd 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 PointsListen 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.