The Rules of Investing

In this episode of The Rules of Investing, we discuss what value investing looks like in 2026, why market concentration has reached levels seen only a handful of times in history, and whether investors have been too quick to sort companies into AI winners and losers. We also explore the investment lessons Ross has carried through a 25-year career, and the US senior housing company she would be comfortable owning if markets closed for the next five years. Thanks to our Sponsor AlphaSenseThis latest episode is brought to you by AlphaSense.Discover decision-grade AI now - Visit alpha-sense.com/livewire to get started. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:40 How actuarial thinking shapes investing 6:10 Reviewing investment cases at Antipodes 9:58 What pragmatic value means in 2026 18:15 Why the index looks risky 22:25 Are hyperscalers actually expensive? 25:47 How concentrated is the AI trade? 34:05 Have investors misjudged AI winners and losers? 44:23 AI’s impact on energy demand 50:43 Lessons from a 25-year investing career 54:35 What investors are getting wrong 57:20 The one stock Vihari would hold for five years

In this episode of The Rules of Investing, Qiao Ma of Munro Partners explains why curiosity and grit are essential traits for long-term investors. We discuss: Why curiosity is central to Munro Partners’ investment process How following bottlenecks can uncover overlooked investment opportunities Why large-cap research can help identify tomorrow’s small and mid-cap winners The challenge of balancing conviction with the possibility of being wrong Why grit matters when investments do not work out How Munro uses risk management to avoid letting losers dominate the portfolio Where Ma is still finding opportunities in AI, power, travel and healthcare How Howmet Aerospace and Acter emerged from deeper supply-chain research The one investment Ma would make if markets closed for five years. Guest from Munro Partners, a corporate authorised representative (CAR 1244894) of Munro Asset Management Limited (ACN 163 522 254) an Australian Financial Service licence holder (AFSL 480509). The information discussed in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not financial advice. You should obtain independent advice from a licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision. The views held by Munro Partners are current at the time of recording and are subject to change. Past performance information given in this recording is for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as an indication of future performance. The information in this podcast has been prepared without taking account of the objectives, financial situation, or needs of individuals. None of Munro Partners, its related bodies or associates nor any other person guarantees the repayment of capital or the performance of the Funds or any particular returns from the Funds. Information about the Munro funds is available at munropartners.com. Podcast recorded 31 July 2026. Thanks to our Sponsor AlphaSenseThis latest episode is brought to you by AlphaSense.Discover decision-grade AI now - Visit alpha-sense.com/livewire to get started.

Markets delivered another strong year in 2025, extending an exceptional run for equities. The S&P 500 returned around 22.8% per annum over the past three years, roughly double the long-term average, while the ASX 200 delivered closer to 9.7% excluding dividends. After a run like this, the key issue isn’t just where markets go next, but how investors set expectations. In this episode, James Marlay speaks Ben Clark from TMS Private Wealth and Charlie Viola from Viola Private Wealth to discuss realistic return expectations, the factors shaping asset allocation for 2026, and where they’re directing new capital.

Property experts Nerida Conisbee and Kiril Ruvinsky unpack what is driving the market and share their bold predictions for 2026.