In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask is joined by Donny Buchanan and Nick Thomson of Lakehouse Capital to discuss: – Why only a few stocks drive long-term returns – Lakehouse Capital’s focus on strategic moats and secular tailwinds – How MercadoLibre and ServiceNow exemplify network effects and customer loyalty – The discipline behind concentrated portfolio management and valuations If you love learning about global investing, high-quality businesses, and portfolio c...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 4 min
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Luke Laretive (Seneca Financial Solutions) discuss: – How Luke turned $0.60 into $15 with Vulcan Energy – Why Zip was his biggest percentage win – Two new small cap stock ideas: Antipa Minerals and Euroz Hartleys – Why investors get performance data and fund evaluation wrong If you love learning about small cap investing and ASX company analysis, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Fol...
Jun 26, 2025•44 min
This episode dives into TermPlus and the world of global private credit with Nehemiah Richardson. We unpack what global private credit is, how TermPlus works, the risk-return profile, portfolio construction, and how Australian investors can access income with lower volatility. TermPlus by Pengana NOTE: THIS IS A SPONSORED PODCAST ON THE RASK NETWORK. In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Nehemiah Richardson discuss: – The basics and benefits of global private cre...
Jun 25, 2025•56 min
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, Owen Rask sits down with Melissa Browne – entrepreneur, author, educator, and the powerhouse behind the ‘Her Wealth Her Way’ movement. Mel shares her personal story of rebuilding after divorce, what she wishes more women knew about money, and how thousands have used her financial literacy programs to create lasting change. This episode was originally featured on the Australian Finance Podcast. Melissa opens up about: – Giving away her divorce settlem...
Jun 23, 2025•32 min
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Drew Meredith and Owen Rask discuss: – Tesla’s and Nvidia’s stock price slump and investor sentiment – Portfolio rebalancing strategies in a volatile market – Private credit investing with TermPlus and its risks – The ongoing debate on taxing unrealised gains If you love learning about global investing trends, private markets, and smart portfolio strategies, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Follo...
Jun 20, 2025•56 min
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Mitch and Drew discuss: – The four mega trends driving WAM Alternatives' strategy – How WMA is investing in themes like food, ageing and digitisation – The structure and evolution of the WMA portfolio post-Blue Sky – Nick Kelly’s journey and philosophy as an alternatives investor If you love learning about alternative investments and structural trends, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Follow us o...
Jun 18, 2025•57 min
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask is joined by Luke Laretive and Ben Richards from Seneca Financial Solutions to discuss: – The flaws of small cap index investing – How inclusion in ASX indices drives mispricing – Lessons from Catapult, Objective Corp & Sigma – Mistakes small cap investors should avoid If you love learning about small cap investing, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok f...
Jun 16, 2025•42 min
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Drew Meredith and Owen Rask discuss: - Private companies avoiding the ASX - Why more capital is flowing to private equity - How retail investors can access private opportunities - Position sizing, risk, and long-term investing If you love learning about private markets and long-term investing, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights. Topics C...
Jun 13, 2025•44 min
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Billy from Global X discuss: - The full AI value chain - from hardware to monetisation - Why investing in AI isn’t just about chips anymore - Real-world robotics and automation examples from China - How investors can access AI through ETFs If you love learning about AI, technology investing, and thematic ETFs, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for mo...
Jun 11, 2025•32 min
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Mitchell Sneddon speaks with Jordan Eliseo, General Manager at ABC Bullion, to discuss: - How ABC Bullion operates & how it makes money - Why gold is booming in 2025 despite being at record highs - Physical gold vs gold ETFs: storage, costs & investor motivations - The practicality of bullion ownership for SMSFs & individual investors If you love learning about precious metals and portfolio diversification, subscribe to the Aust...
Jun 09, 2025•38 min
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Drew Meredith discuss: – Australia’s ETF market surging to $300B in FUM – Sharp drops in Tesla and NVIDIA, and the impact on fake portfolios – Portfolio rebalancing lessons: when to top up, when to review – Why position sizing is the unsung hero of good investing If you love learning about ETFs, stock picking, and portfolio strategy, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Follow us on Ins...
Jun 06, 2025•53 min
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask speaks with Jun Bei Liu, founder and CIO of Ten Cap, about: - Her early life, career shift and rise in funds management - Launching and managing a $1.5 billion long/short strategy - What makes Ten Cap different in Australia’s funds landscape - How she identifies both long and short opportunities If you love learning about portfolio construction, Australian equities, and investing with purpose, subscribe to the Australian Investors...
Jun 04, 2025•44 min
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Mitchell Sneddon speaks with Forager Funds’ Steve Johnson to explore: - Why small cap managers might have a structural edge again - The limitations of ETFs and super funds in small cap investing - Forager’s approach to portfolio changes during market volatility - Steve’s personal reflections on staying sane and strategic amid uncertainty If you love learning about small cap investing, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, ...
Jun 02, 2025•58 min
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Drew Meredith discuss: – What the recent market pullback really means – and why it’s not the GFC – What their $10,000 “fake portfolios” reveal about volatility and investor psychology – The importance of position sizing and diversification in your investment strategy – Why Tesla made headlines again – and the Trump effect on sentiment If you love learning about ETFs, stock picking and portfolio strategy, subscribe to the Aust...
May 30, 2025•56 min
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask speaks with Luke Laretive and Ben Richards from Seneca Financial Solutions to discuss: - How the Seneca Small Companies Fund outperformed by 25% - Why inflection points in profitability drive returns - The role of consistency, speed, and process in investing - Breakdowns of stocks like Catapult, MMA Offshore & AFG If you love learning about small cap investing, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, o...
May 28, 2025•49 min
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Billy Leung from Global X discuss: - Why China’s innovation agenda is reshaping global tech - Made in China 2025 & its impact on EVs, AI, and robotics - The valuation gap between Chinese and US tech giants - How investors can access Chinese growth through ETFs like DRGN If you love learning about emerging markets, global innovation, and international ETFs, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify...
May 26, 2025•37 min
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Drew Meredith discuss: - The RBA’s 25 basis point rate cut and implications for ETFs - Portfolio drawdowns: what we’ve learned from GEAR, Tesla & XRF - The concept of a “spiffy pop” and long-term investing - The power of diversification and when to rebalance your positions If you love learning about ETFs, portfolio strategy, and long-term investing, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTu...
May 23, 2025•42 min
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Raszkiewicz chats with Navarre Trousselot, founder of Navexa, to discuss: Why performance tracking matters more than you think The origins of Navexa and its journey to become a full business How most investors get tax reporting totally wrong ETF and managed fund headaches – and how Navexa solves them If you love learning about investment strategy and smarter portfolio management, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, ...
May 21, 2025•52 min
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Mitchell Sneddon sits down with Daryl Wilson from Affluence Funds Management and discusses: 1. Strategic Asset Allocation – How to build a portfolio aligned with your goals, when to adjust your asset class exposure, and using allocation ranges effectively. 2. Tactical Asset Allocation – Should you be style agnostic (e.g. value vs growth vs momentum)? How do you assess whether an asset class offers real value—or is a value trap? 3. Assessing...
May 19, 2025•1 hr
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Drew Meredith discuss: – Xero’s surprise earnings and strategy shift – Tesla’s 40% rally and the White House showroom moment – Lessons from ETF portfolio declines: GUS, KKR, and Vulcan – Why global diversification and position sizing matter more than ever If you love learning about growth stocks, ETF investing, and portfolio strategy, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Follow us on In...
May 16, 2025•39 min
In this episode of the Australian Investors Podcast, your host Mitchell Sneddon sits down with Cameron McIntyre, CEO of CAR Group (formerly CarSales), to discuss: CAR Group’s marketplace model & how it makes money Scaling a startup into a global giant M&A strategy and entering markets like Brazil & South Korea Why culture, innovation and execution fuel long-term success The future of car marketplaces & AI-driven disruption If you're interested in marketplace businesses, ASX succe...
May 14, 2025•51 min
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Mitch discuss: - Dividend investing through the lens of pub trivia - ASX ETFs focused on income: VHY, YMAX, SYI, and Harvester - The differences between DRPs, bonus share plans, and franking - Smart strategies (and common traps) in high-yield investing If you love learning about ETF income investing, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investi...
May 09, 2025•54 min
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Mitchell Sneddon discuss: Building a passive income core with ETFs Why total return matters more than high yield Common ETF misconceptions for retirees ETF vs LIC vs managed fund pros and cons If you love learning about ETFs and income investing, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights. ~~ Rask Resources ~~ 🔗 Explore all Rask s...
May 07, 2025•1 hr
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Drew Meredith discuss: Tesla's drop Why their fake portfolios offer real investing lessons Microsoft's latest results A recap on their $10,000 fake portfolios, and Whether Commsec is still top dog early. At Rask, we take our obligation to our clients and investors extremely seriously - even if it makes us look silly live on air. He’ll make it up to you, next week. If you love learning about long-term investing, ETF strategies...
May 02, 2025•39 min
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask sits down with Philip Brown, Head of Research at FIIG (Fixed Income Investment Group) to discuss: How bond markets move before equities Understanding credit ratings and junk bonds How FIIG helps everyday investors access corporate bonds The crossover between strategy in sport and investing If you love learning about diversification, risk management, and fixed income investing, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple...
Apr 30, 2025•56 min
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Drew Meredith and Owen Rask discuss: Are markets heading for another GFC-like crisis? Tesla’s dramatic share price moves and Trump’s Tesla photo op How each of their fake $10,000 portfolios are holding up Lessons in position sizing, diversification and sticking to your plan If you love learning about stock market psychology and long-term investing, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Follow us on In...
Apr 25, 2025•55 min
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Mitch Sneddon discuss: Mitch’s worst-ever investment (Fleetwood, ASX:FWD) Why mining services can be dangerous for retail investors Lessons learned from overconfidence and poor diversification Why Rask Invest now focuses on core-satellite ETF portfolios If you love learning about ETFs, risk management, and avoiding classic investing mistakes, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Follow ...
Apr 23, 2025•57 min
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of The Rask Group, and Drew Meredith, Director of Wattle Partners, dive into the latest ASX news, explain why FANG stocks should be on your watchlist, and the latest at WiseTech Global (ASX: WTC). If you like small-cap investing, global technology companies or the stock market in general, you'll get the names and analysis of top ASX shares and NASDAQ-listed shares. If you like this Australian Investors Po...
Apr 18, 2025•58 min
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Andrew Hall discuss: Invesco’s global investment process and strategy Why 80% of the fund targets compounders, and 20% improvers How the Invesco Global Opportunities Fund is built and managed Lessons learned from crises like COVID-19 and the GFC How Andrew uses data, discipline and team introspection to manage money globally If you love learning about portfolio construction, global investing, and behavioural discipline, subsc...
Apr 16, 2025•48 min
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Drew Meredith discuss: Trump’s tariff bombshell and its global market impact Owen’s $100K investment using equity release How Owen's timing the market went surprisingly well Owen is buying Costco (NASDAQ: COST) + WiseTech Global Ltd (WTC) Why diversification and long-term thinking still win Weekly investor mailbag How to build a core plus satellite with shares An Elon conspiracy theory If you love learning about global market...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 3 min
