Mitch Sneddon’s worst investments & what they taught him
Apr 23, 2025•57 min
Episode description
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
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Topics Covered
Mitch shares the story behind his biggest loss: an 80% drop on Fleetwood
How the mining boom masked serious business risks
The importance of identifying “price takers” vs “price makers”
Why underinvestment in non-core business areas can be fatal
The danger of overconfidence and investing without diversification
How Mitch uses ETFs today to avoid repeating past mistakes
Why Rask Invest portfolios steer clear of individual ASX small caps
Investor psychology and the critical need to plan for retirement
Tips for retirees on managing risk and staying the course
Mitch’s framework for modern portfolio construction
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