Xero’s growth, Tesla’s turnaround & the power of diversification
May 16, 2025•39 min
Episode description
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
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Topics Covered
– Welcome & Introduction
– Drew’s DSA conference recap & financial planning insights
– Xero’s 23% revenue growth & $640m EBITDA
– ARPU up 15% – Xero's subscriber monetisation thesis
– Tesla's PR stunt with Trump, 40% rally & sentiment shift
– Portfolio Challenge: GUS, Vulcan, KKR & the pain of leverage
– Why position sizing and frameworks matter in volatility
– Will rates fall before March? Drew’s prediction & RBA talk
– ETFs and markets outlook – gold, AI, and the S&P 500
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