2023 was expected to bring a lot of nasty surprises - but ultimately we avoided the much predicted recession, house price collapse and share market crash... Investors can afford to go into the holiday season feeling pretty comfortable. But what's ahead for 2024? BlackRock's Tamara Haban Beer-Stats joins the podcast to discuss: why 2023 defied all expectations what has driven the resilience in the economy and markets where investors should consider focussing in 2024 and the biggest...

As interest rates have climbed, interest in fixed income investments has returned - but those who've looked at recent returns could have been in for a nasty shock, with negative total returns for several benchmarks. So why have bonds performed so poorly, and is the tide turning? NAB Markets' Ken Crompton joins the podcast to discuss: the return of yield, and what it offers investors why the world is 'awash with debt', offering a range of investment opportunities simple (and complex)...

As investors continue to seek offshore investment opportunities, currency becomes increasingly important. But how does one manage the risk - and potential upside - with so many variables in play? NAB Markets' Ray Attrill joins the podcast to discuss: Why currency forecasting is so challenging, and so important His thoughts on the outlook for the Aussie dollar and US currency Why predictions of the Fed being forced to cut may be premature, and How to think about managing currency risk with...

Despite recent falls and another interest rate increase, share prices haven’t quite dipped enough for investors to start buying again. So what will it take, and how should you think about the market in this environment? The Motley Fool’s Scott Phillips joins the podcast to share his always entertaining thoughts on: How Warren Buffett screwed up an $8bn opportunity Why getting ‘too clever’ can cause you to miss the real gains His favourite beaten up stocks and sectors The gift horse you...

Investing your retirement savings is a huge challenge – building enough wealth, protecting it once you’ve stopped working, and still managing to enjoy a decent standard of living. Most strategies for building wealth no longer work. But there is one research-backed plan that can help you manage your retirement savings to limit the risks. Wealth manager and CIO Roger Montgomery joins the podcast to discuss: How the bucket strategy was developed and how it works Simple methods for limiting the...

While the macroeconomic environment remains complex, many Australian companies are just going about their business, serving their customers, making money and rewarding investors. So how does an investor find them? Fidelity International's Casey McLean joins the podcast to discuss: Why one hot sector may have seen its best days Where to find yield and growth potential on the ASX How to look through challenging conditions to see future winners, and Where he's investing now. You can access this...

Australian investors love the resources sector, and have become accustomed to strong growth and even dividends from their favoured mining stocks. But after a sizeable correction in the red-hot lithium space and the easy money of special dividends coming to an end, should they re-think? Gavin Wendt of MineLife joins the podcast to share: The outlook for iron ore, oil, lithium and more Why the re-rating of sky-high lithium stocks was necessary Which sectors are likely to be winners and losers...

Taking a 50% pay cut doesn't sound like a great financial strategy, but for Effie Zahos, author, speaker, board member and all-round finance professional, the risk she took 20 years ago has certainly paid off. From editing Money magazine to the Financial Literacy Foundation board, she's learned a lot, and taught many. In this broad-ranging discussion, Effie shares:  Her four key tips for getting your finances right Why she avoided one of the last decade's hot stocks The key behavioural...

Markets and central banks appear increasingly hopeful that the ideal scenario - a soft landing - could be incoming, with inflation moderating, employment strong and economic growth slowing but still positive. But how great is the risk that we fall short?   Anthony Doyle from Firetrail joins the podcast to discuss: How confident central banks remain in their actions to date What a soft landing means for markets and the economy The steps that central banks are taking to keep their plan on...

By far the most requested guest for the podcast, Peter Thornhill, has authored books, given hundreds of seminars and taught thousands his (relatively) simple strategies for building and maintaining wealth. In this interview, he discusses his views on: How to build wealth over time, with his simple method Why income matters far more than many investors believe His favoured stocks and companies How to make money in real estate (it's definitely not what you think) Why ETFs are not the best...

NAB Chief Economist Alan Oster has a wealth of real-time economic data at his fingertips - how Australians are spending and saving, what businesses are doing and more. And it's very helpful for forecasting many things, including house prices.  Alan joins the podcast to discuss:  Why he's optimistic about house prices - and the economy - in the medium term The challenges ahead as the economy starts to slow How consumer behaviour is shifting in the face of 12 rate hikes Which sectors of the...

The economic data from the US can look rosy on the surface – low unemployment, a roaring stockmarket – but under the surface, cracks are appearing. Could a US recession portend doom for global growth and your portfolio? Platinum’s Julian McCormack joins the podcast to share: Why low unemployment can precede an economic downturn How shipping rates and consumer data are predicting turmoil What investors should be considering as the S&P500 continues to shine, and Opportunities for those who...

With just a few weeks until 30 June, now is the time to ensure you’ve reviewed your portfolio, contributed to super, and lined up all your deductions for EOFY. Is there anything you could be missing? Chris Balalovski, tax partner at BDO, joins the podcast to discuss: The deductions available to business owners, salary earners and more Popular strategies to optimise your position How to avoid getting on the wrong side of the ATO, and A last minute win for those with businesses  You can access...

InvestSmart’s Evan Lucas has written and spoken extensively about markets, the economy and financial behaviour. So what does he make of the current divergence between bond market pessimism and equity market optimism about the future of the economy? When even the experts vehemently disagree about the outlook for everything, Evan gives his thoughts on: Why the most predicted recession on record hasn’t arrived yet Which sectors offer the most promise in this environment How to understand the...

As the economy slows, the booming stocks of recent years may no longer be firing up your portfolio. So where does growth come from? Listener favourite Roger Montgomery joins the podcast to share: Why profitless growth is dead, but opportunities still abound Which companies continue to offer value to investors Why the search for yield can derail your portfolio, and How to find diamonds in the rough You can access this and previous episodes of the Your Wealth podcast now on...

As interest rates fell over the last decade, investors sold their fixed income portfolios and sought yield in property, equity and other higher risk sectors. Now rates are normalising, a defensive holding in your portfolio becomes much more attractive.  Fixed income portfolio manager Chris Joye of Coolabah Capital joins the podcast to discuss: How dramatic rate rises have affected fixed income and other asset classes The 101 of investing in fixed income assets  His outlook for rates, the...

As rates normalise and the world economy slows, the obvious opportunities for growth may not be right in front of you. So what should an investor be looking out for when it comes to picking the winners of the next decade? Alison Savas from investment management boutique Antipodes Partners shares her thoughts on: What a winner looks like in this environment, How to employ the principles of pragmatic value when investing for the future How to avoid value traps and other pitfalls, and Why there...

The dominance of big tech is still a key market driver, but recent events have accelerated the risks for investors in this sector. When you’re looking for growth, what opportunities do new technology present, and to what extent should investors be cautious? In this timely podcast, Alphinity Investment Management’s Mary Manning shares her thoughts on: What the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank means for start ups,  How artificial intelligence will change the way we live, and how to profit from...

The Australian dollar is generally considered a risk sensitive currency, so what happens when markets are attempting to assess a US bank collapse, still hot inflation, and employment numbers that could be read two ways? NAB’s Head of FX Strategy Ray Attrill joins the podcast to share: His forecast for the Aussie dollar, and outlook for the USD Why markets are rapidly repricing the likelihood of further rate rises The impact of China’s reopening on commodities and the Australian economy,...

While many are blaming central bankers for misjudging inflation, rates and economic growth around the world, sharemarkets are hoping that they can engineer a soft landing. So how realistic is the market's current outlook? Investors Mutual portfolio manager Dan Moore shares his thoughts on: Why rates matter so much for shareholders What needs to happen for analysts to achieve their forecasts Whether  a 2% fall in rates - within 2 years - is unrealistically optimistic and What to do if you...

Sometimes a single statistic can tell a whole story. In a complex world, where rates and inflation are driving the narrative, 10 stats can tell you a lot about what’s going on. Hugh Selby-Smith from Talaria Capital shares the 10 stats he thinks are most telling right now, and discusses: Why our human bias to extrapolate can get us into trouble How earnings expectations are diverging from the economic outlook How Tesla is now worth more than the bottom 70 companies in the S&P500, and What...

The ASX was one of the world’s top performing sharemarkets in 2022, and has burst out of the gates in 2023. So how do investors position themselves when the top might be in? Jun Bei Liu of Tribeca Investment Partners shares her thoughts on: Why the banking sector may have its best half yet What reporting season has in store What to buy in a sell off, and  The stocks and sectors she’s staying away from* * Including a top pick from a favourite guest You can access this and previous episodes of...

History may not repeat, but it can tell us a lot about the likelihood of certain outcomes, even in unusual times. Julia Lee of State Street Global Advisors has read the research, and believes it could be prophetic. Julia shares her thoughts on: Which sectors have outperformed in downturns, and which haven’t Why the energy sector doesn’t perform the way you think it might What investors can learn from past performance across all asset classes, and Why the received wisdom about diversification...