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The Rules of Investing

The Rules of Investing

Livewire Markets 100 Episodes Jul 17, 2026

The Rules of Investing is one of Australia’s longest-running business podcasts, offering investors access to insights from leading fund managers, economists, and industry experts. Hosted by Livewire's James Marlay and Chris Conway, it covers investment strategies for both beginners and seasoned professionals. New episodes are released every second Friday on Livewire Markets, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

Episodes

3 small caps powering Ryder Capital’s double-digit growth and fully franked dividends
3 small caps powering Ryder Capital’s double-digit growth and fully franked dividends Jul 17, 2026 2761 ​Ryder Capital has just clocked up its third consecutive year of 25% plus returns, and has been paying consistent, growing dividends since 2018. ​In this episode Lauren De Zilva explains how Ryder looks for mispriced opportunities and the thesis behind the firm's largest portfolio holding. She also shares two small-cap investments that meet Ryder’s disciplined investment process.   Thanks to our S
3 ways to play the mining boom that is just getting started
3 ways to play the mining boom that is just getting started Jul 3, 2026 4565 Hedley Widdup from Lion Selection Group joins The Rules of Investing to discuss why the resources cycle may still be in its early stages, the outlook for gold and copper, and where he is finding opportunities among Australian micro-cap miners. In this episode: Why the mining cycle may still be early What the Lion Clock says about the current resources market Why gold remains attractive beyond the
Backing generational companies with Blackbird’s Samantha Wong
Backing generational companies with Blackbird’s Samantha Wong Jun 26, 2026 2500 Samantha Wong was employee #1 at Blackbird Ventures, the largest shareholder in design software giant Canva and one of Australia’s most influential venture capital firms. When Sam joined Blackbird in 2015, the Australian VC ecosystem was in its infancy - a cottage industry with just a few hundred participants. The landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade as companies like Atlassian,
Is this the market’s most-misunderstood growth opportunity?
Is this the market’s most-misunderstood growth opportunity? Jun 20, 2026 2794 While the market obsesses over volatile AI software and tech start-ups, global private equity giant EQT says the real money is being made in the physical layer. In this episode of The Rules of Investing, Ken Wong, Partner and Head of Asia Pacific Infrastructure at EQT Partners, breaks down why the massive, structural build-out of data centres and renewable energy grid connectivity is the market’s
James Abela: The high-stakes search for Quality
James Abela: The high-stakes search for Quality Jun 3, 2026 2840 While the market's gaze is fixed on the horizon, the ground beneath quality stocks has shifted, delivering the toughest period of performance since the lead-up to the GFC. But as the saying goes, “it’s always darkest before dawn.” In this episode of The Rules of Investing, James Abela explains why it is critical to have a process for navigating challenging markets, and highlights the bright spots,
Chris Watling on AI, inflation, oil and the fragile foundations beneath markets
Chris Watling on AI, inflation, oil and the fragile foundations beneath markets May 23, 2026 2235 Chris Watling from Longview Economics joins The Rules of Investing to discuss the global macro outlook, including AI-driven market concentration, inflation, oil, interest rates, Australian housing, and the hidden fragility beneath parts of the US economy and equity market. In this episode: Why the AI theme may be carrying more of the global economy than investors realise Oil, Iran and the Strait
A familiar voice returns to The Rules of Investing
A familiar voice returns to The Rules of Investing May 22, 2026 210 After four years away, Patrick Poke is returning to The Rules of Investing. In this short relaunch episode, Patrick and James Marlay reflect on the podcast’s evolution, the return of video episodes, and what listeners can expect next.
There’s always a bull market somewhere
There’s always a bull market somewhere May 8, 2026 2335 While rate hikes, inflation, and budget uncertainty have dampened the spirits of many equity investors, one corner of the market is quietly thriving. The S&P Emerging Companies Index (XEC) has surged 35% over the past 12 months, proving that there is "always a bull market somewhere" if you know where to look. In this episode, Joel Fleming, Portfolio Manager of the UBS Micro Cap Fund, reveals w
Lazard’s recipe for growing dividends with less volatility
Lazard’s recipe for growing dividends with less volatility Apr 24, 2026 2711 The GFC exposed a harsh reality: for investors in or near retirement, large drawdowns aren’t just uncomfortable — they can be permanent. Aaron Binsted from Lazard Asset Management saw this firsthand. It shaped the thinking behind a strategy designed to deliver equity returns with lower volatility and a focus on growing income. In this episode, we cover how markets are navigating today’s macro back
Nick Griffin: The good, the bad and the ugly
Nick Griffin: The good, the bad and the ugly Mar 30, 2026 3005 Markets are wobbling, sentiment is turning, and investors are starting to question what comes next. In this episode, Munro Partners CIO Nick Griffin explains why he still believes we’re in a bull market, how the war in Iran is impacting markets, and why AI is forcing a major rethink on tech investing.
“Less than halfway through the gold story”, L1 Capital launches high-performing strategy via new LIC
“Less than halfway through the gold story”, L1 Capital launches high-performing strategy via new LIC Mar 18, 2026 2216 Gold has re-entered the spotlight, but L1 Capital believes investors may be looking in the wrong place. After years of investing in commodities, the firm formalised its view with a dedicated gold strategy in March 2025, now set to list as the L1 Gold Fund Limited (ASX: LGF, subject to approval). Co-Chief Investment Officer Raphael Lamm sees the real opportunity not in bullion, but in overlooked go
The decisions Dion Hershan is making now that could set up portfolios for a decade
The decisions Dion Hershan is making now that could set up portfolios for a decade Mar 18, 2026 1549 Periods of intense uncertainty test even the most seasoned investors. Today, markets face several competing forces: artificial intelligence reshaping industries, geopolitical tensions fuelling energy volatility, and elevated valuations alongside concentration in parts of the Australian equity market. For Yarra Capital Management’s Dion Hershan, these environments demand discipline rather than pani

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