Shares for Beginners
Shares for Beginners is a podcast for people who are new to investing and want to understand how the share market works. It features conversations with people in the finance industry who explain key concepts behind investing in markets such as the ASX, NASDAQ, S&P 500, FTSE and Dow. The show aims to make dense financial jargon more accessible and to help listeners look under the hood of the stock market. It also emphasizes diversification, risk management and long-term investing, with a particular focus on how superannuation connects to Australian and US stock markets.
Episodes
Are You Ready for the Next Market Shift? Market Breadth, Risk Adaptation & SPDF ETF
Vincent Randazzo returns to explain the new Tamarisk Risk Adaptive 500 ETF (SPDF). We explore how his Defender methodology helps investors participate in bull markets while avoiding the bears, protecting financial and psychological capital. We learn about market breadth, S&P 500 trends, ETF investing, risk strategies, drawdown protection, and beginner‑friendly portfolio management to help begi
The One-Page Investing Plan: How to Get Started the Right Way
Learn the essentials of investing for beginners, the importance of a clear investment plan that keeps you focused on your financial goals regardless of market noise, and learn share market basics to refine your current stock market strategy.Scott Phillips is the Chief Investment Officer at Motley Fool Australia. We talk about his new book The One‑Page Investing Plan. Scott explains why investing f
The Wealth Effect, Retail Risks & Uranium: Richard Hemming on Reporting Season
Richard Hemming from Under the Radar Report returns to unpack the wealth effect, slowing property momentum, bank loan growth, retail pressure, and why uranium is suddenly back in focus. He explains how to judge company quality, why balance sheets matter, and how investors can avoid common traps by simply understanding how a business makes money.📈 CHECK OUT THE UNDER THE RADAR REPORT: Find Tom
AI for Smarter Investing: Nathan Hood on Red Flags, Sentiment & Better Research
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how investors research companies, and ASA educator Nathan Hood has become one of its most practical advocates. He started with simple prompts like “give me five positives and five negatives from this announcement,” and quickly saw how well AI identified what mattered. Today, his system applies 33 red‑flag tests, balance‑sheet checks, technical indicators, and s
A Simple, Repeatable Investing Process for Beginners | Sebastian Evans NAOS Asset Management
Beginners don’t need predictions, complex models, or fancy tools. They need a calm, repeatable process for understanding real businesses and how they make money. Sebastian Evans is the CIO and Executive Director at NAOS Asset Management. In this episode he explains how beginners can cut through noise, avoid common traps, and build a simple framework for long‑term investing.We cover business models
Bradesco Bank BBDO & The City of God
Bradesco (BBDO) is one of Brazil’s largest and oldest banks. In this episode, Cameron Reilly walks through the bank’s wild origin, its scandals, its political turbulence, and the numbers that matter for value investors.Despite the drama, the numbers look strong. Bradesco has a massive loan book, solid financial health, and a standout price‑to‑operating‑cash‑flow ratio. Cameron breaks down why BBDO
Catalogues STILL Winning and Argentina’s Wild Economics and Telecom Opportunity
Cameron Reillu joins me to analyse two very different businesses: IVE Group, Australia’s largest commercial printer, and TEO Argentina, a telecom giant navigating extreme macro conditions. Strong QAV scores, big stories, and plenty of lessons for value investors. 📊🌍Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/teo-iglAre you investing in the ASX and ready to go beyond ETFs? Learn
Stop Losing Sleep Over Your Portfolio
Inflation is sticky. Valuations are stretched. Sentiment is nervous. In this episode, Richard Hemming from Under the Radar Report explains how investors can reduce risk and build resilient portfolios using four core principles: diversification, buying cheap, dividends, and taking profits. Richard breaks down balance‑sheet strength, long‑duration assets, capital‑gains tax changes, and why patient c
The Tiny Bank, the Senator & the Billionaire Brawl
QAV is a rules‑based, checklist‑driven approach to value investing that removes emotion and focuses on fundamentals. Cameron explains how the method delivers long‑term, double‑market returns, why a 60%-win rate is more than enough, and how beginners can use simple rules to invest with confidence. We also dive into this week’s featured stock, Carter Bankshares (CARE), a small Virginia bank with a r
Wall Street's Blind Spots - Jose Mayora
Jose Mayoras is the senior portfolio manager of the Divita Value Growth Fund and author of Wall Street’s Blind Spots. Jose explains why a great company is not always a great investment, why cash flows matter more than reported profits, and how expectations are already baked into today’s share price.Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/jose-mayora📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TO
Magna’s Billion‑Dollar EV Fumble… And the Comeback!
Discover how to spot undervalued stocks like Magna International (MGA) using the proven QAV (Quality at Value) methodology from Tony Kynaston – a systematic, checklist-driven approach inspired by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger to beat the market. Magna International is one of the biggest automotive suppliers in the world. Most drivers never notice it. Magna sits behind the scenes, building the
The B2B Companies That Quietly Compound - Matt Ankrum | The Coffee Can Investor
This episode continues the story we started with Neeraj Khemlani, author of The Coffee Can Investor. Neeraj told Matt Ankrum’s story. Now we hear it from Matt himself. He explains how he studies 100‑baggers, how he invests, and why he built a long‑term portfolio for his three daughters.Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/ankrum-coffee-can📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOLS:&nb
SanDisk: The AI Storage Rocket Nobody Saw Coming 🚀
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In Defence of the ASX50 - Vince Scully | Life Sherpa
Why bother owning the ASX50 when it feels like a handful of banks, miners and “corporate zombies”? Today, Vince Scully from Life Sherpa joins me to unpack the real story behind Australia’s large‑cap market and why “US good, Australia bad” is far too simplistic.🌎 Life Sherpa Invest helps beginners start with confidence. Invest hassle-free nowDisclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I wil
Deutsche Bank: Europe’s Most Surprising Turnaround Story
Discover how to spot undervalued stocks like Deutsche Bank (DB) using the proven QAV (Quality at Value) methodology from Tony Kynaston – a systematic, checklist-driven approach inspired by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger to beat the market. This week I spoke with Cameron Reilly from the QAV Investing Podcast for another episode of Weekend Watchlist. Deutsche Bank delivered its best results in 15
How a Journalist Learned to Invest Calmly and Intentionally: Neeraj Khemlani | The Coffee Can Investor
In this episode, I’m joined by Neeraj Khemlani former 60 Minutes producer, journalist, head of CBS News and author of The Coffee Can Investor. It's the story of Matt Ankrum , a midwestern portfolio manager whose entire career has been shaped by deep research, emotional discipline, and a willingness to think in decades. Neeraj follows Matt’s journey to build a portfolio designed to be left untouch
Mining Services Explained: The ASX Sector Beginners Miss
Mining services companies don’t own the mines - but they drill, haul, maintain, build and keep Australia’s mining industry running. And while most beginners overlook this part of the market, the sector has quietly outperformed the Small Ordinaries Index since 2021.In this episode, I speak with Issam Eid from RaaS Research to unpack why mining services have done so well, what drives the winners, an
Dividend Growth for Beginners with Marc Lichtenfeld | The Oxford Club
In this episode I’m joined by Marc Lichtenfeld, Chief Income Strategist at The Oxford Club and bestselling author of Get Rich with Dividends. Marc shares his practical, beginner‑friendly approach to dividend investing and his well‑known 10‑11‑12 System, which combines starting yield and dividend growth to aim for double‑digit long‑term returns.We discuss:What boxing can teach us about investingWhy
AI Moment for Micron (MU): What Investors Need to Know
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Balance Sheets, Retail Risks & Small‑Cap Lessons | Under The Radar
In this episode, Richard Hemming from Under the Radar Report returns to break down what “quality” really means in small‑cap investing, and why the balance sheet is the first place he looks.We cover:• How to define quality in a small‑cap company• Why free cash flow matters more than profit• The key metric: Net Debt / EBITDA• Why retailers can be both exciting and dangerous• Case studies: Myer, KMD
PagBank (PAGS) – Brazil’s Digital Banking Growth Story
Discover how to spot undervalued stocks like PagBank (NYSE:PAGS) using the proven QAV (Quality at Value) methodology from Tony Kynaston – a systematic, checklist-driven approach inspired by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger to beat the market. This week I spoke with Cameron Reilly from the QAV Investing Podcast for another episode of Weekend Watchlist. We looked at PagBank (NYSE: PAGS), Brazil’s f
Protecting Sensitive Data in AI – Quantum-Resilient Privacy Jeremy Samuelson | CSE: ICS
Jeremy Samuelson is the Executive Vice President of AI and Innovation at Integrated Quantum Technologies (CSE: ICS). Jeremy, a former AI leader at Equifax and Mastercard, invented VEIL™ (Vector Encoded Information Layer) - a breakthrough privacy-preserving framework to let AI models work with sensitive data without ever exposing raw information to security breaches.Episode Blog Post: https://www.s
Palantir (PLTR): AI Defence Giant or Overhyped Stock?
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Where Growth Begins: Understanding Micro, Small & Mid Caps on the ASX
In this episode I chat with Jack Briggs, Portfolio Manager at Ellerston Capital, to unpack the world of micro, small and mid‑cap investing on the ASX. Jack explains how professionals analyse companies outside the ASX 100, why these sectors are often under‑researched, and how deep fundamental work can uncover opportunities the market has missed. We explore current themes including electrification,
How AI Surveillance Stops Crime Before It Happens | Cloudastructure CEO James McCormick
My guest this week is James McCormick, CEO of Cloudastructure (Nasdaq: CSAI), an AI-powered video surveillance and remote guarding company out of Palo Alto, California. Here's a question worth sitting with: what if security didn't just record crim,e what if it actually stopped it? That's the premise behind Cloudastructure, and in 2025 the market started paying attention in a big way. Revenue gre
Why Ferrari Keeps Winning the RACE: Scarcity, Luxury & $50M Cars
Ferrari isn’t just a car company - it’s one of the most successful luxury goods businesses on the planet. Since listing in 2015, Ferrari’s stock (RACE) has risen more than 640%, outperforming gold, Tesla, and almost every major index. In this episode John Connolly joins me to unpack the economics behind the prancing horse.Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/ferrari-race📈 CHE
GeoPark (GPRK): Takeover Tension, Activist Pressure & a Billionaire White Knight
Discover how to spot undervalued stocks like GeoPark (NYSE:GPRK using the proven QAV (Quality at Value) methodology from Tony Kynaston – a systematic, checklist-driven approach inspired by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger to beat the market. In this Weekend Watchlist episode, Cameron from QAV America joins me to unpack GeoPark (GPRK) — a Latin American oil and gas producer navigating one of the m
Understanding 4 Big ASX Companies - What Beginners Should Know
Morningstar strategist Lochlan Halloway joins me to break down four major ASX companies, Woolworths, WiseTech, Ansell and Technology One, in a simple beginner‑friendly way. We explore what these businesses actually do, why their share prices move, and how to think long‑term when the headlines get noisy.Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/halloway-morningstar📈 CHECK OUT THESE
Lockheed Martin (LMT): Momentum, Morality & the Tykr Score
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Clem Chambers on War, AI Energy & $300 Oil
Clem Chambers returns to break down a turbulent moment in global markets - from oil shocks and copper demand to crypto weakness and the sudden attractiveness of UK stocks to US buyers. A fast, wide‑ranging conversation full of frameworks beginners can use.We explore:Why Clem sold his gold and silverWhy copper is his next major themeHow AI is driving an energy crunchWhy oil could reach $300Episode
Nabors Industries (NBR): Cheap Cashflow or Cyclical Trap?
Discover how to spot undervalued stocks like Nabors Industries NYQ:NRB using the proven QAV (Quality at Value) methodology from Tony Kynaston – a systematic, checklist-driven approach inspired by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger to beat the market. Today on the Weekend Watchlist we’re looking at Nabors Industries (NYQ: NBR), one of the world’s largest land‑based drilling contractors. It’s a class
The AI Compute Shift: Why Inference Could Change Everything for Nvidia, Intel & AMD
Dive into the heart of the AI revolution with Gary Brode from Deep Knowledge Investing. In this episode, we unravel the complex world of the semiconductors that power AI. Nvidia's GPU dominance to ARM-based innovations, Intel and AMD's CPU roles, and the massive energy demands of data centres. Learn about key deals like Nvidia-Meta's collaboration, investment risks in hyperscalers, and opportuniti
Inside GDX: What TYKR Reveals About Gold Miners and ETFs
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Inside Argo and AUB: Valuation and the Decisions That Shape Shareholder Returns
My guest this week is Nathan Bartrop, a corporate governance specialist, company secretary, and returning friend of the podcast. Nathan lives and breathes governance, and in this episode, we use two real ASX‑listed companies Argo and AUB Group to show beginners how governance, incentives, valuation, and management quality play out in the real world.Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners
SHG: Cheap, Controversial, and Worth a Look
Discover how to spot undervalued stocks like Shinhan Financial Group NYSE:SHG using the proven QAV (Quality at Value) methodology from Tony Kynaston – a systematic, checklist-driven approach inspired by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger to beat the market. In this Weekend Watchlist episode, We unpack Shinhan Financial Group (SHG), a deep‑value Korean bank with a messy story and a cheap valuation.
Gold, Silver, Lithium & Uranium: Resource Stocks for 2026 | Richard Hemming UTTR
I’m joined by Richard Hemming, founder from Under The Radar Report for a deep dive into the resource stocks shaping 2026 — including gold, silver, copper, lithium and uranium. We're helping beginners understand investing through real stories and real companies.We unpack why you shouldn’t fear the resource sector, how to size positions, and what separates high‑quality miners from speculative punts.
Adobe Stock Pick: Buy, Sell or Watch? Tykr's Method vs AI Threats
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This Signal Predicts Crashes Before They Happen – Vincent Randazzo | ViewRight Advisors
My guest this week is Vincent Randazzo, founder of ViewRight Advisors and creator of the Defender Program. Vincent draws on over a century of market data to help investors manage risk in volatile markets. He empowers beginners and advisors to protect portfolios while capturing growth, without timing every move. Vincent entered the industry in 2002, right into a bear market. This shaped his views o
Ecopetrol (EC): High-Yield Oil Stock with QAV Buy Signal?
Discover how to spot undervalued stocks like Ecopetrol S.A. (NYSE: EC) using the proven QAV (Quality at Value) methodology from Tony Kynaston – a systematic, checklist-driven approach inspired by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger to beat the market. In this Weekend Watchlist episode, Cameron from QAV dives deep into Ecopetrol (EC): Colombia's largest integrated oil & gas company (government-ow
Gold’s Rise: Should You Buy Miners or ETFs? Vince Scully Explains
Join me and Vince Scully from Life Sherpa as we explore gold's surge in 2026 and its role in smoothing portfolio returns. Discover why de-dollarization, not currency debasement, drives gold prices, and learn the best ways to invest: from physical-backed ETFs like GOLD and GXLD to avoiding miners for true hedging. We cover silver's industrial boom, portfolio allocation strategies, and Australia's c
Nuclear Hype or Real Stock Pick? NuScale Power (SMR): Tykr Verdict – Buy, Watch or Pass?
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Beginners Guide: How to Invest in Australian Biotech Stocks 2025-2026
My guest this week is Jason Segal, the Armchair Analyst. Jason covers the biotech and small-cap stock sector. Jason defines the "bet" for each company: how investors make money at the current price, plus the risks. The U.S. market dominates due to FDA approvals and high drug sales. Companies license rights elsewhere but hold U.S. rights for big payoffs. Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbegi
Weekend Watchlist: AMTD (NYSE: AMTD) – Ultra-Cheap at 0.77x Cash Flow | QAV Stock Pick Breakdown
In this Weekend Watchlist episode, I chat with Cameron from the QAV Investing Podcast to dive deep into AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD) – a wildly undervalued stock trading at just 0.77x price to operating cash flow and a massive 96% discount to book value! If the books are to be believed...Using Tony Kynaston's proven QAV methodology (which has delivered double market returns over 30+ years), we bre
CEO Thomas Lamb: Nuclear's Comeback and the Stocks to Watch | Myriad Uranium Corp.
My guest this week is Thomas Lamb, CEO of Myriad Uranium Corporation. Thomas brings a unique background to the table—he started in classics and law before diving into mining. We discussed his journey from building a gold producer in Mexico to leading uranium projects in the US after a pivot from Niger due to a military coup.Thomas explained the uranium sector's dynamics. The world produces about 1
Weekend Watchlist - IREN Ltd | NASDAQ:IREN
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Summer Repeat - Build Wealth on a Budget: Low-Cost ETFs That Outperform
Today, we're revisiting a classic episode with evergreen wisdom on building a solid investment foundation. It's my conversation with the late Graham Hand, founder and editor of Firstlinks—now part of Morningstar Australia. Sadly, Graham is no longer with us, but his decades of experience from institutions like Colonial First State and the Commonwealth Bank offer timeless insights that remain relev
Summer Repeat - Tony Kynaston | Quality at Value
Tony Kynaston is a former senior executive of companies like Coles and Shell. He started investing in the stock market 30 years ago and developed a simple checklist methodology (by studying people like Warren Buffett) that allowed him to retire from his corporate career at age 43 and become a professional investor. And he’s done pretty well since then. The average return on his portfolio over the
Summer Repeat - Todd Wenning - Flyover Stocks | Dividends, Moats and DCFs
In this episode I chat with Todd Wenning, a seasoned investment professional with experience at Ensemble Capital, Morningstar, and the Motley Fool about some of the most critical aspects of successful investing: moats, management, and buying companies at the right price. We based this conversation on this Venn diagram that Todd published on X (Twitter) in 2017. For those eager to dive deeper into
Tune Out Noise, Tune In Profits: Dimensional's Investing Edge - Nathan Krieger | Dimensional Data
My guest this week is Nathan Krieger, head of Dimensional Fund Advisors' global client group in Australia. We discuss the documentary "Tune Out the Noise," directed by Academy Award winner Errol Morris. The film highlights revolutionary ideas from 1960s University of Chicago academics that challenged Wall Street norms and led to index funds and efficient market theory.Blog post available at: https
From Blindness to Billions: Biotech Investing Secrets Exposed - Ian Keldoulis
My guest this week is Ian Keldoulis, co-author of Unblinded: The Startup That Launched a Revolution in Saving Sight. He wrote the book with Dr. David Guyer, chronicling the founding of Eyetech Pharmaceuticals in 2000. They developed Macugen, the first effective treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that once blinded millions in their later years.Unblinded on AmazonUnblind
ASX Secrets: Decode Company News for Hidden Stock Gems - Nathan Bartrop | CSB Corporate Services
My guest this week is Nathan Bartrop, a corporate governance and company secretary specialist with experience across ASX-listed, unlisted, and not-for-profit companies. We discussed his background in law, accounting, and ASX compliance, including his time as a listings advisor during the global financial crisis. Nathan now lectures on corporate governance and runs his consultancy, White Label Corp
Diversify or Die! Richard Hemming | Under The Radar Report
My guest this week is Richard Hemming from Under the Radar Report. He shares three key investing lessons from his experience investing in small caps on the ASX. Richard starts with diversification. He stresses its importance in small caps due to higher volatility. Under the Radar limits any stock to 10% of a portfolio. They hold 14 to 20 stocks in flagship portfolios and 14 to 16 in dividend ones.
Stop Losing Money: Fix Your Worst Investing Mistakes Now - James Gruber | Firstlinks
My guest this week is James Gruber, editor of Firstlinks and a veteran of Asian markets with a background in journalism and funds management. We dive into his contrarian views on dividend stocks and gold's role in portfolios. Our discussion stems from James's article "Why I Dislike Dividend Stocks." He drew from David Gardner of Motley Fool, who achieved seven 100-baggers—stocks returning 100 time
What Are Synthetic Equities? Larry Kriesmer | Measured Risk Portfolios
My guest this week is Larry Kriesmer from Measured Risk Portfolios, where he oversees the SynthEquity® strategy to manage over $500 million focusing on using options and US Treasuries to minimize equity risks while pursuing S&P 500-level returns.Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/larry-kriesmer-synthequityWatch on YouTube right here.📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOL
Invest Your Way - Shani Jayamanne | Morningstar Australia
In the world of investing, success often hinges on more than just numbers and market trends. Too much financial commentary focuses on investments rather than the people investing. There are way too many aspirational messages that lack the practical steps to put a plan in action. In the latest podcast episode, I welcome Shani Jayamanne, co-author of the book "Invest Your Way: How to Grow
Education Equals Confidence - Sean Tepper | Tykr
My guest this week is Sean Tepper, founder and CEO of Tykr. Are you confused about investing? Sean Tepper joins us to discuss the importance of education and confidence in the stock market. Tune in to learn about the 4M confidence booster and how to avoid common investing mistakes!CLICK HERE AND USE THE COUPON CODE: SAVE30 FOR A 30% DISCOUNT ON ANY TYKR PLAN. 30% DISCOUNT APPLIES TO ALL MONTHS AND
Lessons from Small Business to AI Data Boom - Leigh Gant
My guest this week is Leigh Gant, founder and CEO of Unio Growth Partners. We caught up recently at the Australian Shareholders Association’s Gold Coast Investor Summit, where Leigh’s insights on business and investing sparked a lively discussion. As a business owner, investor, and long-term thinker, Leigh brings a wealth of experience from building and exiting ventures, working with wealth manage
Dodgy Brothers Investment Traps - Vince Scully | Life Sherpa
In this episode I'm joined by Vince Scully from Life Sherpa to unpack one of Australia’s biggest financial scandals: the collapse of the First Guardian and SHIELD Master Funds. With over 12,000 investors and $1 billion in losses, this case is a stark reminder that even regulated investments can go wrong. 🌎 Life Sherpa Invest helps beginners start with confidence. Invest hassle-free nowBlog post a
Hitching a Momentum Ride - Nick Radge | The Chartist
In this episode I welcome Nick Radge from The Chartist and Harbourside Capital to discuss technical analysis and momentum trading. Nick's journey into financial markets began accidentally 38 years ago. He shares how his passion for charting and understanding market movements grew over the years, leading him to develop a systematic approach to investing by measuring relative momentum. Blog post av
Michael Kemp - Avoiding the Rocks of Investing Under-Performance | Repeat Episode
Repeat Episode. Have been busy this week at the ASA QLD Invstor Summit on the Gold Coast. Saw Michael Kemp again and thought that this episode bore a repeat for all of the great investing insights. What does an epic poem written around 700BC tell us about investing? How are investors tempted to steer their money onto the rocks of investing underperformance? My guest is Michael Kemp, author of The
Silver for Beginners - David Morgan | The Morgan Report
My guest this week is David Morgan, a renowned precious metals analyst and publisher of The Morgan Report. We explored the monetary system, its flaws, and how precious metals like silver and gold can protect your wealth. Check out this free download Ten Rules for Silver Investing which will help you understand the best ways to access this special precious metal.Visit this special link set up exclu
Demystifying Finance & Crunching Crypto | Keith D
In this episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with Keith D, also known as Keith Smith. Our conversation was a deep dive into the misconceptions holding people back from financial confidence, the transformative potential of decentralized finance, and the lessons Keith has learned from his own financial journey.Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/KeithDWatch on YouTu
Copy Trading Secrets - Jeppe Kirk Bonde | eToro Investor
In this episode i sit down with Jeppe Kirk Bonde, one of eToro’s most copied investors. Jeppe has achieved 25% average annual return since 2013 with over $100 Million invested by copiers. He is helping 25,000+ copiers and 300,000 followers to achieve world-class returns. 👉🏻 START INVESTING TODAY WITH ETORO 🌎 SIGN UP HERE 🌍Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/jeppe-etoroW
The Secret Language of Dividends - Jonathan Nurick | DivGro
In this episode I chat with Jonathan Nurick, the Chief Investment Officer and founder of DivGro. Our conversation was a deep dive into the world of dividend growth investing, a strategy that’s not only rooted in academic research but also shaped by Jonathan’s unique upbringing in a family steeped in investment wisdom.Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/nurick-divgroWatc
Challenge Your Brain | Michael Kemp Author
In this episode I chat with Michael Kemp, author of three investment books—Creating Real Wealth, Uncommon Sense, and The Ulysses Contract. Our conversation was inspired by Michael’s presentation at the 2025 Australian Shareholders Association conference, diving deeply into the quirks of human psychology and how they shape our investing decisions. Our brains are wired for survival in a prehistoric
Understanding Crypto - Vakul Talwar | crypto.com
In this episode of I welcome Vakul Talwar, General Manager of Australia and Head of Product at Crypto.com, to explore the fascinating realm of digital currencies, stablecoins and tokenization.Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/vakul-talwar-cryptoWatch on YouTube📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOLS: 🌎 Level up your investing with Sharesight, Investopedia’s #1 portfoli
The AI of Precious Metals | Clem Chambers
In this episode I get down with Clem Chambers, a noted commentator in the world of finance and beyond. He is the former CEO of ADVFN, Europe’s leading stocks and markets website, and a regular commentator on networks like CNBC and Fox News. Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/clem-chambersWatch on YouTube📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOLS: 🌎 Level up your investing
The Six Core Principles of Investing - Andrew Coleman | Team Invest Private
Why do 80% of fund managers fail to beat the market? And how can you outperform a benchmark by simply filtering out the "dogs" of the market. Note to viewers, we actually love the furry dogs. Discover how to improve investment returns with Andrew Coleman from Team Invest Private. We dive into Andrew's six core principles of investing, from the power of compounding and how to identify "dogs" and "u
Reshaping Investing With AI - Dawid Naude | Pathfindr
This is a chat with with Dawid Naude Founder and CEO of Pathfindr. Dawid will be appearing live at the ASA's QLD Investor Summit 2025 to explore the real-world impact of artificial intelligence on financial services, business models and investment strategies. Learn how AI is reshaping portfolio construction, enhancing risk management, and opening new possibilities for investors to analyse markets,
Why Small Caps Matter - Vince Scully | Life Sherpa
Can Australian small caps turbocharge your investment portfolio? Vince Scully from LifeSherpa explores the risks and rewards of small cap investing. More information about the Life Sherpa ETF based portfolios available here.This conversation was based on a recent video that you can watch here.Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/vince-scully-small-capWatch on YouTubeLife
What is the Stock Market? Elio D'Amato Classic Episode!
In this episode I'm joined by Elio D'Amato from to unravel the mysteries of investing and ask the fundamental questions: What is a stock market? Why does it exist? And how can you, as an investor, navigate its complexities? I've had a busy couple of weeks and was running out of feed for the hungry podcast beast. This is a repeat episode from October 2024. But Elio is always a great guest with many
All-Weather Portfolio - Rudi Filapek-Vandyck | FNArena
In this episode I'm joined by Rudi Filapek-Vandyck, the editor of FN Arena Investing Newsletter, to talk deep market insights, his All-Weather Model Portfolio and the strategies that have shaped his approach to investing in quality growth stocks. Rudi shared his journey, lessons learned, and why he’s challenging the traditional value investing narrative. This conversation was based on a recent art
Steven Boland - Acrow Limited (ASX:ACF)
🚧💡 Get an inside look at Acrow Limited's innovative approach to Formwork, Scaffolding and Industrial Access. CEO Steven Boland discusses their growth, engineering expertise, and exciting projects on the horizon.Watch on YouTubeThe guest or company has contributed to the cost of production of this episode.Level up your investing with Sharesight, Investopedia’s #1 portfolio tracker for DIY investors
Attack the Ball Not Your Wealth - Slava Platkov | Dimensional Fund Advisors
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In this episode I sit down with Geoff Wilson, the founder, chairman, and Chief Investment Officer of Wilson Asset Management. He has over 45 years of experience in investment markets, managing over $5.8 billion for more than 130,000 retail investors through nine listed investment companies (LICs) and two unlisted funds. We chatted about his journey from working as a “glassy” at a rough Melbourne p
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