Shares for Beginners
We're all investors in the share market, either directly or through our superannuation. We're handing over management of our assets to financial advisors and fund managers. The best will look after our interests and make us wealthier. But how can we know for sure? Where do you go if you're completely new but want to start learning about investing in the markets yourself. The jargon is dense and it can feel like we're being kept deliberately in the dark. In Shares for Beginners, you'll hear from people in the finance industry and together we'll explain key concepts of investing in...
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Summer Repeat - Tony Kynaston | Quality at Value
<p>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 last 20 years has been 19.5% per annum – double the ASX index. QAV stands for QUALITY AT VALUE. Tony's approach is to use a checklist to find companies that are performing well (quality) but which can...
Summer Repeat - Todd Wenning - Flyover Stocks | Dividends, Moats and DCFs
<p>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 Todd's investment philosophy and to discover hidden gems in the market, visit Flyover Stocks.</p><br><p>Here's a link to the blog post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/todd-wenning-flyover-stocks</p><br><p>📈 CHECK OUT THESE INV...
Tune Out The Noise - Nathan Krieger | Dimensional Data
<p>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.</p><br><p>Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/tune-out-the-noise</p><p>Watch on YouTube right here.</p><br><p>📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOLS:</p><p> </p><p>🌎 Level up your investing with Sharesight, Investopedia’s #1 portfolio tracker for DIY i...
Unblinded the Billion Dollar Biotech - Ian Keldoulis
<p>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.</p>Unblinded on AmazonUnblinded on Barnes & NobleUnblinded on the publisher's storefront<p>Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/ian-keldoulis</p><p>Watch on YouTube right here.</p><br><p>📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOLS:</p><p> </p><p>🌎 Level up your in...
Rules Rule! Nathan Bartrop | CSB Corporate Services
<p>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 Corporate, while serving as Principal Consultant at CSB Corporate Services.</p><br><p>Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/nathan-bartrop</p><p>Watch on YouTube right here.</p><br><p>📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOLS:</p><p> </p><p>🌎 Level up your...
Diversify or Die! Richard Hemming | Under The Radar Report
<p>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. Richard buys small positions first—1% or 2%—and builds to 5%. If it hits 10%, he takes profits.</p><br><p>As friends of Shares for Beginners, Under the Radar Report is happy to offer listeners 10% off our...
Dissecting Dividends - James Gruber | Firstlinks
<p>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 times or more. Gardner held Amazon from 1997 and Nvidia from 2005, both up over 1,000 times.</p><br><p>Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/james-gruber-firstlinks</p><p>Watch on YouTube right here.</p><br><p>...
What Are Synthetic Equities? Larry Kriesmer | Measured Risk Portfolios
<p>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.</p><br><p>Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/larry-kriesmer-synthequity</p><p>Watch on YouTube right here.</p><br><p>📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOLS:</p><p> </p><p>🌎 Level up your investing with Sharesight, Investopedia’s #1 portfolio tracker for DIY investors. Click here to save 4 months on an annual paid plan</p><p>🌎 Life Sherpa Invest helps beginners sta...
Invest Your Way - Shani Jayamanne | Morningstar Australia
<p>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 Your Wealth on Your Terms." co-authored with Mark Lamonica.</p><br><p>Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/shani-jayamanne-invest</p><p>Watch on YouTube right here.</p><br><p>📈 CHECK OUT THESE...
Education Equals Confidence - Sean Tepper | Tykr
<p>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!</p><br><p>CLICK HERE AND USE THE COUPON CODE: SAVE30 FOR A 30% DISCOUNT ON ANY TYKR PLAN. 30% DISCOUNT APPLIES TO ALL MONTHS AND YEARS!! 30-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE.</p><br><p>Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/sean-tepper-tykr</p><p>Watch on YouTube right here.</p><p><...
