Australian Investors Podcast

By Rask

The Australian Investors Podcast is a twice weekly podcast (Wednesday & Saturday), featuring laid back but intelligent short- and long-form conversations about markets, business, psychology, lesso... more

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May 21, 2025How Navexa makes tax time easy for Aussie investors - Navarre Trousselot
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Raszkiewicz chats with Navarre Trousselot, founder of Navexa, to discuss:
Why performance tracking matters more than you think

The origins of Navexa and its journey to become a full business

How most investors get tax reporting totally wrong

ETF and managed fund headaches – and how Navexa solves them

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If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg.
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May 19, 2025 Step by step guide to selecting a managed fund
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Mitchell Sneddon sits down with Daryl Wilson from Affluence Funds Management and discusses:
1. Strategic Asset Allocation – How to build a portfolio aligned with your goals, when to adjust your asset class exposure, and using allocation ranges effectively.
2. Tactical Asset Allocation – Should you be style agnostic (e.g. value vs growth vs momentum)? How do you assess whether an asset class offers real value—or is a value trap?
3. Assessing Fund Managers – Comparing established vs new funds, looking beyond performance numbers, aligning managers’ interests with your own, and knowing when to switch managers.)
If you love learning about multi-asset investing, fund manager analysis, and small cap opportunities, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube!
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Topics covered
- Overview of Affluence Funds Management
- Special Situations and Small Cap Value
- Portfolio Construction 101
- Adapting Asset Allocation Over Time
- Strategic vs Tactical Allocation Explained
- Value vs Growth Style Bias
- How to Assess Value and Avoid Value Traps
- Global Outlook & Contrarian View
- Market Sentiment and “Smart Money” Behaviour
- Fund Manager Selection Framework
- Manager Due Diligence Process
- Fund Structure Preferences
- Views on Portfolio Concentration
- When to Sell or Redeem a Manager
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If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg.
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May 16, 2025 Xero’s growth, Tesla’s turnaround & the power of diversification
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

If you love learning about growth stocks, ETF investing, and portfolio strategy, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube!

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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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DISCLAIMER
This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for your situation before acting on it.

If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg.

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May 14, 2025CAR Group (ASX:CAR) - building a global business, with CEO Cameron McIntyre
In this episode of the Australian Investors Podcast, your host Mitchell Sneddon sits down with Cameron McIntyre, CEO of CAR Group (formerly CarSales), to discuss:
CAR Group’s marketplace model & how it makes money

Scaling a startup into a global giant

M&A strategy and entering markets like Brazil & South Korea

Why culture, innovation and execution fuel long-term success

The future of car marketplaces & AI-driven disruption
If you're interested in marketplace businesses, ASX success stories, or international expansion, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube!
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Topics covered
- Welcome & Cameron’s first car (Ford Escort!)
- From L’Oreal to Telstra to CAR Group
- The moment Cameron chose “something cool” over “corporate comfort”
- How CAR Group makes money
- What investors should look for in a classifieds business
- CAR Group’s competitive advantages
- Expanding into Brazil, South Korea & USA
- Why they start small with acquisitions
- Managing risk & maintaining culture
- Culture, innovation & hiring at scale
- What drives innovation inside CAR Group
- Cameron on Brambles and the value of being a director
- Final lessons: Execution & Vision
- Cameron’s ideal long lunch pick (Melbourne local favourites)

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DISCLAIMER
This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for your situation before acting on it.
If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg.
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52min
May 09, 2025 Dividend trivia & high-income ETFs: Pub trivia meets investing
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Mitch discuss:
- Dividend investing through the lens of pub trivia
- ASX ETFs focused on income: VHY, YMAX, SYI, and Harvester
- The differences between DRPs, bonus share plans, and franking
- Smart strategies (and common traps) in high-yield investing
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Topics Covered
1. Welcome & Dividend Pub Trivia
2. What is a dividend aristocrat?
3. Bonus Share Plans vs DRPs
4. Yield tricks & ASX quirks explained
5. ETF Breakdown: VHY, YMAX, SYI, Harvester
6. Franking credits & payout ratios
7. Covered call strategies & yield traps
8. Total return vs yield: What really matters?
9. Final thoughts on income strategy & ETF construction
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DISCLAIMER
This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for your situation before acting on it.
If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg.
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55min
May 07, 2025How to build a passive income core with ETFs – Owen & Mitch explain
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Mitchell Sneddon discuss:
Building a passive income core with ETFs

Why total return matters more than high yield

Common ETF misconceptions for retirees

ETF vs LIC vs managed fund pros and cons
If you love learning about ETFs and income investing, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube!
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DISCLAIMER
This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for your situation before acting on it.
If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg.
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May 02, 2025Microsoft reports, Australia decides & top brokers
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Drew Meredith discuss:
Tesla's drop

Why their fake portfolios offer real investing lessons

Microsoft's latest results

A recap on their $10,000 fake portfolios, and

Whether Commsec is still top dog

early. At Rask, we take our obligation to our clients and investors extremely seriously - even if it makes us look silly live on air. He’ll make it up to you, next week.

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Resources for this episode
📄 Want to learn more about investing? Check out our investing and finance courses here:
👉 https://education.rask.com.au/
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This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for your situation before acting on it.

If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg.
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40min
April 30, 2025Bonds are not boring: Lessons from a bond analyst with Philip Brown from FIIG
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask sits down with Philip Brown, Head of Research at FIIG (Fixed Income Investment Group) to discuss:
How bond markets move before equities
Understanding credit ratings and junk bonds
How FIIG helps everyday investors access corporate bonds
The crossover between strategy in sport and investing
If you love learning about diversification, risk management, and fixed income investing, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube!

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Topics Covered
Philip Brown’s unlikely path from gateball to global bond research
Why bond markets move before equity markets
What investors can learn from bond pricing and sentiment
How credit ratings are determined and what they mean
The role of diversification in a bond portfolio
Understanding subordinated and junk bonds
How FIIG makes bonds accessible to everyday investors
Red flags Philip looks for in a bond issuer
The overlap between strategic sport thinking and investment research
Resources for this episode
📄 Learn more about FIIG:
FIIG Official Website

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If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg.

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56min
April 25, 2025Elon returns to Tesla, ETF shake-up and divorce restarts
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Drew Meredith and Owen Rask discuss:
Are markets heading for another GFC-like crisis?
Tesla’s dramatic share price moves and Trump’s Tesla photo op
How each of their fake $10,000 portfolios are holding up
Lessons in position sizing, diversification and sticking to your plan
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Topics Covered
Market panic: is this another GFC?
Fake $10,000 portfolios update: all 3 in the red
Trump buys a Tesla on the White House lawn?
Lessons from the drawdowns: position sizing and holding through volatility
What should investors actually do right now?
Community feedback: should we add monthly portfolio trades?
Resources for This Episode
📄 Learn more about diversification and rebalancing:
$10,000 portfolio challenge

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If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg.

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55min
April 23, 2025Mitch Sneddon’s worst investments & what they taught him
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Mitch Sneddon discuss:
Mitch’s worst-ever investment (Fleetwood, ASX:FWD)
Why mining services can be dangerous for retail investors
Lessons learned from overconfidence and poor diversification
Why Rask Invest now focuses on core-satellite ETF portfolios
If you love learning about ETFs, risk management, and avoiding classic investing mistakes, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube!
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Topics Covered
Mitch shares the story behind his biggest loss: an 80% drop on Fleetwood
How the mining boom masked serious business risks
The importance of identifying “price takers” vs “price makers”
Why underinvestment in non-core business areas can be fatal
The danger of overconfidence and investing without diversification
How Mitch uses ETFs today to avoid repeating past mistakes
Why Rask Invest portfolios steer clear of individual ASX small caps
Investor psychology and the critical need to plan for retirement
Tips for retirees on managing risk and staying the course
Mitch’s framework for modern portfolio construction
Resources for This Episode
📄 Learn More About ETF Investing & Rask Invest:
Check out Rask Invest
Follow Mitch’s daily investing blogs
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❓ Ask a question – just select the Investor Podcast – https://bit.ly/R-quest
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DISCLAIMER
This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for your situation before acting on it.
If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg.

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