Geopolitical tensions, market concentration, and the dominance of mega-cap tech stocks are forcing big institutional investors to rethink how they allocate capital.

But rather than making big calls, many of the world’s largest pension and sovereign wealth funds are doing the opposite — sticking to their strategy.

Gerard O’Reilly is Co-CEO of Dimensional Fund Advisors, working with many of the world’s largest pension and sovereign wealth funds, and around $1.4 trillion in assets under management.

He tells Sean Aylmer that the key isn’t predicting what happens next — it’s building portfolios that can handle anything.

This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week it's all about household spending - and after consumer confidence hit a 53 year low last week, there could be some tough times ahead. And the big question: are we heading for a recession? Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas.

Join our free daily newsletter here.

Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael asks Sean and Adam five questions - with no notice at all - about a digital detox. Could they handle a week without the internet? Could they do their jobs, navigate and communicate, or would life fall apart?

Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Brent Smart, chief marketing officer at Telstra, announced he was stepping down from the telco after four years in the job. During that time Telstra’s campaigns have won a number of awards… with Telstra now recognised as one of the strongest brands in Australia, and one of the top telco brands globally.

In April 2023 Brent Smart joined Sean Aylmer to talk about what it was like to be the steward of a brand like Telstra - and to be tasked with transforming it, without damaging the legacy.

Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Executive pay is one of those topics that always sparks debate, whether it’s CEO bonuses, shareholder backlash, or whether pay really reflects performance.

And increasingly, it’s not just about how much executives are paid, but how those decisions are made, justified, and explained.

Al Jurangpathy, principal at Korn Ferry specialising in executive pay and governance, talks to Sean Aylmer about the nature of executive pay in Australia, with the reality much more more complex than most people think.

Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets are volatile, unpredictable, and increasingly driven by headlines, making it very hard for investors to pick a direction. In that kind of environment, some are turning back to so-called “boring” stocks - companies with steady earnings, strong cash flow, and reliable dividends.

Sean Aylmer talks to Josh Gilbert, market analyst at eToro, about why names like Coca-Cola and McDonald’s may be boring but brilliant.

This is general information only. Seek advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The war in the Middle East has triggered a major oil shock — with supply through the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut and millions of barrels removed from the global market.

Nik Burns, Head of Energy Research at Jarden, says this isn’t just another short-term spike — it could mark a structural shift in global energy markets.

He talks to Sean Aylmer about why prices may stay elevated, what it means for investors, and why the path back to normal could take much longer than expected.

General information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we get the minutes from the RBA board meeting, where four members voted against an interest rate hike. As the oil price shock worsens, hitting many aspects of the economy - could those four members have had the right idea? Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to discuss, and also look at the rest of the week for the economy: building approvals, house prices, and job vacancies.

Join our free daily newsletter here.

Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael hits Sean and Adam with five questions — no notice, no prep — about customer service. Good experiences, bad experiences, and whether the customer is always right.

Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maritime recovery sounds like something out of a movie — treasure chests, shipwrecks, and billions in gold sitting on the ocean floor. Even more so after recent headlines about a $20 billion wreck off the coast of Colombia.

But as Stefan von Imhof, co-founder and CEO of Alts.co explains, it’s evolving into something far more structured, and potentially investable. He explains to Michael Thompson how technology, rising commodity prices and better coordination with governments are transforming deep-sea recovery - while warning it remains a high-risk, still unproven space.

This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.

Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.