On the Couch

Welcome to the latest episode of On the Couch, the podcast series where we chat with brokers, CEOs, and fund managers to give you valuable insights into the investing world.

In this episode, Henry Jennings is joined by Nick Griffin, founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Munro Partners. Nick has been a guest on the podcast before, and it's great to have him back.

As CIO, Nick is responsible for managing Munro's key investment funds and leading the firm's proprietary investment process. He has over two decades of experience managing global long/short equity mandates.

Talking Points:

• Last time Henry and Nick caught up was at the SOHN conference in Adelaide - and a lot has changed since then
• Thoughts on the current market environment
• Early takeaways from Trump 2.0
• How Nick manages investments in a volatile market
• Munro's strategy and how it's playing out
• Why Nick is a big believer in the AI revolution and how Munro is positioned
• Stock ideas and standout opportunities
• Market outlook for the US and global equities
• Performance of Munro's funds
• Discussion on Munro's ASX-listed funds, including MAET
• Are they ETFs or something else?
• How an active fund manager navigates the rise of ETFs
• Risks to be cautious of going forward
• Key indicators to watch in the tech space
• Words of wisdom for retail investors 

Views expressed are current at the time of recording and are subject to change.

Disclaimer: This is general advice only. Please consult your financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

If you’re looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.

Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.

Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Welcome to the latest episode of On the Couch, the podcast series where we chat with brokers, CEOs, and fund managers to give you valuable insights into the investing world.

In this episode, Henry Jennings is joined by Marnie Reid, CEO of Issuer Services for Australia and New Zealand at Computershare. Marnie is responsible for the leadership, growth, and day-to-day management of the Issuer Services business across both countries.

Before joining Computershare in 2022, Marnie had been a client of the business for 30 years through her roles at AMP Limited and NRMA (now IAG). At AMP, she oversaw governance of the retail register as Head of Shareholder Services, working closely with Investor Relations and Corporate Communications teams.

In 2021, Marnie was made a Fellow of the Australasian Investor Relations Association (AIRA) in recognition of her work advocating for best practice and development programs in retail investor relations.

In this episode, they discuss:

• The rise of scams and how to spot them
• What Computershare is doing to keep investor data and shareholdings safe
• Practical steps investors can take to help prevent fraud
• Important considerations around estate planning

Disclaimer: This is general advice only. Please consult your financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

If you’re looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.

Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.

Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Welcome to another episode of On the Couch, the podcast series where we chat with brokers, CEOs, and fund managers to give you valuable insights into the investing world.

In this 'quickie' episode, Henry Jennings is joined by his good friend Andrew Wielandt, also known as The ETF Whisperer.

The focus is on defence investing, with growing pressure on Europe to defend itself and massive gains in European arms makers over the past few years - Rheinmetall is up 600% since the invasion of Ukraine. With defence spending on the rise, Henry and Andrew take a closer look at how investors can gain exposure to the sector.

It may not be very ESG-friendly, but it's becoming a necessity.

They cover the three main Defence ETFs on the ASX:

• DFND
• ARMR
• DTEC

Disclaimer: This is general advice only. Please consult your financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

If you’re looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.

Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.

Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Welcome to the latest episode of On the Couch, the podcast series where we chat with brokers, CEOs, and fund managers to give you valuable insights into the investing world.

In this episode, Henry Jennings is joined by Guy Keller, Portfolio Manager for the Tribeca Nuclear Energy Opportunities Strategy, which invests in the equity and debt of companies involved in the nuclear energy industry, with a key focus on the uranium sector.

As a senior member of the Tribeca Global Natural Resources investment team, Guy provides valuable insight and supply-and-demand modelling across key commodities such as iron ore, base metals, and precious metals. With over two decades of global commodity trading experience, including 15 years as Head of Asia Base Metals Trading at Macquarie Bank, he brings deep expertise in resource markets. Guy holds a Bachelor of Social Science (Economics) from UNSW and a Master of Applied Finance from Macquarie University, Sydney.

Talking Points:

• What happened to the uranium rally?
• Despite strong demand for power from data centres, uranium prices have slumped to $64 - why?
• Every broker remains bullish, yet shorts have driven the sector lower. Is there any optimism among investors to match the analysts?
• The ASX uranium sector has been heavily sold off - what could change that?
• Where does value exist in the sector right now?
• Running a uranium-focused fund when the whole sector is struggling - how do you manage it?
• How does the fund invest? Does it have the ability to short uranium stocks?
• What needs to change in the uranium market to trigger a turnaround?
• How could life under Trump impact the sector? Would it?
• What would signal a turning point for the industry?
• What advice can be given to investors in resource stocks?

Disclaimer: This is general advice only. Please consult your financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

If you’re looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.

Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.

Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Welcome to another episode of On the Couch, the podcast series where we chat with brokers, CEOs, and fund managers to give you valuable insights into the investing world.

In this episode, Henry Jennings is joined by Dr Nina Webster, CEO and Managing Director of Dimerix (ASX: DXB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company working on treatments for inflammatory diseases. With a market cap of $270 million, Dimerix is advancing its proprietary Phase 3 candidate DMX-200 to treat Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a rare kidney disease, and is also developing DMX-700 for respiratory disease.

Nina has over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with leadership roles across research, development, and commercialisation. She was formerly Commercial Director at Acrux (ASX: ACR), an Australian pharmaceutical company that successfully developed and commercialised multiple products globally. She is also Non-Executive Chairperson for SYNthesis BioVentures and a Non-Executive Director at Linear Clinical Research Limited. Dr Webster holds a Ph.D in Pharmaceutics from Cardiff University, a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacology, a Master’s in Intellectual Property Law from Melbourne University, and an Executive MBA from RMIT.

Talking Points:

• Dimerix is focused on developing and commercialising new treatments for inflammatory diseases with poor outcomes. The leading drug candidate is a treatment for a rare kidney disease known as FSGS - what’s the nature of this disease and its current treatment?
• What’s changed, and how did DXB come about?
• DMX-200 is now in a global Phase 3 clinical trial - an update on the trial and when results are expected.
• The upside from here following DXB’s strong run.
• Are all the eggs in one basket if this trial is not successful? What is Plan B?
• Three successful commercial deals - how they came together.
• CEOs shouldn’t speculate on future licensing deals, but the US market is always the big one. What interest has there been from US pharma companies?
• How does what’s happening in the US impact Dimerix? Elon Musk has been vocal about the FDA, and with Kennedy in charge, is there extra risk of regulatory slowdowns?
• NEU as a playbook - Dr Webster previously worked with NEU’s CEO at Acrux. Is Dimerix a bona fide Neuren replica?
• Cash reserves and burn rate - what’s the current financial position?
• Who are Dimerix’s biggest shareholders?
• If the FSGS trial goes well, what happens next? Licensing?
• What will be the major Dimerix milestones for 2025?

A deep dive into Dimerix, the biotech sector, and what’s ahead for the company.

Listen now to hear the full conversation.

Disclaimer: This is general advice only. Please consult your financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

If you’re looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.

Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.

Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

A new weekly podcast highlighting one stock or idea in just five minutes.

This short episode breaks down a high-conviction idea, covering the pros and cons - all in about five minutes.

This week, Henry Jennings looks at SGH. Despite its recent run, there's still more to go as the Boral turnaround gains momentum. Strong management and solid mining services exposure make it one to watch.

Disclaimer: This is general advice only. Please consult your financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

If you’re looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.

Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.

Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Prefer to watch? Catch the full video interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SDn1u-RThQ

Welcome to the latest episode of On the Couch, the podcast series where we chat with brokers, CEOs, and fund managers to give you valuable insights into the investing world.

In this episode, Henry Jennings catches up with his good friend Adam Dawes, a senior adviser at Shaw and Partners and a familiar face on CNBC and ausbiz. Adam shares his thoughts on reporting season, market winners and losers, and what investors should be watching in the months ahead.

Talking points include:

• How is the year shaping up so far?
• The big winners and losers of reporting season
• Key results to watch and how investors should prepare
• Why Adam likes STO and whether SXE and NXL are still on his radar
• His latest stock recommendation
• How to navigate a volatile political landscape as an investor
• AI in investing - how Adam is using it in his business
• The best opportunities in Australia this year - or is it time to embrace the US again?
• The best piece of investment advice he’s ever received

 A great discussion packed with insights, market trends, and expert perspectives. 

Disclaimer: This is general advice only. Please consult your financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

If you’re looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.

Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.

Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

In this episode, something a little different - the roles are reversed as Louise Bedford takes the lead, asking the questions while Henry Jennings joins as the guest. This special edition is part of her Trading Podcasts series.

The conversation covers what 2025 has in store, what it takes to become a consistent long-term trader, and why this year could be different.

Louise Bedford is a behavioural finance expert, bestselling author, and seasoned trader with over 30 years of experience. She hosts the Talking Trading podcast and is one of Australia's most compelling voices in the financial markets today.

Disclaimer: This is general advice only and you should consult your financial adviser regarding any of the thoughts, ideas or insights in this podcast.

Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert insights and research and become a better investor.

Welcome to the latest episode of 'On the Couch'. This occasional podcast series of chats with brokers, CEOs, and fund managers aims to give you an insight into the investing world.

In this episode, Henry Jennings sits down with Matthew Fist, a Small Cap Portfolio Manager at Firetrail Investments.

Firetrail is a boutique investment management firm specialising in high-conviction investing. The team builds concentrated portfolios of their best ideas, aiming to deliver outstanding long-term performance for clients.

Matt manages the Small Companies Fund, with a particular focus on the resources sector. Before joining Firetrail, he was a Portfolio Manager at Macquarie and began his career in the mining industry with BHP.

Tune in to hear Matt's insights and expertise on small caps and resources investing.

Disclaimer: This is general advice only and you should consult your financial adviser regarding any of the thoughts, ideas or insights in this podcast.

Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert insights and research and become a better investor.

Welcome to another episode of 'On the Couch'. This occasional podcast series of chats with brokers, CEOs, and fund managers aims to give you an insight into the investing world.

In this podcast,  Henry Jennings is joined by Coby Hanoch, CEO of Weebit Nano Ltd (ASX: WBT) - a stock Henry has followed closely for years. It's been over a year since their last chat, so he's eager to hear about the progress.
 
Coby brings a wealth of experience, with 15 years in engineering and engineering management, along with 26 years in sales management and executive roles. As Vice President of Worldwide Sales at Verisity, Coby was part of the founding team that grew the company to over $100 million in annual sales, leading to its acquisition by Cadence Design Systems (NASDAQ: CDNS). He later served as Vice President of Worldwide Sales at Jasper, where he doubled sales before its acquisition by Cadence.

Coby holds a Bachelor of Science in Systems Design from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology.

Topics covered in the podcast include:

• Why was 2024 a little disappointing?
• The game-changing deal with onsemi - what does it mean for Weebit Nano?
• When can investors expect meaningful revenue?
• What's the outlook for 2025?

Disclaimer: This is general advice only and you should consult your financial adviser regarding any of the thoughts, ideas or insights in this podcast.

Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert insights and research and become a better investor.