Blair Modica of Betashares joined Shared Lunch to talk exchange-traded funds, and provided an insight into 3 key tech areas that have grown this year and how that has been reflected in the ETF market.

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Do exchange-traded-funds have a place in your portfolio? Or are you overwhelmed by the sheer choice on offer? 

We’ve got your back.

In this conversation with Blair Modica of Betashares, Blair explains the investing trend ‘smart beta’ and how to avoid overlap when investing in ETFs. Plus the tech revival, ETF hot spots and what it means to have indirect exposure to crypto. 

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Manawa Energy CEO David Prentice talks to the profitablity of solar power in Aotearoa, is it worth it for energy companies yet? Plus, what is on the horizon for Manawa on the solar front? 

This is a quick bite from our previous episode 'Investing in local green energy'.

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Generating our own renewable energy is a big part of meeting climate change targets. But are we making progress and what opportunities are there for investors?

We talk to David Prentice, the CEO of Manawa Energy, our largest independent renewable energy generator. We find out how Manawa smooths its earnings without a retail arm, why more clarity around government policy for green energy is needed, plus the potential of solar as the price comes down.

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Infratil CEO Jason Boyes joined Shared Lunch recently to talk about its future plans with One NZ, as well as how investing in renewables is not only essential, but a long-term growth strategy.

This quick bite was from our episode ’One NZ’s future with Infratil'

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New Zealand's net inward migration numbers are back up, what does this mean for investors and will the numbers stay high? Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen thinks there may be a drop off, find out why, plus a couple of key takeaways on the subject of the recession. 

This quick bite is from our previous episode: The world's tiniest recession? 

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With New Zealand officially in what some have coined ‘the world’s tiniest recession’, what should investors be aware of? 

We talk to Infometrics Chief Executive Brad Olsen about the state of Aotearoa’s economy—what’s driving this downturn, how specific industries will fair, and whether immigration and the upcoming election will have a material impact. 

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What’s the future of One NZ now Infratil has full control?

We talk to Infratil CEO Jason Boyes about its $1.8 billion buy, part funded by a $850 million share placement—including the $100 million retail offer closing 27 June.    

Will the telco be floated and how will the business be improved? Plus we find out why One NZ provides the stable cashflow that lets Infratil invest offshore.

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Tony Alexander looks at the factors investors should keep an eye on over the next 12 months.

This quick bite is a clip from our previous episode 'Do kiwis still dream of property?'

Frances Cook talks to Independent Economist Tony Alexander about the current sentiment among investors in Aotearoa. They discuss the possibility of a recession, how an election year impacts the economy, and Tony’s 12 month predictions for the housing market. 

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With fewer New Zealanders investing in residential property, and more looking to buy shares, are we witnessing a shift in the Kiwi psyche? 🥝

Frances Cook talks to Independent Economist Tony Alexander about the current sentiment among investors in Aotearoa. They discuss the possibility of a recession, how an election year impacts the economy, and Tony’s theory that we're close to the bottom of housing market. 

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