Shares for Beginners

Learn the essentials of investing for beginners, the importance of a clear investment plan that keeps you focused on your financial goals regardless of market noise, and learn share market basics to refine your current stock market strategy.

Scott Phillips is the Chief Investment Officer at Motley Fool Australia. We talk about his new book The One‑Page Investing Plan. Scott explains why investing feels complex, how to strip it back to what matters, and why compounding only reveals its magic decades down the track.

This episode covers risk, behavioural traps, index investing, direct shares, and the mindset required to stay invested through the valley of death. Scott also shares his “last double” compounding concept, the importance of starting early, his $2M investing mistake.

Here's a link to find the book on Booktopia.

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🌎 When you’re ready to go beyond ETFs, learn from the master - Tony Kynaston’s QUALITY AT VALUE. Sign up with code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plan or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light

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Richard Hemming from Under the Radar Report returns to unpack the wealth effect, slowing property momentum, bank loan growth, retail pressure, and why uranium is suddenly back in focus. He explains how to judge company quality, why balance sheets matter, and how investors can avoid common traps by simply understanding how a business makes money.

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Find Tomorrow’s Market Winners Today Under the Radar Report uncovers quality small caps before they hit the headlines. Save 10% with promo code SFB.

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Artificial intelligence is reshaping how investors research companies, and ASA educator Nathan Hood has become one of its most practical advocates. He started with simple prompts like “give me five positives and five negatives from this announcement,” and quickly saw how well AI identified what mattered. Today, his system applies 33 red‑flag tests, balance‑sheet checks, technical indicators, and sentiment scoring across a universe of 600 ASX stocks.

During the episode he mentioned 4DX as a high red‑flag stock. After reviewing his data, he clarified that BAP and LOT actually top the list with 17 red flags each, while 4DX has six.

Listeners can also use the SUMMIT2026 code to access discounted tickets to the Queensland Investor Summit.

Nathan is happy to be contacted at [email protected].

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🌎 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

🌎 Life Sherpa Invest helps beginners start with confidence. Invest hassle-free now

🌎 When you’re ready to go beyond ETFs, learn from the master - Tony Kynaston’s QUALITY AT VALUE. Sign up with code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plan or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light

Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they’re offering something of value.

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Beginners don’t need predictions, complex models, or fancy tools. They need a calm, repeatable process for understanding real businesses and how they make money. Sebastian Evans is the CIO and Executive Director at NAOS Asset Management. In this episode he explains how beginners can cut through noise, avoid common traps, and build a simple framework for long‑term investing.

We cover business models, annual reports, sentiment, stop‑losses, industry analysis, software stocks, and how AI can help investors work smarter. Sebastian also shares insights from nearly two decades of managing concentrated micro‑cap and small‑cap portfolios.

Sebastian Evans is the Chief Investment Officer and Managing Director of NAOS Asset Management, a boutique Australian fund manager focused on concentrated, long‑term investing in emerging and small‑cap companies. NAOS runs three listed investment companies (NCC, NSC, NAC) and is known for its disciplined, high‑conviction approach. Find out more at NAOS Asset Management

📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOLS: 

🌎 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

🌎 Life Sherpa Invest helps beginners start with confidence. Invest hassle-free now

🌎 When you’re ready to go beyond ETFs, learn from the master - Tony Kynaston’s QUALITY AT VALUE. Sign up with code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plan or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light

Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they’re offering something of value.

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Bradesco (BBDO) is one of Brazil’s largest and oldest banks. In this episode, Cameron Reilly walks through the bank’s wild origin, its scandals, its political turbulence, and the numbers that matter for value investors.

Despite the drama, the numbers look strong. Bradesco has a massive loan book, solid financial health, and a standout price‑to‑operating‑cash‑flow ratio. Cameron breaks down why BBDO sits at the top of the QAV America buy list this week, and what beginners should understand about investing in Brazilian banks.

Are you investing in the ASX and ready to go beyond ETFs? Learn from the master - Tony Kynaston’s QUALITY AT VALUE. Sign up with code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plan or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light by clicking this link. for Australians or those wanting to invest in Australian stocks.

🌎If you enjoy the show, support us by trying QAV America with code SFBUS.

⭐ Try QAV America https://www.qavamerica.com If you want to learn the QAV system for US markets, check out QAV America — Cameron’s weekly checklist, buy and sell recommendations all based on Tony Kynaston''s Quality at Value system.

👉 14‑day free trial

👉 Use code SFBUS for 20% off your first subscription period

👉 https://www.qavamerica.com

A great way to support the show while learning a proven, systematic approach to value investing.

Learn about the checklist manifesto, operating cash flow focus, and why QAV is expanding to cover US stocks. Use promo code SFBUS for 20% off QAV plans: QAV Club America (annual/monthly) for full tools and community, or QAV America Light for simple buy/sell signals. Start your 14-day free trial by clicking this link. Subscribe to this channel for more stock picking tips, value investing strategies, and market-beating ideas.

Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they’re offering something of value.

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Cameron Reillu joins me to analyse two very different businesses: IVE Group, Australia’s largest commercial printer, and TEO Argentina, a telecom giant navigating extreme macro conditions. Strong QAV scores, big stories, and plenty of lessons for value investors. 📊🌍

Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/teo-igl

Are you investing in the ASX and ready to go beyond ETFs? Learn from the master - Tony Kynaston’s QUALITY AT VALUE. Sign up with code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plan or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light by clicking this link. for Australians or those wanting to invest in Australian stocks.

🌎If you enjoy the show, support us by trying QAV America with code SFBUS.

⭐ Try QAV America https://www.qavamerica.com If you want to learn the QAV system for US markets, check out QAV America — Cameron’s weekly checklist, buy and sell recommendations all based on Tony Kynaston''s Quality at Value system.

👉 14‑day free trial

👉 Use code SFBUS for 20% off your first subscription period

👉 https://www.qavamerica.com

A great way to support the show while learning a proven, systematic approach to value investing.

Learn about the checklist manifesto, operating cash flow focus, and why QAV is expanding to cover US stocks. Use promo code SFBUS for 20% off QAV plans: QAV Club America (annual/monthly) for full tools and community, or QAV America Light for simple buy/sell signals. Start your 14-day free trial by clicking this link. Subscribe to this channel for more stock picking tips, value investing strategies, and market-beating ideas.

Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they’re offering something of value.

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Inflation is sticky. Valuations are stretched. Sentiment is nervous. In this episode, Richard Hemming from Under the Radar Report explains how investors can reduce risk and build resilient portfolios using four core principles: diversification, buying cheap, dividends, and taking profits. Richard breaks down balance‑sheet strength, long‑duration assets, capital‑gains tax changes, and why patient capital beats reactive trading. We also explore small‑cap opportunities including Acrow (ACF) and XRF Scientific.

Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/under-the-radar-risk

📈 CHECK OUT THE UNDER THE RADAR REPORT: 

Find Tomorrow’s Market Winners Today Under the Radar Report uncovers quality small caps before they hit the headlines. Save 10% with promo code SFB.

Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they’re offering something of value.

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QAV is a rules‑based, checklist‑driven approach to value investing that removes emotion and focuses on fundamentals. Cameron explains how the method delivers long‑term, double‑market returns, why a 60%-win rate is more than enough, and how beginners can use simple rules to invest with confidence. We also dive into this week’s featured stock, Carter Bankshares (CARE), a small Virginia bank with a remarkable backstory and strong fundamentals.

Are you investing in the ASX and ready to go beyond ETFs? Learn from the master - Tony Kynaston’s QUALITY AT VALUE. Sign up with code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plan or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light by clicking this link. for Australians or those wanting to invest in Australian stocks.

🌎If you enjoy the show, support us by trying QAV America with code SFBUS.

⭐ Try QAV America https://www.qavamerica.com If you want to learn the QAV system for US markets, check out QAV America — Cameron’s weekly checklist, buy and sell recommendations all based on Tony Kynaston''s Quality at Value system.

👉 14‑day free trial

👉 Use code SFBUS for 20% off your first subscription period

👉 https://www.qavamerica.com

A great way to support the show while learning a proven, systematic approach to value investing.

Learn about the checklist manifesto, operating cash flow focus, and why QAV is expanding to cover US stocks. Use promo code SFBUS for 20% off QAV plans: QAV Club America (annual/monthly) for full tools and community, or QAV America Light for simple buy/sell signals. Start your 14-day free trial by clicking this link. Subscribe to this channel for more stock picking tips, value investing strategies, and market-beating ideas.

Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they’re offering something of value.

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Jose Mayoras is the senior portfolio manager of the Divita Value Growth Fund and author of Wall Street’s Blind Spots. Jose explains why a great company is not always a great investment, why cash flows matter more than reported profits, and how expectations are already baked into today’s share price.

Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/jose-mayora

📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOLS: 

🌎 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

🌎 Life Sherpa Invest helps beginners start with confidence. Invest hassle-free now

🌎 When you’re ready to go beyond ETFs, learn from the master - Tony Kynaston’s QUALITY AT VALUE. Sign up with code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plan or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light

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Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they’re offering something of value.

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Discover how to spot undervalued stocks like Magna International (MGA) using the proven QAV (Quality at Value) methodology from Tony Kynaston – a systematic, checklist-driven approach inspired by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger to beat the market.

Magna International is one of the biggest automotive suppliers in the world. Most drivers never notice it. Magna sits behind the scenes, building the parts, systems, and even entire vehicles for major brands. Cameron from QAV America joined me to explain how this quiet giant works and why it’s back on the QAV buy list.

🌎If you enjoy the show, support us by trying QAV America with code SFBUS.

⭐ Try QAV America https://www.qavamerica.com If you want to learn the QAV system for US markets, check out QAV America — Cameron’s weekly checklist, buy and sell recommendations all based on Tony Kynaston''s Quality at Value system.

👉 14‑day free trial

👉 Use code SFBUS for 20% off your first subscription period

👉 https://www.qavamerica.com

A great way to support the show while learning a proven, systematic approach to value investing.

Learn about the checklist manifesto, operating cash flow focus, and why QAV is expanding to cover US stocks. Use promo code SFBUS for 20% off QAV plans: QAV Club America (annual/monthly) for full tools and community, or QAV America Light for simple buy/sell signals. Start your 14-day free trial by clicking this link. Subscribe to this channel for more stock picking tips, value investing strategies, and market-beating ideas.

Are you Australian and investing in the ASX and ready to go beyond ETFs? Learn from the master - Tony Kynaston’s QUALITY AT VALUE. Sign up with code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plan or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light by clicking this link. for Australians or those wanting to invest in Australian stocks.

Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they’re offering something of value.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.