This is a chat with with Dawid Naude Founder and CEO of Pathfindr. Dawid will be appearing live at the ASA's QLD Investor Summit 2025 to explore the real-world impact of artificial intelligence on financial services, business models and investment strategies. Learn how AI is reshaping portfolio construction, enhancing risk management, and opening new possibilities for investors to analyse markets, build resilience and plan for long-term wealth across generations.

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Can Australian small caps turbocharge your investment portfolio? Vince Scully from LifeSherpa explores the risks and rewards of small cap investing. More information about the Life Sherpa ETF based portfolios available here.

This conversation was based on a recent video that you can watch here.

Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/vince-scully-small-cap

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In this episode I'm joined by Elio D'Amato from to unravel the mysteries of investing and ask the fundamental questions: What is a stock market? Why does it exist? And how can you, as an investor, navigate its complexities? I've had a busy couple of weeks and was running out of feed for the hungry podcast beast. This is a repeat episode from October 2024. But Elio is always a great guest with many colourful analogies. The lessons bear repeating. New episodes return next week.

Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/what-is-the-stock-market

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Tony Kynaston is a multi-millionaire professional investor thanks to his QAV checklist. Tony's knowledge and calm analysis takes the guesswork out of share market investing. Use the coupon code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plans or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light. Here's the link to sign up: https://qavpodcast.com.au/register-3/

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In this episode I'm joined by Rudi Filapek-Vandyck, the editor of FN Arena Investing Newsletter, to talk deep market insights, his All-Weather Model Portfolio and the strategies that have shaped his approach to investing in quality growth stocks. Rudi shared his journey, lessons learned, and why he’s challenging the traditional value investing narrative.

This conversation was based on a recent article from Rudi which you can download here.

Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/fnarena-all-weather

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🚧💡 Get an inside look at Acrow Limited's innovative approach to Formwork, Scaffolding and Industrial Access. CEO Steven Boland discusses their growth, engineering expertise, and exciting projects on the horizon.

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Level up your investing with Sharesight, Investopedia’s #1 portfolio tracker for DIY investors. Track 240,000+ global stocks, crypto, ETFs and funds. Add cash accounts and property to get the full picture of your portfolio – all in one place. Ditch the chaos, track like a pro! Sharesight makes investing easy. Get 4 months free on an annual premium plan at https://www.sharesight.com/sharesforbeginners

Tony Kynaston is a multi-millionaire professional investor thanks to his QAV checklist. Tony's knowledge and calm analysis takes the guesswork out of share market investing. Use the coupon code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plans or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light. Here's the link to sign up: https://qavpodcast.com.au/register-3

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I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Slava Platkov, Senior Portfolio Manager and Vice President at Dimensional Fund Advisors’ Sydney office to talk about his journey from Ukraine to Australia, his semi-professional football days, and to explain factor-based investing.

Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/slava-platkov-dimensional

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Level up your investing with Sharesight, Investopedia’s #1 portfolio tracker for DIY investors. Track 240,000+ global stocks, crypto, ETFs and funds. Add cash accounts and property to get the full picture of your portfolio – all in one place. Ditch the chaos, track like a pro! Sharesight makes investing easy. Get 4 months free on an annual premium plan at https://www.sharesight.com/sharesforbeginners

Tony Kynaston is a multi-millionaire professional investor thanks to his QAV checklist. Tony's knowledge and calm analysis takes the guesswork out of share market investing. Use the coupon code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plans or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light. Here's the link to sign up: https://qavpodcast.com.au/register-3/

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In this episode I'm joined by Bob Elliott the co-founder and CEO of Unlimited Funds, for an eye-opening exploration of hedge funds and their role in modern investing. With years of experience as a macro investor at Ray Dalio's Bridgewater Associates, Bob brings a wealth of knowledge, breaking down complex concepts into actionable insights for investors of all levels.

Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/bob-elliot-unlimited

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Level up your investing with Sharesight, Investopedia’s #1 portfolio tracker for DIY investors. Track 240,000+ global stocks, crypto, ETFs and funds. Add cash accounts and property to get the full picture of your portfolio – all in one place. Ditch the chaos, track like a pro! Sharesight makes investing easy. Get 4 months free on an annual premium plan at https://www.sharesight.com/sharesforbeginners

Tony Kynaston is a multi-millionaire professional investor thanks to his QAV checklist. Tony's knowledge and calm analysis takes the guesswork out of share market investing. Use the coupon code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plans or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light. Here's the link to sign up: https://qavpodcast.com.au/register-3/

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In this episode I sit down with Geoff Wilson, the founder, chairman, and Chief Investment Officer of Wilson Asset Management. He has over 45 years of experience in investment markets, managing over $5.8 billion for more than 130,000 retail investors through nine listed investment companies (LICs) and two unlisted funds. We chatted about his journey from working as a “glassy” at a rough Melbourne pub to founding one of Australia's leading investment firms.

Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/geoff-wilson-wam

Level up your investing with Sharesight, Investopedia’s #1 portfolio tracker for DIY investors. Track 240,000+ global stocks, crypto, ETFs and funds. Add cash accounts and property to get the full picture of your portfolio – all in one place. Ditch the chaos, track like a pro! Sharesight makes investing easy. Get 4 months free on an annual premium plan at https://www.sharesight.com/sharesforbeginners

Tony Kynaston is a multi-millionaire professional investor thanks to his QAV checklist. Tony's knowledge and calm analysis takes the guesswork out of share market investing. Use the coupon code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plans or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light. Here's the link to sign up: https://qavpodcast.com.au/register-3/

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I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Oliver Mander, the Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand Shareholders Association (NZSA). As someone who’s passionate about investing and governance, Oliver offered a fascinating deep dive into the world of investing in New Zealand, a market that’s small but mighty.

Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/oliver-mander-NZSA

Level up your investing with Sharesight, Investopedia’s #1 portfolio tracker for DIY investors. Track 240,000+ global stocks, crypto, ETFs and funds. Add cash accounts and property to get the full picture of your portfolio – all in one place. Ditch the chaos, track like a pro! Sharesight makes investing easy. Get 4 months free on an annual premium plan at https://www.sharesight.com/sharesforbeginners

Tony Kynaston is a multi-millionaire professional investor thanks to his QAV checklist. Tony's knowledge and calm analysis takes the guesswork out of share market investing. Use the coupon code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plans or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light. Here's the link to sign up: https://qavpodcast.com.au/register-3/

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In this episode I welcome back Andrew Page, the founder of Strawman.com, an online investment club for investors to exchange ideas and debate on buying companies on the ASX. Andrew attempts to uncover hidden gems in the Australian small and mid-cap sharemarket, blending meticulous research with a community-driven approach. His latest blog post, Four Inches into the Future, was inspired by a quip from former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein. It discusses the value of focusing on what’s “reasonably knowable.”

Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/andrew-page-four-inches

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Tony Kynaston is a multi-millionaire professional investor thanks to his QAV checklist. Tony's knowledge and calm analysis takes the guesswork out of share market investing. Use the coupon code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plans or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light. Here's the link to sign up: https://qavpodcast.com.au/register-3/

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