Shares for Beginners

This episode continues the story we started with Neeraj Khemlani, author of The Coffee Can Investor. Neeraj told Matt Ankrum’s story. Now we hear it from Matt himself. He explains how he studies 100‑baggers, how he invests, and why he built a long‑term portfolio for his three daughters.

Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/ankrum-coffee-can

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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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Shares for Beginners and Tykr proudly present "Weekend Watchlist". We dissect a company using Tykr's risk rating and fair value analysis process. Learn how to avoid emotional mistakes, choose investments with a rationale, and build wealth with confidence. Get your free trial and special discount offer. Join Tykr today and take advantage of this special offer of 30% off with coupon code SAVE30. See for yourself why Tykr is the essential tool for every serious DIY share investor. 14-day free trial included, then a no-quibble 30-day money back guarantee: Get your free trial and special discount offer.

SanDisk surges after its spin‑off from Western Digital. Learn how AI storage demand, data‑centre growth, and explosive earnings drive this comeback story.

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.

Shares for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Shares for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Opinions expressed by guests are theirs alone and may not represent the views of Finpods, Money Sherpa, or Phil Muscatello. Shares for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD, and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Philip Muscatello and Finpods Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.

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Why bother owning the ASX50 when it feels like a handful of banks, miners and “corporate zombies”? Today, Vince Scully from Life Sherpa joins me to unpack the real story behind Australia’s large‑cap market and why “US good, Australia bad” is far too simplistic.

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Discover how to spot undervalued stocks like Deutsche Bank (DB) 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. This week I spoke with Cameron Reilly from the QAV Investing Podcast for another episode of Weekend Watchlist. Deutsche Bank delivered its best results in 156 years after a major turnaround. Learn how the bank refocused, rebuilt, and returned to strong profitability.

Discover how to pick winning stocks and beat the S&P 500 with Tony Kynaston's proven QAV (Quality at Value) investing methodology.

It's a systematic checklist for identifying undervalued quality companies, timing buys and sells with a "three-point trend line" and avoiding market noise. QAV America has delivered 64% returns since September 2023 vs. the S&P 500's 54%, perfect for beginners and pros seeking long-term compounding.

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.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Neeraj Khemlani former 60 Minutes producer, journalist, head of CBS News and author of The Coffee Can Investor. It's the story of Matt Ankrum , a midwestern portfolio manager whose entire career has been shaped by deep research, emotional discipline, and a willingness to think in decades. Neeraj follows Matt’s journey to build a portfolio designed to be left untouched for 20 or 30 years. Matt’s approach is grounded in simplicity: find exceptional businesses, understand them deeply, and then resist every urge to tinker.

Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/coffee-can-investor

📈 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

🌎 Tykr - Stock Investing for Beginners. Learn how to avoid emotional mistakes, choose investments with a rationale, and build wealth with confidence. Visit https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/tykr or https://tykr.com/?red=finpod and use the coupon code SAVE30 for your 30% discount.

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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Mining services companies don’t own the mines - but they drill, haul, maintain, build and keep Australia’s mining industry running. And while most beginners overlook this part of the market, the sector has quietly outperformed the Small Ordinaries Index since 2021.

In this episode, I speak with Issam Eid from RaaS Research to unpack why mining services have done so well, what drives the winners, and how beginners can analyse this often‑ignored corner of the ASX.

Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/issam-raas

📈 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

🌎 Tykr - Stock Investing for Beginners. Learn how to avoid emotional mistakes, choose investments with a rationale, and build wealth with confidence. Visit https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/tykr or https://tykr.com/?red=finpod and use the coupon code SAVE30 for your 30% discount.

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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In this episode I’m joined by Marc Lichtenfeld, Chief Income Strategist at The Oxford Club and bestselling author of Get Rich with Dividends. Marc shares his practical, beginner‑friendly approach to dividend investing and his well‑known 10‑11‑12 System, which combines starting yield and dividend growth to aim for double‑digit long‑term returns.

We discuss:

• What boxing can teach us about investing
• Why dividend growth is a powerful signal of company strength
• How to understand payout ratios and cash flow
• Dividend traps and the danger of chasing high yields
• REITs, emerging markets, and global dividend opportunities
• The power of reinvesting dividends

Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/oxford-lichtenfeld

📈 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

🌎 Tykr - Stock Investing for Beginners. Learn how to avoid emotional mistakes, choose investments with a rationale, and build wealth with confidence. Visit https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/tykr or https://tykr.com/?red=finpod and use the coupon code SAVE30 for your 30% discount.

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.

Shares for Beginners and Tykr proudly present "Weekend Watchlist". We dissect a company using Tykr's risk rating and fair value analysis process. Learn how to avoid emotional mistakes, choose investments with a rationale, and build wealth with confidence. Get your free trial and special discount offer. Join Tykr today and take advantage of this special offer of 30% off with coupon code SAVE30. See for yourself why Tykr is the essential tool for every serious DIY share investor. 14-day free trial included, then a no-quibble 30-day money back guarantee: Get your free trial and special discount offer.

Micron Technology has become a critical player in the AI revolution - not because it makes GPUs, but because it makes the high‑bandwidth memory that keeps those GPUs fed with data. In this episode, we explore Micron’s business model, why HBM is so essential, and how Micron has become responsible for more than half of all earnings‑estimate upgrades across the S&P 500.

Weekend Watchlist is about helping beginners sharpen their investing process through real companies and real stories.

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.

Shares for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Shares for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Opinions expressed by guests are theirs alone and may not represent the views of Finpods, Money Sherpa, or Phil Muscatello. Shares for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD, and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Philip Muscatello and Finpods Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289.

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In this episode, Richard Hemming from Under the Radar Report returns to break down what “quality” really means in small‑cap investing, and why the balance sheet is the first place he looks.

We cover:

• How to define quality in a small‑cap company

• Why free cash flow matters more than profit

• The key metric: Net Debt / EBITDA

• Why retailers can be both exciting and dangerous

• Case studies: Myer, KMD Brands, Kogan, Clover, Tuas, Amplitude Energy

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

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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 PagBank (NYSE:PAGS) 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. This week I spoke with Cameron Reilly from the QAV Investing Podcast for another episode of Weekend Watchlist. We looked at PagBank (NYSE: PAGS), Brazil’s fast-growing digital bank and payments leader, formerly known as PagSeguro.

Discover how to pick winning stocks and beat the S&P 500 with Tony Kynaston's proven QAV (Quality at Value) investing methodology.

It's a systematic checklist for identifying undervalued quality companies, timing buys and sells with a "three-point trend line" and avoiding market noise. QAV America has delivered 64% returns since September 2023 vs. the S&P 500's 54%, perfect for beginners and pros seeking long-term compounding.

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.

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.

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