In this episode Vic explains what on earth 'capital preservation' is. Spoiler: it's basically just a fancy way of referring to an investing strategy that does it's best to make sure you don't lose money if it's needed soon. This kind of strategy would work if you wanted to invest but also need to use that money in the not-so-distant future. It’s a low-risk approach so if you’re saving for something in the mid-to-short term, like a new car or a wedding. 

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Before you start trading in stocks, it’s super important to understand the difference between stock markets, stock exchanges and indexes. Did you know there are different exchanges all over the world? In New Zealand we have the NZX, in Australia they have the ASX, in the United States they have the NASDAQ and the NYSE and lots more! There are even stock exchanges in Japan and Amsterdam! But how do they actually work? In this ep you'll learn how each market works to ensure when you're trading that you actually understand what’s going on. 

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In this episode we give you a kick up the b*** to stop procrastinating, and start paying closer attention to where your money is. On average the NZX50 (the NZ Stock Exchange), has only finished down 5 out of the last 20 years! That's a whole lot of positive returns across the last two decades. Vic explains why investing for 5, 10, or even 20 years from now is the best thing you can do to set your future self up for success.

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Raising The Curve is back for Season Two! We'll be exploring investing with a conscience, the wild world of cryptocurrency and so much more! We promise there will be no scary jargon, whether you're a seasoned investor, or starting from scratch - this podcast will help you progress towards financial freedom through investing. 

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For this last episode of Season One we are putting everything we have learnt so far, into practice - it's an exciting one! In this episode, we do a deep dive into the Briscoe Group stock. Vic explains the factors that make it such a lucrative stock, so that you can look at other companies and find other successful investments.

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In this episode you'll learn Vic's top 12 tips when it comes to investing. Bring a note pad, or type them out in your phone - they're tips you won't want to forget! 

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We invest in companies because we think the trajectory of that company is going to be a raging success. One that will hopefully earn us great returns. The sad reality is that not all companies will be the next Tesla. Some stocks you pick will be winners, and some won't be but trying to pick more winners than losers is where the magic happens! In this episode Vic, gives an example of a not so great investment. It's a good reminder how important it is to do your research, before hitting that buy button! 

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We all want to be pick the new Tesla. That company that does extremely well and you make amazing returns from. In this episode you will be given two real life examples of companies that have grown super fast and in each examples Vic explains what made them such good investments, so you can spot similar opportunities!

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Most of us understand the concept of buying property. It's talked about way more than investing in stocks. But the problem is, a lot of us don't have enough for a house deposit. Does that mean we can't invest? Definitely not! With the rise of DIY platforms, you can invest with as little as $1, which means if you don't have enough for a house deposit - you can still get great returns! After listening to this ep you'll understand the pros and cons of investing in both!

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In this episode, you'll learn how tiny changes can make a HUGE difference when it comes to your retirement fund. Vic explains why if you're younger you can *generally* take more risk, whereas if you're older you might want to take less. She also talks about how important it is to make regular contributions - even if just small ones!

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