This week we release a fourth “Social Distance” episode where Joel, Louis and Brett remotely dial in to this podcast. As we are seeing signs of stock market recovery we are also bracing ourselves for further economic decline as a result of the Coronavirus control measures. In this episode, we will review how and why we think this market have significant opportunities.

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* Share Market Investment: Traditionally the stock market sees two major declines before it begins to rally and recover. We here at the Investor Exchange Podcast have gathered valuable statistics and give you our take on whether the stock market now will follow history. Joel also gives you an insight to what kind of stocks his personal investment team is finding opportunity in during this volatile environment.

* Property Investment: Now that auctions can’t take place in person, we are seeing a stark decline in the volume of transactions in the residential real estate market. Brett brings with you the great announcement from the Reserve Bank of Australia in regards to price changes in the coming months. Furthermore, we delve into the recent announcement of major infrastructure projects that may bring more jobs back into the economy.

* Personal Finance: Many potential investors are reluctant to invest until a high level of uncertainty is removed from their personal finance situation. Louis discusses why these investors may be missing out opportunities to improve personal finances as a results He also gives you a take on how beginning your investment journey right now could put you ahead of the curve.

 

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Doggie Depression – Animal psychologists warns us that we are going to have a pandemic of dogs with separation anxiety once stay at home measures have been relaxed.

Government Advice – The officials of Malaysia have started to distribute posters on how women can help households to maintain a happy environment.

Skatepark Sharks – In California a local skatepark has been covered with sand in order to prevent skaters from going to the skate parks. However, dirt bikers have taken this opportunity to play with the sand.

 

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This week we release a third “Social Distance” episode where Joel, Steph, Louis and Brett remotely dial in to this podcast. As our share market investment, property investment and financial advisory team navigate through the past few weeks of turmoil, we have developed some hypothesis and conclusions around the recent economic events. This is an episode that you surely do not want to miss, especially the ending remarks made by Joel Hewish, CEO of United Global Capital.

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* Share Market Investment: Followers of the share market would have seen significant rises star to occur again. The big investment theme for the recent winners are those who are benefitting from the lifestyle changes that arose from the work-from-home government order. Joel gives us information of what key factors to look out for when deciding on which stocks to invest in to take advantage of the current economic situation.

* Property Investment:  As we navigate through these uncertain times, truing to gauge what is happening in the property market is becoming increasingly difficult. Brett brings with him the UBS forecast for property development and real estate and gives us some insight into what we should see happen in the property market moving forward.

* Personal Finance: In light of all the recent stimulus measures this is a segment you do not want to miss. Louis brings information on how we can make the most out of the stimulus measures and what the tax deduction implications are for working from home.

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Stuck Outside: Coronavirus means that most people are staying inside but it doesn’t mean you’re not allowed to drive which means drink driving is still an occurrence. In Adelaide there was a person pulled over because they had a rosebush stuck in the door of their car.

Daylight Savings: In New Zealand a news reader forgot to but the L in clocks when announcing daylight savings and reminded all the mail readers to but their clocks back, but without the L.

Dr Bubble Head: There is a bubblehead for Dr Fauci, the American physician and immunologist who has served as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease as an advisor during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

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This week we release a second “Social Distance” episode where Joel, Steph, Louis and Brett remotely dial in to this podcast. In this podcast, we open with a discussion on the latest JobKeeper and JobSeeker stimulus package and the impact it will have on Australian Government debt. As we navigate volatile market sell offs seeing the worst drop to average around 40% intraday Joel  advice on the right time yo re-enter the market. Social distancing measures has affected transaction volume in the property market, Brett provides guidance around selling and buying a property in this current market.

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* Australian Government Debt: Management of government debt is one of the most important measures in ensuring resources are available to fund economic growth. As $213 billion worth of economic stimulus has been announced, it brings to question how it will affect government debt levels.

* U Shape or V Shape Stock Market Recovery: As stock prices continue to fall, the temptation to purchase “discounted” stocks have become prevalent amongst investors. In this segment, we answer many pressing investor queries such as; When would it be most sensible to re-enter the stock market, What are some of the rationales to look at when screening potential candidates?

* Social Distancing Effect On Real Estate: As social distancing measures are enforced in auctions and open homes, we anticipate an overall decline in transaction volume. Brett runs down what the current situation for auction clearances in Australia as well as the effect current economic and social measures will have on house prices n the future.

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Divorce Rate Spikes – Social Isolation has forced couples to spend extended time in each other’s company which has in turn resulted in a large spike in divorce rates.

Medical Advice Against Coupling Up – As Coronavirus numbers peak in the UK, the government is advising couples to either shack up or spend extended amounts of time without each other’s company as they continue to enforce spread prevention measures.

Coronavirus and 5G Internet? – There has been a recent conspiracy theory that claims 5G internet is the causing Coronavirus as human tissues reject it’s high frequencies.

Zoom Bombing Trend – As social distancing prompt the widespread use of Zoom, the trend of “Zoom Bombing” has begun to emerge. People using zoom conferences around the world are noticing unwanted participants in their meetings and the FBI has since warned that Zoom meetings pose cybersecurity threat.

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This week we release a special “Social Distance” episode where Joel, Steph, Louis and Brett remotely dial in to this podcast. We bring you more information on how we can navigate these uncertain times. In this podcast we address the most recent update on market conditions, deep dive into the most recent stimulus announcement as well as outlook on the property market.

 

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Have we reached a bottom?: In this past week we have seen some strength in the market as the major indexes began to slowly rally. Joel brings us evidence from past stock market declines and a hypothesis on whether we have hit a bottom in the market.

The Ins and Outs of the Stimulus Package: There has been an announcement of the $130B in Australia eligible for those who are suffering from economic damage from the Coronavirus. Louis breaks down how we can be eligible to claim benefits such as $550 Jobseeker supplement, $10,000 temporary early release of superannuation as well as the $1500 per fortnight Jobkeeper payments. Furthermore, he gives us some tips on how to navigate your finances during this uncertain period of time.

Property Market Update: Brett discusses the biggest effects he sees for the property market In the short term. In this era of social distancing we are now experiencing restrictions put in place for auctions and open homes which may begin to deter eligible buyers from purchasing a property in the near term. Furthermore, the lowering of cash rates to a record low of 0.25% may significantly impact those who are getting a mortgage loan as well as those looking to refinance.

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The Jedi Minister: As streaming becomes mainstream, a minister in Italy have decided to stream his mass online. He however did not realise that electronic filters were left on his webcam which had transformed him into characters in star wars and the blues brothers throughout his livestream.

Pantry Rules: A mother has decided to post rules in the pantry for her children during social isolation one of which includes the banning of the consumption of her Cadbury eggs

Sports Betting Alternatives: Big corporate book makers are now offering sports wager alternatives. This includes wagers on weather, price of oil, stock price of carnival cruise line as well as Donald Trump’s tweet count for the day.

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On Friday the 20th of March, we witnessed the worst single day decline for the S&P 500 in a history of 12,651 trading days outside of two other days. In 1929 there was Black Tuesday and 1987 there was Black Monday. When will we see the decline end? In this episode we review actions taken by the government to prepare for the financial crisis, the statistical importance of social distancing as well as how you can prepare yourself in the event that you can no longer pay your mortgage.

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When will the bad days end? As a recession becomes imminent, we are seeing government and policy maker intervention around the globe to soften and shorten it’s effects. Joel breaks down the different stimulus packages we are seeing in Australia, Germany, Spain and the U.S in their efforts to protect themselves against major effects seen in the likes of Black Tuesday and Black Monday.

The statistical significance of “Social Distancing”: Social Distancing is deemed as the ultimate control towards the COVID-19 spread. Louis gives us a comparison of three weeks of social distancing vs no social distancing and its effect on new virus cases reported.

Property a Safe Haven? Brett answers our lingering questions about how the property market will hold up in the current economic environment with historically low interest rates and a stark rise in unemployment. Furthermore, he goes through what we can do in the event that we can’t pay our mortgage.

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As the hoarding of toilet paper continues a man has taken it upon himself to set up a toilet paper exchange. In this toilet paper exchange people who have excessive toilet paper will be able to drop their toilet paper off to the exchange to go to people that are in need.

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The World Health Organisation has officially declared the Coronavirus as a pandemic as travel bans, social distancing and recession speculations dominate headlines. After 20 years of uninterrupted economic growth in Australia, is this going to be our undoing or will it be a blessing in disguise? Joel, Steph, Louis and Brett provides a deep dive into this subject and gives us insight on the current stock market activity as well as outlook for the residential real estate market.

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Extreme Volatility: The spread and acceleration of the virus has begun to show negative economic impact as measures such as social distancing has reduced the earning abilities of many businesses. Major indexes such as the ASX 200, S&P 500, NASDAQ and the Dow Jones have hit all-time lows and point towards a recession. Joel provides his take on what individual investors can do to mitigate risk in this time of fear and uncertainty.

Property Investment: Will the Coronavirus impact the property market? Brett provides his overview on how the Coronavirus will impact the property market and if buying opportunities will be present in the short term.

All about the virus: The team has gathered some statistics on the death rates, cause of death and spread of virus breakouts to share with viewers on this podcast. This includes a deconstruction of the initial virus spread in the Hubei province and the strategy they employed to contain the spread.

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Italy’s neighbour France have been hearing whisperings that Cocaine was the cure to the Coronavirus. This rumour was taken seriously by the French government whom released an official statement that advised the French citizens that Cocaine is not the cure to the Coronavirus.

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This week, Joel, Brett and Louis returns to the podcast with a special deep-dive into the current Coronavirus (COVID 19) sell-off in the stock market. Brett reveals information about whether it is cheaper to buy or rent a property. Louis expands on his topic of personal development and focuses on reflection as the theme of his segment.

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* Fear and Panic: The stock market is going through extreme volatility in the past 5-6 trading days as participants react to the potential business and broader economic impact of the COVID 19. Furthermore, we are seeing consumers emptying aisles in grocery stores in what seemingly resembles preparation for doomsday. Is this fear justified? Joel breaks down the stock market statistics, historical events as well as current news items to give us valuable insights on what we should expect in the coming months.

* Rent or Buy: As many first home buyers are beginning to think about their first home purchase, affordability and opportunity cost often form a major part of their final decision. Brett has come across some research this week that breaks down loan-to-value ratios and mortgage rates in all major cities in Australia. Amongst the research, cities are also evaluated on the percentage of dwellings which are cheaper to rent than own.

*  Reflection: A major part of forming the most effective goals for your personal and professional development is reflection. Louis emphasises on the importance in utilising a combination logic and emotion to guide you in your reflection in order to achieve fulfilment of your life goals. Furthermore, he provides guidance on what areas we can focus on during self-reflection in order to achieve our desired outcome.

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* In Canada, parents and grandparents were outraged after their 8 year old boy won 200 dollars’ worth of Marijuana products.

*  According to research done by Claremont and Harvard, it showed that traders given testosterone were more aggressive in buying of shares but when there were less testosterone given they were less aggressive buying of shares.

* An accidental Chlorine gas attack occurred as a man pours pool water into the Sauna stones of a Sauna filled with 20 people.

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This week we bring special guest John Beatty from Bennett Partners in to give us insights on how we can manage our capital gains during tax season to maximize the outcome. Joel brings a much anticipated response to this week’s record stock market sell off and what our prediction for the future is.

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* Crash or Trash: In the past five days, we have seen the US stock market fall by almost 10%. Fear has spread across headlines in this time as many speculators have reignited fears of a market crash. Joel gives us an insight of historical events similar to this one and weighs the possibility of a bear market.

* Capital Gains: Tax represents the biggest expenditure in majority of households within Australia. Investors in property and stock markets can reduce this expenditure by understanding what to claim, how to claim and also the best time to buy, sell and hold. John Beatty, a highly qualified tax accountant from Bennett Partners provides valuable advice on best practices when it comes to managing your capital gains.

* Apartment Supply: Brett has undergone some research lately on apartment value, supply and demand in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Forecasts show that by 2020 there will be an apartment shortage as population increases outpaces dwelling supply. What does this mean for the future? Stay tune to find out.

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The University of Nevada have done a study that has basically said that people with more expensive car feel a sense of superiority over other road users. For every $1000 a car cost their likelihood of stopping for a pedestrian decreased by 3%.

Virginia has now repealed their law on swearing in public. Citizens will no longer be subjected to paying a $250 fine for “profane swearing” which has been around since 1792.

 

This week, Joel, Brett, Louis and Steph returns to the podcast and discusses recent headlines such as the death of Holden, the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, as well as the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Bid. Louis continues on the topic of the personal and professional development techniques that will help you secure your long term life goals.

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* A new winner emerges: It has recently become apparent that the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has been dethroned as ASX200’s largest company. The biotechnology company CSL Limited is now the biggest company in the ASX200 with a total representation of 8.5%, CBA currently sits at 8.03%. Joel gives us a brief overview of CSL as a company, their history in the ASX and what the returns they have generated for investors.

* 2032 Brisbane Olympics: There is a general hypothesis that the host country for the Olympic games experience a short-term growth in the real estate market. Brett dissects this claim through an analysis of official statistic and  he also provides an assessment of Brisbane’s potential growth if they did secured the 2032 bid for the Olympic games.

* Technique of Reflection: In the previous podcast, Louis has outlined the importance of career development in contributing to your long term financial outcome. This week, he brings with him the three frames of mind that needs to come together when assessing personal productivity.

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Cassette Coincidence:  A teenager lost her cassette tape when she was on a holiday from the UK to Spain 25 years ago. During that time the cassette has washed up on one of the beaches in Stockholm and picked up by an art collector. During a holiday to Stockholm recently, now an adult, she found the cassette in an art gallery during her travels!

Bathroom Survey: A bathroom company called QS supplier conducted a survey of around 100 people about their secret bathroom shenanigans. Listen in to find out the dirty secrets revealed from this survey.

Socialism?: Bernie Sanders is now a raging favourite in the US presidential race with a 50% chance of winning the democratic election. His supporters have now come up with the slogan “Make Socialism Great Again”.

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This week, Joel, Brett, Louis and Steph returns to the podcast with insights on on current share market and real estate market conditions. This podcast will cover recovery that we are currently seeing in the share market as well as the Australian residential real estate market. Furthermore, Louis shares with us what Financial Planners think the best thing to do is that will lead to financial success in the long run.

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Coronavirus, an outlier: In the wake of the SARS virus in 2003, the S&P 500 recorded losses of around 12.8%. All other major outbreaks such as Ebola, Zika and Swine Flu pushed the market down by at least 6%. However, during the current Coronavirus outbreak we have seen an increase on the S&P 500 in the stock market. Joel breaks down why we are seeing such a significant outlier and gives us insights on the underlying conditions that have created this phenomenon.

Record Speed Recovery: Brett brought with him new data which shows that the Australian residential real estate market is now seeing the fastest recovery in terms of time that it takes for prices to go back to peak. Brett delves into the what is driving the growth in Australian residential real estate as we revisit the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (Episode 74) which was set to kick off this year.

Financial Success: Louis brings with him tips on what we can do in our work life to achieve transformational growth which will have the greatest impact on our long term success. How can we set productive goals that helps us prioritise the transformational tasks and deprioritise transactional tasks.

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Delivery Drama: Some police officers pulled over an UberEats Driver in the UK and they realised that the driver did not have the right insurance. Although they seized the car, they still delivered the McDonalds meal.

Valentines Backlash: One guy reported that even though his girlfriend did not like mushrooms, he blended mushrooms into the Valentine’s Day dinner that he had prepared for her and received heavy backlash on the internet.

Wendy’s Woes: There is a warning against going to a particular Wendy’s franchise in America as one of the staff members snapped a photo of themselves taking a bath in the kitchen sink.

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