{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/8c560a52-84ff-4b06-b819-f4e9bd6e85ef/6a3dc98c3f77f3aa87997dd9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Meta copies another product, we’re beating the market & the chase for Warren Buffett continues","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6113c4e58b49030d2716f6e0/1782434615304-25599df4-1d50-4239-8f83-ea1778cf64b1.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Meta is reportedly building its own prediction markets platform, oil prices are falling as tensions in the Middle East cool, and we check in on the Equity Mates Community Portfolio at the halfway point of the year. Plus, our quest to get Warren Buffett on the podcast continues &amp; we need your help... (and, ideally, a fax machine if anyone has one).</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><p><strong>00:00</strong> – Meta’s prediction markets play</p><p><strong>04:55</strong> – Oil prices &amp; what it means for petrol prices</p><p><strong>08:24</strong> – Community Portfolio: halfway performance review</p><p><strong>11:46</strong> – Biggest winners, biggest losers &amp; portfolio decisions</p><p><strong>14:17</strong> – Should the Community Portfolio sell Bitcoin?</p><p><strong>15:56</strong> – The latest update in our quest to get Warren Buffett on the pod</p><p><strong>21:23</strong> – The Decade Ahead series tease</p><p><br></p><p>Stocks &amp; ETFs Mentioned: Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), Brent Crude (ICE: BRN), West Texas Intermediate (WTI), Betashares Diversified All Growth ETF (ASX: DHHF), Pro Medicus (ASX: PME), Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT), Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX: TLX), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Bitcoin, PWR Holdings (ASX: PWH), ResMed (ASX: RMD), NanoVue, PlaySide Studios (ASX: PLY), Link Minerals, GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM)</p><p><br></p><p>Go to <a href=\"http://flowpower.com.au/residential/equitymates\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">flowpower.com.au/residential/equitymates</a> and use code EM50 to score an extra $50 welcome credit when you sign up to Flow Power. T&amp;Cs apply.</p><p><br></p><p>———</p><p><br></p><p>To check out LendUs head to <a href=\"https://www.lendus.com.au/equitymates\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.lendus.com.au/equitymates</a></p><p><br></p><p>———</p><p><br></p><p>Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/4uw5f58j\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">voice note</a> or <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/2hyfsrw7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">send us a message</a></p><p><br></p><p>And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/equitymates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook Discussion Group</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>———</p><p><br></p><p>Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – <a href=\"https://linktr.ee/equitymates\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">we’ve got you covered</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Keep up with the news moving markets with our <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/2saau2ky\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">daily newsletter</a> and podcast (<a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/yxm3mm2c\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple</a> | <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/299dedpd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a>)</p><p><br></p><p>We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis Points</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to the podcast (<a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/2zmumf7v\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple</a> | <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/mr4x8tae\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a>)</p><p><br></p><p>Watch on <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/yc596wem\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></p><p><br></p><p>Read the <a href=\"https://basispoints.beehiiv.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">monthly email</a></p><p><br></p><p>———</p><p><br></p><p>Looking for some of our favourite research tools?</p><p>Download our free <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/7k2z7ebx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Basics of ETF handbook</a></p><p>Or our free <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/4zjkm3pt\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">4-step stock checklist</a></p><p>Find company information on <a href=\"https://www.tikr.com/?ref=equitymates\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TIKR</a></p><p>Research reports from <a href=\"https://goodresearch.com.au/ref/equitymates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Good Research</a></p><p>Track your portfolio with <a href=\"https://www.sharesight.com/au/equitymates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sharesight</a></p><p><br></p><p>———</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If unsure, speak to a financial professional. The host of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares Group but maintains editorial independence and operates under Australian Financial Services licence 540697.</p>","author_name":"Equity Mates Media"}