Equity Mates Investing Podcast

We’re continuing Best of the Best series and today we’re joined by Julia Weng, portfolio manager at Paradice Investment Management, who has consistently beaten the ASX 200 in large-cap Aussie equities.Julia breaks down how she navigates banks, miners, defensives and the repeatable process behind Paradice’s edge.In this episode: • Why return-on-capital and aligned management teams drive Paradice’s stock picking • How Julia builds conviction: expert calls, field research and evidence over hype • The advancements in robotics and automation being overshadowed by AI-hypeReady to secure your financial future? Viola Private Wealth delivers bespoke strategies designed for high-net-worth individuals and families. Managing significant wealth should not feel overwhelming. For tailored advice and practical, long-term results, visit www.violaprivatewealth.com.au.———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.———Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)———Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Download our free Basics of ETF handbook Or our free 4-step stock checklist Find company information on TIKR Screen the market with GuruFocus Track your portfolio with Sharesight———In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ———Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.

We're kicking off Best of the Best, our series profiling some of Australia’s top investors and the processes behind their performance. Today we’re joined by Andrew Mitchell, founder and senior portfolio manager at Ophir Asset Management.Andrew explains how true small-cap specialists uncover opportunities most investors never see, and the hard, unglamorous research that sits behind Ophir’s track record.In this episode:• How Ophir builds conviction: customers, suppliers, ex-staff and on-the-ground research• “Pounding the rock”: daily stock theses, avoiding drift and constant re-checks• The most underrated investing skill: self-awareness and checking your ego at the doorReady to secure your financial future? Viola Private Wealth delivers bespoke strategies designed for high-net-worth individuals and families. Managing significant wealth should not feel overwhelming. For tailored advice and practical, long-term results, visit www.violaprivatewealth.com.au.———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.———Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)———Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRScreen the market with GuruFocusTrack your portfolio with Sharesight———In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ———Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.

Every year, Andrew Brown comes on to make big calls about markets, and then actually fronts up at the end of the year to see how he went. In this episode, he reviews his 14 bold predictions for 2025 and unpacks where he nailed it, where he missed it, and the investing lessons in between.We cover: • US equities, bond yields and why the macro calls went sideways • AI euphoria vs reality (who made money and who didn’t • Chinese tech’s big comeback vs booze stocks’ continued hangover • Small caps, luxury and global car makers under real pressure • His worst call (Novo Nordisk) and best call (China tech)Andrew also digs into recency bias, why politics mattered less than you think, and why getting out of the ASX and into global markets has never been more important.Listen to Andrew's 2025 Predictions in full here.———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.———Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)Listen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify)Watch on YouTubeRead the monthly email———Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight———In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ———Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. 

2025 had everything. An AI infrastructure boom, China roaring back, gold up nearly 50%, surprise rate cuts and a few scandals we’d all forgotten about (Coldplay Kiss Cam CEO, anyone?). We break down what actually mattered for your portfolio.In this episode we cover: • The biggest market moments of 2025 • How the ASX, S&P 500, Europe, Japan and China really performed • The standout winners • The surprising underperformers Then Simon jumps into the hot seat for his annual Mr Beat Up review, running through which beaten-up stocks bounced…and which ones absolutely didn’t.Close out a huge 2025 with us and make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss our Best of the Best series starting next week with some of Australia’s top fund managers.———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.———Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis Points·      Listen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify)·      Watch on YouTube·      Read the monthly email———In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ———Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697

Are you being ripped off…without even realising it?We brought in Channel 9’s finance editor Chris Kohler to unpack the scams, tricks and corporate tactics hidden across Australia’s economy from your mortgage to your supermarket shop to your Friday arvo punt. Chris’ new book How They Get You lifts the lid on the big (and small) ways companies quietly extract more from your wallet… and what you can do to push back.Also in this episode:The marketing tactics Chris says are “quite simply f***ed” (hello, car loans)Why Australia’s worst consumer outcomes come from a lack of competitionHow gambling, auctions, and “loyalty” programs pull psychological levers to keep you spendingThe housing policy trap politicians won’t touch — and the bold fix Chris would push through if he was PM for a dayCheck out Chris' new book at all good booksellers.———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.———Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)———Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRScreen the market with GuruFocusTrack your portfolio with Sharesight———In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ———Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.

Nvidia had one of the wildest 36 hours in market history smashing earnings, soaring after-hours, then wiping out $450 billion in value by the next day. We break down what actually happened.Then we turn to one of the biggest events of the year Sohn Hearts and Minds where 11 of the world’s top fund managers pitched their best stock ideas for 2026. Special guest Liv from the Equity Mates team reports on the vibes in the room and joins us for a draft championship!From entertainment giant's TKO Group and Live Nation to Morimatsu, builders of modular factories in Japan, we each build our own four-stock portfolio…and defend our picks.Meet some of the Sohn Hearts and Minds 2025 stock pickers right here on Equity Mates:Listen to Eric Wong here& Beeneet Kothari here———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.———Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis Points·      Listen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify)·      Watch on YouTube·      Read the monthly email———In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ———Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697

Seb Mullins, Head of Multi-Asset and Fixed Income at Schroders helps us cut through the noise and identify the signals that matter for investors heading into 2026.We cover why the US economy may stay red-hot, why Europe and emerging markets could finally rebound, and the labour-market wobble that could decide whether the next 12 months boom… or break.Also in this episode:Is the AI boom a bubble?Gold’s wild runEmerging market trends to watchStrap in for a rapid global tour through what matters (and what doesn’t) as we prepare for another volatile year.———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.———Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis Points·      Listen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify)·      Watch on YouTube·      Read the monthly email———In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ———Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697

Bitcoin has slid into bear-market territory and we dig into the what's really driving the sell-off. Plus, we also look at a surprising shift in the US: obesity rates are finally dropping, driven by the explosive rise of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. What does it mean for stocks like Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk?That’s not all in this episode:Ren rebuilds his core portfolioWe compare two ex-US ETFs that look similar but are wildly different under the hoodAnd Matt Ingram helps Josh refine his stock-heavy portfolioTo submit your portfolio for the show, head to equitymates.com/contact or equitymates.com/advice.———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.———Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis Points·      Listen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify)·      Watch on YouTube·      Read the monthly email———In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ———Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.

Everyone needs an exit strategy — and today we're breaking down what it actually takes to retire well at any age.Financial adviser Dylan Pargiter-Green returns with three case studies:the FIRE retiree aiming to quit at 40the “early mark” retiree planning to stop work in their 50sand the classic retiree looking to finish in their 60sWe unpack the numbers, the lifestyle trade-offs, how much you really need, and how super vs outside-super assets should work together. We also dig into housing decisions, longevity risk, and the small tweaks that make a massive difference in your final decade before retirement.If you want to go deeper or speak with Dylan or another adviser from our network, head to equitymates.com/advice or complete this form for Dylan's retirement case studies.Timestamps 5.30 - Fire Retirers (40s)15.00 - Early Mark (50s)25.30 - Standard (60s)31.00 - Closing Questions———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.———Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis Points·      Listen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify)·      Watch on YouTube·      Read the monthly email———In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ———Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697