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Nvidia's record loss, are hedged ETFs worth it, Australia's shocking savings rate & Pimp my Portfolio

Season 9, Ep. 109

Australia's latest economic data was released last week, and while our GDP grew 0.2% there were plenty of reasons to be concerned. We dig into the data in today's episode.


We also cover the news of the day, including:

  • Nvidia just experienced the largest one-day loss of value in history. We unpack why
  • This year's largest takeover in Australia, AirTrunk was acquired by Blackstone
  • Hedged v Unhedged ETFs and whether they are worth it
  • Adam Dawes joins for another Pimp my Portfolio


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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. 


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