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Why private equity investors aren’t panicking about AI
AI has rattled public SaaS stocks, but private markets may be taking a more measured view. Schroders’ Claire Smith joins us to unpack how private equity is assessing AI risk, why boring businesses can be beautiful, and how Australian investors can access small private companies globally.
In this episode:
00:00 - Is AI Killing Software?
03:04 - Introducing Claire Smith
05:02 - SaaS Sell-Off: Public vs Private Markets
07:41 - Building an AI Threat Matrix
13:38 - AI Opportunities Inside Private Equity
18:37 - Boring Businesses with Sticky Revenues
25:26 - How Schroders Assesses Private Equity Managers
34:06 - Adding Private Equity to a Portfolio
ETFs and stocks mentioned: Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO), Telstra (ASX: TLS), Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA), Foster’s, Atlassian (NASDAQ: TEAM), monday.com (NASDAQ: MNDY), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), OpenAI, Meta (NASDAQ: META), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Spotify (NYSE: SPOT).
To deepen your understanding of investing in small to mid-cap semi-liquid private equity, visit Schroders Australia's private equity hub.
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4 investors, $100,000: Who’s winning 6 months in? | Portfolio Challenge
15:54||Season 11We’re just over halfway through the year, which means it’s time to check the scoreboard. Bryce, Ren, Ally and Betashares’ Cam Gleeson reveal how their $25,000 portfolios are tracking, unpack their latest trades and confront an uncomfortable question: is all that stock picking actually adding value? From Asian tech and cybersecurity to copper, uranium and momentum stocks, there are plenty of lessons on timing, conviction and the dangers of overtrading.In this episode:00:00 Who’s winning the portfolio challenge?02:03 A volatile few months for markets02:37 Cam’s trades and the cost of overtrading04:46 Ren doubles down on tech08:09 Ally goes all-in on momentum11:03 Bryce’s no-trade strategy pays off13:52 Can anyone beat DHHF?14:31 The final stretch of the challengeStocks & ETFs Mentioned: Betashares Diversified All Growth ETF (ASX: DHHF), Deep Yellow (ASX: DYL), REA Group (ASX: REA), Karoon Energy (ASX: KAR), Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC), Betashares Emerging Markets Equity ETF (ASX: BEMG), Betashares Wealth Builder Diversified All Growth Geared Complex ETF (ASX: GHHF), Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK), Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ), Betashares Global Energy Companies ETF (ASX: FUEL), Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS), Life360 (ASX: 360), Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA), Betashares S&P/ASX Australian Technology ETF (ASX: DRGN), Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX: TLX), 4DMedical (ASX: 4DX), NEXTDC (ASX: NXT), Webjet Group (ASX: WJL), Megaport (ASX: MP1), Altria Group (NYSE: MO), Plato Global Alpha Fund, Pro Medicus (ASX: PME), Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG), BHP Group (ASX: BHP), Betashares Energy Transition Metals ETF (ASX: WIRE), Betashares Japan ETF Currency Hedged (ASX: HJPN)Betashares Capital Ltd (ABN 78 139 566 868 AFSL 341181) is the issuer of the Betashares Funds, as well as Betashares Invest, the IDPS-like scheme available via Betashares Direct. Read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination, available at www.betashares.com.au, before making an investment decision. This information is general in nature and doesn’t take into account any person’s financial objectives, situation or needs. You should consider its appropriateness taking into account such factors and seek professional financial advice. Customers are not permitted to participate in more than one Betashares offer, promotion or incentive at the same time. If you are currently participating in, or have accepted, any other Betashares offer, you will not be eligible for this offer unless expressly stated otherwise. The $25 will expire in 60 days from receipt if not used to make an investment. T&Cs available here: https://www.betashares.com.au/campaigns/2026-q3-equity-mates———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd 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 PointsListen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify)Watch on YouTubeRead the monthly email———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———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.
3 impressive Aussie companies, how often should you invest & don’t listen to Michael Burry
35:52||Season 11Markets around the world are hitting record highs and reporting season is delivering plenty for investors to unpack. Bryce & Ren break down results from some unassuming Aussie companies, ask whether the day or frequency of your dollar cost averaging actually matters, and explain how proposed capital gains tax changes could make record-keeping more complicated. Plus, Michael Burry is betting against the AI trade again. Should investors listen to the man who famously called the GFC?00:00 Markets are hitting record highs03:58 Australian reporting season: numbers that caught our eye05:30 Nick Scali, ResMed and REA Group14:04 Does the day you dollar cost average actually matter?18:16 How often should you dollar cost average?22:21 How will the CGT changes affect investors?28:44 Michael Burry’s latest bets against AI31:18 Why calling crashes is easier than making moneyStocks & ETFs Mentioned: Pinnacle Investment Management Group (ASX: PNI), CAR Group (ASX: CAR), Light & Wonder (ASX: LNW), James Hardie Industries (ASX: JHX), Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO), BHP Group (ASX: BHP), Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX: CQR), Nick Scali (ASX: NCK), ResMed (ASX: RMD), REA Group (ASX: REA), CSL (ASX: CSL), Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT), PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU), iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ: SOXX), Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), Nebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS), Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT), Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU), MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI), Zoetis (NYSE: ZTS), Fiserv (NYSE: FI), Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC)Grab your FinFest tickets today: https://www.finfest.live/———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd 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 PointsListen 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———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.
AI investors are getting nervous. Should they be?
46:50||Season 11Big Tech is spending at a scale we’ve never seen before to build the infrastructure behind AI, but investors are still trying to answer the trillion-dollar question: will the returns justify it? Alec is joined by T. Rowe Price portfolio specialist Sam Ruiz to unpack what earnings season has revealed, where the AI bottlenecks are shifting, and why the hardware supplying the boom may be an easier question to answer than picking the eventual AI winners.In this episode:00:00 Is the AI Boom Sustainable?03:52 Big Tech’s Trillion-Dollar AI Bet06:58 AI Revenue Is Surging09:17 Who’s Funding the AI Boom?12:19 The World Needs More Compute15:55 Why AI Stocks Swing Wildly20:01 Can AI Earnings Last?24:37 China’s AI Threat29:36 AI’s Battle for Your Ecosystem33:10 Did Apple Miss AI?37:40 Best Ways to Invest42:35 Protecting Against an AI BustETFs and stocks mentioned: Alphabet (GOOGL / GOOG), Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Meta (META), Oracle (ORCL), Nvidia (NVDA), AMD (AMD), Intel (INTC), SK Hynix (000660.KS), Samsung (005930.KS), Vertiv (VRT), Siemens (SIE / SIEGY), Caterpillar (CAT), Palantir (PLTR).———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd 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 PointsListen 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———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.
We're back: AI selloff reverses, US earnings, Aussie property & more
00:00||Season 11Bryce is back from 5 weeks in Europe and markets have been anything but quiet. AI stocks plunged & rebounded, leverage wiped out some huge trades, Big Tech delivered monster earnings, and markets pushed back towards record highs despite a shaky macro backdrop. Back home, Australian property prices are finally softening…In this episode:00:00 - Bryce’s holiday recap & a wild month in markets04:20 - The AI trade gets a reality check08:48 - Leverage, margin calls & Leopold Aschenbrenner12:30 - Is the AI spending boom sustainable?14:48 - Earnings season delivers blockbuster numbers21:46 - The companies crushing expectations25:34 - Iran, inflation & the global macro picture28:44 - Australia: rates, property prices & staying investedStocks & ETFs Mentioned: Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), AMD (NASDAQ: AMD), Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), SpaceX, Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT), GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV), MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI), Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR), IBM (NYSE: IBM), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM), Betashares Global Banks ETF (ASX: BNKS), JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM), Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS), Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM), Chevron (NYSE: CVX)Finfest 2026 Tickets still available, to secure yours head to https://equitymates.com/finfest-2026/Check out our NEW SHOW: How I Got Started - https://equitymates.com/series/how-i-got-started/+ Plus, check our our NEW CHANNEL: Equity Mates Explains - https://www.youtube.com/@EquityMatesExplains———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd 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 PointsListen 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———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.
The economics of the AI companies is being tested with Alex Pollak | Loftus Peak
38:45||Season 11Big Tech is pouring unprecedented amounts of capital into AI infrastructure, but is it a once-in-a-generation investment opportunity or the beginning of an expensive arms race? Loftus Peak CIO Alex Pollak joins Ren to unpack why hyperscalers continue to spend despite growing bond market concerns, whether AI models will become commoditised, and how investors should think about semiconductors, disruption and portfolio construction as the AI race evolves.In this episode:00:00 – Has AI moved beyond the bubble debate?03:03 – Why semiconductor stocks are falling despite record AI spending09:10 – The bond market, debt and funding the AI buildout14:31 – Will AI models commoditise or remain valuable?21:01 – The AI arms race and the prisoner's dilemma24:43 – Meta, Oracle and the next phase of AI infrastructure27:12 – How Loftus Peak is managing disruption investing today34:38 – Beyond AI: biotech, batteries and the next wave of disruptionStocks & ETFs Mentioned: Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), OpenAI, Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), AMD (NASDAQ: AMD), Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO), ASML (NASDAQ: ASML), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM), SpaceX, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY), CATL, Walmart (NYSE: WMT), John Deere (NYSE: DE)This episode has been sponsored by Loftus Peak - https://www.loftuspeak.com.au/Support from partners like Loftus Peak help us keep all our content free.If you want to learn more about Loftus Peak’s Global Disruption active ETF (ASX: LPGD) head here: https://www.loftuspeak.com.au/loftus-peak-global-disruption-active-etf/———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd 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 PointsListen 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———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.
Luxury: How Experiences Became the New Luxury | The Decade Ahead
34:59||Season 11The rich are getting richer, and they're spending in ways that are reshaping entire industries. In this episode of The Decade Ahead, Bryce & Ren unpack why rising wealth inequality could become one of the biggest investing themes of the next decade. From luxury brands to Formula One, VIP experiences & ultra-premium travel, they explore where the world's wealthiest are directing their money, the companies positioned to benefit, and the risks investors need to watch.In this episode:00:00 – Why wealth inequality is creating a luxury boom03:54 – The numbers behind the luxury economy09:50 – From luxury goods to luxury experiences15:02 – Why the US is replacing China as luxury's growth engine17:53 – The biggest risks facing luxury investing24:41 – Listed luxury brands and experience businesses30:33 – Why luxury ETFs have struggled33:34 – Final takeaways from The Decade Ahead seriesStocks & ETFs Mentioned: LVMH (EPA: MC), Hermès (EPA: RMS), Ferrari (NYSE: RACE), Prada (HKG: 1913), Christian Dior (EPA: CDI), Richemont (SWX: CFR), Formula One Group (NASDAQ: FWONK), Madison Square Garden Sports (NYSE: MSGS), Madison Square Garden Entertainment (NYSE: MSGE), Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV), Viking Holdings (NYSE: VIK), Ten Lifestyle Group (LSE: TENG), Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B), SpaceX, Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL)This episode of Equity Mates - The Decade Ahead is brought to you by ANZ Business Start Right https://www.anz.com.au/business/business-hub/starting-business/start-right/———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd 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 PointsListen 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———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.
Agriculture: Robots, Drones and the Future of Food | The Decade Ahead
35:16||Season 11The world can't create more farmland, but it does need to feed more people. From AI-powered cattle collars and autonomous robots to precision irrigation and gene-edited crops, this episode explores the technologies transforming agriculture. Bryce & Ren unpack why AgTech could become one of the defining investment themes of the next decade, the companies leading the charge, and the risks investors need to understand before backing the future of farming.In this episode: 00:00 – Why agriculture is one of the decade's biggest opportunities 03:47 – Agricultural innovation & feeding a growing population 05:41 – AI, robotics & smart farming transform the paddock 13:19 – Genetics, CRISPR & the next generation of high-yield crops 15:57 – Cold chains: the overlooked technology reducing food waste 17:52 – The biggest risks facing agriculture and AgTech investors 25:31 – Companies & ETFs investing in the future of agriculture 31:55 – Final thoughts: where investors should look for opportunityStocks & ETFs Mentioned: John Deere (NYSE: DE), Kubota (TSE: 6326), Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), Corteva Agriscience (NYSE: CTVA), Bayer (XETRA: BAYN), Betashares Global Agriculture ETF (ASX: FOOD), VanEck Agribusiness ETF (NYSE: MOO), iShares MSCI Global Agriculture Producers ETF (NYSE: VEGI), Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF (NASDAQ: KROP)This episode of Equity Mates - The Decade Ahead is brought to you by ANZ Business Start Right https://www.anz.com.au/business/business-hub/starting-business/start-right/———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd 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 PointsListen 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———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.
Cybersecurity: The AI too dangerous to release to the public | The Decade Ahead
27:23||Season 11AI isn't just making cybersecurity stronger, it's making cybercriminals more powerful. In this episode of The Decade Ahead, Bryce & Ren explore why cybersecurity has become one of the defining investment themes of the next decade. From Anthropic's Mythos uncovering thousands of software vulnerabilities to the rise of cloud security and identity protection, they unpack the trends driving billions of dollars in cybersecurity spending and the companies positioned to benefit.In this episode:00:00 – Why cybersecurity is entering a new era02:57 – How AI is transforming cybercrime & cyber defence08:57 – The biggest growth drivers over the next decade15:19 – The risks investors need to understand19:01 – The best ETFs for cybersecurity exposure21:46 – The leading cybersecurity companies24:42 – Key investing takeawaysStocks & ETFs Mentioned: Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK), Global X Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: BUGG), First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (NASDAQ: CIBR), Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO), Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD), Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Anthropic, Mozilla, Firefox, CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), Centra (ASX: SEN), Macquarie Technology Group (ASX: MAQ).This episode of Equity Mates - The Decade Ahead is brought to you by ANZ Business Start Right https://www.anz.com.au/business/business-hub/starting-business/start-right/———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd 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 PointsListen 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———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.
Emerging Middle Class: 300,000 New Consumers Every Day | The Decade Ahead
41:16||Season 11The global middle class has surpassed 4.4 billion people and now accounts for more than two-thirds of global consumer spending. Over the next decade, the centre of gravity of economic growth is expected to shift towards India, Southeast Asia and Latin America as hundreds of millions more people emerge into the middle class. In this episode, Bryce and Ren unpack the structural forces behind this shift, the industries set to benefit, the risks investors should watch, and the companies and ETFs offering exposure to one of the decade's biggest investment themes.In this episode:00:00 Why the emerging middle class matters now01:38 How the global middle class is defined03:34 India: The next engine of middle class growth06:28 Southeast Asia's economic transformation10:30 Latin America's opportunity and challenges12:18 Where the money will be spent18:54 The biggest risks to the theme23:55 Companies to watch across emerging markets35:43 ETFs and final investment takeawaysStocks & ETFs Mentioned: Mastercard (NYSE: MA), Visa (NYSE: V), Reliance Industries (NSE: RELIANCE), HDFC Bank (NYSE: HDB), Grab Holdings (NASDAQ: GRAB), Sea Limited (NYSE: SE), Mercado Libre (NASDAQ: MELI), Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU), Unilever (LSE: ULVR), Nestlé (SWX: NESN), Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL), Diageo (LSE: DGE), Standard Chartered (LSE: STAN), Tencent (HKEX: 0700), Samsung Electronics (KRX: 005930), SK Hynix (KRX: 000660), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM), Vale (NYSE: VALE), Petrobras (NYSE: PBR), Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA), Betashares Emerging Markets ETF (ASX: BEMG), Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF (ASX: VGE), iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (ASX: IEM), iShares Latin America 40 ETF (NYSEARCA: ILF)This episode of Equity Mates - The Decade Ahead is brought to you by ANZ Business Start Right https://www.anz.com.au/business/business-hub/starting-business/start-right/———Basis Points: Investing in India’s Future – with Mugunthan Siva of India Avenue | https://equitymates.com/episode/basis-points-investing-in-indias-future-with-mugunthan-siva-of-india-avenue/———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd 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 PointsListen 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———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.