Australian Investors Podcast

The Australian Investors Podcast is a twice weekly podcast (Wednesday & Saturday), featuring laid back but intelligent short- and long-form conversations about markets, business, psychology, lessons learned and investment process. At Rask, our goal is to bring you the best insights, information and proven strategies to help you invest your time and money. SHOW NOTES: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-investors-podcast

Business
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Auscap's high-conviction edge, market lessons &...
In this episode of The Australian Investors Podcast, host Mitchell Sneddon speaks with Tim Carleton, founder and CIO of Auscap Asset Management, about Auscap’s investment process, managing risk, lessons from Macquarie and Goldman Sachs, avoiding poor businesses, valuation discipline, and what makes a great long-term investment.
61 min
102
Three ASX shares for exciting growth: ResMed, G...
Discover three exciting ASX-listed growth companies – ResMed, GenTrack, and Pinnacle Investment – and learn how each business is shaping the future with innovative solutions and long-term potential.
37 min
103
Greg Dean on global small caps, compounders & t...
Greg Dean, CIO of Langdon Equity Partners, shares how his team finds and backs global small cap compounders, why private investors are missing out, and how Langdon's investment process gives it an edge. We explore their framework for evaluating companies, team culture, and the unique advantages of global small caps in long-term portfolios.
73 min
104
How to invest in AI using ETFs
Explore the top ETFs to invest in artificial intelligence (AI), including NDQ, FAANG, ATEC, GXAI, and more. Learn how to diversify, manage risk, and build a portfolio for the future.
20 min
105
Pro Medicus, Kelly Partners, $10k portfolio rev...
Small cap fund manager Luke Laretive of Seneca joins the Australian Investors Podcast to share why he’ll never buy an investment property, his thoughts on Pro Medicus (PME), how his investment process drives performance, and what makes small caps so compelling right now.
49 min
106
Essential tax strategies for growing your business
In this Australian Business Podcast episode, Jordan Kidis and Danil Goloubev of Grey Space Advisory discuss their essential tax strategies.
40 min
107
Kelly Partners, interest rates, Tesla’s value &...
In this week’s episode, Owen and Drew dive into the Kelly Partners share placement drama, explain what’s really driving interest rate expectations globally, and run a hands-on valuation for Tesla using TIKR. Plus, they review Platinum Asset Management’s merger news, discuss energy software company RPMGlobal, and give a light-hearted update on their fantasy portfolios.
60 min
108
Why active fixed income may beat passive: Kanis...
PIMCO’s Kanish Chugh joins Owen Rask to explore the performance gap between active and passive fixed income, how active managers like PIMCO construct their portfolios, and why Aussie investors are rethinking their bond allocations.
33 min
109
3 'Foolish' stocks I own, valuation insights & ...
Motley Fool Australia's Ryan Newman joins the Australian Investors Podcast to share three stocks he personally owns, explain how he approaches valuations, reflect on key lessons from the COVID crash, and discuss whether AI can replace analysts in the future.
40 min
110
Should you buy property with your super? [tripl...
In this episode of the Australian Investors Podcast, Drew Meredith, James O’Reilly and Owen Rask dive into self-managed super funds (SMSFs) and reveal the real maths behind buying property inside super. They challenge the popular pitch, break down real examples, and explain why property in super often underperforms diversified growth or geared portfolios.
72 min
111
Scott Helfstein on the automation age, US excep...
Global X’s Scott Helfstein joins the show to share his expert perspective on the rise of the automation age, US economic dominance, and how AI is reshaping business. He explains why he’s bullish on innovation, what investors should watch for in the new economic cycle, and how to prepare portfolios for the next wave of automation-led growth.
30 min
112
Is it time to buy property or shares?
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Owen Rask from Rask Media discuss their respective journeys and whether it’s a good time to buy property or shares. They also look through a few case studies and how each cohort might like to invest in the current environment, be it in property, or shares, or both.
66 min
113
Inside Lakehouse Capital: Strategic edges, comp...
This episode of The Australian Investors Podcast features a deep dive with the team from Lakehouse Capital. Donny and Nick explain how they identify and back high-quality global businesses, what gives them a strategic edge, how they manage concentrated portfolios, and why compounding and time are the ultimate tools in wealth creation.
61 min
114
Vulcan Energy, Zip & Euroz Hartleys: Small cap ...
In this episode, Luke Laretive from Seneca Financial shares his personal biggest investing wins, breaks down two compelling small cap opportunities – Antipa Minerals and Euroz Hartleys – and offers practical insights into small cap performance, investing style and thesis discipline.
41 min
115
Understanding TermPlus, global private credit a...
This episode dives into TermPlus and the world of global private credit with Nehemiah Richardson. We unpack what private credit is, how TermPlus works, the risk-return profile, portfolio construction, and how Australian investors can access income with lower volatility.
53 min
116
How Melissa Browne rebuilt wealth and confidenc...
Discover how Melissa Browne overcame financial setbacks, built wealth from scratch, and created a movement to empower women with confidence and control over her money.
29 min
117
Are Tesla and Nvidia still a buy? Portfolio reb...
In this episode of the Australian Investors Podcast, Drew Meredith and Owen Rask cover the latest market moves, including Tesla and Nvidia’s volatility, the importance of portfolio rebalancing, and a deep dive into private credit investments like TermPlus.
53 min
118
Nick Kelly on investing in mega trends with WAM...
In this episode, Nick Kelly, portfolio manager at WAM Alternatives (ASX:WMA), explains how the fund is investing in long-term structural trends like the ageing population, food scarcity, digitisation and energy transition. We also unpack how WMA seeks private market exposure, expected returns, and lessons from Blue Sky’s legacy.
54 min
119
Why index funds hurt small cap investing
This episode dives into the distortions index funds create in the small cap space and how active investors can exploit inefficiencies. We discuss inclusion effects, IPO flows, capital misallocation, and portfolio mistakes to avoid.
40 min
120
Why private companies are staying private, and ...
In this episode, Drew Meredith and Owen Rask discuss the growing trend of companies staying private and the implications for Australian investors. They cover how institutional investors are gaining access to private markets, the rise of permanent capital strategies, and whether ETF and retail investors risk missing out on high-growth businesses that never list on the ASX.
42 min
121
How investors can profit from the AI value chai...
In this episode, Owen speaks with Billy from Global X about the evolving artificial intelligence (AI) value chain and how investors can access the investment opportunities across semiconductors, infrastructure (like data centres), and commercial AI applications. Discover how ETFs like AINF and GXAI can offer diversified exposure to these megatrends.
29 min
122
Gold at all-time highs: can the bull run continue?
Jordan Eliseo, General Manager of ABC Bullion, joins the Australian Investors Podcast to explore the rising demand for gold, the resurgence of physical bullion, and the practical pros and cons of owning gold directly versus via ETFs in 2025.
35 min
123
Is stock picking dead? Why ETFs are winning in ...
In this episode, Drew Meredith and Owen Rask dive into the latest ETF boom, break down the sharp falls in Tesla and NVIDIA, and share candid lessons from their community portfolio challenge. Learn why position sizing and rebalancing matter more than ever — especially when volatility strikes.
50 min
124
Jun Bei Liu - Long/short investing on the ASX, ...
Jun Bei Liu manages $1.5 billion as a long-short investor on the ASX. She dreamed of being a politician.
41 min
125
Why small cap managers could thrive again – Ste...
Forager’s Steve Johnson joins the show to unpack why small cap managers might be entering a golden era. In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore the structural inefficiencies in markets, ETF liquidity limits, super fund index-hugging, and Steve’s portfolio management mindset in volatile times.
55 min