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NewWhy ‘structural’ vs. ‘cyclical’ matters. November 13, 2026November 13, 2026 · 1 h 29 min
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Episodes 1,057

  1. Why ‘structural’ vs. ‘cyclical’ matters. November 13, 2026

    1 h 29 minSeason 1 · Episode 1056

    – DJs slims down… enough? – Nvidia boss faces allegations – Qantas cuts jobs… and won’t be the lastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. Mailbag, incl: When do rates stop being effective? November 8, 2026

    1 h 24 minSeason 1 · Episode 1055

    – When do rates stop being effective? – Buying a house before a recession? – The fundamentals of valueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. Cost-cutting and retail failures. November 6, 2026

    1 h 25 minSeason 1 · Episode 1054

    – DJs through death’s door – Canva sacks 22% of its workforceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Mailbag, incl: What else can we do when rates don’t work? November 1, 2026

    1 h 27 minSeason 1 · Episode 1053

    – Should I invest more conservatively as I age? – What else can we do when rates don’t work? – What can the government do to break the productivity/inflation cycle?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Anthropic’s $2 trillion IPO. October 30, 2026

    1 h 23 minSeason 1 · Episode 1052

    – Inflation rises… again – What if house prices keep falling? – Anthropic’s $2t IPO – Star cops an existential(?) fine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. Mailbag, incl: Is ‘tax the rich’ a solution? October 25, 2026

    1 h 22 minSeason 1 · Episode 1051

    – Is ‘tax the rich’ a solution? – How can I avoid companies making bad acquisitions? – Can Australia specialise in something unique? – Who would be in your famous investor discussion group?See …

    Show notes

    – Is ‘tax the rich’ a solution?

    – How can I avoid companies making bad acquisitions?

    – Can Australia specialise in something unique?

    – Who would be in your famous investor discussion group?

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. Thinking about value in an uncertain world. October 23, 2026

    1 h 30 minSeason 1 · Episode 1050

    – NextDC share price craters – Thinking about value in an uncertain world – What NAB’s layoffs mean for investors – AI and the innovator’s dilemmaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. Mailbag, incl: Do bonds belong in my portfolio? October 18, 2026

    1 h 20 minSeason 1 · Episode 1049

    – What happens to lenders mortgage insurance in a downturn? – Do bonds belong in my portfolio? – What can I draw down before retirement? – How should I own shares for my young kids?See omnystudio.com/listener …

    Show notes

    – What happens to lenders mortgage insurance in a downturn?

    – Do bonds belong in my portfolio?

    – What can I draw down before retirement?

    – How should I own shares for my young kids?

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  9. The value of the value chain. October 16, 2026

    1 h 34 minSeason 1 · Episode 1048

    – A post mortem (of sorts) on Firmus – … and Glencore lists here – The value of the value chain – 23/5 trading is coming… to the ASX?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  10. Mailbag, incl: What to do if you’re sure there’s a crash coming? October 11, 2026

    1 h 33 minSeason 1 · Episode 1047

    – Is investing in ETFs inside Super enough? – What are the pros and cons of Kogan’s incentive scheme? – What to do if you’re sure there’s a crash coming?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  11. The silliness of government groceries. October 9, 2026

    1 h 28 minSeason 1 · Episode 1046

    – Consumer confidence is falling – Greens on groceries – Sunrice gets a bailout – DJs loses brands and Coles might use robotsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  12. Mailbag, incl: Do we have a free market? October 4, 2026

    1 h 28 minSeason 1 · Episode 1045

    – We either have a free market or we don’t! – Why would a stock-picker buy an ETF? – House price falls miss the bigger picture – How can we stop punishing young professionals with kids?See …

    Show notes

    – We either have a free market or we don’t!

    – Why would a stock-picker buy an ETF?

    – House price falls miss the bigger picture

    – How can we stop punishing young professionals with kids?

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  13. Private credit’s moment of truth. October 2, 2026

    1 h 20 minSeason 1 · Episode 1044

    – Even former RBA governors are calling for government to act – The end of card surcharges – Private credit’s moment of truth – Dividends are back in vogueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  14. Mailbag, incl: I didn’t beat the S&P500. Should I give up? September 27, 2026

    1 h 24 minSeason 1 · Episode 1043

    – Why do US oil prices rise when they’re self-sufficient? – Why do we fall for politicians’ fake solutions on housing? – Where’s the inflation/immigration sweet spot? – I didn’t beat the S&P500. Should I give …

    Show notes

    – Why do US oil prices rise when they’re self-sufficient? 

    – Why do we fall for politicians’ fake solutions on housing? 

    – Where’s the inflation/immigration sweet spot? 

    – I didn’t beat the S&P500. Should I give up? 

    – How does Victoria get out of fiscal trouble? 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  15. Should we neuter the AI arms race? September 25, 2026

    1 h 38 minSeason 1 · Episode 1042

    – Should we neuter the AI arms race? – Warren Buffett steps down – Soul Patts is 20% in cash – Myer’s profits down 30% See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  16. Mailbag, incl: Should overtime be tax free? September 20, 2026

    1 h 17 minSeason 1 · Episode 1041

    – Should overtime be tax-free? – What if we restricted negative gearing to younger people? – What business and management intangibles do you look for? – What can I give a 17-year old to read to get him started …

    Show notes

    – Should overtime be tax-free? 

    – What if we restricted negative gearing to younger people? 

    – What business and management intangibles do you look for? 

    – What can I give a 17-year old to read to get him started on investing? 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  17. House prices can’t grow faster than wages. September 18, 2026

    1 h 24 minSeason 1 · Episode 1040

    – The Fed hikes rates… why does it matter? – Why do our banks raise rates? – The data behind why house prices can’t keep climbing faster than wages – It’s time for regulatory sunsets See omnystudio.com/listener …

    Show notes

    – The Fed hikes rates… why does it matter? 

    – Why do our banks raise rates? 

    – The data behind why house prices can’t keep climbing faster than wages 

    – It’s time for regulatory sunsets 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  18. Mailbag, incl: Berkshire Hathaway or an ETF? September 13, 2026

    1 h 21 minSeason 1 · Episode 1039

    – What do I do after the Coldcard exploit? – Berkshire Hathaway or an ETF? – What other podcasts do you listen to? – What are your other favourite quotes? – Time is unknowable. Invest anyway.See …

    Show notes

    – What do I do after the Coldcard exploit?

    – Berkshire Hathaway or an ETF?

    – What other podcasts do you listen to?

    – What are your other favourite quotes?

    – Time is unknowable. Invest anyway.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  19. The AI revolution continues. September 11, 2026

    1 h 32 minSeason 1 · Episode 1038

    – AI replacing investors – AI agility versus security – ‘And then what?’ – The investing takeaway from higher bond yieldsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  20. Mailbag, incl: Are LICs on the way back? September 6, 2026

    1 h 27 minSeason 1 · Episode 1037

    – Don’t we already have a sovereign wealth fund? – Give the RBA another lever? – Should I keep adding to Super? – Are LICs on the way back?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  21. GDP weak… but also too hot? September 4, 2026

    1 h 25 minSeason 1 · Episode 1036

    – GDP weak… but also too hot? – Productivity stalls – Uber lays off 10% of its workforceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  22. Mailbag, incl: What does a recession actually look like? August 30, 2026

    1 h 34 minSeason 1 · Episode 1035

    – What does a recession actually look like? – When do you tell your kid everything about your finances? – Why doesn’t Norway’s SWF invest at home?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  23. Investing lessons from Nvidia’s blowout quarter. August 28, 2026

    1 h 21 minSeason 1 · Episode 1034

    – Lessons from Nvidia’s blow-out quarter – Bitcoin on a tear… again – Bathla collapses… now what?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  24. Mailbag, incl: Don’t miss the glimmers of light. August 23, 2026

    1 h 5 minSeason 1 · Episode 1033

    – Why am I getting smashed on my house price? – Don’t miss the glimmers of light – Inflation is why I don’t save – An opportunity in small caps? – 22 and the world at his feet!See omnystudio.com/listener for …

    Show notes

    – Why am I getting smashed on my house price?

    – Don’t miss the glimmers of light

    – Inflation is why I don’t save

    – An opportunity in small caps?

    – 22 and the world at his feet!

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  25. A trillion reasons to pay attention. August 21, 2026

    1 h 16 minSeason 1 · Episode 1032

    – It’s Vanguard Index Chart day! – Super for housing… here we go again – We now have a trillion dollars in debtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  26. Mailbag, incl: Aren’t higher house prices rational? August 16, 2026

    1 h 26 minSeason 1 · Episode 1031

    – How do we fix our political quagmire? – Are house prices really just a function of desire and competition? – Why aren’t we talking about AI more? – Where am I wrong on housing?See omnystudio.com/listener for …

    Show notes

    – How do we fix our political quagmire?

    – Are house prices really just a function of desire and competition?

    – Why aren’t we talking about AI more?

    – Where am I wrong on housing?

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  27. Another day, another bailout? August 14, 2026

    1 h 29 minSeason 1 · Episode 1030

    – Another day, another bailout – Mortgage applications are falling… now what? – Can you defend a sky-high P/E?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  28. Mailbag, incl: Will the US dollar stop being the reserve currency? August 9, 2026

    1 h 14 minSeason 1 · Episode 1029

    – Will Satoshi ever emerge? – Public service savings aren’t easy, especially in health – Should I hedge US investments because of possible US devaluation? – What about Australian ETFs, and international …

    Show notes

    – Will Satoshi ever emerge?

    – Public service savings aren’t easy, especially in health

    – Should I hedge US investments because of possible US devaluation?

    – What about Australian ETFs, and international investing inside Super?

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  29. Are 40-year mortgages about to become the norm? August 7, 2026

    1 h 23 minSeason 1 · Episode 1028

    – 5 year anniversary of Strawman – 40 year mortgage rear their ugly heads – The ASX’s ‘Steven Bradbury’ moment – A Bitcoin warning – The rise of AI continuesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  30. Mailbag, incl: How do I preserve my purchasing power? August 2, 2026

    1 h 25 minSeason 1 · Episode 1027

    – What if I just want to preserve my purchasing power? – Should losses be indexed for CGT purposes? – What about staging CGT discounts over time? – How do I avoid losing money to bad governance?See …

    Show notes

    – What if I just want to preserve my purchasing power?

    – Should losses be indexed for CGT purposes?

    – What about staging CGT discounts over time?

    – How do I avoid losing money to bad governance?

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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