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

Australian Investors Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Rask, with 728 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  How to build the growth side of your portfolio with Billy Leung from Global X

  Aug 18, 202629 min

  In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, Owen Rask sits down with Billy Leung from Global X for episode two of the portfolio construction series, this time focusing on the part of investing that attracts the most attention: growth. Billy explains why the first decision is not picking a hot ETF but understanding asset allocation, equity exposure and where growth actually comes from. He unpacks why Australian investors can end up too concentrated at home, why the local market behaves differently to global markets, and why sectors that reinvest for compounding can look very different from sectors built around distribution. The conversation also explores a common investor trap: chasing whatever has just gone up the most. Billy explains how to think about sustainability, valuation and whether a theme is pricing in too much future optimism. AI, semiconductors, cloud infrastructure and China tech all come up as case studies in how to separate structural growth from short-term excitement. They finish with a practical framework for building the growth sleeve of a portfolio: start broad, then narrow with intention. Billy shares three ETFs to research further, including global AI exposure, AI infrastructure and China technology, giving investors a clearer way to think about growth without treating every trend as a green light. If you want a smarter lens on growth investing, thematic ETFs and portfolio construction, this episode is a practical next step. Episode resources – Speak with the Rask Advice team – Ask a question (select the Investors podcast) Show partner resources – ETF investor? Go beyond ordinary with Global X: View all funds – Visit TermPlus to learn more – Join Pearler using the code "RASKSWITCH" and get $32 of Pearler Credit – Whatever comes next for your business, power it with Stripe Rask resources – All services – Financial Planning – Invest with us – Access Show Notes – Ask a question – We love feedback! Follow us on social media – Instagram: @rask.invest – TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Better than index funds: the risk-adjusted bet | Mark Jones, Resolution Capital

  Aug 14, 202654 min

  In this episode of Australian Investors Podcast, Owen Rask sits down with Mark Jones from Resolution Capital to unpack why listed infrastructure may be one of the most compelling risk-adjusted opportunities in markets right now. Mark explains what global listed infrastructure actually includes, why the best assets tend to have pricing power, long lives and high earnings visibility, and why that matters when uncertainty is rising. The conversation breaks down how professional investors separate true infrastructure from lookalikes, why active management can matter more in a finite universe, and how investors should think about inflation protection, portfolio construction and long-term compounding. Along the way, Owen and Mark use real examples including Transurban, AGL, Origin and Greek infrastructure assets to show why labels matter, where passive products can miss the mark, and how a disciplined investor can think more clearly about downside as well as upside. They finish with a timeless lesson on the rule of 72 and why steady returns can be more powerful than chasing the next 10-bagger. If you want a clearer framework for thinking about infrastructure, active versus passive investing and the role of real assets in a portfolio, this episode is well worth your time. Episode resources – Resolution Capital – Speak with the Rask Advice team – Ask a question (select the Investors podcast) Show partner resources – ETF investor? Go beyond ordinary with Global X: View all funds – Visit TermPlus to learn more – Join Pearler using the code "RASKSWITCH" and get $32 of Pearler Credit – Whatever comes next for your business, power it with Stripe Rask resources – All services – Financial Planning – Invest with us – Access Show Notes – Ask a question – We love feedback! Follow us on social media – Instagram: @rask.invest – TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  How market news moves share prices with Jason Kotchoff from Stocklight

  Aug 11, 202655 min

  In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, Owen Rask sits down with Jason Kotchoff, founder of Stocklight, to unpack one of the hardest parts of investing: understanding how news actually moves share prices. From ASX announcements and continuous disclosure to US SEC filings and the EDGAR system, this conversation explains how information reaches the market, why some updates send stocks higher, and why "good" news can still trigger a sell-off. Owen and Jason walk through real examples including DroneShield, Megaport and NextDC, showing how price-sensitive announcements are flagged, how directors' trades can shape investor sentiment, and why context matters more than headlines. They also compare Australia's market structure with the United States, highlighting the difference between the ASX's central role and the SEC's rules-based system across many exchanges. The episode also explores the investor information edge in 2026. Jason explains how tools like Stocklight can help investors track portfolios, filter the announcement firehose and stay tax-aware, while Owen presses the bigger question: can individual investors really keep up when professional firms and AI-powered tools are on the other side of the trade? If you want a clearer framework for interpreting market news, company announcements and portfolio signals, this episode will help you understand what matters, what to ignore and how to think before you act. Episode resources – Stocklight – Speak with the Rask Advice team – Ask a question (select the Investors podcast) Show partner resources – ETF investor? Go beyond ordinary with Global X: View all funds – Visit TermPlus to learn more – Join Pearler using the code "RASKSWITCH" and get $32 of Pearler Credit – Whatever comes next for your business, power it with Stripe Rask resources – All services – Financial Planning – Invest with us – Access Show Notes – Ask a question – We love feedback! Follow us on social media – Instagram: @rask.invest – TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  How to build an ETF portfolio from scratch with Jess Leung from Global X

  Aug 9, 202637 min

  In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, Owen Rask sits down with Jess Leung from Global X to kick off a six-part portfolio construction series by tackling the question most ETF investors skip too quickly: what should a good portfolio actually look like from day one? Jess explains why a portfolio should be treated as a system, not a collection of random ideas, and why every ETF needs a job to do. They unpack the difference between a core portfolio and satellite positions, why asset allocation matters more than obsessing over tiny ETF differences, and how investors can think more clearly about risk tolerance, time frame and long-term goals before buying anything. The conversation also explores common blind spots, including home bias, portfolio overlap and the hidden costs that come from spreads, brokerage and repeated trading over time. Jess shares practical ways to look through a portfolio, spot duplicated exposures, and decide whether a position belongs in the core or the satellite bucket. They finish with real ETF examples from the Global X range, including broad Australian exposure, global equity options, fixed income and currency hedging, giving investors a practical framework for building something more deliberate from the start. If you want to build a smarter ETF portfolio with more intention and less guesswork, this is a strong place to start. Episode resources – Speak with the Rask Advice team – Ask a question (select the Investors podcast) Show partner resources – ETF investor? Go beyond ordinary with Global X: View all funds – Visit TermPlus to learn more – Join Pearler using the code "RASKSWITCH" and get $32 of Pearler Credit – Whatever comes next for your business, power it with Stripe Rask resources – All services – Financial Planning – Invest with us – Access Show Notes – Ask a question – We love feedback! Follow us on social media – Instagram: @rask.invest – TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  How advice businesses grow: Owen Rask and Drew Meredith on content, AI and trust

  Aug 7, 20261h 7m

  In this week's LIVE 2 Sense, Owen and Drew pull back the curtain on what is really driving growth in modern financial advice businesses. With markets pushing back towards all-time highs, the conversation starts with the mood investors are feeling right now, then quickly moves into a deeper topic: how content, education and trust are reshaping the advice industry in Australia. Owen and Drew unpack how Wattle Partners has grown, why Rask has spent years building an audience-first business, and what both founders have learned about scaling without losing focus. They also get into one of the biggest questions facing professional services in 2026: is AI a threat, a tool, or both? From simple scaled advice and back-office efficiency to compliance, cybersecurity and the changing economics of content, this episode explores where the real opportunities and risks are starting to appear. Along the way, the pair touch on mergers and acquisitions in advice, why many firms still struggle with technology, how YouTube and podcasts convert differently, and what business owners can learn from building an audience before building a product. If you want a rare behind-the-scenes look at how financial media, advice and technology now overlap in Australia, this 2 Sense episode is packed with honest lessons, practical observations and a few spicy takes. Episode resources – Speak with the Rask Advice team – Ask a question (select the Investors podcast) Show partner resources – ETF investor? Go beyond ordinary with Global X: View all funds – Visit TermPlus to learn more – Join Pearler using the code "RASKSWITCH" and get $32 of Pearler Credit – Whatever comes next for your business, power it with Stripe Rask resources – All services – Financial Planning – Invest with us – Access Show Notes – Ask a question – We love feedback! Follow us on social media – Instagram: @rask.invest – TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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