Private credit income investing for retirement, with Nicole Kidd from Schroders RF

In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask speaks with David Tagg, Head of Investments at La Trobe Financial, about the booming private credit market. They discuss: What private credit is and why it’s gaining popularity How investors can earn passive income with private credit The risks and opportunities in alternative investments How private credit compares to traditional fixed income and equities If you like this Australian Investors Podcast episode on private credit investing, subscribe for weekly episodes on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights. Topics Covered & Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome & Introduction 5:15 – What is Private Credit & Why Does it Matter? 10:45 – The Growth of Private Credit After the GFC 15:30 – Private Credit vs Traditional Investments 20:20 – Income Generation & Risk in Private Credit 25:40 – The Role of Private Credit in a Portfolio 30:10 – How Interest Rates Impact Private Credit 35:00 – Understanding La Trobe Financial’s Investment Approach 40:20 – How Investors Can Access Private Credit 45:10 – Future Trends in Private Credit & Alternative Investing 50:00 – Final Thoughts & How to Learn More Resources for This Episode 📄 Learn More About Private Credit & Income Investing: La Trobe Financial - https://www.latrobefinancial.com.au/?utm_source=rask ~~ Rask Resources ~~ 🔗 Explore all Rask services – https://bit.ly/R-services 📋 Learn about Rask Financial Planning – https://bit.ly/R-plan 📈 Start investing with Rask – https://bit.ly/R-invest 📜 Access Show Notes – https://bit.ly/R-notes ❓ Ask a question – just select the Investor Podcast – https://bit.ly/R-quest 📲 Follow us on social media: Instagram: @rask.invest TikTok: @rask.invest RASK DISCLAIMER This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for your situation before acting on it. If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg. LATROBE DISCLAIMER - https://www.raskmedia.com.au/2025/03/13/private-credit-explained/ #PrivateCredit #Investing #Income Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will ASX ETFs hit $300 billion in total investments in 2025? Is Computershare Ltd (ASX: CPU) a good stock to buy? Time to buy RPMGlobal Holdings Ltd (ASX: RUL)? On this episode of The Australian Investors Podcast, Owen Rask is joined by Drew Meredith, CFP, for questions and answers, where they would invest a massive lump sum, how to invest in private markets via an SMSF, discuss the opportunity within active small cap ETFs like FCAP, and more. ~~ Episode resources ~~ $10,000 portfolio challenge: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/portfolio ~~ Rask Resources ~~ All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest 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 #ASX #investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the gold price rally sustainable? What are the best gold ETFs? In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask, speaks with Global X ETFs Australia's Marc Jocum about everything gold investing related.  If you like gold investing, crypto or learning how to build an 'All Weather' portfolio, discover this episode on gold investing and gold ETFs. If you think this Australian Investors Podcast episode is spot on, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. This is a sponsored episode of The Australian Investors Podcast by long-time partner, Global X ETFs Australia. Topics covered today: Why did gold rally 30% in 2024? Gold price drivers How do gold ETFs work? What's the difference between GOLD and GXLD from Global X? Is gold a defensive or growth investment?  Didn't Warren Buffett buy gold? Resources for this episode Learn more about Global X's GOLD ETFs Ask a question about gold investing (select the Investors podcast) Rask Resources All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  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 #stockmarket #gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Were NVIDIA Inc's (NASDAQ: NVDA) results any good? Is WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) finally cheap? And why Owen loves the Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST) business model... On this episode of The Australian Investors Podcast, Owen Rask is joined by Drew Meredith, CFP, for questions and answers, and Drew reveals something he shouldn't... ~~ Episode resources ~~ Rask Financial Advice (with Owen's direct team): https://www.rask.com.au/advice $10,000 portfolio: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/portfolio ~~ Rask Resources ~~ All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest 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

In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask Invest, speaks with Brendan Malone, Managing Director & Group CEO of Raiz Invest Australia (ASX:RZI) – a company which offers round-up and automation features that feed directly into long-term ETF and share portfolios, for hundreds of thousands of customers across Australia. If you’re interested in micro-investing and what Raiz has to offer, you’ll love this episode because Brendan answers questions on Raiz’s business model, performance and metrics and future goals of the ASX-listed platform. It's also a fantastic podcast discussion for investors looking at Raiz from a distance and trying to assess the potential. If you like this Australian Investors Podcast episode, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Topics covered today: Raiz’s business journey, from inception until now The services that Raiz offers & how it makes money Raiz’s performance and metrics - what investors should follow Raiz product roadmap & value adds The companu's future goals around revenue, growth and TAM ~~ Episode resources ~~ Brendan's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanmalone Raiz website: https://raizinvest.com.au ~~ Rask Resources ~~ All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest 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 #investing #ASX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it possible to draw an 8% income from private credit? How does private credit work? Nehemiah Richardson, CEO of Pengana Credit, takes us on a journey of private credit investing in Australia, the risks involved, the product he helped build (known as TermPlus), and more, on this episode of The Australian Investors Podcast with Owen Rask. TermPlus: https://bit.ly/term-plus ALWAYS read the PDS before investing, especially with private credit. And speak to your adviser if you're confused or unsure in any way. Rask makes nothing from providing this link. It is not an affiliate link. ~~ WHERE'S 2 SENSE?! ~~ The entire Rask team was on the road this week... and we missed our flight. So Drew is in his hot tub and Owen was travelling during our regular recording slot. ~~ Rask Resources ~~ All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest ~~ Timestamps ~~ 00:00 - Kapalua Golf Course 05:30 - What is private credit? 12:45 - What is TermPlus? 25:00 - How TermPlus works 31:00 - Is an 8.5% yield sustainable? 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

Chris Bates, founder and CEO of Alcove, speaks with Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask, about the lessons learned growing Alcove, the role of a broker and future of property advice. Topics: Chris' journey from financial planning The partnership with Rask Name & brand changes Lessons learned working in an unsuccessful business partnership The future of mortgage broking ~~ Episode resources ~~ Mortgage broking: https://bit.ly/R-services ~~ Rask Resources ~~ All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest 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

Where would you invest $100 million in the stock market? On this episode of The Australian Investors Podcast, Owen Rask is joined by Drew Meredith, CFP, for questions and answers, where they would invest a massive lump sum, how to invest in private markets via an SMSF, discuss the opportunity within active small cap ETFs like FCAP, and more. ~~ Episode resources ~~ $10,000 portfolio: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/portfolio ~~ Rask Resources ~~ All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest 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

In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask Invest, speaks with Jason Leung, Co-Founder and CEO of Pocketsmith Ltd - the leading personal finance management tool in the country.  If you invest in ETFs or stocks, you'll love this episode because the fellas answer questions on investment strategy, feature some of the ASX's top quality companies and review their $10,000 portfolios.  If you like this Australian Investors Podcast episode, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Topics covered today: Creating a life-affirming budget Open banking Scaling a business to 300,000 SaaS customers Vintage shopping What a good budget looks like The future of money automation Resources for this episode Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith Pocketsmith global spending map: https://www.pocketsmith.com/spending/ Jason's first podcast: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/2024/06/13/how-pocketsmith-helps-100000-households-save-more-money/  Ask a question (select the Retirement podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest Rask Resources All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  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

In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask Invest, and Drew Meredith, Director at Wattle Partners dive head first into the latest ASX news and answer your stock market questions.  If you invest in ETFs or stocks, you'll love this episode because the fellas answer questions on investment strategy, feature some of the ASX's top quality companies and review their $10,000 portfolios.  If you like this Australian Investors Podcast episode, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Topics covered today: Recap of the three $10,000 portfolios  Chemist Warehouse's deal with Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SIG) What the Premier Investments Ltd (ASX: PMV) deal with Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX: MYR) actually means How to get conviction in your investing skills, if you've only been doing it for 3 years How a new investor went from spending $350 per week on cigarettes, to a $20,000 portfolio A GARP primer and is 50% invested in one ETF a bad thing? Resources for this episode $10,000 portfolios Ask a question (select the Retirement podcast) Rask Resources All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  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