Personal finance foundations for investors [1/10]

In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask continues the Investment Foundations Series with: - the rise of Vanguard and the birth of index funds - why low-cost investing is a powerful advantage - how ETFs and market-cap indexing actually work - the evidence behind passive investing outperformance If you want to level up your investment knowledge and take control of your money, make sure to subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube and follow along with this 10-part series. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights. Topics covered - How Vanguard changed the investing world - Index funds vs active funds - ETFs, fees and the client-owned model - Why most active funds underperform Resources for This Episode Rask Courses: Value Investor Program – Owen's free online training Rask Core membership – Rask's expert portfolios & stock research, $1 for 30 days! Rask Invest – Invest directly with Owen Go deeper and explore more episodes Browse the full series Ask a question (select the Investors podcast) Visit TermPlus to learn more 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

In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask continues the Investment Foundations Series with: - what value investing really means and why it works - key principles from Graham, Buffett and modern investors - how to think about intrinsic value, DCF and the margin of safety - why some stocks are cheap for a reason (value traps) If you want to level up your investment knowledge and take control of your money, make sure to subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube and follow along with this 10-part series. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights. Topics Covered - What is value investing and how is it different? - Valuation ratios like P/E, P/B and DCF analysis - Margin of safety, mean reversion and quality - Avoiding value traps and spotting great businesses Resources for this episode Rask Courses: Value Investor Program – Owen's free online training Rask Core membership – Rask's expert portfolios & stock research, $1 for 30 days! Rask Invest – Invest directly with Owen Go deeper and explore more episodes - Browse the full series Visit TermPlus to learn more 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

Passive income investing essentials: how to use dividends, franking, bonds and reinvestment strategies to grow income and build wealth. In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask continues the Investment Foundations Series with: - the core ingredients of a passive income investing plan - how dividends, franking credits and term deposits work for Aussie investors - the psychology and risks of chasing yield - what the FIRE movement can teach us about real financial freedom If you want to level up your investment knowledge and take control of your money, make sure to subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube and follow along with this 10-part series. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights. Topics Covered - How passive income works and why it matters - Dividends, franking credits, term deposits and bonds - Avoiding yield traps and understanding payout ratios - Total return investing vs income-only strategies Resources for This Episode Rask Courses: Value Investor Program – Owen's free online training Rask Core membership – Rask's expert portfolios & stock research, $1 for 30 days! Rask Invest – Invest directly with Owen Ask a question (select the Investors podcast) ⁠Visit TermPlus to learn more⁠ Go deeper and explore more episodes Browse the full series 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

In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask kicks off the Investment Foundations Series with: - personal finance foundations for investors that want to grow their wealth - how to use compound interest, dollar-cost averaging and superannuation to your advantage - why goals, risk tolerance and automation matter more than you think - what smart investors get wrong about fees, psychology and behaviour If you want to level up your investment knowledge and take control of your money, make sure to subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube and follow along with this 10-part series. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights. ⁠Visit TermPlus to learn more⁠ Rask Core membership – Rask's expert portfolios & stock research, $1 for 30 days! Rask Invest – Invest directly with Owen Go deeper and explore more episodes Browse the full series 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

In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask sits down with Shane Horsburgh — ex-police tactical leader, author of Fighting Blind, and leadership coach — to explore: - what it means to be guided by your soul, not your ego - redefining masculinity through stillness, patience and presence - lessons from Iraq, police tactical operations and culture change programs - how leaders collapse under complexity when they cling to control From Sound of Music tours in Austria to Special Operations on Sydney rooftops, Shane shares deeply human, practical and philosophical lessons for modern leaders. If you’re curious about how to lead in a world that’s moving faster and becoming harder to control, this conversation will reframe how you see yourself, your decisions and your team. Follow us on Instagram (Rask.Invest) and TikTok (Rask.Invest) for more investing and leadership insights. Topics covered in this Australian Investors Podcast episode - Being guided by your soul, not your ego - Stillness in chaos & emotional regulation - Masculinity, identity and leadership assumptions - Complexity, hierarchy and adaptive leadership - Quantum thinking & decision-making - AI as a leadership challenge, not a tech one - The myths that hold leaders back Resources for this Investors podcast episode Learn more about Shane Horsburgh: Fighting Blind (Shane’s book) TEDx Talk – Redefining Masculinity (2014) LinkedIn: Shane Horsburgh Ask a question (select the Investors podcast) Visit TermPlus to learn more 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

In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask speaks with Luke Laretive and Ben Richards of Seneca Financial Solutions about: – Red Hill Minerals (RHI): 11% yield and exposure to MIN’s Onslow Iron – Euroz Hartleys (EZL): WA broker with history of capital returns – ReadyTech (RDY): takeover target and still the cheapest ASX software stock? – Stellar Resources (SRZ): under-the-radar commodity & potential M&A upside If you love learning about micro cap ASX stocks with huge upside, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights. Topics Covered – Red Hill Minerals (RHI): gross yield of 11% and cash machine upside – Euroz Hartleys (EZL): WA broker with another capital return coming? – ReadyTech (RDY): software business overlooked by the market – Stellar Resources (SRZ): tin exposure and a neighbour lurking as acquirer? Resources for This Episode 📄 Get more insights from Luke & Ben: – Seneca Financial Solutions – Good Research (for DIY investors) Show partner resources Visit TermPlus to learn more Rask Resources 🔗 Explore all Rask services 📋 Get Financial Planning 📈 Start investing with Rask 📜 Access Show Notes ❓ Ask a question – just select the Investors Podcast 📲 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. 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. #ASX #MicroCaps #AustralianInvestorsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask speaks with Luke Laretive and Ben Richards of Seneca Financial Solutions about: – Symal (SYL): a newly listed boring business in the best way – Emeco (EHL): discounted to NTA and a potential takeover target – HMC Capital (HMC): 3 big issues, but plenty of hidden value – Qoria (QOR): cyber safety stock with overlooked tailwinds If you love learning about ASX small caps with big upside, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights. Topics Covered – Symal (SYL): recent IPO, trading at 10x earnings vs peers on 15–20x – Emeco (EHL): capital returns ahead? Insiders buying? – HMC Capital (HMC): unloved, but a real asset management business – Qoria (QOR): overlooked leader in cyber safety software Resources for This Episode 📄 Get more insights from Luke & Ben: – Seneca Financial Solutions – Good Research (for DIY investors) Show partner resources -Visit TermPlus to learn more Rask Resources 🔗 Explore all Rask services 📋 Get Financial Planning 📈 Start investing with Rask 📜 Access Show Notes ❓ Ask a question – just select the Investors Podcast 📲 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. 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. #SmallCaps #ASX #AustralianInvestorsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask speaks with Luke Laretive and Ben Richards of Seneca Financial Solutions about: – Why REA Group (REA) could keep winning despite the noise – WiseTech Global (WTC): sticky, high-margin, misunderstood – NexGen Energy (NXG): exposure to the world’s best uranium asset? – South32 (S32): this base metals stock is completely unloved If you love learning about quality mid/large cap ASX companies, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights. Topics Covered – REA Group (REA): still a monopoly with pricing power – WiseTech Global (WTC): logistics software juggernaut – NexGen Energy (NXG): overlooked uranium upside – South32 (S32): a cyclical contrarian opportunity Resources for This Episode 📄 Get more insights from Luke & Ben: – Seneca Financial Solutions – Good Research (for DIY investors) Show partner resources - Visit TermPlus to learn more Rask Resources 🔗 Explore all Rask services 📋 Get Financial Planning 📈 Start investing with Rask 📜 Access Show Notes ❓ Ask a question – just select the Investors Podcast 📲 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. 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. #ASX #Investing #AustralianInvestorsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Investors Podcast episode - your finale of the 2 Sense series for 2025 - your host Owen Rask is joined by Dr Andrew Deremith (AKA Drew Meredith) to: - Review 2025 - the year that was… filled with AI - Settle 2 BIG bets made on the show - Name their best stocks of 2025 - Name 1 stock pick for 2026 - Provide an overview of ways to profit from AI - Provide a teaser about the Rask 2026 stock market game… If you love learning about quality mid/large cap ASX companies, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights. Resources for This Episode Get more insights from Rask: Rask newsletter (Owen's deep dives, every Sunday) Rask Core (our stock & ETF research) Ask a question (select the Investors podcast) Visit TermPlus to learn more 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

What does a day in the life of a product manager at S&P Dow Jones look like? Lots and lots of data. Rask’s Mitchell Sneddon sits down to talk with Jessica Tan who the the Principal of Fixed Income Indices at S&P Dow Jones Indices. Jessica breaks down the interesting differences between fixed income markets around the world and uses a bento box to describe how she puts together a fixed income index. We also discuss growing up in Singapore as well as a life changing car accident when she was travelling New Zealand. Resources for this episode Jessica Tan’s bio and articles Buy Gemma’s book “The Money Reset” Ask a question (select the Finance podcast) Show partner resources Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith View Betashares range of funds 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