In the wake of the US election… November 8, 2024

– What if borrowers didn’t need a deposit? – Capital gains tax on crypto? Sometimes. – Should we run when companies change strategy? – Can I deduct management fees from my tax? – Why do you love home ownership so much? – The right recipe for avocado toast?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Inflation falls… and rises – How to approach a Trump presidency – Godfrey’s reborn… and lessons for investors  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– What happens when the Sigma and Chemist Warehouse merger goes through? – What’s going on with DroneShield? – Who writes the Motley Fool articles? – Should I investing in overseas companies through Super? – Is inflation different to currency debasement?    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re looking for a new habit to adopt in 2025, it might just be looking at what to invest in, and how you decide on the right price to pay. Scott and Andrew dig into the key parts of an investment thesis, and how to apply them in 2025.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– No, volatility really is risk! – Stock brokers are inviting me to gamble! – How do you keep up with it all? – What about a UBI? – How do you find differing opinions? – What infrastructure is required to facilitate everyday transactions in Bitcoin?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re in that week between Christmas and New Year where the days tend to merge, and the cricket is on the telly. So Scott and Andrew take a step back to ask ‘Where are we?’ for both the Australian economy and the stock market, here and in the US.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– If Bitcoin is infinitely divisible, how much is it really worth? – Could shares be better represented as digital tokens? – Are bank shares a Ponzi scheme? – How are investors taxed on US shares? – What if we made interest tax deductible for our own homes?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Why competition and productivity policies matter – US rate cuts… and the market and Aussie dollar tank – The challenges of MYEFO    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Am I really cut out for stock-picking? – How do I best structure my portfolio for retirement? – What about sequence risk? – How can we find takeover targets?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– The impressive (and insidious) economics of gaming – Rates on hold, but cuts on the horizon – US inflation rises after rates are cut – Coffee’s up… buy Breville?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.