Interview: Five stocks to watch this financial year

Australian ETF assets sailed past the $200 billion mark earlier this year, with investors particularly drawn to index-tracking ETFs. But what role do they play in an investment portfolio? What are some of the mistakes investors make? And how can investors use ETFs to make the most of trends like the AI boom? Sean Aylmer talks to Adam DeSanctis, the Head of ETF Capital Markets at Vanguard Australia. Vanguard is one of the world’s largest global investment management companies, with more than $14.7 trillion in assets under management globally. $4.5 trillion of that is in ETFs.Vanguard is a supporter of this podcast. Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd and Vanguard Super Pty Ltd is the product issuer. Invest strong and steady with Vanguard. Visit vanguard.com.au for more information and to read the relevant PDS and TMD, and consider if a product is right for you before deciding. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Peter Freedman, founder of RODE Microphones Original publication date: 26 February 2021 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Peter Freedman, founder of RODE Microphones.  Peter tells the incredible story of his success, and why he's now giving back to the community through extraordinarily generous acts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Miners lead market lower Oil prices jump AFP warn on rallies Musk loses court battle Mega port strike is over Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener Bill asks: We keep hearing that productivity is the saving grace for the economy. Is that true?Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener questions.If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 4 October 2024 The International Monetary Fund warns against too much government spending and supports higher interest rates in Australia.  And more, including: The development of a hydrogen energy sector in Australia takes a hit  OpenAI, the start-up behind ChatGPT, raises capital valuing it at $US157 billion And get ready for more ads on your streaming service Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. This week’s episode: how much should you spend on renovations? Get it from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the steepest and longest rental surge in history, annual rent rises for houses have hit multi-year lows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.Dr Nicola Powell, Domain’s Chief of Research and Economics, talks to Sean about Domain's new Rent Report, and answers the question: is the rental boom over?Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. ASX closes flat No Oct 7 rallies SPC to join ASX Namoi shares shock Tesla sales rise Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 3 October 2024 The rental boom in Australia might be over with rent increases across most capital cities stalling.  New rules begin today for the NDIS  Morgan Stanley lists companies with excess franking credit balance - which may mean special dividends on the way And vintage shopping surges, so much so that major retailers are selling their own second hand clothes Plus don’t miss the new episode of The Property Pendulum, brought to you by Domain and Fear & Greed. Find out which way the property market will swing, and how to make the most of it. This week’s episode: how much should you spend on renovations? Get it from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renovating is expensive - but some rooms offer better bang for their buck. Here's how much you should look to spend, depending on whether you're renovating to sell, renovating to keep as an investment, or renovating to live in.Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson go through some of the tips to maximise the value in your property, and avoid overcapitalising.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.