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These are very early days in the Iran war and the impact on share markets is far from clear. But already we can see there is upward pressure on interest rates around the world, there is also a clear risk of an inflation spike due to oil supply. Will Hamilton of Hamilton Wealth Partners joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: Why the Iran war will push rates higher The bull market for global shares is now under serious pressure How AI is especially vulnerable to increased energy prices Private credit is a flash point in a volatile market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Though 80,000 investors own more than two negatively geared properties, the reaction to news that the government is planning to ‘cap’ the tax break has been low-key. Perhaps that’s because losing money on an investment property should not be the first aim of an investor. Jarrod McCabe of the Wakelin Advisory Group joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode In today’s show, we cover: How will a negative gearing cap affect the market? Finding value where first-home buyers have reached their limits Can Adelaide hang on to its promotion as a top investor location? Defence site sales loom across the nation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Everyday investors have been heavily sold private credit funds as an alternative investment and now the reality of this opaque, often illiquid market is starting to bite. Dr Doug Turek of Minchin Moore joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: Problems with private credit spook investors Have commissions for financial advisers returned? Why government bonds are back The best way to buy a US market ETF See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are we looking the wrong way? As property investors fret over likely lifts in Capital Gains Tax, the bigger issue for long term investors is interest rates: Despite the industry-wide assumption that we are in a new rate hike cycle, it is looking increasingly likely that rates are not going to go through the roof, in fact some already believe we should be thinking about lower rates in the near future. Dr Sam Wylie of the Windlestone Education group and Melbourne Business School joins Associate Editor James Kirby in this episode In today's show, we cover: The CGT scare - How will if affect you How share investing may have a tax advantage over property soon* Interest rate hiking cycle...maybe not? Is super recontributing a form of money laundering? asks a listener See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More investors are coming to realise that inherited super is taxed at 17 per cent, but the government has stirred a hornet's nest in adding a de facto death tax into the new super tax legislation. What to do? Hugh Robertson of Centaur Financial joins Associate Editor James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: Inheritance tax changes : What you need to know Understanding your super caps for the year ahead How the kids raise your Medicare Levy Surcharge Dealing with overseas shares and ETFs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At the very core of wealth building is the dilemma of setting up your super or making sure you own a home; The long-term returns on both investment choices are broadly similar, but the tax system is hugely in favour of the home-owner. So what to do? James Gerrard of www.financialadviser.com.au joins Associate Editor James Kirby in this episode In today's show, we cover: The in-built bias against renters in the tax system If you already contribute 12% to super by law- should you add more? The lesser-known bias against renters in pensions and super Optimising the tax system to your life-stage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1Interest rates are moving higher again as the RBA renews its battle with inflation: It's time to think seriously about inflation-proofing your investments, and that means a lot more than buying some gold. Chris Brycki of the Stockspot group joins Associate Editor - James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: The full menu for inflation-proofing your investments Big super funds don't have gold, but should you? Why Japan is back on the radar for sharemarket investors Dangers of market timing your superannuation choices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'You can't get into the property investment market for less than $1m' is something you may hear regularly...but is it true? High-profile investor Nathan Birch says not only can you get into the market for $300,000 or less, but you can do it without negative gearing. Nathan Birch of the B Invested group joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: Buying cheap - how to get started in property Why entry-level property is the hot spot Property types that fit the bill Locations across Australia still offering good value See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Whether you are with a big super fund - or run your own SMSF - the outstanding risk for your long-term return is whether your portfolio is appropriate for your age? The chances are that you are being too conservative because you are going to live a lot longer than you realise. Anna Shelley, chief investment officer at AMP joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: Are you taking enough risk? The end of traditional age-based rules for investors A new era of inflation could shrink your spending power Getting to know the 'bucket strategy' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gold prices jumped dramatically last year and then soared through the $US5,000 milestone last month: Now the price is suddenly heading south as profit takers push the price down closer to $US4,660. Some listeners may have missed the gold rally, our guest today - a specialist gold mining stock picker - says this might be a time to reconsider. David Franklyn of the Argonaut Gold Fund joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: Gold prices drop as rally stalls...how to play the pullback? Why gold miners are set to boom in the next phase of the gold rally Managed funds versus ETFs for gold investors Top gold stocks to consider now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The sharemarket is surging and we are trading like it's late 2007, which makes it a very good time to review how your portfolio would fare if things turn sour.It's also time to catch up on new changes in super. Liam Shorte of the Sonas Wealth group joins Associate Editor, James Kirby in this episode In today's show, we cover: Cash, annuities and hybrids Stings in the new super tax bill US investments and Australian tax Should I transfer my UK pension back to Australia? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you are planning to put more money in the property market this year, be warned the risks of tax changes are now clearly on the table: Top of the agenda is a wind back in Capital Gain Tax concessions. Peter Esho of Flexdoc joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: The biggest tax risk for property investors this year How Victoria's Airbnb tax has backfired Property's role as a 'hard asset' in a time of currency debasement Our 'listener questions' segment returns See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How many years can a bull market last? What will it take to dampen investor sentiment in the year ahead, and what should you, the active investor, be doing? Will Hamilton of Hamilton Wealth Partners joins Associate Editor-Wealth, James Kirby in this episode In today's show, we cover: The risks and opportunity in the 2026 listed markets How to defend against the looming risk of inflation Gold - do you have it, how much should you have ? Fading into rallies - the art of taking profits at the right time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Property prices are tipped to rise by 5 per cent in 2026 : But where will investors really make their money?In our property investment outlook show for the year ahead, we identify the property sector that is ready to rebound...and we pinpoint the best location too. Stuart Wemyss of the ProSolution Private Clients group joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover: Higher rates and tighter lending - the risks this year The property sector which is ready to rebound Why the bottom end of the market is the hottest patch Adelaide running out of puff, Melbourne due it's day in the sun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The ASX can return 10 per cent again in 2026...or maybe even more, says star stockpicker Jun Bei Liu...but what to buy? In this second part of our 2026 investment outlook, she outlines very clearly the red-hot sectors offering the top stock picks and also the parts of the market to avoid. Jun Bei Liu of Ten Cap joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode In today's show, we cover: How miners will make you money in the year ahead Banks, REITs and retailers could let you down Can CSL return to its glory days? Liu's stand out stock to consider...and one to avoid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It looks like the sharemarket will once again be the place to make money in 2026, especially on Wall Street. But it's not going to be a smooth ride: In the first weeks of the year, the US has unleashed a wave of foreign interventions - and President Trump has subpoenaed Fed Reserve chair Jay Powell - triggering alarm bells on Wall Street. Marc Jocum, investment strategist at GlobalX ETFs joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this episode. In today's show, we cover The outlook for investment markets in 2025 Forecasts for the ASX in the year ahead Key predictions for Wall Street The improved prospects in wider global markets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of The Money Puzzle, The Australian’s Wealth Editor, Julie-anne Sprague, unpacks what it takes to be a great investor with one of the nation's top stockpickers, Jun Bei Liu. How did Liu learn to invest? What did she learn when things went wrong and what's her advice for everyday investors wanting to build their wealth?Jun Bei Liu of Ten Cap joins Wealth Editor Julie-anne Sprague in this episode. Please note, this is a repeat episode of The Money Puzzle. It originally aired in December 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If it wasn’t said by a top financial adviser, you might dismiss it as a quote out of context, but Partners Wealth Group Jack Tossol is not kidding: He says a generation that has ‘sunk everything’ into the family home will miss the chance to have a successful tax-deductible investment plan. It’s a provocative notion, challenging die-hard principles of money management, but with house prices moving higher again...you have to listen. Financial adviser Jack Tossol of Partners Wealth Group joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby, in this episode. In today’s show, we cover No tax deduction, no income…Is home ownership overrated? Why ‘Rentvesting’ is worth revisiting Are you facing decades of ‘dead money' in your home mortgage? Challenging the ‘retirement sweet spot’ Please note, this is a repeat episode of The Money Puzzle. It originally aired in August 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is the FIRE movement and how did it get started? It's not a club or a cult: It doesn't have a headquarters, rather it's a set of investment principles: And it just might be a breakthrough for you in the year ahead. Lionel Lee joins James Kirby in the episode. --------In today's show, we cover: The key principles of FIRE Getting the best from what the movement has to offer A case study that spans a lifetime The realities of 'firing up' Please note, this is a repeat episode of The Money Puzzle. It originally aired in December 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who doesn't love a good movie? Power, romance, ambition, betrayal...actually, that sounds more like a classic 'money movie'. In this special holiday show, The Australian's film critic Stephen Romei, guides us through the best movies about money. Stephen Romei, The Australian's film critic joins Associate Editor - Wealth, James Kirby in this special episode. In today's edition, we cover: Money movies - Do they tell us anything useful? Margot Robbie's double act - How she features in two all-time greats 'The Bank' - Australia's unique contribution to money movies Movies you never thought were about money (but tell you more than Wall Street) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Would be good to get a uranium expert on to discuss in more detail. CEO of Bannerman Brandon Munro would be ideal.
Fantastic speaker, Emma sounds like a true professional, just please let her finish! Was cut off too many times in my opinion.
you guys need to look more into the tech and use cases behind crypto currencies like ADA and ETH. I thought crypto was a joke because all the financial gurus were laughing at it, but after doing some research I have completely changed my opinion. the fact that guy's like you are not more informed about crypto makes me think that there is still allot of money to flow into it in the long term.
You guys are getting too loose and inarticulate. You sound like you're three schooners in. "Another dodgy apartment block in Melbourne ... I can't remember which ..." Tighter preparation and less time-wasting. Best, Lex