Investing Compass

This episode was one of our most popular of 2024. Our guest James Gruber discusses how to build a lazy portfolio with 3 ETFs, and the issues that you come across when you do this. James Gruber is the Assistant Editor of Firstlinks. Prior to that, he covered Asia as a leading fund manager, stockbroking analyst and journalist. More recently, he was a portfolio manager for Asian equities at AMP Capital, managing Asia and China. During his time there, the China fund was ranked number one globally over one and two years. He was also a television and radio news journalist at ABC and founded Asia confidential in 2012.  Interested in our investing course? Find it here. To submit any questions or feedback, please email mark.lamonica1@morningstar.com or leave us a voicemail to feature on the podcast here.  Additional resources from our episodes are available via our website.Audio Producer and mixer: William Ton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark and Shani exchange Christmas gifts, and discuss a stock pick and a few book recommendations from Mark. If you'd like to get Mark and Shani a Christmas gift, a podcast review on your podcast app would be the best gift you can give. Thank you for your support in 2024 and we hope you have a safe and happy holiday period.You're able to find the video here or on Morningstar Australia's YouTube channel.Interested in our investing course? Find it here.To submit any questions or feedback, please email mark.lamonica1@morningstar.com or leave us a voicemail to feature on the podcast here.Additional resources from our episodes are available via our website.Audio Producer and mixer: William Ton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We explore yield at cost - a metric that can improve your results as an income investor.You can find the full article here.Interested in our investing course? Find it here.To submit any questions or feedback, please email mark.lamonica1@morningstar.com or leave us a voicemail to feature on the podcast here.Additional resources from our episodes are available via our website.Audio Producer and mixer: William Ton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A recent Vanguard survey showed that the best way for investors to take action with their super is to show them the actual difference it would make to their retirement outcomes. We run you through the steps that you can go through using a free, Moneysmart tool to model your own circumstances. You can find the tool here, or search for 'Moneysmart Retirement Planner'.Find the full article here.Interested in our investing course? Find it here.To submit any questions or feedback, please email mark.lamonica1@morningstar.com or leave us a voicemail to feature on the podcast here.Additional resources from our episodes are available via our website.Audio Producer and mixer: William Ton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An approach for investors that have just a few dollars to invest. Interested in our investing course? Find it here.To submit any questions or feedback, please email mark.lamonica1@morningstar.com or leave us a voicemail to feature on the podcast here.Additional resources from our episodes are available via our website.Audio Producer and mixer: William Ton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This listener requested episode runs through how to pick a super option.Interested in our investing course? Find it here.To submit any questions or feedback, please email mark.lamonica1@morningstar.com or leave us a voicemail to feature on the podcast here.Additional resources from our episodes are available via our website.Audio Producer and mixer: William Ton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look into Power-of-Attorney and related documents to protect yourself and your assets, and why they're important.You can find the full article here. Interested in our investing course? Find it here.To submit any questions or feedback, please email mark.lamonica1@morningstar.com or leave us a voicemail to feature on the podcast here.Additional resources from our episodes are available via our website.Audio Producer and mixer: William Ton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three high-quality growth companies that have wide moats and a history of good capital allocation.Interested in our investing course? Find it here.To submit any questions or feedback, please email mark.lamonica1@morningstar.com or leave us a voicemail to feature on the podcast here.Additional resources from our episodes are available via our website.Audio Producer and mixer: William Ton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retirement aside, travel is the most common goal for many investors. We look at the best way to build a portfolio of passive income, that can be applied to any goal that requires a regular and sustainable income. Interested in our investing course? Find it here.To submit any questions or feedback, please email mark.lamonica1@morningstar.com or leave us a voicemail to feature on the podcast here.Additional resources from our episodes are available via our website.Audio Producer and mixer: William Ton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this listener requested episode, we discuss the phasing out of hybrids and the way that investors can replace them in their investment portfolios.Interested in our investing course? Find it here.To submit any questions or feedback, please email mark.lamonica1@morningstar.com or leave us a voicemail to feature on the podcast here.Additional resources from our episodes are available via our website.Audio Producer and mixer: William Ton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you part of the sandwich generation? We talk about how to prevent financial stress when caring responsibilities arise from children and parents. You can find the full article here.Interested in our investing course? Find it here.To submit any questions or feedback, please email mark.lamonica1@morningstar.com or leave us a voicemail to feature on the podcast here.Additional resources from our episodes are available via our website.Audio Producer and mixer: William Ton.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 50% of wills are contested. Here’s how to increase the possibility your wishes are honoured.You can find the full article here.Interested in our investing course? Find it here.To submit any questions or feedback, please email mark.lamonica1@morningstar.com or leave us a voicemail to feature on the podcast here.Additional resources from our episodes are available via our website.Audio Producer and mixer: William Ton.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This multi-asset option is an all in one ETF. But investors may have negative tax consequences. You can find the full article hereClick the following link for the 5-in-5 With ANZ podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/YEE71vpxInterested in our investing course? Find it here. To submit any questions or feedback, please email mark.lamonica1@morningstar.com or leave us a voicemail to feature on the podcast here.Additional resources from our episodes are available via our website.Audio Producer and mixer: William Ton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a look at how much franking credits adds to an investor's returns, and whether the obsession with the tax credits is justified.You can find the full article here.Click the following link for the 5-in-5 With ANZ podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/YEE71vpxInterested in our investing course? Find it here. To submit any questions or feedback, please email mark.lamonica1@morningstar.com or leave us a voicemail to feature on the podcast here.Additional resources from our episodes are available via our website.Audio Producer and mixer: William Ton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever had a Dollarmites account? It teaches us some valuable lessons but not the ones CBA touted.You can find the full article here.Click the following link for the 5-in-5 With ANZ podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/YEE71vpxInterested in our investing course? Find it here. To submit any questions or feedback, please email mark.lamonica1@morningstar.com or leave us a voicemail to feature on the podcast here.Additional resources from our episodes are available via our website.Audio Producer and mixer: William Ton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Gruber goes through Aussie stocks he would hold forever. You can find the full article here.Click the following link for the 5-in-5 With ANZ podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/YEE71vpxInterested in our investing course? Find it here. To submit any questions or feedback, please email mark.lamonica1@morningstar.com or leave us a voicemail to feature on the podcast here.Additional resources from our episodes are available via our website.Audio Producer and mixer: William Ton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We try to increase your media literacy with a 101 on how to critically evaluate fund manager investment picks in the media.You can find the full article here.Click the following link for the 5-in-5 With ANZ podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/YEE71vpxInterested in our investing course? Find it here. To submit any questions or feedback, please email mark.lamonica1@morningstar.com or leave us a voicemail to feature on the podcast here.Additional resources from our episodes are available via our website.Audio Producer and mixer: William Ton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the meaning of life? Am I a cat person or a dog person? We try to answer an easier age-old question – dollar cost averaging vs lump sum investing.You can find the article Shani wrote, as well as the graphs from the study here.Click the following link for the 5-in-5 With ANZ podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/YEE71vpxInterested in our investing course? Find it here. To submit any questions or feedback, please email mark.lamonica1@morningstar.com or leave us a voicemail to feature on the podcast here.Additional resources from our episodes are available via our website.Audio Producer and mixer: William Ton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look at what the asset class is, why it has grown in popularity and whether investors should take on private credit in their portfolios. Click the following link for the 5-in-5 With ANZ podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/YEE71vpxInterested in our investing course? Find it here. To submit any questions or feedback, please email mark.lamonica1@morningstar.com or leave us a voicemail to feature on the podcast here.Additional resources from our episodes are available via our website.Audio Producer and mixer: William Ton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We go through what's happening in markets, and talk about the 'manic-depressive' episodes of Mr. Market. We would really appreciate it if you would fill out our Investing Compass survey (approx. 5 minutes). Go in the draw to win a $250 Visa giftcard (closes 15 August 2024). You can find the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/investingcompassInterested in our investing course? Find it here. To submit any questions or feedback, please email mark.lamonica1@morningstar.com or leave us a voicemail to feature on the podcast here.Additional resources from our episodes are available via our website.Audio Producer and mixer: William Ton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.