Good Value | Pragmatic Value Investing

In the final episode of of 2025 on Antipodes podcast, our sector portfolio managers were tasked with sharing their highest-conviction ideas for the year ahead. Key times: 1:00 | Graham Hay - Industrials (Honeywell International Inc) 8:30 | Nick Cameron - Healthcare (Merck & Co Inc) 17:30 | Max Shramchenko - Infrastructure (Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo) 26:30 | James Ro...

Antipodes Investment Director, Alison Savas, is joined by Antipodes Global SMID Portfolio Manager, James Rodda, for a discussion about some of the key opportunities in global small and mid-cap equities (Global SMIDs).  Stock commentary is illustrative only. Not a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Past performance is not reliably indicative of future performance. A Key times: Intro...

A bonus audio version of our Q3 2025 market and portfolio positioning update. 

The US economy remains remarkably strong — but beneath the surface, a two-speed story is emerging. In this episode, Alison Savas is joined by Portfolio Manager Vihari Ross to unpack what’s driving US resilience, from fiscal scaffolding supporting consumption to the AI investment boom reshaping corporate earnings. They also discuss where Antipodes is finding value in today's market. Can the good ti...

Antipodes investment director, Alison Savas, is joined by Ian Harnett, founder of Absolute Strategy Research. Key times: Breaking down US job market data: 1:10 Do Tariffs matter? 6:30 How enduring can the current market resilience be? 10:30 Is the AI trade in a bubble? 12:00 Emerging Markets, Europe and valuations outside the US: 21:00 Risks in markets heading in 2026: 24:10 What could surprise on...

In this episode, Alison Savas is joined by Pinnacle Investment Management Group's Chief Investment Strategist, Anthony Doyle.  Anthony shares perspectives on asset allocation, and they delve into one of the biggest debates in the world of investing - active vs passive.  Key times: Active vs passive investing: 1:00 Current asset allocation trends: 6:40 How behavioural biases can set investors back:...

A bonus audio version of our Q2 2025 market and portfolio positioning update. 

Investment Director Alison Savas and Portfolio Manager Graham Hay discuss US fiscal sustainability, what the equity and bond markets are signalling, and how Antipodes is positioning portfolios in the current landscape. 

Alison Savas interviews James Rodda, Lead Portfolio Manager of the Antipodes Global SMIDs Fund, to explore why global small and mid-cap stocks (SMIDs) present powerful, under-appreciated alpha opportunities. They unpack the valuation gap between SMIDs and large caps, and how Antipodes’ strong investment platform and industry-led research approach provides a unique edge in identifying mis-priced op...

Antipodes Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager, John Stavliotis, shares insights from a recent research trip to China, and discusses some of the Antipodes team's best investment ideas. 

This episode features Antipodes Investment Director, Alison Savas, and Antipodes Portfolio Manager, Rameez Sadikot.  Key times: Thoughts on Trump's '90-day pause': 1:00 How damaging could big China tariffs be? 2:20 Tariff implications for inflation and economic growth: 5:00 Is the market adequately pricing tariff implications? 8:20 Can Europe and China stocks benefit from US tariffs? 10:00 Latin A...

Antipodes portfolio manager, James Rodda, joins Alison Savas after returning from three bell-weather conferences across the US covering tech, media and telcos and consumer.

In episode, Alison Savas interviews Antipodes' senior trader, Steve Sevier.  Key Times: Steve reflects on trading through the mid 2000s: 2:00 A trader's day: 4:00 The evolution of stock markets - who can move markets today? 6:40 The implications of trend chasing, increased retail participation, and shortened investment horizons: 10:00 What can change market momentum? 13:30 The big dislocations in...

Antipodes CIO, Jacob Mitchell joins Investment Director, Alison Savas, to discuss Antipodes' portfolio positioning and the outlook for global equities. Jacob also discusses why investors should watch gold stocks in 2025, and challenges that tech giant Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is facing. Key Times: The Trump inauguration: what now for markets? 1:00 Stocks vs bonds: mixed messages? 3:50 The outlook...

In this year-end episode for 2024, Alison Savas invites Antipodes' Sector Portfolio Managers to discuss their outlook for 2025. Each PM shares their insights on key sectors and stocks to watch in the new year, including a stock they believe will outperform and one they advise investors to steer clear of.   Key Times:   0:35 | Graham Hay - Hardware, Industrials & Commodities Portfolio Manager S...

Antipodes Investment Director, Alison Savas speaks to Portfolio Manager Rameez Sadikot in the aftermath of the 2024 US Presidential election. Rameez discusses what the Antipodes team believes investor can expect during the Trump presidency and three stocks to watch.  Key Times: Is the equity market ignoring the risks the bond market is pricing in? 1:00 Tax cuts and fiscal deficits: 3:50 Tariffs &a...

China expert, John Garnaut joins Alison Savas to discuss the state of China's economy, policy landscape, and the potential risks and opportunities for stock market investors.  John is the founder of Garnaut Global, a leading advisory firm to select global asset managers, technology companies and government agencies. Key times: Analysing the shifts in investor sentiment towards China: 1:00 Has the...

Antipodes Investment Director, Alison Savas speaks to Nick Nelson (ASR Head of Global Equity Strategy) about the investment implications of the 2024 United States Presidential Election.  Key Times: The Trump vs Harris Debate - thoughts and observations: 1:00 The battleground states: 2:00 The composition of Congress - a clean sweep or not? 4:00 Key policy areas relevant for stock market investors (...

Alison Savas is joined by Ian Harnett, the co-founder and chief investment strategist of Absolute Strategy Research.  Ian shares big picture macroeconomic perspectives and views on the state of global stock markets.  This is part 1 of a 2-part interview.  Key Times: What Fed Governors are thinking right now: 1:40 US macro + takes on recent economic data: 5:00 Is the good news all priced in? 10:00...

Over the last year, financials globally have had a pretty good run as profit margins for lending have grown. We’ve seen this trend in the big banks in the US, but also in Europe where dividends and buybacks are trending higher and higher.    But what if the next move for policy rates is down? Should investors stick with banks?   Antipodes Portfolio Manager James Rodda and Alison Savas discuss the...

Regulatory and economic fear has gripped Chinese stock markets in recent years – most notably headlined by troubles in China’s property sector and the collapse of China Evergrande.  But there are signs the very negative sentiment surrounding Chinese stocks is turning. Antipodes Portfolio Manager John Stavliotis discusses some surprising observations from a recent research trip to China, along with...

In this episode Alison Savas is joined by Antipodes Portfolio Manager, Graham Hay. They discuss two key stock market sectors – tech and commodities – as the market starts to tilt towards the higher for longer interest rate scenario. Key times: The US economy has been incredibly resilient - can it keep powering ahead? 1:00 Meaningful moves in tech stocks: 5:00 Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA): 6:30 Tech opport...

Alison Savas is joined by Martin Daum, the CEO of Daimler Truck Holding AG.  The German-listed company is the world's largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles. It builds trucks, buses, and other commercial vehicles under brands including Mercedes Benz, Freightliner, Western Star, Mitsubishi Fuso, Bharat Benz, Rizon, and Setra.  More about Antipodes: https://antipodes.com/    

Link to the previous EVs episode from 2021 referenced in this podcast: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-gy3zp-ff1e7e More about Antipodes: https://antipodes.com/ Key times: Shifting dynamics in the auto industry over the past 3 years: 1:00 EV demand now below previous market expectations? 3:20 The rise of Chinese automakers: 9:30  Are hybrid electric vehicles here to stay? 19:00 Solid state batterie...

In this episode, Alison Savas is joined by Antipodes Chief Investment Officer, Jacob Mitchell.  They discuss key macro and market developments in the fourth quarter of 2023 along with how Antipodes is positioning for the year ahead. Jacob and Alison also provide key insights into the investment case for Oracle Corp (NYSE: ORCL). Key times: Has the Fed pulled off a soft landing? 1:00 The potential...