Philip Muscatello - Australian Investor Education

Shares for Beginners

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We're all investors in the share market, either directly or through our superannuation. We're handing over management of our assets to financial advisors and fund managers. The best will look after our interests and make us wealthier. But how can we know for sure? Where do you go if you're completely new but want to start learning about investing in the markets yourself. The jargon is dense and it can feel like we're being kept deliberately in the dark. In Shares for Beginners, you'll hear from people in the finance industry and together we'll explain key concepts of investing in the ASX, the...

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Philip Muscatello - Australian Investor Education

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Business

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www.sharesforbeginners.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Stop Losing Sleep Over Your Portfolio 10.07.2026

Inflation is sticky. Valuations are stretched. Sentiment is nervous. In this episode, Richard Hemming from Under the Radar Report explains how investors can reduce risk and build resilient portfolios using four core principles: diversification, buying cheap, dividends, and taking profits. Richard breaks down balance‑sheet strength, long‑duration assets, capital‑gains tax changes, and why patient c...

The Tiny Bank, the Senator & the Billionaire Brawl 29.06.2026

QAV is a rules‑based, checklist‑driven approach to value investing that removes emotion and focuses on fundamentals. Cameron explains how the method delivers long‑term, double‑market returns, why a 60%-win rate is more than enough, and how beginners can use simple rules to invest with confidence. We also dive into this week’s featured stock, Carter Bankshares (CARE) , a small Virginia bank with a...

Wall Street's Blind Spots - Jose Mayora 05.06.2026

Jose Mayoras is the senior portfolio manager of the Divita Value Growth Fund and author of Wall Street’s Blind Spots . Jose explains why a great company is not always a great investment, why cash flows matter more than reported profits, and how expectations are already baked into today’s share price. Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/jose-mayora 📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTIN...

Magna’s Billion‑Dollar EV Fumble… And the Comeback! 29.05.2026

Discover how to spot undervalued stocks like Magna International (MGA) using the proven QAV (Quality at Value) methodology from Tony Kynaston – a systematic, checklist-driven approach inspired by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger to beat the market. Magna International is one of the biggest automotive suppliers in the world. Most drivers never notice it. Magna sits behind the scenes, building the...

The B2B Companies That Quietly Compound - Matt Ankrum | The Coffee Can Investor 27.05.2026

This episode continues the story we started with Neeraj Khemlani , author of The Coffee Can Investor . Neeraj told Matt Ankrum’s story. Now we hear it from Matt himself. He explains how he studies 100‑baggers, how he invests, and why he built a long‑term portfolio for his three daughters. Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/ankrum-coffee-can 📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOL...

SanDisk: The AI Storage Rocket Nobody Saw Coming 🚀 22.05.2026

Shares for Beginners and Tykr proudly present "Weekend Watchlist" . We dissect a company using Tykr 's risk rating and fair value analysis process. Learn how to avoid emotional mistakes, choose investments with a rationale, and build wealth with confidence. Get your free trial and special discount offer . Join Tykr today and take advantage of this special offer of 30% off with coupon code SAVE30 ....

In Defence of the ASX50 - Vince Scully | Life Sherpa 19.05.2026

Why bother owning the ASX50 when it feels like a handful of banks, miners and “corporate zombies”? Today, Vince Scully from Life Sherpa joins me to unpack the real story behind Australia’s large‑cap market and why “US good, Australia bad” is far too simplistic. 🌎 Life Sherpa Invest helps beginners start with confidence. Invest hassle-free now Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I...

Deutsche Bank: Europe’s Most Surprising Turnaround Story 15.05.2026

Discover how to spot undervalued stocks like Deutsche Bank (DB) using the proven QAV (Quality at Value) methodology from Tony Kynaston – a systematic, checklist-driven approach inspired by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger to beat the market. This week I spoke with Cameron Reilly from the QAV Investing Podcast for another episode of Weekend Watchlist. Deutsche Bank delivered its best results in 15...

How a Journalist Learned to Invest Calmly and Intentionally: Neeraj Khemlani | The Coffee Can Investor 12.05.2026

In this episode, I’m joined by Neeraj Khemlani former 60 Minutes producer, journalist, head of CBS News and author of The Coffee Can Investor . It's the story of Matt Ankrum , a midwestern portfolio manager whose entire career has been shaped by deep research, emotional discipline, and a willingness to think in decades. Neeraj follows Matt’s journey to build a portfolio designed to be left untouch...

Mining Services Explained: The ASX Sector Beginners Miss 06.05.2026

Mining services companies don’t own the mines - but they drill, haul, maintain, build and keep Australia’s mining industry running. And while most beginners overlook this part of the market, the sector has quietly outperformed the Small Ordinaries Index since 2021. In this episode, I speak with Issam Eid from RaaS Research to unpack why mining services have done so well, what drives the winners, a...

Dividend Growth for Beginners with Marc Lichtenfeld | The Oxford Club 28.04.2026

In this episode I’m joined by Marc Lichtenfeld , Chief Income Strategist at The Oxford Club and bestselling author of Get Rich with Dividends . Marc shares his practical, beginner‑friendly approach to dividend investing and his well‑known 10‑11‑12 System , which combines starting yield and dividend growth to aim for double‑digit long‑term returns. We discuss: What boxing can teach us about investi...

AI Moment for Micron (MU): What Investors Need to Know 24.04.2026

Shares for Beginners and Tykr proudly present "Weekend Watchlist" . We dissect a company using Tykr 's risk rating and fair value analysis process. Learn how to avoid emotional mistakes, choose investments with a rationale, and build wealth with confidence. Get your free trial and special discount offer . Join Tykr today and take advantage of this special offer of 30% off with coupon code SAVE30 ....

Balance Sheets, Retail Risks & Small‑Cap Lessons | Under The Radar 22.04.2026

In this episode, Richard Hemming from Under the Radar Report returns to break down what “quality” really means in small‑cap investing, and why the balance sheet is the first place he looks. We cover: • How to define quality in a small‑cap company • Why free cash flow matters more than profit • The key metric: Net Debt / EBITDA • Why retailers can be both exciting and dangerous • Case studies: Myer...

PagBank (PAGS) – Brazil’s Digital Banking Growth Story 17.04.2026

Discover how to spot undervalued stocks like PagBank (NYSE:PAGS) using the proven QAV (Quality at Value) methodology from Tony Kynaston – a systematic, checklist-driven approach inspired by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger to beat the market. This week I spoke with Cameron Reilly from the QAV Investing Podcast for another episode of Weekend Watchlist. We looked at PagBank (NYSE: PAGS ), Brazil’s...

Protecting Sensitive Data in AI – Quantum-Resilient Privacy Jeremy Samuelson | CSE: ICS 14.04.2026

Jeremy Samuelson is the Executive Vice President of AI and Innovation at Integrated Quantum Technologies (CSE: ICS). Jeremy, a former AI leader at Equifax and Mastercard, invented VEIL™ (Vector Encoded Information Layer) - a breakthrough privacy-preserving framework to let AI models work with sensitive data without ever exposing raw information to security breaches. Episode Blog Post: https://www....

Palantir (PLTR): AI Defence Giant or Overhyped Stock? 10.04.2026

Shares for Beginners and Tykr proudly present "Weekend Watchlist" . We dissect a company using Tykr 's risk rating and fair value analysis process. Learn how to avoid emotional mistakes, choose investments with a rationale, and build wealth with confidence. Get your free trial and special discount offer . Join Tykr today and take advantage of this special offer of 30% off with coupon code SAVE30 ....

Where Growth Begins: Understanding Micro, Small & Mid Caps on the ASX 07.04.2026

In this episode I chat with Jack Briggs , Portfolio Manager at Ellerston Capital , to unpack the world of micro, small and mid‑cap investing on the ASX. Jack explains how professionals analyse companies outside the ASX 100, why these sectors are often under‑researched , and how deep fundamental work can uncover opportunities the market has missed. We explore current themes including electrificatio...

How AI Surveillance Stops Crime Before It Happens | Cloudastructure CEO James McCormick 02.04.2026

My guest this week is James McCormick, CEO of Cloudastructure (Nasdaq: CSAI), an AI-powered video surveillance and remote guarding company out of Palo Alto, California. Here's a question worth sitting with: what if security didn't just record crim,e what if it actually stopped it? That's the premise behind Cloudastructure, and in 2025 the market started paying attention in a big way. Revenue grew...

Why Ferrari Keeps Winning the RACE: Scarcity, Luxury & $50M Cars 24.03.2026

Ferrari isn’t just a car company - it’s one of the most successful luxury goods businesses on the planet. Since listing in 2015, Ferrari’s stock (RACE) has risen more than 640%, outperforming gold, Tesla, and almost every major index. In this episode John Connolly joins me to unpack the economics behind the prancing horse. Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/ferrari-race 📈...

GeoPark (GPRK): Takeover Tension, Activist Pressure & a Billionaire White Knight 21.03.2026

Discover how to spot undervalued stocks like GeoPark (NYSE:GPRK using the proven QAV (Quality at Value) methodology from Tony Kynaston – a systematic, checklist-driven approach inspired by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger to beat the market. In this Weekend Watchlist episode, Cameron from QAV America joins me to unpack GeoPark (GPRK) — a Latin American oil and gas producer navigating one of the m...

Understanding 4 Big ASX Companies - What Beginners Should Know 17.03.2026

Morningstar strategist Lochlan Halloway joins me to break down four major ASX companies, Woolworths, WiseTech, Ansell and Technology One, in a simple beginner‑friendly way. We explore what these businesses actually do, why their share prices move, and how to think long‑term when the headlines get noisy. Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/halloway-morningstar 📈 CHECK OUT TH...

Lockheed Martin (LMT): Momentum, Morality & the Tykr Score 13.03.2026

Shares for Beginners and Tykr proudly present "Weekend Watchlist" . We dissect a company using Tykr 's risk rating and fair value analysis process. Learn how to avoid emotional mistakes, choose investments with a rationale, and build wealth with confidence. Get your free trial and special discount offer . Join Tykr today and take advantage of this special offer of 30% off with coupon code SAVE30 ....

Clem Chambers on War, AI Energy & $300 Oil 10.03.2026

Clem Chambers returns to break down a turbulent moment in global markets - from oil shocks and copper demand to crypto weakness and the sudden attractiveness of UK stocks to US buyers. A fast, wide‑ranging conversation full of frameworks beginners can use. We explore: Why Clem sold his gold and silver Why copper is his next major theme How AI is driving an energy crunch Why oil could reach $300 Ep...

Nabors Industries (NBR): Cheap Cashflow or Cyclical Trap? 06.03.2026

Discover how to spot undervalued stocks like Nabors Industries NYQ:NRB using the proven QAV (Quality at Value) methodology from Tony Kynaston – a systematic, checklist-driven approach inspired by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger to beat the market. Today on the Weekend Watchlist we’re looking at Nabors Industries (NYQ: NBR), one of the world’s largest land‑based drilling contractors. It’s a class...

The AI Compute Shift: Why Inference Could Change Everything for Nvidia, Intel & AMD 04.03.2026

Dive into the heart of the AI revolution with Gary Brode from Deep Knowledge Investing . In this episode, we unravel the complex world of the semiconductors that power AI. Nvidia's GPU dominance to ARM-based innovations, Intel and AMD's CPU roles, and the massive energy demands of data centres. Learn about key deals like Nvidia-Meta's collaboration, investment risks in hyperscalers, and opportunit...

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