Shares for Beginners

In this episode I'm joined by Vince Scully from Life Sherpa to unpack one of Australia’s biggest financial scandals: the collapse of the First Guardian and SHIELD Master Funds . With over 12,000 investors and $1 billion in losses, this case is a stark reminder that even regulated investments can go wrong. 🌎 Life Sherpa Invest helps beginners start with confidence. Invest hassle-free now Blog post...

In this episode I welcome Nick Radge from The Chartist and Harbourside Capital to discuss technical analysis and momentum trading. Nick's journey into financial markets began accidentally 38 years ago. He shares how his passion for charting and understanding market movements grew over the years, leading him to develop a systematic approach to investing by measuring relative momentum . Blog post av...

Repeat Episode. Have been busy this week at the ASA QLD Invstor Summit on the Gold Coast. Saw Michael Kemp again and thought that this episode bore a repeat for all of the great investing insights. What does an epic poem written around 700BC tell us about investing? How are investors tempted to steer their money onto the rocks of investing underperformance? My guest is Michael Kemp, author of The...

My guest this week is David Morgan , a renowned precious metals analyst and publisher of The Morgan Report . We explored the monetary system, its flaws, and how precious metals like silver and gold can protect your wealth. Check out this free download Ten Rules for Silver Investing which will help you understand the best ways to access this special precious metal. Visit this special link set up ex...

In this episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with Keith D , also known as Keith Smith . Our conversation was a deep dive into the misconceptions holding people back from financial confidence, the transformative potential of decentralized finance, and the lessons Keith has learned from his own financial journey. Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/KeithD Watch on Y...

In this episode i sit down with Jeppe Kirk Bonde , one of eToro ’s most copied investors. Jeppe has achieved 25% average annual return since 2013 with over $100 Million invested by copiers. He is helping 25,000+ copiers and 300,000 followers to achieve world-class returns. 👉🏻 START INVESTING TODAY WITH ETORO 🌎 SIGN UP HERE 🌍 Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/jeppe...

In this episode I chat with Jonathan Nurick , the Chief Investment Officer and founder of DivGro . Our conversation was a deep dive into the world of dividend growth investing, a strategy that’s not only rooted in academic research but also shaped by Jonathan’s unique upbringing in a family steeped in investment wisdom. Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/nurick-divgro...

In this episode I chat with Michael Kemp , author of three investment books—Creating Real Wealth, Uncommon Sense, and The Ulysses Contract. Our conversation was inspired by Michael’s presentation at the 2025 Australian Shareholders Association conference, diving deeply into the quirks of human psychology and how they shape our investing decisions. Our brains are wired for survival in a prehistoric...

In this episode of I welcome Vakul Talwar , General Manager of Australia and Head of Product at Crypto.com , to explore the fascinating realm of digital currencies, stablecoins and tokenization. Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/vakul-talwar-crypto Watch on YouTube 📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOLS:   🌎 Level up your investing with Sharesight , Investopedia’s #...

In this episode I get down with Clem Chambers , a noted commentator in the world of finance and beyond. He is the former CEO of ADVFN , Europe’s leading stocks and markets website, and a regular commentator on networks like CNBC and Fox News. Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/clem-chambers Watch on YouTube 📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOLS:   🌎 Level up your in...

Why do 80% of fund managers fail to beat the market? And how can you outperform a benchmark by simply filtering out the "dogs" of the market. Note to viewers, we actually love the furry dogs. Discover how to improve investment returns with Andrew Coleman from Team Invest Private . We dive into Andrew's six core principles of investing, from the power of compounding and how to identify "dogs" and "...

This is a chat with with Dawid Naude Founder and CEO of Pathfindr . Dawid will be appearing live at the ASA's QLD Investor Summit 2025 to explore the real-world impact of artificial intelligence on financial services, business models and investment strategies. Learn how AI is reshaping portfolio construction, enhancing risk management, and opening new possibilities for investors to analyse markets...

Can Australian small caps turbocharge your investment portfolio? Vince Scully from LifeSherpa explores the risks and rewards of small cap investing. More information about the Life Sherpa ETF based portfolios available here . This conversation was based on a recent video that you can watch here . Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/vince-scully-small-cap Watch on YouTub...

In this episode I'm joined by Elio D'Amato from to unravel the mysteries of investing and ask the fundamental questions: What is a stock market? Why does it exist? And how can you, as an investor, navigate its complexities? I've had a busy couple of weeks and was running out of feed for the hungry podcast beast. This is a repeat episode from October 2024. But Elio is always a great guest with many...

In this episode I'm joined by Rudi Filapek-Vandyck , the editor of FN Arena Investing Newsletter, to talk deep market insights, his All-Weather Model Portfolio and the strategies that have shaped his approach to investing in quality growth stocks. Rudi shared his journey, lessons learned, and why he’s challenging the traditional value investing narrative. This conversation was based on a recent ar...

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I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Slava Platkov , Senior Portfolio Manager and Vice President at Dimensional Fund Advisor s’ Sydney office to talk about his journey from Ukraine to Australia, his semi-professional football days, and to explain factor-based investing. Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/slava-platkov-dimensional Watch on YouTube Level up your...

In this episode I'm joined by Bob Elliott the co-founder and CEO of Unlimited Funds , for an eye-opening exploration of hedge funds and their role in modern investing. With years of experience as a macro investor at Ray Dalio's Bridgewater Associates , Bob brings a wealth of knowledge, breaking down complex concepts into actionable insights for investors of all levels. Blog post available at: http...

In this episode I sit down with Geoff Wilson , the founder, chairman, and Chief Investment Officer of Wilson Asset Management . He has over 45 years of experience in investment markets, managing over $5.8 billion for more than 130,000 retail investors through nine listed investment companies (LICs) and two unlisted funds. We chatted about his journey from working as a “glassy” at a rough Melbourne...

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Oliver Mander , the Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand Shareholders Association (NZSA). As someone who’s passionate about investing and governance, Oliver offered a fascinating deep dive into the world of investing in New Zealand, a market that’s small but mighty. Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/oliver-mander-...

In this episode I welcome back Andrew Page , the founder of Strawman.com , an online investment club for investors to exchange ideas and debate on buying companies on the ASX. Andrew attempts to uncover hidden gems in the Australian small and mid-cap sharemarket, blending meticulous research with a community-driven approach. His latest blog post, Four Inches into the Future , was inspired by a qui...

My guest this week is Jeff Sarti , CEO of Morton Wealth . Jeff is a CFA charterholder managing over $3 billion in assets, and the author of the Healthy Skeptic newsletter where he challenges conventional investing wisdom. We talked about true diversification, the risks of outdated strategies, and why alternative assets are stealing the spotlight. Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginn...

My guest in this episode is the always welcome Tony Kynaston from QAV . Today, we dove into intrinsic value and company valuations. Tony explained valuation as a heat map. No single number pins down a company’s worth. He uses multiple methods to gauge value. Companies get valued by assets or earnings. Think of your house—it’s valued by comparing recent sales in your area. A coffee shop works the s...

This is a fun conversation with Tobias Bucks , Portfolio Manager of Global Small Caps at Ausbil , that turned out to be one of the most fascinating conversations I’ve ever had. Tobias has a unique background in social anthropology, bringing a perspective to investing that was as refreshing as it was profound. What started as a discussion about global small cap companies evolved into a deep dive in...

I sat down with Petra Bakosova , portfolio manager at Hull Tactical to explore algorithmic trading and math-driven investing. Petra’s insights were sharp and accessible. Petra’s a math whiz. She studied applied mathematics in Bratislava, Slovakia and financial mathematics at the University of Chicago. Finance, not teaching, became her passion. She joined Hull Tactical , founded by blackjack legend...