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Another investing acronym explained! In this episode, we talk about the new kid on the block(chian) - see what we did there? NFT's or non-fungible tokens have very quickly become the new buzz word of the crypto world. But what are they? And how do we trade them? We talk about their uses, how they work, and why all of a sudden they have become so popular! For more from The Curve: Instagram Website...

In this episode, we dig into 'blockchain' and discuss it's vital role in the world of cryptocurrencies. It might seem a bit mind boggling at first, but the more we break it down, the easier it is to understand. Will crypto become a part of our daily life just like the internet and Facebook? How do you buy and sell it? And where can you use it? Find out in this episode! For more from The Curve: Ins...

We've had so many requests for an episode on cryptocurrency so here it finally is! In this episode we delve into the weird, wild and wonderful world of cryptocurrency. Did you know there are over 10,000 different types of crypto? WILD. We talk about where and why it started, how it's used in the world today, as well as the pros + cons of this very risky asset. Some people will love it and some peo...

In this episode we talk about what the finance and investing world refer to as '100-baggers’. They are the stocks that quite literally change your life - the rainbow fish of investments. One great example is AfterPay. If you had invested in it at the right time, you would have earned some seriously good returns. '100-baggers' are the kinds of investments that professional investors spend their ent...

Raising the Curve is taking a week off this week with the Christmas break, we'll be back on January 5th with tips on how to spot life changing investments, or as they're known in the game... 'The Hundred Bagger". For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided an...

At the time of this podcast being recorded, Netflix is worth US$300bn? That is a LOOOT of money. It has over 200 million subscribers, and a share price that has risen nearly 400% over five years - but does that mean it makes a good investment? In this episode Vic explains the stocks strengths and weaknesses so you can decide if it's a company you want to have in your portfolio. For more from The C...

In this episode Vic explains what on earth 'capital preservation' is. Spoiler: it's basically just a fancy way of referring to an investing strategy that does it's best to make sure you don't lose money if it's needed soon. This kind of strategy would work if you wanted to invest but also need to use that money in the not-so-distant future. It’s a low-risk approach so if you’re saving for somethin...

Before you start trading in stocks, it’s super important to understand the difference between stock markets, stock exchanges and indexes. Did you know there are different exchanges all over the world? In New Zealand we have the NZX, in Australia they have the ASX, in the United States they have the NASDAQ and the NYSE and lots more! There are even stock exchanges in Japan and Amsterdam! But how do...

In this episode we give you a kick up the b*** to stop procrastinating, and start paying closer attention to where your money is. On average the NZX50 (the NZ Stock Exchange), has only finished down 5 out of the last 20 years! That's a whole lot of positive returns across the last two decades. Vic explains why investing for 5, 10, or even 20 years from now is the best thing you can do to set your...

Raising The Curve is back for Season Two! We'll be exploring investing with a conscience, the wild world of cryptocurrency and so much more! We promise there will be no scary jargon, whether you're a seasoned investor, or starting from scratch - this podcast will help you progress towards financial freedom through investing.  For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter Disclaimer:...

For this last episode of Season One we are putting everything we have learnt so far, into practice - it's an exciting one! In this episode, we do a deep dive into the Briscoe Group stock. Vic explains the factors that make it such a lucrative stock, so that you can look at other companies and find other successful investments. For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter

In this episode you'll learn Vic's top 12 tips when it comes to investing. Bring a note pad, or type them out in your phone - they're tips you won't want to forget!  For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepared solely for informational and educational purposes. Any information provided and serviced described in this website are intend...

We invest in companies because we think the trajectory of that company is going to be a raging success. One that will hopefully earn us great returns. The sad reality is that not all companies will be the next Tesla. Some stocks you pick will be winners, and some won't be but trying to pick more winners than losers is where the magic happens! In this episode Vic, gives an example of a not so great...

We all want to be pick the new Tesla. That company that does extremely well and you make amazing returns from. In this episode you will be given two real life examples of companies that have grown super fast and in each examples Vic explains what made them such good investments, so you can spot similar opportunities! For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter Disclaimer: Raising...

Most of us understand the concept of buying property. It's talked about way more than investing in stocks. But the problem is, a lot of us don't have enough for a house deposit. Does that mean we can't invest? Definitely not! With the rise of DIY platforms, you can invest with as little as $1, which means if you don't have enough for a house deposit - you can still get great returns! After listeni...

In this episode, you'll learn how tiny changes can make a HUGE difference when it comes to your retirement fund. Vic explains why if you're younger you can *generally* take more risk, whereas if you're older you might want to take less. She also talks about how important it is to make regular contributions - even if just small ones! For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter Disc...

In this episode, you will learn how tiny changes can make a HUGE difference when it comes to your retirement fund. Vic gives specific so many tips and tricks to make sure you are setting your future self with a much larger nest egg. It only takes a few small changes to make a big difference. For more from The Curve: Instagram Website TikTok Newsletter Disclaimer: Raising The Curve has been prepare...

Now you know what a stock (also called a share) is, and a little about the stock market... but how do you actually buy a stock? Or better yet, how do you even know if a company is listed? Which means - available for investors to buy shares. In this ep Vic also speaks about investing mindsets. Just like how you would trust sober you, more than you would trust 4-margaritas-deep-you - it's important...

The stock market can seem overwhelming - especially if you've heard your brother or your bf rambling on with lots of weird jargon. But honestly - it's so much easier than you might have initially thought.nIn this episode Vic strips things back to basics and simplifies what a stock actually is, how the market moves, and why falling in love (and holding on to a stock longer than you should -...

What is diversification and why is it so important

Understanding the fundamentals of risk

Breaking down the four different asset classes

Starting with the finance and investing basics

Getting to know The Curve