Tom's $100,000 ETF portfolio (with a twist)
Owen Rask and Betashares’ Tom Wickenden construct two themed $100,000 ETF portfolios — one focused on the rise of China and Asia, the other built as an “existential” hedge against US dominance and structural risks.
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Show Notes
Owen Rask and Betashares’ Tom Wickenden construct two themed $100,000 ETF portfolios — one focused on the rise of China and Asia, the other built as an “existential” hedge against US dominance and structural risks. In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask is joined by Tom Wickenden from Betashares to construct two high-conviction $100,000 ETF portfolios — each with a clear macro theme and five-year horizon. We cover: - What Tom has personally invested in recently — and why - Owen’s first ever investment and what it taught him - Two bold ETF portfolios with zero “vanilla” thinking - How to invest when you don’t have a strong view on the US market If you enjoy learning about ETFs, portfolio construction and macro themes, subscribe to the Australian Finance Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Key Takeaways - Most Australian portfolios remain US-heavy - Market concentration risk is elevated - Emerging markets deserve serious consideration - Factor tilts (momentum, value) can shift portfolio dynamics - Thematic investing requires discipline and long time horizons Resources for This Episode - Betashares ETF fund pages - view all the ETFs - Robot backflip video referenced
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