Basis Points

The past decade has been tough for stock pickers. Active managers have struggled to keep up with the index, particularly in the US, as Big Tech pushed ever-higher and a flood of money flowed into passive ETFs. Our guest today thinks that some of these trends are reversing.Today we're joined by Eric Marais, Investment Specialist at Orbis.We speak to Eric about:The case for reducing exposure to US Big TechSome counterintuitive ideas that form the basis of Orbis' philosophyWhy Eric believes animal spirits are backHow we could be entering a stock pickers marketTwo stocks Eric finds interesting: Nintendo (TYO: 7974) and Corpay (NYSE: CPAY)----------CPD Points: This episode has been accredited for CPD points by the Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA).To claim your points, complete the CPD Quiz and we'll send you your certificate.----------This episode has been sponsored by Orbis.If you would like to learn more about Orbis' contrarian investment approach can offer a true point of diversification when constructing client portfolios, click here.Thank you to Orbis for helping us keep all of our content free and accessible.----------Want more Basis Points?Sign up to the Basis Points emailJoin the conversation on LinkedInWatch all episodes in full and relive some of our favourite clips on YouTube----------Basis Points is a product of Equity Mates Media. Basis Points is intended solely for industry professionals, financial advisers and wholesale investors.  This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial adviser. There are risks with any investments, including one in the Orbis funds. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and the value of any investment in an Orbis fund is not guaranteed. This podcast represents Orbis' view at a point in time and provides reasoning on why Orbis has bought or sold a particular security for its funds. Orbis may take the opposite view from that stated, as facts or circumstances may change. This podcast does not prohibit the Orbis funds from dealing in the securities before or after this is published. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're joined by two guests from Cboe Australia: Emma Quinn (President, Cboe Australia) and Oran D'Arcy (Head of Listings, APAC)We speak to Emma and Oran about:Cboe Australia's role in Australia's financial marketsThe rise of ETFs and where Australians are investingThe trends Cboe have witnessed overseas that they're seeing come to Australia.----------CPD Points: This episode has been accredited for CPD points by the Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA).To claim your points, complete the CPD Quiz and we'll send you your certificate.----------This episode has been sponsored by Cboe Australia.If you would like to learn more about Cboe Australia and subscribe to their monthly Australian ETF Report, head to: cboe.com/fundsreportThank you to Cboe Australia for helping us keep all of our content free and accessible.----------Want more Basis Points?Sign up to the Basis Points emailJoin the conversation on LinkedInWatch all episodes in full and relive some of our favourite clips on YouTube----------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Basis Points acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ----------Basis Points is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.----------Cboe Australia is the holder of an Australian Markets Licence to operate a financial market in Australia. This information is provided for informational purposes only. It does not take into account the particular investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of any individual or entity. Under no circumstances is it to be used as a basis for, or considered as an offer to, become a participant of or trade on Cboe Australia or undertake any other activity or purchase or sell any security, or as a solicitation or recommendation of the purchase, sale, or offer to purchase or sell any security. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Basis Points has launched! And what a big episode to kick off with.Today we're joined by the founder of Viola Private Wealth and an adviser who often sits at the top of the list of Australia's best advisers: Charlie Viola.In a wide-ranging conversation, we speak to Charlie about:Going out on his own and launching Viola Private WealthHis foundational principles of portfolio constructionBest practice for educating clients and bringing them on the journeyHow the Viola team assess emerging asset classes----------CPD Points: This episode has been accredited for CPD points by the Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA).To claim your points, complete the CPD Quiz and we'll send you your certificate.----------Basis Points would not be possible without the support of our three launch partners:Orbis - Invest differentlyMilford Asset Management - Invested in the outcomeCBOE - local market, global opportunitiesThank you to all three partners for helping us keep all of our content free and accessible.----------Want more Basis Points?Sign up to the Basis Points emailJoin the conversation on LinkedInWatch all episodes in full and relive some of our favourite clips on YouTube----------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Basis Points acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ----------Basis Points is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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