Show overview
Masters of Finance Podcast with Alex Hont has been publishing since 2018, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 68 episodes. That works out to roughly 40 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 28 min and 42 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-AU-language Business show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 5 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2019, with 25 episodes published. Published by Alex Hont.
From the publisher
Each week Alex discusses a range of topics that relate to the investing and finance industry. As a tech-savvy adviser in a changing world, he will explore what's topical currently as well as longer-term established themes. Alex takes a lighthearted approach to educate listeners, and occasionally stray into the world of the weird and wonderful.
Latest Episodes
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Cool Tools for portfolio construction - Climate Change, Robots, AI, Cyber security, Cloud Computing - Betashares
Following on from our mini-series in 2020 on the future trends and investment impacts, we have a look at some of the tools you can use in portfolio construction to gain exposure to some of those trends. In this episode, Alex is joined by Michael Brown from Betashares Exchange Traded Funds to talk about some of the tools available to get some exposure to the megatrends of Climate Change Innovation, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud computing, and Cybersecurity. More info on the host www.mastersoffinance.com.au To email us directly [email protected] Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.
Cool Tools for Portfolio Construction - Gaming, Clean Energy, China and Quality - VanEck Vectors
Following on from our mini-series in 2020 on the future trends and investment impacts, we have a look at some of the tools you can use in portfolio construction to gain exposure to some of those trends. In this episode, Alex is joined by Damon Gosen from VanEck Vectors to talk about the clean energy revolution, the rise in Gaming and eSports, how the Chinese economy is changing, and discuss why the factor of Quality should be considered in portfolios. More info on the hosts www.mastersoffinance.com.au To email us directly [email protected] Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.
Change, Change, Change is gonna happen sometimes
In this episode of the Masters of Finance Podcast, Alex is once again joined by Dr. Paul Moran to go through some of the changes that have been announced for the Australian superannuation system. We have a look at Downsizing, increases in contribution caps and the changes to everyone's favourite work test. Some of these will take effect from the 1st of July 2021, others will only come into effect on the 1st of July in the financial year following Royal Assent is granted (which really means 1 July 2022 at the earliest). "Change, Change, Change is gonna happen sometimes, so just remember the good times" - Sticky Fingers, Helping Hand 2009 More info on the host www.mastersoffinance.com.au To email us directly [email protected] Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.
Cool Tools for portfolio construction - ETF Securities
Following on from our mini-series in 2020 on the future trends and investment impacts, we have a look at some of the tools you can use in portfolio construction to gain exposure to some of those trends. In this episode, Alex is joined by Ganesh Balendran from ETF Securities to talk about how all that glitters is gold and some of the cooler and niche investment options they have in their stable. More info on the host www.mastersoffinance.com.au To email us directly [email protected] Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.
When it comes to bond yields, size matters
In this episode, we go into detail about the mechanics of bond yields and talk about how changing bond yields and their impacts on risk premiums can influence share prices. There is also a short faux interview with Jonathan Pain with the audio taken from his presentation at the Portfolio Construction Forum Markets summit earlier this year (a big thank you to the Portfolio Construction form for allowing me to use the audio). More info on the host www.mastersoffinance.com.au To email us directly [email protected] Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.
Why use a Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF)
in this episode of the #mastersoffinancepodcast Alex is once again joined by Dr. Paul Moran to delve into the mysterious world of Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF's). While these have a lot of similar characteristics to normal super funds, there are some particularly appealing differences and benefits, if they fit your situation. #havealisten More info on the host www.mastersoffinance.com.au To email us directly [email protected] Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.
Are investors rational or irrational? InvestMENT decision making based on InvestOR beliefs
For those that loved our podcast titled Biased Much?, here is the follow-up with DR Paul Moran. Paul has completed his doctorate in behavioral finance which looked at whether investors behaved rationally based on their beliefs, and were their beliefs rational in the first place? #havealisten Find out more about Paul Moran at https://www.moranfp.com.au/ or find him on LinkedIn. More info on the host www.mastersoffinance.com.au To email us directly [email protected] Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.
How not to go broke when having a baby
If you are thinking of becoming a parent, whether for the first time or once again, and you are worried about how to make the family finances work, then #havealisten to this episode. Alex is joined by Steve Crawford from Experience Wealth who had the same challenges when starting his family and basically built a business around how to manage cash flow. This episode focuses on financially preparing for a family, as the host is just about to welcome a new member to the brood. You can find out more about Steve and Experience Wealth at https://experiencewealth.com.au More info on the host www.mastersoffinance.com.au To email us directly [email protected] Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.
Can Modern Monetary Theory save the post Covid-19 global economy?
In this episode of the #mastersoffinancepodcast we have a look at Modern Monetary Theory which basically says the government deficits are lot less relevant than a household deficit because they can pay their debts with the money they print. There's a lot more to it than that and we have a look at why the purpose of deficits matter and some interesting policy ideas for governments of the future. #havealisten Links to things mentioned in this episode: MUST WATCH - Clarke & Dawe – Quantitative Easing (1 min) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2AvU2cfXRk Between universalism and targeting: Exploring policy pathways for an Australian Basic Income - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1035304620964272 More info on the hosts www.mastersoffinance.com.au To email us directly [email protected] Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/moranfp/ Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering ensuring the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.
How to build a portfolio to profit from the future - Future Trends and Investment Impacts Series
As we finish up our Future trends and Investment Impacts series, we go through some of the thematic ideas that could be incorporated into your investment portfolios or superannuation to benefit from some of the trends we have discussed over the last 4 episodes. To see the results of the RIAA 2020 Benchmark report mentioned in this episode, you can download the report here. More info on the hosts www.mastersoffinance.com.au To email us directly [email protected] Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/moranfp/ Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.
Cryptocurrency - Future Trends and Investment Impact Series part 4
This is the fourth episode of our #mastersoffinancepodcast miniseries that looks at what the future may hold. This time we are discussing how Cryptocurrency is going to change the way we handle our money. #havealisten to learn more about what Cryptocurrency is, how it's regulation is changing, which central banks are developing their own and when we will see this filter down significantly into our everyday lives. More info on the hosts www.mastersoffinance.com.au To email us directly [email protected] Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/moranfp/ Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read, and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services, and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.
Artificial Intelligence - Future Trends and Investment Impacts Series
This is the third episode of our #mastersoffinancepodcast miniseries that looks at what the future may hold. This time we are discussing how Artificial Intelligence is going to change the way we live and work #havealisten to hear how we think AI will become more and more a part of our everyday lives. More info on the hosts www.mastersoffinance.com.au To email us directly [email protected] Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/moranfp/ Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read, and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services, and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.
De Globalisation - Future Trends and Investment Impacts Series
This is the second episode of our #mastersoffinancepodcast miniseries that looks at what the future may hold. This week we discuss the impact of de-globalisation and what this could mean for our lives, from the way we get from A-to-B to how we utilise 3D printing. In light of COVID-19 are we looking toward a future of more Australia-based suppliers? #havealisten More info on the hosts www.mastersoffinance.com.au To email us directly [email protected] Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/moranfp/ Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read, and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services, and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.
Future of transport - Future Trends and Investment Impacts Series
While in lockdown here in Vic we've had time to think about what the future might hold for the new world post COVID-19. We're kicking off a miniseries on the #mastersoffinancepodcast we were looking at future trends and the investment impacts. First up we are looking at the future of transport and thinking about what the electrification of transport might mean as well as the impacts of self-driving cars. #havealisten More info on the hosts www.mastersoffinance.com.au To email us directly [email protected] Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/moranfp/ Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read, and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services, and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.
Why Financial Autonomy is better than Financial independence with Paul Benson
In this #mastersoffinancepodcast special guest Paul Benson joins us to discuss the difference between Financial Autonomy and Financial Independence, why Financial Autonomy is better, and how to achieve it. #havealisten More info on the hosts www.mastersoffinance.com.au To email us directly [email protected] Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/moranfp/ Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.
How to be SMART about what you want
As we make our way through the second half of 2020, many of us have found the increased down time due to COVID-19 has allowed us to "take stock" of our lives and consider what the future may hold. In this episode of #mastersoffinancepodcast we dive into productive goal setting using a S.M.A.R.T. method that encourages you to dream big. #havealisten More info on the hosts www.mastersoffinance.com.au To email us directly [email protected] Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/moranfp/ Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.
Surviving A Pandemic (Financially)
The times that we live in! In the midst of the global pandemic which feels like in our little world, is centred on Melbourne, we unpack our best tips for managing your money during the Coronavirus pandemic. In this episode of the #mastersoffinancepodcast we discuss things you should think about with your investments, who to become really good friends with, who you should listen to or not listen to, and how to not let your eyes become bigger than your wallet. #havealisten
Mental Health and Financial Wellbeing
In light of the recent COVID-19 lockdowns that created significant barriers to social interaction, exercise and being outdoors in general, focus on mental health has become more important than ever. In this episode of the #mastersoffinancepodcast we look at how our mental health and financial wellbeing are intrinsically linked, while exploring methods to ensure optimal health in both areas. Do you want to hear about what your mental health could be doing to your finances? #havealisten Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.
Investment and Education Bonds
In this episode of the #mastersoffinancepodcast we delve into the mysterious things known as investment bonds or insurance bonds. We breakdown how these tax structures can benefit you for things like an early retirement but also look at some specialised versions where you can potentially claim all your tax back if you're using it for education costs. #havealisten More info on the hosts www.mastersoffinance.com.au To email us directly [email protected] Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/moranfp/ Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.
Why so Negative
What's with all the negativity? Interest rates or bond yields have gone negative. Oil prices have gone negative. Where are the optimists among us? In this episode we have a look at how bond yields can go negative and what the implications these anomalies have on some specific sectors and the overall economy. There is even a mention of a mortgage with a negative interest rate! We also dive into the recent negative spike in Oil prices and wonder at how can the price of something that you buy to consume turn negative? More info on the hosts www.mastersoffinance.com.au To email us directly [email protected] Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/moranfp/ Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.