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– Trump tantrums and tariffs – NAB cuts fixed rates… but why? – Is there too much maths in economicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– What are the pros and cons of using Super to buy a property? – Should I withdraw money from Super in retirement? – Should I pay a financial advisor? – Should I own two competitors in the same industry? – What about Megaport? – What happens to shares when the world’s population falls? – Can we blame inflation on the first business that increased their prices?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Are we about to get a rate cut? – Please, Treasurer… do the right thing – Back to the well on AI – Mosaic finally hits the wallSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Where should I focus my research time? – Should I consider Bitcoin separately from my shares? – Are advice fees justified to take care of the family? – The benefit of staying the course – What can governments do to help control inflation?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Where are the tariffs? – What does Project Stargate mean for us? – Is Star circling the drain?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– A celebration for our 1,000th show? – Helping the kids invest better – Have I overthought the currency? – Why does good news result in lower prices? – What about Quantum Computing and AI?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– US inflation down, Australian unemployment up – CBA calls for an end to card surcharges – Star teeters on the edge – Telstra, Macquarie and AI, oh my.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– What if borrowers didn’t need a deposit? – Capital gains tax on crypto? Sometimes. – Should we run when companies change strategy? – Can I deduct management fees from my tax? – Why do you love home ownership so much? – The right recipe for avocado toast?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Inflation falls… and rises – How to approach a Trump presidency – Godfrey’s reborn… and lessons for investors  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– What happens when the Sigma and Chemist Warehouse merger goes through? – What’s going on with DroneShield? – Who writes the Motley Fool articles? – Should I investing in overseas companies through Super? – Is inflation different to currency debasement?    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re looking for a new habit to adopt in 2025, it might just be looking at what to invest in, and how you decide on the right price to pay. Scott and Andrew dig into the key parts of an investment thesis, and how to apply them in 2025.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– No, volatility really is risk! – Stock brokers are inviting me to gamble! – How do you keep up with it all? – What about a UBI? – How do you find differing opinions? – What infrastructure is required to facilitate everyday transactions in Bitcoin?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re in that week between Christmas and New Year where the days tend to merge, and the cricket is on the telly. So Scott and Andrew take a step back to ask ‘Where are we?’ for both the Australian economy and the stock market, here and in the US.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– If Bitcoin is infinitely divisible, how much is it really worth? – Could shares be better represented as digital tokens? – Are bank shares a Ponzi scheme? – How are investors taxed on US shares? – What if we made interest tax deductible for our own homes? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Why competition and productivity policies matter – US rate cuts… and the market and Aussie dollar tank – The challenges of MYEFO    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Am I really cut out for stock-picking? – How do I best structure my portfolio for retirement? – What about sequence risk? – How can we find takeover targets? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– The impressive (and insidious) economics of gaming – Rates on hold, but cuts on the horizon – US inflation rises after rates are cut – Coffee’s up… buy Breville?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– What is a ‘custody’ fee? – Keeping track of Bitcoin CGT? – Can Bitcoin become the global reserve currency? – Isn’t an ETF just a fancy CDO? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Dissecting GDP and retail sales – The challenge of productivity – A 40 year mortgage? No thanks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Why has renewable energy investing gone so badly? – How do I choose a US broker? – Should I just follow your picks? – How can I find out more about the money system? – How can we prepare for the new geopolitical reality? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– The problem with modern-day economics – CPI tells a tangled tale. – The folly of Trump’s tariffs – Black Friday sales soar… again See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Pros and cons of leveraged ETFs – What Super option should I choose? – Does compounding have an upper limit? – Are the academics right? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Is the Buffett Ratio telling us to sell? – Will tariffs lead to a market crash? – The Treasurer is meddling with the Future Fund – Should the government make businesses accept cash? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Hedged or unhedged in Super? – How much should I keep outside Super? – Start investing, or save for a house? – Should I use debt recycling? – Your list sounds like Buffett’s… – Help… my portfolio is too unwieldy – What if we have a 5 or 10 year bear market? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– CBA’s flat results – Elon and Vivek’s new jobs – Jim Chalmers’ productivity fund – Betashares is now offering free brokerage – Andrew takes a (Bitcoin) victory lap See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– How can I tell if a share is overvalued? – I have a lump sum… do I drip it into the market? – Does foreign investment mean money is leaving the country? – My son loves seeing his companies in the street! – The perils of low P/Es See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– An old/new US President – RBA’s rates call – The importance of management… again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– I disagree on negative gearing – Would an ETF beat property, over time? – How to best invest for the kids? – What’s the best investing app? – Where does the debt come from? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– The beauty of the ‘affinity play’ – Growth… or a moat? – Navigating US election uncertainty – Median house prices soar… again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– How do I invest a lump sum payment? – Can governments get out from under the pile of debt? – Time for longer electoral terms – Do we need a recession? – Did I just find free money? – How do I start an investment diary? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– The pros and cons of Founder CEOs – Qantas flies to an all-time high – Coles and Woolies say suppliers are responsible for price increases – Shock! Banks call for reduction of the lending buffer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– The bear case for Bitcoin – Shouldn’t we wait for ETFs to fall before investing? – Help me make sense of bank share buybacks! – I’m going to buy new ETFs. Should I sell the old ones? – Global or just US ETFs for international diversification? – What US ETF is best for me? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Albo’s clifftop mansion ‘optics’ – Don’t worry about the Feds… the States are the new problem? – Payment processing fees for the chop? – Time for APRA to step up to stop housing affordability getting worse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Red Bull’s marketing genius – What about a Quality-focused ETF? – You’re wrong about Pro Medicus – ASX dividends are worth more than US dividends! – The five (okay eight) things we want in an investment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– The bull case for Australian property – When should I switch from ETFs to shares? – I’m paying how much for financial advice? – AI is coming for the podcast… – Unscrambling a property egg for tax purposes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Should we pay more attention to the bond volatility index? – What about Kina Securities? – Should I hedge if I’m worried about structural currency changes? – Is financial advice necessary? – How to talk to the financially disinterested? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Conflict in the Middle East hits markets – Retail sales bounce, putting interest rates on watch? – Should we care about Qatar buying into Virgin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– “I have listened to you and now I’ve lost all of my money” – Are we doomed, or is there an offramp? – Why don’t you like resource companies? – Hedged or unhedged? – Are economics causing us to have fewer kids? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Rates and inflation in the news – Negative gearing back on the agenda – Supermarkets in the firing line See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Do I pay tax to rollover my Super? – The benefit of investing the baby bonus – Berkshire post Buffett? Fortescue post Twiggy? – What would the economy look like without COVID-19? – What’s missing in NTA and NAV? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– US rates drop… by a lot – Will the RBA respond? – Pinot and Picasso goes to the wall – Lessons from the death of Tupperware See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– LICs or ETFs? – Will franking credits be killed off? – The case against DRPs – How do I balance my income and my life? – Let’s talk about Buffett’s mistakes! – A $1 million inheritance. Now what?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– The Treasurer’s RBA plans in disarray – Bad policies: Tariffs, company tax cuts and price caps – Lithium bounces back… for now – Star still in turmoilSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Should we be worried about a weakening US dollar… and economy? – Here’s how I plan to help my nephews invest… – Isn’t $10k too much to put away for a newborn? – What are the costs and benefits of High Frequency Trading?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Is the RBA really smashing the economy? – GDP: Worse than expected, better than feared – Housing and Roman aqueducts (yes, really)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Isn’t not paying off the mortgage the same as borrowing to buy shares? – Are investment bonds better than shares, for kids? – Do ETFs distort the market? – Do I have my portfolio allocation right? – Hang around to hear us design a Sovereign Wealth Fund!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Inflation comes down… but not enough – Commercial property feeling the pinch – Supermarket earnings impress… and annoy some. – BHP makes $20b… but the future might look different – Berkshire hits $1 trillion… and the market doesn't get itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Why don’t we grasp the concept of progressive tax rates? – How do I find new ideas? – Will a US trade war hurt the global economy? – Why do funds have such a high weighting of Australian shares? – Is this what it feels like before a big fall?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Earnings season wins and losses – Lessons from share price volatility – The market is back baby… at least for now – The newest Vanguard Index Chart is outSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– When did you last change your mind? – Why list on the ASX? – Chief Bottlewasher? – ASX or overseas ETFs? – Should I invest inside or outside Super?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.