Best Rask Podcasts (2025)

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Fortescue (FMG) deep dive, geared ETFs (GGBL) & Drew's 4 bagger on gold 1:05:08

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Are Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX:FMG) shares worth the punt? In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask Invest, speaks with Drew Meredith, Director of Wattle Partners. If you invest in ETFs or stocks, you'll love this episode because the fellas answer questions on investment strategy, feature some o…

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Emergency funds, defensive assets & when to pay for advice 51:46

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FHSS, defensive assets & the real cost of financial advice – this Q&A has it allIn this Friday episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell are back for your weekly Q&A.From using your super to buy your first property, to whether you really need a financial adviser once you’ve already nailed your money, this ep…

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Bec Wilson & why retirement isn’t the end goal 1:00:46

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In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, Drew Meredith from Wattle Partners sits down with best-selling author Bec Wilson to talk about her new book Prime Time, why she wrote it, and the 27 lessons for living well in life’s next stage. They also cover how to think about super funds in retirement, the return of the “tick” test, and why lifesty…

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Narine Gasparyan on property restitution and human rights 12:07

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In this episode, Narine Gasparyan, a human rights lawyer, academic, and PhDresearcher, shares insights from her work on the restitution of property rights for victimsof armed conflicts in Europe. Drawing on over two decades of experience in legalreform, international litigation, and human rights advocacy, Narine explores how theEuropean Court of Hu…

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Festive Season on a Budget: 10 Money-Saving Hacks 18:28

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Alan Pullen on Magellan’s process, Alphabet’s AI search risk, Nike’s comeback and Universal Music Group 53:47

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Dodgy Brothers Investment Traps - Vince Scully | Life Sherpa 50:51

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A look at TermPlus 43:07

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Bank hybrids are dead: here's where to invest next 41:37

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In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask sits down with Kanish Chugh (from PIMCO) to discuss: - The hybrid securities market and why APRA is phasing out bank hybrids – What income investors (especially retirees) should consider in 2025 – The outlook for fixed income, bonds and private credit as interest rates fall – PIMCO’…

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Forget everyone else: goal-setting your way 34:50

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In this episode, Pete Wargent from the Australian Property Podcast and Gemma Mitchell from the Australian Finance Podcast dig into one of the biggest game-changers for your finances – setting clear goals. But not just any goals — the right ones for you. We cover: Is it really a goal, or just a nice idea? Do you actually need clear goals to succeed?…

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Rates on hold for now as inflation sticks around 47:26

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In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgages group discuss all the latest property market news.Has Treasury under-estimated the impact of the deposit guarantee policy for first homebuyers?They also discussed the big 3 property news stories of the week– …

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AGM season, BHP’s China chill, private credit lessons and cyber security ETFs 1:07:45

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In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Mitchell and Drew Meredith discuss: – AGM season watch-list (BHP, Mineral Resources and more) – BHP’s China headwinds and iron ore implications – Private credit due diligence and Term Plus Q&A – Cyber security tailwinds, Asahi’s outage and ETF picks If you love learning about investing trends…

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ETFs vs Mortgage: Where’s Your Money Best Spent? – Q&A 29:26

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Questions we answer on this episode: - How the Age Pension works alongside superannuation (and yes, you can have both) - What happens to your super if you die without a will - Mortgage vs ETFs: which should you focus on after buying your first property? - What debt recycling actually means, and whether it’s worth considering - Wrap accounts explain…

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From estates to guarantors: Helping the next generation 36:12

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In this episode of the Australian Retirement Podcast, Drew Meredith and James O’Reilly unpack the rise of the Bank of Mum and Dad and the tough decisions facing parents who want to help their kids buy a home. Should you gift cash, go guarantor, or use other strategies? They explore the risks and rewards of each approach, how guarantor loans work, a…

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Rob Millner & Todd Barlow on Soul Patts: the past, present & future 49:46

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In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask sits down with Robert Millner (Chairman) and Todd Barlow (CEO) of Washington H. Soul Pattinson (ASX:SOL) to explore one of Australia’s most remarkable investment stories: – How Soul Patts achieved dividend aristocrat status with 120+ years of payouts– Why the Brickworks merger made s…

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How I built a $4.5m business, with Phil Thompson 55:28

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask sits down with Phil Thompson, the founder of Skye Wealth. Phil reveals how he bought into a financial advice business at 24, navigated six years of no growth, and then pivoted the business to insurance-only — ultimately building a team of over 55 and generating over $4.3 million in ann…

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Hitching a Momentum Ride - Nick Radge | The Chartist 44:11

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In this episode I welcome Nick Radge from The Chartist and Harbourside Capital to discuss technical analysis and momentum trading. Nick's journey into financial markets began accidentally 38 years ago. He shares how his passion for charting and understanding market movements grew over the years, leading him to develop a systematic approach to inves…

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How to retire on $3,000 per week - the property playbook 56:45

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In this episode, host Gemma Mitchell is joined by Ben Kingsley, one of Australia’s leading property investment advisers, founder of Empower Wealth, and Chair of the Property Investors Council of Australia (PICA). Ben, along with his long-time business partner Bryce Holdaway, has just released their third book, How to Retire on $3,000 a Week.Togethe…

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Why it’s hard to start investing and how to overcome it – with money coach Karen Eley 34:45

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In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Karen Eley discuss: – Why many people struggle to start investing – The role of fear, self-trust, and money stories in investing – How couples can build financial intimacy and overcome money biases – Practical strategies to build confidence and start investing If you love learni…

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What do bond fund managers actually do? With Aaditya Thakur from PIMCO 24:59

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In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask sits down with Aaditya Thakur (PIMCO) to discuss: – What a bond fund manager actually does – The role of macroeconomic forecasting in fixed income – PIMCO’s multi-layered investment process – Why bonds still matter for investors in 2025If you love learning about fixed income and asse…

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What do bond fund managers actually do? With Aaditya Thakur from PIMCO 26:39

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In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask sits down with Aaditya Thakur (PIMCO) to discuss: – What a bond fund manager actually does – The role of macroeconomic forecasting in fixed income – PIMCO’s multi-layered investment process – Why bonds still matter for investors in 2025~~Topics Covered~~– What a bond portfolio manag…

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No Pay Rise? No Problem (Sort Of)! 28:12

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In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma Mitchell is joined by Lexi Smith from MoneyVine to unpack a little-known work perk that’s actually worth it — financial wellbeing workshops. If you enjoyed this chat, don’t forget to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode, Gemma and Lexi dive i…

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Perth property boom set to continue 45:39

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In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from the Alcove Group discuss the Big 3 property news stories of the week.They also covered some of your questions in their Listener Q&A segment. Here’s what they discussed:- Story 1 – Significant shifts in the visa landscape- Can…

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ASIC stops Latrobe Financial, Transurban’s NZ move, Reese buyback, AI boom, and ETFs explained 45:12

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In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Drew Meredith and Mitch discuss: – ASIC’s stop order on Latrobe Financial – Transurban’s planned New Zealand toll road acquisition – Reese’s (ASX:REH) buyback and market reaction – AI’s trillion-dollar investment cycle and ETF impacts If you love learning about investing, corporate Australia,…

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Lessons from Peter Lynch, Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett – Q&A 45:28

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Franking credits, ETF fees & starting from zero – we’re answering your burning questions.In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, your host Gemma Mitchell is joined by Mitchell Sneddon, Head of Funds at Rask and co-host of the Australian Investor Podcast, to tackle your questions!Questions answered in today’s Q&A- What a franking credit a…

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Annika Rudman & Alejandro Fuentes on Women’s Rights, Inequality, and Intersectional Vulnerabilities in Africa 26:16

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This episode features Professor Annika Rudman and RWI Senior Researcher Alejandro Fuentes in a discussion on women’s rights, gender inequality, and intersectional vulnerabilities. It is part of RWI’s Regional Africa Programme and connects to our newly published book marking 20 years since the adoption of the Maputo Protocol. The publication explore…

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Age Pension Changes, Dixon Collapse and Choosing an Adviser 38:19

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In this episode of the Australian Retirement Podcast, Drew Meredith and James O’Reilly break down the latest retirement news and what it means for you. They discuss upcoming Age Pension changes, including updates to deeming rules and payment increases, and how these may affect retirees’ cash flow and eligibility. The conversation also tackles the f…

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Life insurance in Australia: What cover do you really need? 40:25

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth dive into the world of life insurance in Australia. They cover:– What personal insurance is and why it matters– The different types of cover (life, TPD, trauma, income protection, child cover)– How Aussies typically get insurance & what options are b…

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Building a $100k ETF portfolio with Jess Leung from Global X 43:11

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ETF portfolio manager Jess Leung from Global X joins the Australian Investors Podcast to build a $100k ETF portfolio and share her strategy for long-term investing.In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Jess Leung discuss:– Jess’s journey from stock picking to ETF portfolio management– The role of an ETF portfolio ma…

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Michael Kemp - Avoiding the Rocks of Investing Under-Performance | Repeat Episode 40:04

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Repeat Episode. Have been busy this week at the ASA QLD Invstor Summit on the Gold Coast. Saw Michael Kemp again and thought that this episode bore a repeat for all of the great investing insights. What does an epic poem written around 700BC tell us about investing? How are investors tempted to steer their money onto the rocks of investing underper…

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Property terms you actually need to know 1:07:13

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Buying or selling a property? The jargon can get overwhelming fast. In this episode, we cut through the confusion and explain the key terms you’ll hear along the way, from the different types of homes (studio, townhouse, period styles) to how auctions and private sales actually work. We’ll also break down contracts, cooling-off periods, deposits, s…

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Financial planning tips from a pro: What you need to know in your 30s 47:30

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask chats with Everest Wealth’s Alex Luck about the 5 most important lessons he’s learned from advising thousands of young professionals and families. In this honest, practical conversation, Alex shares: – Why building an emergency fund is boring—but essential– How the power of compounding favours e…

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How to boost your Age Pension: top Centrelink strategies 52:23

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In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your co-host James O'Reilly, from Northeast Wealth, talks again with Centrelink guru, Justin Bott from Services Australia. Together they cover the clever steps that can mean a heap more Age Pension, as well as the critical mistakes that Aussies make which reduce - and sometimes completely eliminate - t…

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Bank hybrids are dead: here's where to invest next 39:59

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In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask sits down with Kanish Chugh (from PIMCO) to discuss: - The hybrid securities market and why APRA is phasing out bank hybrids – What income investors (especially retirees) should consider in 2025 – The outlook for fixed income, bonds and private credit as interest rates fall – PIMCO’s…

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Could fires and floods sink Aussie property? 46:41

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In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgage group discuss all the latest property market news.They cover where unit prices are surging driven by downsizers, the potential impact of climate change on high-risk suburbs, and how the most affordable segment…

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US junket insights, Santos takeover fallout & ETF strategies 44:07

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In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Drew and Mitch dive into: – Mitch in the US: MIT nanotech, private equity & Future Proof Festival – The Santos (ASX:STO) takeover collapse and market reaction – ETF innovation in the US and lessons for Australian investors – Practical ETF selection tips and portfolio strategies If you love le…

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Q&A: Salary sacrifice, first home super, and when to use credit cards 28:13

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In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, your host Gemma Mitchell is joined by Rask Advice senior adviser Tahli Cavagnino (while Owen’s away!) to tackle your questions! Questions answered in today's Q&A: - What really happens when your super goes into pension mode and how the tax-free income stream works - The smart way to invest for your…

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Age Pension - eligibility, applications, exemptions and gifting 43:09

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In this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, your co-host James O'Reilly, from Northeast Wealth, talks with Centrelink guru, Justin Bott from Services Australia. Together they tackle the complex realm that is Age Pension, and outline ways that you can get the highest benefit possible.If you like this Australian Retirement Podcast episode, you'll …

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AI investing made easy: The beginner’s guide 25:31

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask breaks down how investors can take advantage of the AI boom through a practical investing framework. Drawing inspiration from Geoffrey Moore’s classic book The Gorilla Game, Owen walks you through: – The 4 types of companies to look for in high-growth industries – Where AI is creating the most v…

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China v US stocks over 100 years - who wins? 35:56

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In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and guest Billy discuss: – The rise of US innovation and capital markets since WWII – China’s top-down growth model and policy-driven sectors – The Dragon ETF and capturing China’s growth themes – AI, semiconductors, and the future of global investing If you love learning about glob…

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Silver for Beginners - David Morgan | The Morgan Report 44:05

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My guest this week is David Morgan, a renowned precious metals analyst and publisher of The Morgan Report. We explored the monetary system, its flaws, and how precious metals like silver and gold can protect your wealth. Check out this free download Ten Rules for Silver Investing which will help you understand the best ways to access this special p…

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WOW, CBA & more: Good, Bad & Ugly of ASX reporting season ft. Seneca 34:28

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Discover the good the bad and the ugly from ASX reporting season 2025 including CSL (ASX:CSL) Woolworths (ASX:WOW) Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) and moreIn this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and the Seneca team discuss:– The standout winners of ASX reporting season– The laggards that disappointed investors– Key small and …

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5 ASX ETFs for a passive income portfolio 49:12

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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask is joined by Tom Wickenden from Betashares to explore the world of income-focused ETFs. In this deep-dive, they discuss: – Why income from ETFs is more relevant than ever – How ETF structures can provide access to monthly or quarterly income – The difference between placing cash in an …

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Get set for the 5% deposit scheme 42:48

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In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove discuss the big 3 property news stories of the week. They discuss how the affordable segment of the housing market is now outperforming, the latest data from Cotality, and property prices being set for a spring boom. T…

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Is Endeavour (ASX:EDV) a dog? Oracle - buy, hold or sell? 45:19

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In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Drew Meredith, CFP discuss:– Endeavour Group (ASX:EDV): is it a buy, sell or hold?– Oracle’s explosive AI growth and $455 billion in RPOs– What Australia’s biggest super funds are buying — and avoiding– How to value great businesses like Westfarmers, JB Hi-Fi, and Soul PattsIf y…

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Offset vs Investing, Helping Family with Property, and Big Lessons at 40 50:39

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From whether you really need to own a home in Australia to unpacking what a re-contribution strategy is, we’re diving into your biggest money questions. In this week’s Australian Finance Podcast Q&A, Owen and Gemma cover everything from offset accounts and investment choices to buying property for family and understanding how ETF holdings work. Plu…