Equity Mates Investing Podcast

Centuria co-CEO Jason Huljich joins Bryce and Ren to unpack how higher rates hit REITs, why construction costs can support rents, and where Centuria is finding opportunities across office, industrial, data centres, healthcare, agriculture and retail.Thank you to Centuria for sponsoring this episode and helping us keep all of our content free. If you want to learn more about Centuria’s range of ASX-listed and unlisted property funds, head to their website: https://centuria.com.au/equitymatesIn this episode: 00:00 — Tariffs, inflation and commercial property01:16 — What’s changed since Jason’s last visit02:29 — How rates and inflation flow through property05:32 — What investors should watch right now09:01 — Time in the market for commercial property12:25 — Buying when others are fearful15:53 — Industrial, logistics and data centres26:53 — How investors can think about listed vs unlisted propertyStocks and ETFs mentioned: Centuria Office REIT (ASX: COF), Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX: CIP), BlackRock (NYSE: BLK), Telstra Group (ASX: TLS), NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), Sharon AI (NASDAQ: SHAI), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Harvey Norman (ASX: HVN), JB Hi-Fi (ASX: JBH)———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.———Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis PointsListen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify)Watch on YouTubeRead the monthly email———Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight———In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing 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.———Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Markets have roared back at record speed, big tech earnings are still doing ridiculous things, and investors are once again being reminded why staying invested matters. Bryce and Alec unpack the Iran-driven market wobble, Australia’s rate rise and looming budget, before diving into results from Alphabet, Berkshire Hathaway and Eli Lilly, plus the long-term numbers showing shares can absolutely hold their own against property.In this episode: 00:00 — The fastest market rebound ever03:59 — Iran conflict, oil and market implications05:49 — RBA lifts rates back to 4.35%07:34 — Budget watch: housing, tax and spending cuts13:08 — Earnings season and big tech’s huge numbers15:18 — Alphabet smashes expectations19:14 — Berkshire Hathaway’s record cash pile22:10 — Eli Lilly Earnings Results24:21 — Shares vs property: the long-term numbersStocks and ETFs mentioned: Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Meta (NASDAQ: META), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Reddit (NYSE: RDDT), Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY), Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B), Spotify (NYSE: SPOT), Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL), Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA), Telstra (ASX: TLS)Links to resources mentioned: Pivot Wealth Study - https://pivotwealth.com.au/blog/long-term-investment-returns-australia/Shane Oliver’s (AMP) Study - https://www.amp.com.au/resources/insights-hub/is-the-long-underperformance-versus-global-shares-over———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.———Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis PointsListen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify)Watch on YouTubeRead the monthly email———Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight———In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing 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.———Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From gas taxes to housing affordability and gambling reform, Senator David Pocock lays out a clear argument: Australia’s biggest problems aren’t unsolvable, they’re just not being tackled long-term.We unpack why policy short-termism is costing Australians, where vested interests hold influence, and what a more ambitious, future-focused Australia could look like.Chapters:00:00 – Introducing David Pocock: from Wallabies captain to parliament03:04 – Quickfire: Pocock’s backstory, activism, and personal values07:29 – What gives Pocock hope in Australian politics?09:24 – The problem with short-term decision making in government11:08 – Money, lobbying, and incentives in politics20:57 – Gas tax: why Australians aren’t getting paid for their resources30:04 – Housing crisis: supply vs tax reform and structural issues38:36 – Gambling ads and the failure of partial bans45:31 – AI, jobs, and why Australia isn’t prepared51:08 – Where political pressure is actually working———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.———Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis PointsListen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify)Watch on YouTubeRead the monthly email———Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight———In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing 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.———Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce and Alec are back with their May portfolio update, looking back on April’s performance across their core ETFs, satellite stocks, income sleeve, crypto and active managers. It’s a strong month on paper, but the real story is underneath the surface: Spotify’s sharp post-earnings drop, TSMC’s monster quarter, and Alec’s growing conviction that infrastructure could play a bigger role in an income-focused portfolio.Sharesight makes tracking your portfolios easy. Save 4 months on any paid Sharesight plan at www.sharesight.com/equitymatesIn this episode: 00:00 – Welcome back: April portfolio review and what’s on the agenda01:26 – Bryce’s portfolio: core ETFs, satellite positions and active managers07:28 – Alec’s portfolio: DCA, income sleeve and infrastructure ideas17:32 – Reporting season begins: why US earnings matter for their portfolios17:52 – TSMC deep dive: AI demand, margins and valuation22:58 – Spotify earnings recap: strong numbers, weak market reaction25:26 – Four-step stock checklist: is Spotify still a hold?34:06 – What’s next: upcoming earnings, thesis reviews and portfolio decisionsStocks and ETFs mentioned in this episode: Spotify (NYSE: SPOT), TSMC (NYSE: TSM), Pro Medicus (ASX: PME), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN), Axon (NASDAQ: AXON), Hims & Hers Health (NYSE: HIMS), Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY), Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG), WiseTech Global (ASX: WTC), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Walmart (NYSE: WMT), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), Transurban (ASX: TCL), Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF (ASX: PAVE), Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX: VDHG), iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV), BetaShares Geared US Equity Fund (ASX: GGUS), BetaShares Geared Australian Equity Fund (ASX: G200), BetaShares Global Banks Currency Hedged ETF (ASX: BNKS), ClearBridge Global Infrastructure Income Fund (ASX: CIIH)———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.———Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis PointsListen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify)Watch on YouTubeRead the monthly email———Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight———In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing 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 peopletoday.———Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Private credit has gone from niche to one of the fastest-growing parts of investing, but most people still don’t fully understand how it works, why borrowers use it, or where the risks sit.In this episode, Bryce and Alec sit down with Balmain’s Henry Holm to unpack the private credit boom in Australia, why banks have stepped back, how non-bank lenders create value, and what investors should look for before backing a manager.If you are interested in finding out more about how to Borrow or Invest with Balmain, then please visit balmain.com.au/equitymates.In this episode:00:00 — Why private credit is having a moment01:24 — Henry Holm’s first investment lesson02:25 — Why private credit exists03:32 — How the Australian market has changed since the GFC08:45 — A real-world private credit deal in Sydney12:28 — Bank competition, underwriting risk, and red flags17:30 — US private credit stress vs Australia’s market22:59 — How to assess a private credit manager26:56 — Red flags investors should watch for28:06 — Best deal & best company you’ve ever discovered29:47 — Investing resources and reading list30:49 — Advice for young investors———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.———Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis PointsListen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify)Watch on YouTubeRead the monthly email———Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight———In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing 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.———Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.