In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Mitch discuss:
- Dividend investing through the lens of pub trivia
- ASX ETFs focused on income: VHY, YMAX, SYI, and Harvester
- The differences between DRPs, bonus share plans, and franking
- Smart strategies (and common traps) in high-yield investing
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Topics Covered
1. Welcome & Dividend Pub Trivia
2. What is a dividend aristocrat?
3. Bonus Share Plans vs DRPs
4. Yield tricks & ASX quirks explained
5. ETF Breakdown: VHY, YMAX, SYI, Harvester
6. Franking credits & payout ratios
7. Covered call strategies & yield traps
8. Total return vs yield: What really matters?
9. Final thoughts on income strategy & ETF construction
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54:14
How to build a passive income core with ETFs – Owen & Mitch explain
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Mitchell Sneddon discuss:
Building a passive income core with ETFs
Why total return matters more than high yield
Common ETF misconceptions for retirees
ETF vs LIC vs managed fund pros and cons
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If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg.
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59:37
Microsoft reports, Australia decides & top brokers
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Drew Meredith discuss:
Tesla's drop
Why their fake portfolios offer real investing lessons
Microsoft's latest results
A recap on their $10,000 fake portfolios, and
Whether Commsec is still top dog
early. At Rask, we take our obligation to our clients and investors extremely seriously - even if it makes us look silly live on air. He’ll make it up to you, next week.
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DisclaimerThis podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for your situation before acting on it.
If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg.#investing #australianinvestorspodcast
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39:12
Bonds are not boring: Lessons from a bond analyst with Philip Brown from FIIG
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask sits down with Philip Brown, Head of Research at FIIG (Fixed Income Investment Group) to discuss:
How bond markets move before equities
Understanding credit ratings and junk bonds
How FIIG helps everyday investors access corporate bonds
The crossover between strategy in sport and investing
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Topics Covered
Philip Brown’s unlikely path from gateball to global bond research
Why bond markets move before equity markets
What investors can learn from bond pricing and sentiment
How credit ratings are determined and what they mean
The role of diversification in a bond portfolio
Understanding subordinated and junk bonds
How FIIG makes bonds accessible to everyday investors
Red flags Philip looks for in a bond issuer
The overlap between strategic sport thinking and investment research
Resources for this episode
📄 Learn more about FIIG:
FIIG Official Website
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If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg.
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55:30
Elon returns to Tesla, ETF shake-up and divorce restarts
In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your hosts Drew Meredith and Owen Rask discuss:
Are markets heading for another GFC-like crisis?
Tesla’s dramatic share price moves and Trump’s Tesla photo op
How each of their fake $10,000 portfolios are holding up
Lessons in position sizing, diversification and sticking to your plan
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Topics Covered
Market panic: is this another GFC?
Fake $10,000 portfolios update: all 3 in the red
Trump buys a Tesla on the White House lawn?
Lessons from the drawdowns: position sizing and holding through volatility
What should investors actually do right now?
Community feedback: should we add monthly portfolio trades?
Resources for This Episode
📄 Learn more about diversification and rebalancing:
$10,000 portfolio challenge
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If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg.
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The Australian Investors Podcast is a twice weekly podcast (Wednesday & Saturday), featuring laid back but intelligent short- and long-form conversations about markets, business, psychology, lessons learned and investment process. At Rask, our goal is to bring you the best insights, information and proven strategies to help you invest your time and money. SHOW NOTES: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-investors-podcast