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745 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★ - 46 ratingsThis podcast gives you a smart, cool headed and down to earth wrap on the latest finance and investing news from Australia & around the world. Investing legends Scott Phillips and Andrew Page walk you through what’s really going on and what you need to know to make great financial decisions. Subscribe to get your regular fix of BS-free money advice. Sign up for the newsletter at fool.com.au/LiSTNR
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Can you really invest in renewables? October 1, 2021
October 01, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB-- What next, as sharemarkets 'wobble', retail sales fall, and the Feds prepare to cut stimulus? -- The drums are beating on regulatory responses to Climate Change -- Coal? Renewables? Whatever happens, it'll impact investors -- Can you really invest in renewables? -- Should you invest in the 'anti-trend'? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stock of the Week: Life360 (ASX:360), September 29, 2021
September 29, 2021 06:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBScott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Benny Ou to talk about family connection software purveyor Life360 (ASX:360): What it does, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the company, and why he thinks it’s a Buy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mailbag Extra: incl. Did I just find free money? September 26, 2021
September 26, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB-- How can I assess management? -- Why can't I get a straight answer? -- Can you help me work out a DCF? -- High Yield ETF, or the ASX 200? -- How do I work out what to sell? -- Is there a South American ETF? -- Did I just find free money? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Iron ore is falling back to Earth. September 24, 2021
September 24, 2021 06:30 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB-- US Fed tapers.. And rates might go up in 2022 -- Volatility is back -- Will Evergrande avoid collapse -- Iron ore is falling back to Earth -- AGL hits its lowest share price in 20 years See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stock of the Week: Kogan.com (ASX:KGN), September 22, 2021
September 22, 2021 06:30 - 30 minutes - 28 MBScott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Andrew Legget to talk about e-commerce disruptor Kogan.com (ASX:KGN): What it does, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the company, and why he thinks it’s a Buy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mailbag Extra: incl. How much is too much to pay a CEO. September 19, 2021
September 19, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB-- Have I found the Australian Berkshire Hathaway? -- What to do with 'adjusted' earnings? -- How much is too much to pay a CEO? -- How do I work out when to sell? -- How can I turn my portfolio into passive income? -- Should I look at accounting profits or cashflow? -- Show me the DCFs! -- Can my dividends really get that big? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to invest for a post-COVID world? September 17, 2021
September 17, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB-- Well that escalated quickly… the ASX, 18 months on. -- RBA: Housing? Not our problem… -- What can Australia be best at? -- Our newest tech behemoth? -- Who wins in a post-COVID world See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stock of the Week: ikeGPS (ASX:IKE), September 15, 2021
September 15, 2021 06:30 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBScott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Drew Flowers to talk about utility and telecoms services business ikeGPS (ASX:IKE): What it does, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the company, and why he thinks it’s a Buy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mailbag Extra: incl. "Even the 'unluckiest bastard in the world' made money" September 12, 2021
September 12, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB-- How do I find stocks to buy? -- Did the benign flu season hurt Blackmores? -- Even the 'unluckiest bastard in the world' made money -- Justice for Mr. Pennybags -- Stop bashing ethical investing -- Is it really fair to refund franking credits? -- Can you explain dividend yield? -- Should I try to make up for lost time? -- Are you guys moving the market? Link for the article Scott mentioned in the podcast: https://www.fool.com.au/2018/03/16/why-shorten-is-wrong-and-right-on-div...
What next for Afterpay? September 10, 2021
September 10, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB-- The RBA’s not worried -- Explaining the central bank 'bond buying' stimulus -- Can Afterpay see off its newest challenge? -- The folly of trying to make a buck from a takeover See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stock of the Week: Hipages (ASX:HPG), September 8, 2021
September 08, 2021 06:30 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBScott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Andrew Legget to talk about Australian home improvement marketplace Hipages (ASX:HPG): What it does, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the company, and why he thinks it’s a Buy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mailbag Extra: incl. "Did Andrew just say that???" September 5, 2021
September 05, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB-- I'm 65... stop trying to make me leave money for the kids! -- Grandma wants to invest for the kids... how? -- I'm a Blackmores shareholder... can you cover it? -- What does it mean when a P/E is negative? -- Should I invest in my own business, or buy shares? -- I have a lump sum... but I'm worried about the market falling See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The ASX's best run in 78 years and an earnings season review. September 3, 2021
September 03, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB-- GDP… phew! -- 11 straight months of gains for the ASX -- Twiggy’s $2.4b payday -- Fortescue investing anywhere but iron ore -- Looking back at earnings -- 13 Super funds ‘fail’... but you shouldn't necessarily rush to change See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Good Oil: Economist Stephen Koukoulas on the post-pandemic economy and the pros and cons of a universal basic income
September 02, 2021 06:30 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBAs a special treat for Motley Fool Money listeners, here's the very first episode of Scott Phillip's brand new podcast The Good Oil. In this episode Scott talks to Stephen Koukoulas, a well-known economist who has worked for the Gillard government and the Commonwealth Treasury. They discuss how Australia’s economy could bounce back post-COVID, what the RBA should do with interest rates, their thoughts on Modern Monetary Theory and a whole lot more. If you want to listen to more chats like...
Stock of the Week: Elmo Software (ASX: ELO), September 1, 2021
September 01, 2021 06:30 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBScott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Chris Copley to talk about an Australian software success story, Elmo Software (ASX: ELO): What it does, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the company, and why he thinks it’s a Buy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mailbag Extra: incl. Buy a house... or rent for life and invest? August 29, 2021
August 29, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB-- How can I make sure I'm winning? -- I'm in Australia, but leaving soon. Can I take my portfolio? -- Why managed funds can beat ETFs -- Should I spend more time investing, or earning money? -- What happens when Square swallows Afterpay? -- Buy a house... or rent for life and invest? -- Can I buy penny stocks and get rich? -- When did selling go well? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could we really have a double-dip recession? August 27, 2021
August 27, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB-- Could we really have a double-dip recession? Shane Oliver thinks it's possible -- Earningspalooza! -- Kogan slumps -- Nanosonics soars -- Qantas and Flight Centre still battling headwinds -- What can Wisetech's share price surge teach us about short-sellers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Good Oil - Trailer
August 26, 2021 06:30 - 49 seconds - 792 KBIf you love Motley Fool Money, then you'll definitely love Scott's brand new podcast The Good Oil. On The Good Oil Scott talks to experts in business, finance, technology, economics and more to help you understand the world of money better. In the first ep, Scott chats with economist Stephen Koukoulas about the pros and cons of a universal basic income, how the economy could bounce back strongly post-pandemic, and much more. To listen search 'The Good Oil with Scott Phillips' wherever you ...
Stock of the Week: Bailador Technology Investments (ASX:BTI), August 25, 2021
August 25, 2021 06:30 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBScott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Edward Vesely to talk about a company that is making VC-style technology investing available to ASX investors, Bailador Technology Investments (ASX:BTI): What it does, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the company, and why he thinks it’s a Buy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mailbag Extra: incl. The Case for Catapult
August 22, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB-- Ethical investing and implications for management pay -- I hate the company... should I buy the shares anyway? -- ETF + ETF + ETF... haven't you just tripled-down? -- Hedged or unhedged? -- Where can I find out more about a company's moat? -- I'm adding cash slowly... how can I buy shares? -- Cash or an ETF? -- How do I dollar-cost average across my whole portfolio? -- The case for Catapult -- When should I sell... to spend? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Earnings season: 2021 Hits and Misses (so far...)
August 20, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 68 MB-- Earnings season volatility: buy or sell? -- The return of uncertainty… -- A2 Milk on the shopping list -- BHP sells oil and gas to Woodside -- Earnings season updates from Pro Medicus, JB HiFi and Domino's See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stock of the Week: Marley Spoon, August 18, 2021
August 18, 2021 06:30 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBScott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Ryan Newman to talk about Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM), a company that is growing fast by taking advantage of three huge societal trends. They discuss what it does, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the company, and why he thinks it’s a Buy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mailbag Extra: incl. “Can I get one over the taxman?"
August 15, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB-- Chinese tech: attractive or too risky? -- I'm investing for my kids... any tips? -- Does the RBA really control interest rates? -- Should I sell and buy back... or is the ATO watching? -- Should I stick with my managed fund? -- What's Australia's Berkshire Hathaway? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Economy down, market up. What gives?
August 13, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB-- Confidence on the blink... what next? -- What investors should make of the IPCC report -- CBA's bumper profit growth. Or is it? -- Telstra and AMP... can they shrink to greatness? -- Scott's second most favourite day of the year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stock of the Week: Catapult, August 11, 2021
August 11, 2021 06:30 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBScott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Andrew Legget to talk about a company that is powering insights for some of the biggest and best-known sporting organisations in the world, Catapult (ASX:CAT): What it does, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the company, and why he thinks it’s a Buy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stock of the Week: Catapult, August 11, 2021.
August 11, 2021 06:30 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBScott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Andrew Legget to talk about a company that is powering insights for some of the biggest and best-known sporting organisations in the world, Catapult (ASX:CAT): What it does, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the company, and why he thinks it’s a Buy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mailbag Extra: incl. “Property? Shares? Debt? Income? Help!”
August 08, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB-- Should I jump on board the spaceship? -- What ETFs should I invest in? -- What if I keep some cash ready for the drops? -- Why am I getting dividends? -- CHESS and roboadvisors -- Which US ETF is best? -- Property? Shares? Debt? Income? Help! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The $39 billion buy-now-pay-later purchase
August 06, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB-- COVID bites, harder, and the economy shudders -- What we make of a $39b deal for Afterpay -- Great news, or a warning, for the rest of the BNPL sector? -- The $21b deal that most people missed -- Earnings season begins… here’s what to look for See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stock of the Week: Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB), August 4, 2021
August 04, 2021 06:30 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBScott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Drew Flowers to talk about an investment idea that's doing a common thing uncommonly well: Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB): What it does, why we like it, the risks of an investment in the company, and why he thinks it’s a Buy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mailbag Extra: incl. “My shares just split… where’s my money?”
August 01, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB-- Why doesn’t the share price track the business? -- What’s the deal with ‘fractional shares’? -- Should Bezos really go to space? -- What is the case for investing in Berkshire? -- What is Chi-X? -- My shares just split… where’s my money? -- Why are Aussie shares so ‘cheap’? -- What’s so great about Xero’s business model? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stick to your knitting – and know what it is!
July 30, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB-- Lockdowns, inflation, unemployment and recession? -- Car sales and prices up… what gives? -- Rio and BHP go gangbusters -- Sticking to your investing knitting -- Eroad’s bright future -- Bitcoin… missed it by that much See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stock of the Week: VanEck eSports ETF, July 28, 2021
July 28, 2021 06:30 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBScott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Andrew Legget to talk about an investment idea that's poised to benefit from one of the greatest leisure trends in the world today, the VanEck Vectors Video Gaming and eSports ETF (ASX:ESPO): What it includes, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the ETF, and why he thinks it’s a Buy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mailbag Extra: incl. “Too much of a good thing?”
July 25, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB-- How would your investing strategy change, if…? -- Does this ETF work as a protection against inflation? -- What should I do if I don’t trust management? -- How should I invest when I’m time-poor? -- I’m pretty well diversified. What next? -- Do I have too much of a good thing? -- I need to free up some cash. What should I sell? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to think about investing risk.
July 23, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 63 MB-- Oh man… more lockdowns… and whispers of another recession. -- Retail runs hot… and then cold -- Crown in the firing line of the Vic Royal Commission -- How to think about risk -- High horse time: Pay advances. I can’t think of anything worse! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stock of the Week: Eroad July 21, 2021
July 21, 2021 06:30 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBScott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Ryan Newman to talk about road usage and safety innovator, Eroad (ASX:ERD): What it does, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the company, and why he thinks it’s a Buy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are all these takeovers telling us something?
July 16, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB-- I’m back… did I miss anything? -- Lockdowns are back… what next? -- RBNZ starts winding back stimulus. Are we next? -- Should we prepare for profit warnings? -- BNPL gets real... -- Aldi's ‘corner store’ - fast follower, or pale imitation -- Here come the takeovers: API, Sydney Airport, Spark, Blackmores, YouFoodz in the news See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stock of the Week: Dusk
July 14, 2021 06:30 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBScott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Trevor Muchedzi to talk about candles-and-fragrance retailer Dusk: What it does, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the company, and why he thinks it’s a Buy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mailbag Extra: incl: How do I keep track of my investments?
July 11, 2021 02:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB-- How do I find a good financial planner? -- Thoughts on rent.com.au? -- I've lost 90% and have less than $100 in shares. Can I sell? -- How do I keep track of my dividends and sales? -- Is Andrew still as keen on Nanosonics? -- How do I draw down my Super? -- #helpAndrew -- Which companies do I buy? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our biggest winners and losing-est losers
July 09, 2021 06:30 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBVictory laps and wallowing in pity? Not quite, but Scott and Andrew recount some of their best and worst, in order to find lessons to help make us all better investors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stock of the Week: RPM Global (July 7, 2021)
July 07, 2021 06:30 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB-- Scott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Andrew Legget to talk about Software-as-a-Service mining enabler RPM Global (ASX:RUL): What it does, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the company, and why he thinks it’s a Buy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mailbag Extra: incl: What we can learn from the Nuix debacle
July 04, 2021 02:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB-- What can we learn from the Nuix debacle? -- How should we respond to a takeover bid? -- I know what you think about leverage... but should I borrow against an investment property? -- (And why one listener is doing just that!) -- Can I be too diversified? -- Buy up, or wait to save on brokerage? -- Asset bubbles exist... what should we do? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you’re going to be biased, be deliberate!
July 02, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBWe’re all biased. But which biases are worth having? After all, they can be a useful way to narrow down your ‘stocks to buy’ list, without going through the ASX from A to Z in the process! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stock of the Week: Alcidion (June 30, 2021)
June 30, 2021 06:30 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB-- Scott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Kate Lee to talk about healthcare software provider Alcidion (ASX:ALC): What it does, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the company, and why she thinks it’s a Buy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mailbag Extra: incl: You said ‘buy’. Why are you selling?
June 27, 2021 02:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MB-- You said ‘buy’. Why are you selling? -- Can I transfer shares off market and avoid tax for my kids? -- Do I give up exercise physiology and get into finance? -- A thought experiment: 95% safe and 5% crazy brave! -- Is Afterpay a ‘Rule Breaker’? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our 10 favourite investing books
June 25, 2021 06:30 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBScott and Andrew share their 5 favourite investment books (each!). We’re pretty sure every listener will find something to their liking to add to their investment library! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stock of the Week: Cettire (June 23, 2021)
June 23, 2021 06:30 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB-- Scott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Trevor Muchedzi to talk about luxury ecommerce marketplace Cettire (ASX:CTT): What it does, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the company, and why he thinks it’s a Buy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mailbag Extra: incl: Are the robots stealing my trades?
June 20, 2021 02:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB-- Who’s buying 1 or 2 shares? -- Should I buy REITs for inflation protection? -- Great management and missed opportunities -- OpenPay: riding the wave or forging its own path? -- Cash in the bank, or an ETF? -- What’s happening to growth stocks? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The podcast that, like the ASX, is hitting all-time highs!
June 18, 2021 06:30 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB-- Record highs for the ASX... and plenty of individual companies -- RBA minutes stalks wages growth as house prices keep rising -- Why is the government okay with employers making us fund our own Super increase? -- FTA: All the way with Team UK? -- Santos CEO on the front foot (or fighting a rear-guard action) -- Are we in the biggest market bubble in history? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stock of the Week: Dubber (ASX:DUB)
June 16, 2021 06:30 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB-- Scott is joined by Motley Fool analyst Ryan Newman to talk about cloud-based call recording and enablement software provider Dubber: What it does, what’s impressive, the risks of an investment in the company, and why he thinks it’s a Buy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mailbag Extra: incl: “My experience as a customer sucked… does that matter?”
June 13, 2021 02:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB-- Betting on thematic ETFs – how do I know what I own? -- My experience as a customer sucked… does that matter? -- What’s going on at Treasury? (The wine mob, not the government bean counters) -- And what about Nuix? -- Hey.. read some 5 star reviews, please! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.