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Shares for Beginners

Podcast by Philip Muscatello - Australian Investor Education

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We're all investors in the share market, either directly or through our superannuation. We're handing over management of our assets to financial advisors and fund managers. The best will look after our interests and make us wealthier. But how can we know for sure? Where do you go if you're completely new but want to start learning about investing in the markets yourself. The jargon is dense and it can feel like we're being kept deliberately in the dark. In Shares for Beginners, you'll hear from people in the finance industry and together we'll explain key concepts of investing in the ASX, the NASDAQ, S&P500, FTSE and Dow. More importantly, they have insights that allow us to look under the hood of the stock market, explaining how it works and what to look out for. We have to be smart. We have to be diversified and we have to have good risk management strategies if we want to invest for the long term.For more Information go to: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/How is your superannuation linked to the Australian & US stock markets? It's crucial to understand the fundamentals of stocks and shares, and recommend reading "The Intelligent Investor" by Benjamin Graham.I explore the basics - what a share is and how to buy one, and delve into the world of value investing, exploring strategies to identify undervalued stocks. I cover key terms like ASX (Australian Securities Exchange), CBOE (Chicago Board Options Exchange), ASX200 (Australian Securities Exchange 200 Index), ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds), LICs (Listed Investment Companies), Managed Funds, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), as well as the difference between passive and active investing.There are many traps for beginner investors and it's good to be aware of the role and risks of options, warrants, CFDs (Contracts for Difference), day trading, bonds, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, and the difference between fundamental and technical analysis.Tracking your investments is essential, and it's important to know about watchlists, understand dividends and dividend reinvestment plans (DRPs), while exploring robo-investing, fixed income, index funds, and micro-investing.I cover topics like trading and buying shares, making money from shares, and understanding the Australian stock exchange. What is the role of stockbrokers and online brokers and how to buy and sell shares.I've interviewed industry experts and collaborated with Superhero, Stockspot, Caleb Silver Investopedia, Spencer Jakab from The Wall Street Journal, Pearler, Sharesight, Magellan, Saxo, Morningstar, QAV, Equity Mates, Owen Rask, Strawman, Motley Fool, Stockopedia, Betashares, Vanguard, Van Eck, Roger Montgomery, Tony Kynaston, Gemma Dale, Betsy Westcott, Molly Benjamin, Liz Tian, Andrew Baxter, Simon Ree, Wisr, Ladies Finance Club, Strong Money Australia, Captain Fi, Fred Schebesta, Kylie Purcell, Australian Shareholders' Association, Jessica Amir, Jordan Eliseo, Shani Jayamanne, Vic Jokovic, Scott Phillips, Mark Monfort, Andrew Page, and Claude Walker.Shares for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Shares for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Shares for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Philip Muscatello and Finpods Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289. Moneysherpa is home to Life Sherpa Australia's most affordable financial advice service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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episode Tune Out The Noise - Nathan Krieger | Dimensional Data artwork

Tune Out The Noise - Nathan Krieger | Dimensional Data

My guest this week is Nathan Krieger, head of Dimensional Fund Advisors' global client group in Australia. We discuss the documentary "Tune Out the Noise [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T98825bzcKw&t=3s]," directed by Academy Award winner Errol Morris. The film highlights revolutionary ideas from 1960s University of Chicago academics that challenged Wall Street norms and led to index funds and efficient market theory. Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/tune-out-the-noise [https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/tune-out-the-noise] Watch on YouTube right here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWfJwWFEoLM]. 📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOLS:   🌎 Level up your investing with Sharesight, Investopedia’s #1 portfolio tracker for DIY investors. Click here to save 4 months on an annual paid plan [https://www.sharesight.com/au/sharesforbeginners] 🌎 Life Sherpa Invest helps beginners start with confidence. Invest hassle-free now [https://bit.ly/LifeSherpaInvest-SFB] 🌎 When you’re ready to go beyond ETFs, learn from the master - Tony Kynaston’s QUALITY AT VALUE. Sign up with code SFB [https://qavpodcast.com.au/register-3/] for a 20% discount on QAV Club plan or SFBLIGHT [https://qavpodcast.com.au/register-3/] for a free month of QAV Light 🌎 Tykr - Stock Investing for Beginners. Learn how to avoid emotional mistakes, choose investments with a rationale, and build wealth with confidence. Visit https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/tykr or https://tykr.com/?red=finpod [https://tykr.com/?red=finpod] to start now. Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they’re offering something of value. SHARES FOR BEGINNERS IS A PRODUCTION OF FINPODS PTY LTD. THE ADVICE SHARED ON SHARES FOR BEGINNERS IS GENERAL IN NATURE AND DOES NOT CONSIDER YOUR INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES. SHARES FOR BEGINNERS EXISTS PURELY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON TO MAKE AN INVESTMENT OR FINANCIAL DECISION. IF YOU DO CHOOSE TO BUY A FINANCIAL PRODUCT, READ THE PDS, TMD AND OBTAIN APPROPRIATE FINANCIAL ADVICE TAILORED TOWARDS YOUR NEEDS. PHILIP MUSCATELLO AND FINPODS PTY LTD ARE AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVES OF MONEY SHERPA PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

09 Dec 2025 - 42 min
episode Unblinded the Billion Dollar Biotech - Ian Keldoulis artwork

Unblinded the Billion Dollar Biotech - Ian Keldoulis

My guest this week is Ian Keldoulis [https://www.iankeldoulis.com/], co-author of Unblinded: The Startup That Launched a Revolution in Saving Sight. He wrote the book with Dr. David Guyer [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrguyer], chronicling the founding of Eyetech Pharmaceuticals in 2000. They developed Macugen, the first effective treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that once blinded millions in their later years. * Unblinded on Amazon [https://a.co/d/9vg51Wc] * Unblinded on Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unblinded-dr-david-guyer/1148503642] * Unblinded on the publisher's storefront [https://amplifypublishinggroup.com/product/nonfiction/industries/healthcare-and-medical/unblinded/] Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/ian-keldoulis [https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/ian-keldoulis] Watch on YouTube right here [https://youtu.be/Uu8qa3dqSgI]. 📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOLS:   🌎 Level up your investing with Sharesight, Investopedia’s #1 portfolio tracker for DIY investors. Click here to save 4 months on an annual paid plan [https://www.sharesight.com/au/sharesforbeginners] 🌎 Life Sherpa Invest helps beginners start with confidence. Invest hassle-free now [https://bit.ly/LifeSherpaInvest-SFB] 🌎 When you’re ready to go beyond ETFs, learn from the master - Tony Kynaston’s QUALITY AT VALUE. Sign up with code SFB [https://qavpodcast.com.au/register-3/] for a 20% discount on QAV Club plan or SFBLIGHT [https://qavpodcast.com.au/register-3/] for a free month of QAV Light 🌎 Tykr - Stock Investing for Beginners. Learn how to avoid emotional mistakes, choose investments with a rationale, and build wealth with confidence. Visit https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/tykr or https://tykr.com/?red=finpod [https://tykr.com/?red=finpod] to start now. Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they’re offering something of value. SHARES FOR BEGINNERS IS A PRODUCTION OF FINPODS PTY LTD. THE ADVICE SHARED ON SHARES FOR BEGINNERS IS GENERAL IN NATURE AND DOES NOT CONSIDER YOUR INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES. SHARES FOR BEGINNERS EXISTS PURELY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON TO MAKE AN INVESTMENT OR FINANCIAL DECISION. IF YOU DO CHOOSE TO BUY A FINANCIAL PRODUCT, READ THE PDS, TMD AND OBTAIN APPROPRIATE FINANCIAL ADVICE TAILORED TOWARDS YOUR NEEDS. PHILIP MUSCATELLO AND FINPODS PTY LTD ARE AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVES OF MONEY SHERPA PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

02 Dec 2025 - 43 min
episode Rules Rule! Nathan Bartrop | CSB Corporate Services artwork

Rules Rule! Nathan Bartrop | CSB Corporate Services

My guest this week is Nathan Bartrop, a corporate governance and company secretary specialist with experience across ASX-listed, unlisted, and not-for-profit companies. We discussed his background in law, accounting, and ASX compliance, including his time as a listings advisor during the global financial crisis. Nathan now lectures on corporate governance and runs his consultancy, White Label Corporate, while serving as Principal Consultant at CSB Corporate Services [https://www.csbcorpservices.com/]. Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/nathan-bartrop [https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/nathan-bartrop] Watch on YouTube right here. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXxPqnS284Y] 📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOLS:   🌎 Level up your investing with Sharesight, Investopedia’s #1 portfolio tracker for DIY investors. Click here to save 4 months on an annual paid plan [https://www.sharesight.com/au/sharesforbeginners] 🌎 Life Sherpa Invest helps beginners start with confidence. Invest hassle-free now [https://bit.ly/LifeSherpaInvest-SFB] 🌎 When you’re ready to go beyond ETFs, learn from the master - Tony Kynaston’s QUALITY AT VALUE. Sign up with code SFB [https://qavpodcast.com.au/register-3/] for a 20% discount on QAV Club plan or SFBLIGHT [https://qavpodcast.com.au/register-3/] for a free month of QAV Light 🌎 Tykr - Stock Investing for Beginners. Learn how to avoid emotional mistakes, choose investments with a rationale, and build wealth with confidence. Visit https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/tykr or https://tykr.com/?red=finpod [https://tykr.com/?red=finpod] to start now. Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they’re offering something of value. SHARES FOR BEGINNERS IS A PRODUCTION OF FINPODS PTY LTD. THE ADVICE SHARED ON SHARES FOR BEGINNERS IS GENERAL IN NATURE AND DOES NOT CONSIDER YOUR INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES. SHARES FOR BEGINNERS EXISTS PURELY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON TO MAKE AN INVESTMENT OR FINANCIAL DECISION. IF YOU DO CHOOSE TO BUY A FINANCIAL PRODUCT, READ THE PDS, TMD AND OBTAIN APPROPRIATE FINANCIAL ADVICE TAILORED TOWARDS YOUR NEEDS. PHILIP MUSCATELLO AND FINPODS PTY LTD ARE AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVES OF MONEY SHERPA PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

26 Nov 2025 - 45 min
episode Diversify or Die! Richard Hemming | Under The Radar Report artwork

Diversify or Die! Richard Hemming | Under The Radar Report

My guest this week is Richard Hemming from Under the Radar Report. He shares three key investing lessons from his experience investing in small caps on the ASX. Richard starts with diversification. He stresses its importance in small caps due to higher volatility. Under the Radar limits any stock to 10% of a portfolio. They hold 14 to 20 stocks in flagship portfolios and 14 to 16 in dividend ones. Richard buys small positions first—1% or 2%—and builds to 5%. If it hits 10%, he takes profits. As friends of Shares for Beginners, Under the Radar Report is happy to offer listeners 10% off our products. All you need to do is plug in the promo code ‘SFB' into our website [https://undertheradarreport.com.au/pricing/] Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/richard-hemming-diversify [https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/richard-hemming-diversify] Watch on YouTube right here. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_qZRbFHzv0] 📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOLS:   🌎 Level up your investing with Sharesight, Investopedia’s #1 portfolio tracker for DIY investors. Click here to save 4 months on an annual paid plan [https://www.sharesight.com/au/sharesforbeginners] 🌎 Life Sherpa Invest helps beginners start with confidence. Invest hassle-free now [https://bit.ly/LifeSherpaInvest-SFB] 🌎 When you’re ready to go beyond ETFs, learn from the master - Tony Kynaston’s QUALITY AT VALUE. Sign up with code SFB [https://qavpodcast.com.au/register-3/] for a 20% discount on QAV Club plan or SFBLIGHT [https://qavpodcast.com.au/register-3/] for a free month of QAV Light 🌎 Tykr - Stock Investing for Beginners. Learn how to avoid emotional mistakes, choose investments with a rationale, and build wealth with confidence. Visit https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/tykr or https://tykr.com/?red=finpod to start now. DISCLOSURE: THE LINKS PROVIDED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I WILL BE PAID A COMMISSION IF YOU USE THIS LINK TO MAKE A PURCHASE. YOU WILL RECEIVE A DISCOUNT BY USING THESE LINKS/COUPON CODES. I ONLY RECOMMEND PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THAT I USE AND TRUST MYSELF OR WHERE I HAVE INTERVIEWED AND/OR MET THE FOUNDERS AND HAVE ASSURED MYSELF THAT THEY’RE OFFERING SOMETHING OF VALUE. SHARES FOR BEGINNERS IS A PRODUCTION OF FINPODS PTY LTD. THE ADVICE SHARED ON SHARES FOR BEGINNERS IS GENERAL IN NATURE AND DOES NOT CONSIDER YOUR INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES. SHARES FOR BEGINNERS EXISTS PURELY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON TO MAKE AN INVESTMENT OR FINANCIAL DECISION. IF YOU DO CHOOSE TO BUY A FINANCIAL PRODUCT, READ THE PDS, TMD AND OBTAIN APPROPRIATE FINANCIAL ADVICE TAILORED TOWARDS YOUR NEEDS. PHILIP MUSCATELLO AND FINPODS PTY LTD ARE AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVES OF MONEY SHERPA PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

19 Nov 2025 - 41 min
episode Dissecting Dividends - James Gruber | Firstlinks artwork

Dissecting Dividends - James Gruber | Firstlinks

My guest this week is James Gruber [http://linkedin.com/in/james-gruber-829272205], editor of Firstlinks [https://www.firstlinks.com.au/why-i-dislike-dividend-stocks] and a veteran of Asian markets with a background in journalism and funds management. We dive into his contrarian views on dividend stocks and gold's role in portfolios. Our discussion stems from James's article "Why I Dislike Dividend Stocks. [https://www.firstlinks.com.au/why-i-dislike-dividend-stocks]" He drew from David Gardner of Motley Fool, who achieved seven 100-baggers—stocks returning 100 times or more. Gardner held Amazon from 1997 and Nvidia from 2005, both up over 1,000 times. Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/james-gruber-firstlinks [https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/james-gruber-firstlinks] Watch on YouTube right here. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXxpsYlPCAE] 📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOLS:   🌎 Level up your investing with Sharesight, Investopedia’s #1 portfolio tracker for DIY investors. Click here to save 4 months on an annual paid plan [https://www.sharesight.com/au/sharesforbeginners] 🌎 Life Sherpa Invest helps beginners start with confidence. Invest hassle-free now [https://bit.ly/LifeSherpaInvest-SFB] 🌎 When you’re ready to go beyond ETFs, learn from the master - Tony Kynaston’s QUALITY AT VALUE. Sign up with code SFB [https://qavpodcast.com.au/register-3/] for a 20% discount on QAV Club plan or SFBLIGHT [https://qavpodcast.com.au/register-3/] for a free month of QAV Light 🌎 Tykr - Stock Investing for Beginners. Learn how to avoid emotional mistakes, choose investments with a rationale, and build wealth with confidence. Visit https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/tykr or https://tykr.com/?red=finpod to start now. DISCLOSURE: THE LINKS PROVIDED ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. I WILL BE PAID A COMMISSION IF YOU USE THIS LINK TO MAKE A PURCHASE. YOU WILL RECEIVE A DISCOUNT BY USING THESE LINKS/COUPON CODES. I ONLY RECOMMEND PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THAT I USE AND TRUST MYSELF OR WHERE I HAVE INTERVIEWED AND/OR MET THE FOUNDERS AND HAVE ASSURED MYSELF THAT THEY’RE OFFERING SOMETHING OF VALUE. SHARES FOR BEGINNERS IS A PRODUCTION OF FINPODS PTY LTD. THE ADVICE SHARED ON SHARES FOR BEGINNERS IS GENERAL IN NATURE AND DOES NOT CONSIDER YOUR INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES. SHARES FOR BEGINNERS EXISTS PURELY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON TO MAKE AN INVESTMENT OR FINANCIAL DECISION. IF YOU DO CHOOSE TO BUY A FINANCIAL PRODUCT, READ THE PDS, TMD AND OBTAIN APPROPRIATE FINANCIAL ADVICE TAILORED TOWARDS YOUR NEEDS. PHILIP MUSCATELLO AND FINPODS PTY LTD ARE AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVES OF MONEY SHERPA PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

11 Nov 2025 - 39 min
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