Equity Mates Investing Podcast

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  Our Monthly Portfolio Update - September 2026

  Oct 4, 202633 minS11

  Bryce & Ren are back with their monthly portfolio check-in after a rough month across global markets. They unpack what’s working, what’s hurting and where they’re putting money to work, from Alphabet to QXO, the boys discuss which positions they’ve sold, what they’re holding on and what they’re eyeing off. Plus, Waymo’s staggering lead in autonomous driving and the latest sign America has blurred the line between investing & sports gambling. In this episode: 00:00 What happened in markets this month 03:20 How global markets performed this month 04:25 Bryce’s Portfolio Performance 06:58 Ren’s Portfolio Performance 08:31 Why Bryce is buying more of 11:40 Waymo’s massive lead in self-driving cars 14:04 Sports team ETFs: investing or gambling? 17:32 Ren’s buy, hold & sell 25:20 Why HUB24 is on Ren’s buy list Stocks & ETFs Mentioned: Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ: AXON), Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG), Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY), Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX: TLX), TransMedics Group (NASDAQ: TMDX), Pro Medicus (ASX: PME), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM), Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU), Sea Limited (NYSE: SE), MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI), Grab Holdings (NASDAQ: GRAB), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), QXO (NYSE: QXO), TopBuild (NYSE: BLD), HUB24 (ASX: HUB), Netwealth Group (ASX: NWL), AustralianSuper, Global X Ultra Long Nasdaq 100 Complex ETF (ASX: GGUS) Sign up today and save 4 months on any paid Sharesight plans. ——— Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And 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 Points Listen to the podcast ( Apple | Spotify ) Watch on YouTube Read the monthly email ——— Looking for some of our favourite research tools? Download our free Basics of ETF handbook Or our free 4-step stock checklist Find company information on TIKR Research reports from Good Research Track your portfolio with Sharesight ——— This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If unsure, speak to a financial professional. The host of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares Group but maintains editorial independence and operates under Australian Financial Services licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  The Infrastructure Behind AI, Electrification and Energy Security with Shane Hurst

  Oct 1, 2026—S11

  AI, electrification, renewables & energy security are driving an infrastructure investment boom on a scale Shane Hurst says he hasn’t seen before. ClearBridge Investments portfolio manager joins us to unpack the physical assets sitting beneath these megatrends, from electricity grids & gas pipelines to data centres, water networks & mobile towers, and explains why traditionally defensive utilities are increasingly showing structural growth characteristics. In this episode: 00:00 Why infrastructure is entering a structural growth era 02:34 What actually counts as infrastructure? 08:24 The megatrends driving an infrastructure supercycle 13:36 How the energy grid could transform over the next decade 18:25 The physical infrastructure powering AI 22:04 The biggest risks to the AI infrastructure boom 26:43 Where the trillions in infrastructure investment are flowing 32:26 Active vs passive & how investors can access infrastructure Stocks & ETFs Mentioned: APA Group (ASX: APA), Transurban (ASX: TCL), Atlas Arteria (ASX: ALX), Severn Trent (LSE: SVT), Pennon Group (LSE: PNN), Brookfield Corp (NYSE: BN), Space Exploration Technologies Corp (NASDAQ: SPCX), Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS), ClearBridge Global Infrastructure Value Fund Active ETF (ASX: CUIV), ClearBridge Global Infrastructure Value Fund (Hedged) Active ETF (ASX: CIVH), ClearBridge Global Infrastructure Income Fund (Hedged) Active ETF (ASX: CIIH), ClearBridge Real Income Fund Active ETF (ASX: R3AL) If you'd like to learn more about the megatrends reshaping our economy , and how to invest in the infrastructure behind them, speak to your financial adviser, or visit Franklin Templeton's website for fund information, the relevant Product Disclosure Statement, Target Market Determination and a range of investment resources. Franklin Templeton Australia Limited (ABN 76 004 835 849, AFSL 240827) is the Responsible Entity and/or investment manager of the products included in this website. Information on this website is intended to be of general information only and does not constitute investment or financial product advice. It expresses no views as to the suitability of the products or services described as to the individual circumstances, objectives, financial situation, or needs of any investor. You should conduct your own investigation or consult a financial adviser before making any decision to invest. Please read the relevant Product Disclosure Statements (PDSs), and any associated reference documents before making an investment decision. Neither Franklin Templeton Australia, nor any other company within the Franklin Templeton group guarantees the performance of any Fund, nor do they provide any guarantee in respect of the repayment of your capital. In accordance with the Design and Distribution Obligations, we maintain Target Market Determinations (TMD) for each of our Funds. All documents can be found via the Literature Page or by calling 1800 673 776. ——— Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group . ——— Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video + 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 Points Listen to the podcast ( Apple | Spotify ) Watch on YouTube Read the monthly email ——— Looking for some of our favourite research tools? Download our free Basics of ETF handbook Or our free 4-step stock checklist Find company information on TIKR Research reports from Good Research Track your portfolio with Sharesight ——— This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If unsure, speak to a financial professional. The host of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares Group but maintains editorial independence and operates under Australian Financial Services licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  RBA raises rates again, Pimp my Portfolio with Henry Jennings & we review the community portfolio

  Sep 30, 202638 minS11

  The RBA has lifted rates to a 15-year high, so what does that mean for mortgages, inflation and the Australian economy? Bryce & Ren unpack the latest rate rise before turning to SpaceX’s Starship breakthrough & Google’s plans for AI data centres in space. Then Henry Jennings from Marcus Today joins Pimp My Portfolio to help simplify a growth-heavy portfolio, before the Equity Mates community portfolio gets its latest health check. In this episode: 00:00 RBA rates hit a 15-year high 06:50 SpaceX Starship reaches orbit 09:17 Google’s plan for AI data centres in space 11:27 Pimp My Portfolio with Henry Jennings 19:12 Simplifying an ETF portfolio 22:35 Reviewing 16 individual stocks 26:29 Is the Community portfolio beating the market? 29:01 Investment committee: finding the next stock Stocks & ETFs Mentioned: Invesco QQQ (NASDAQ: QQQ), iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV), Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEARCA: VUG), VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ: SMH), Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF (NYSEARCA: VEU), Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEARCA: VYM), Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA: SCHD), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB), AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), ASML (NASDAQ: ASML), Stealth Group (ASX: SGI), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD), ImmunityBio (NASDAQ: IBRX), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Visa (NYSE: V), Wesfarmers (ASX: WES), QXO (NYSE: QXO), Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG), LifeMD (NASDAQ: LFMD), iShares S&P 500 AUD Hedged ETF (ASX: IHVV), Betashares All Growth ETF (ASX: DHHF), Pro Medicus (ASX: PME), Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX: TLX), Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM), GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV), Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (ASX: DRIVE), Bitcoin (BTC), PWR Holdings (ASX: PWH), Spotify (NYSE: SPOT), Adrad Holdings (ASX: AHL), Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA), Washington H. Soul Pattinson (ASX: SOL), CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP), Grab Holdings (NASDAQ: GRAB), Codan (ASX: CDA) ——— Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And 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 Points Listen to the podcast ( Apple | Spotify ) Watch on YouTube Read the monthly email ——— Looking for some of our favourite research tools? Download our free Basics of ETF handbook Or our free 4-step stock checklist Find company information on TIKR Research reports from Good Research Track your portfolio with Sharesight ——— This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If unsure, speak to a financial professional. The host of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares Group but maintains editorial independence and operates under Australian Financial Services licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Scott Phillips: The stock picker who doesn’t think you should pick stocks

  Sep 28, 202646 minS11

  Scott Phillips is the Chief Investment Officer at The Motley Fool, but he thinks most people shouldn’t be picking individual stocks. Fresh off writing The One Page Investing Plan, Scott joins Bryce and Ren to explain why simple investing habits often beat complexity, why ETFs should be the default for many investors and why trying to time the next market crash can cost you. Plus, Scott shares his case for shares over investment property, the risks of thematic and leveraged ETFs, and why staying invested matters more than predicting what happens next. Stocks & ETFs mentioned: Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B), John Deere (NYSE: DE), Xerox (NASDAQ: XRX), IBM (NYSE: IBM), Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL), Visa (NYSE: V), Mastercard (NYSE: MA), Webjet Group (ASX: WJL) Chapters: 00:00 Why Scott Says “Invest Anyway” 01:50 The One Page Investing Plan 07:24 Why Most People Shouldn’t Pick Stocks 11:15 Finding Your Investing “Why” 19:31 The Investing Habits That Actually Matter 26:59 Shares, ETFs and Thematic Investing 32:21 Shares vs Property: Scott’s Case 40:20 Should You Invest With a Market Crash Coming? Check out Scott's new book ' The One-Page Investing Plan: Start Simple, Stay Patient, Build Serious Wealth' . ——— Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And 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 Points Listen to the podcast ( Apple | Spotify ) Watch on YouTube Read the monthly email ——— Looking for some of our favourite research tools? Download our free Basics of ETF handbook Or our free 4-step stock checklist Find company information on TIKR Research reports from Good Research Track your portfolio with Sharesight ——— This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If unsure, speak to a financial professional. The host of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares Group but maintains editorial independence and operates under Australian Financial Services licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  OpenAI's Medicare hack, First Home Super Saver Scheme explained & the Super App selloff

  Sep 27, 202637 minS11

  OpenAI hacked an Australian Medicare portal and the government didn’t find out from the company until months later. We unpack what the incident says about AI safety, human error & who should be liable when autonomous systems cross the line. Then, why booming US business activity could spell trouble for interest rates, before closing out Super September with listener questions on the First Home Super Saver Scheme, ETFs & gearing inside super. Plus, we take a trip around the world to check in on the battered “super apps” and ask whether the businesses are stronger than their share prices suggest. In this episode: 00:00 OpenAI hacked Medicare 07:08 When good economic news becomes bad news 11:25 Super September: Your final questions 12:02 First Home Super Saver Scheme explained 17:02 ETFs and taking control of your super 22:11 Gearing inside superannuation 25:41 What exactly is a “super app”? 31:12 Apps under the microscope Stocks & ETFs Mentioned: Betashares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200), iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV), Betashares Wealth Builder Diversified All Growth Geared ETF (ASX: GHHF), ProShares UltraPro QQQ (NASDAQ: TQQQ), Tencent (HKEX: 0700), Grab (NASDAQ: GRAB), GoTo (IDX: GOTO), Sea Limited (NYSE: SE), Kakao (KRX: 035720), Rakuten Group (TYO: 4755), Mercado Libre (NASDAQ: MELI), Jumia Technologies (NYSE: JMIA), Toyota Motor (NYSE: TM), Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT), Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL), Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI), A.P. Moller - Maersk (CPH: MAERSK-B), Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP), Samsung Electronics (KRX: 005930), SK Hynix (KRX: 000660), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Meituan (HKEX: 3690), PDD Holdings (NASDAQ: PDD), JD.com (NASDAQ: JD), Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) Share your thoughts via this link and help shape Betashares Super. You’ll go in the draw for your chance to win 1 of 4 $250 Prezzee gift cards. T&Cs apply. The form is open until midnight AEDT, 30 September 2026. Betashares Holdings Pty Ltd is conducting this competition. Please read the relevant PDS and TMD before deciding whether to invest in the new Betashares Super or Betashares Pension products - https://betashares.typeform.com/to/e7hyKA2R Plus - come join the team! We’re hiring a Senior Business Development Manager - https://equitymates.com/careers/ ——— Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message And 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 Points Listen to the podcast ( Apple | Spotify ) Watch on YouTube Read the monthly email ——— Looking for some of our favourite research tools? Download our free Basics of ETF handbook Or our free 4-step stock checklist Find company information on TIKR Research reports from Good Research Track your portfolio with Sharesight ——— This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If unsure, speak to a financial professional. The host of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares Group but maintains editorial independence and operates under Australian Financial Services licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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