Australian Investors Podcast

In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask continues the Investment Foundations Series with:

- the key economic indicators all investors should know

- how inflation, interest rates and GDP growth affect markets

- why the business cycle and unemployment data matter

- using economic data without falling into macro guessing

If you want to level up your investment knowledge and take control of your money, make sure to subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube and follow along with this 10-part series.

Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights.

Topics Covered

- Inflation, interest rates and monetary policy

- Unemployment, GDP and fiscal policy

- Yield curves and recession signals

- How to think about economic data like an investor

Resources for This Episode

Rask Courses:

⁠Value Investor Program⁠ – Owen's free online training

⁠Rask Core membership⁠ – Rask's expert portfolios & stock research, $1 for 30 days!

⁠Rask Invest ⁠– Invest directly with Owen

Go deeper and explore more episodes ⁠Browse the full series⁠

⁠Ask a question (select the Investors podcast)⁠

⁠Visit TermPlus to learn more⁠

Rask Resources

⁠All services⁠

⁠Financial Planning⁠

⁠Invest with us⁠

⁠Access Show Notes⁠

⁠Ask a question⁠

⁠We love feedback!⁠

Follow us on social media:

Instagram: ⁠@rask.invest⁠

TikTok: ⁠@rask.invest⁠

DISCLAIMER:

This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): ⁠https://www.rask.com.au/fsg
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The Rask 2026 stock market game is live - it's called Stock Genius. Available at stockgenius.com.au, in collaboration with Navexa, the Rask Stock Market is open for you to compete and enjoy with over 1,000 fellow investors.

In this episode, we cover:

- Is AI killing app investing in 2026?

- Are you a stock market genius? Play our game to find out

- How the game works

- Smart tracking for portfolios

- Owen and Navarre’s top picks

Resources for this episode
Join the game: https://www.stockgenius.com.au/
Buy Gemma’s book “The Money Reset”- https://amzn.to/42Uz0aK
Ask a question (select the Finance podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest

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The Rask Group Pty Ltd is a corporate authorised representative (No. 1313447) of Rask Licensing Pty Ltd (AFSL: 563 907). The information in our shows is general financial advice only. That means, the advice does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. In addition, you should obtain and read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) before making a decision to acquire any financial product. If you don’t know what your needs are, you should consult a trusted and licensed financial adviser who can provide you with personal financial product advice. Please read our Terms & Conditions and Financial Services Guide on rask.com.au/legal.

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In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask continues the Investment Foundations Series with:


how real estate investing works and the key trade-offs


comparing direct property to listed shares, REITs and ETFs


the real impact of gearing, illiquidity and concentration risk


how shares can give you access to global real estate — without buying a house

If you want to level up your investment knowledge and take control of your money, make sure to subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube and follow along with this 10-part series.

Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights.


Negative gearing, capital growth and property cycles


Why leverage cuts both ways


Diversification and risk in direct property vs shares


How REITs and ETFs offer liquidity and global access

Rask Courses:


Value Investor Program – Owen's free online traininghttps://education.rask.com.au/courses/value-investor-program-course-with-equity-mates/


Rask Core membership – Rask's expert portfolios & stock research, $1 for 30 days!https://www.rask.com.au/landing/etfs-checkout/?level=5&discount_code=INV


Rask Invest – Invest directly with Owenhttps://www.rask.com.au/rask-invest

Go deeper and explore more episodesBrowse the full series at https://www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-investors-podcast/

Topics CoveredResources for This EpisodeDISCLAIMERThis 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.
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In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask continues the Investment Foundations Series with:


how asset allocation drives long-term returns


the role of diversification across assets, sectors and regions


why rebalancing matters and how to do it properly


how to think about portfolio structure, volatility and investment goals

If you want to level up your investment knowledge and take control of your money, make sure to subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube and follow along with this 10-part series.

Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights.


Asset allocation: the key to long-term results


Diversification across asset classes and regions


Rebalancing, volatility and Sharpe ratios


Core-satellite strategies and managing your risk

Rask Courses:


Value Investor Program – Owen's free online traininghttps://education.rask.com.au/courses/value-investor-program-course-with-equity-mates/


Rask Core membership – Rask's expert portfolios & stock research, $1 for 30 days!https://www.rask.com.au/landing/etfs-checkout/?level=5&discount_code=INV


Rask Invest – Invest directly with Owenhttps://www.rask.com.au/rask-invest

Go deeper and explore more episodesBrowse the full series at https://www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-investors-podcast/

Topics CoveredResources for This EpisodeDISCLAIMERThis 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.
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In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask continues the Investment Foundations Series with:

- the rise of Vanguard and the birth of index funds

- why low-cost investing is a powerful advantage

- how ETFs and market-cap indexing actually work

- the evidence behind passive investing outperformance

If you want to level up your investment knowledge and take control of your money, make sure to subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube and follow along with this 10-part series.

Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights.

Topics covered

- How Vanguard changed the investing world

- Index funds vs active funds

- ETFs, fees and the client-owned model

- Why most active funds underperform

Resources for This Episode

Rask Courses:

Value Investor Program – Owen's free online training

Rask Core membership – Rask's expert portfolios & stock research, $1 for 30 days!

Rask Invest – Invest directly with Owen

Go deeper and explore more episodes Browse the full series

Ask a question (select the Investors podcast)

Visit TermPlus to learn more

Rask Resources

All services

Financial Planning

Invest with us

Access Show Notes

Ask a question

We love feedback!

Follow us on social media:

Instagram: @rask.invest

TikTok: @rask.invest

DISCLAIMER:

This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg
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