Equity Mates Investing Podcast

Centuria co-CEO Jason Huljich joins Bryce and Ren to unpack how higher rates hit REITs, why construction costs can support rents, and where Centuria is finding opportunities across office, industrial, data centres, healthcare, agriculture and retail.

Thank you to Centuria for sponsoring this episode and helping us keep all of our content free. If you want to learn more about Centuria’s range of ASX-listed and unlisted property funds, head to their website: https://centuria.com.au/equitymates

In this episode:
00:00 — Tariffs, inflation and commercial property
01:16 — What’s changed since Jason’s last visit
02:29 — How rates and inflation flow through property
05:32 — What investors should watch right now
09:01 — Time in the market for commercial property
12:25 — Buying when others are fearful
15:53 — Industrial, logistics and data centres
26:53 — How investors can think about listed vs unlisted property

Stocks and ETFs mentioned: Centuria Office REIT (ASX: COF), Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX: CIP), BlackRock (NYSE: BLK), Telstra Group (ASX: TLS), NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), Sharon AI (NASDAQ: SHAI), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Harvey Norman (ASX: HVN), JB Hi-Fi (ASX: JBH)

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Markets have roared back at record speed, big tech earnings are still doing ridiculous things, and investors are once again being reminded why staying invested matters. Bryce and Alec unpack the Iran-driven market wobble, Australia’s rate rise and looming budget, before diving into results from Alphabet, Berkshire Hathaway and Eli Lilly, plus the long-term numbers showing shares can absolutely hold their own against property.

In this episode:
00:00 — The fastest market rebound ever
03:59 — Iran conflict, oil and market implications
05:49 — RBA lifts rates back to 4.35%
07:34 — Budget watch: housing, tax and spending cuts
13:08 — Earnings season and big tech’s huge numbers
15:18 — Alphabet smashes expectations
19:14 — Berkshire Hathaway’s record cash pile
22:10 — Eli Lilly Earnings Results
24:21 — Shares vs property: the long-term numbers

Stocks and ETFs mentioned: Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Meta (NASDAQ: META), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Reddit (NYSE: RDDT), Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY), Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B), Spotify (NYSE: SPOT), Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL), Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA), Telstra (ASX: TLS)

Links to resources mentioned:
Pivot Wealth Study - https://pivotwealth.com.au/blog/long-term-investment-returns-australia/
Shane Oliver’s (AMP) Study - https://www.amp.com.au/resources/insights-hub/is-the-long-underperformance-versus-global-shares-over

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.

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From gas taxes to housing affordability and gambling reform, Senator David Pocock lays out a clear argument: Australia’s biggest problems aren’t unsolvable, they’re just not being tackled long-term.

We unpack why policy short-termism is costing Australians, where vested interests hold influence, and what a more ambitious, future-focused Australia could look like.

Chapters:
00:00 – Introducing David Pocock: from Wallabies captain to parliament
03:04 – Quickfire: Pocock’s backstory, activism, and personal values
07:29 – What gives Pocock hope in Australian politics?
09:24 – The problem with short-term decision making in government
11:08 – Money, lobbying, and incentives in politics
20:57 – Gas tax: why Australians aren’t getting paid for their resources
30:04 – Housing crisis: supply vs tax reform and structural issues
38:36 – Gambling ads and the failure of partial bans
45:31 – AI, jobs, and why Australia isn’t prepared
51:08 – Where political pressure is actually working

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.

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Bryce and Alec are back with their May portfolio update, looking back on April’s performance across their core ETFs, satellite stocks, income sleeve, crypto and active managers. It’s a strong month on paper, but the real story is underneath the surface: Spotify’s sharp post-earnings drop, TSMC’s monster quarter, and Alec’s growing conviction that infrastructure could play a bigger role in an income-focused portfolio.

Sharesight makes tracking your portfolios easy. Save 4 months on any paid Sharesight plan at www.sharesight.com/equitymates

In this episode:
00:00 – Welcome back: April portfolio review and what’s on the agenda
01:26 – Bryce’s portfolio: core ETFs, satellite positions and active managers
07:28 – Alec’s portfolio: DCA, income sleeve and infrastructure ideas
17:32 – Reporting season begins: why US earnings matter for their portfolios
17:52 – TSMC deep dive: AI demand, margins and valuation
22:58 – Spotify earnings recap: strong numbers, weak market reaction
25:26 – Four-step stock checklist: is Spotify still a hold?
34:06 – What’s next: upcoming earnings, thesis reviews and portfolio decisions

Stocks and ETFs mentioned in this episode: Spotify (NYSE: SPOT), TSMC (NYSE: TSM), Pro Medicus (ASX: PME), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN), Axon (NASDAQ: AXON), Hims & Hers Health (NYSE: HIMS), Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY), Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG), WiseTech Global (ASX: WTC), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Walmart (NYSE: WMT), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), Transurban (ASX: TCL), Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF (ASX: PAVE), Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX: VDHG), iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV), BetaShares Geared US Equity Fund (ASX: GGUS), BetaShares Geared Australian Equity Fund (ASX: G200), BetaShares Global Banks Currency Hedged ETF (ASX: BNKS), ClearBridge Global Infrastructure Income Fund (ASX: CIIH)

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
today.

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Private credit has gone from niche to one of the fastest-growing parts of investing, but most people still don’t fully understand how it works, why borrowers use it, or where the risks sit.

In this episode, Bryce and Alec sit down with Balmain’s Henry Holm to unpack the private credit boom in Australia, why banks have stepped back, how non-bank lenders create value, and what investors should look for before backing a manager.

If you are interested in finding out more about how to Borrow or Invest with Balmain, then please visit balmain.com.au/equitymates.

In this episode:
00:00 — Why private credit is having a moment
01:24 — Henry Holm’s first investment lesson
02:25 — Why private credit exists
03:32 — How the Australian market has changed since the GFC
08:45 — A real-world private credit deal in Sydney
12:28 — Bank competition, underwriting risk, and red flags
17:30 — US private credit stress vs Australia’s market
22:59 — How to assess a private credit manager
26:56 — Red flags investors should watch for
28:06 — Best deal & best company you’ve ever discovered
29:47 — Investing resources and reading list
30:49 — Advice for young investors

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Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.

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We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis Points
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Track your portfolio with Sharesight

———

In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.

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Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.