Equity Mates Investing Podcast

Bryce sells everything, European defence stocks surge & managing your Super

In this episode, Bryce and Ren cover European defence stocks surging, silver's explosive run and why Bryce has rebuilt his portfolio from scratch. Plus, we answer a big community question on superannuation that every Australian should think about.Win a $500 Visa Digital eGift Card by completing the 2026 Equity Mates Media Community Survey! The Community Survey helps us understand how we can continue to improve our content to help you on your money and investing journey. You can either complete the five compulsory questions, or take 10 minutes to give us a bit more feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WRWDVTV In this episode:00:00 Community updates: 2026 survey + we’re hiring!02:47 What's happening to European defence stocks05:03 Silver’s huge run and why it matters07:14 Bryce explains his full portfolio reset19:20 Community Question27:55 Super done right———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)———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 Screen the market with GuruFocus 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. ———Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back: 4 big investing themes & our Stocks of the Year

Equity Mates is back in the studio for 2026 and Bryce and Ren are kicking off the year with the big investing themes they’re watching, plus the annual Stock of the Year showdown (and yes, Bryce is coming in hot again).They unpack: the future of health, the rise of “luxury feelings” over luxury goods, whether China takes the lead in tech AND culture, and why 2026 could be a stock picker’s market full of turnarounds.Win a $500 Visa Digital eGift Card by completing the 2026 Equity Mates Media Community Survey! The Community Survey helps us understand how we can continue to improve our content to help you on your money and investing journey. You can either complete the five compulsory questions, or take 10 minutes to give us a bit more feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WRWDVTV In this episode:03:57 Personal Updates & How to win $500 with the Equity Mates Annual Survey10:17 Commodities, Future of Health and The Rise of Luxury Feelings18:32 China's Growing Influence and The Year of Stock Turnarounds25:20 TransMedics vs Xero: Our Top Picks for 2026———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)———Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRScreen the market with GuruFocusTrack 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. ———Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Essentials: How Alex Thompson is setting up clients for 2026 | Viola Private Wealth

As 2026 kicks off with big headlines (AI bubble? trade wars? geopolitics?), Alex Thompson from Viola Private Wealth joins Ren to zoom out and discuss why good investing fundamentals don’t change, even when the world does. They unpack what’s driving markets, why private markets are becoming more relevant, and the simple portfolio disciplines Alex uses to keep clients on track.In this episode:02:46 How will 2026 be different to 2025?10:53 Is AI a bubble? The role of leverage, debt markets, and why the answer matters less than portfolio design13:57 Private markets explained and why companies are staying private longer21:08 How Alex builds portfolios35:56 The golden rules for 2026Ready to secure your financial future? Viola Private Wealth delivers bespoke strategies designed for high-net-worth individuals and families. Managing significant wealth should not feel overwhelming. For tailored advice and practical, long-term results, visit www.violaprivatewealth.com.au.———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)———Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRScreen the market with GuruFocusTrack 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. ———Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Essentials: Our investing playbook

We’re back with Essentials, breaking down how we actually invest.In this episode, Bryce and Ren explain their core & satellite approach, why low-cost index funds form the foundation of their portfolios, how dollar cost averaging removes emotion from investing, and the simple framework they use to find and assess individual stock ideas.Timestamps:01:16 Core & satellite explained02:33 Building the core04:25 Why beating the market is so hard06:22 Bryce’s core portfolio08:14 Ren’s core portfolio08:42 Dollar cost averaging13:06 The satellite portfolio14:00 Finding stock ideas17:54 The 4-step checklist23:17 Do you even need a satellite?Links mentioned:Hear Ren unpack his portfolio in depth in this recent episode here.For stock market news we follow Tickr and Gurufocus.Find out 4-Step Stock Checklist here.Check out The 12 Steps to Get Started Investing special podcast series launching Tuesday 13th January here.Ready to secure your financial future? Viola Private Wealth delivers bespoke strategies designed for high-net-worth individuals and families. Managing significant wealth should not feel overwhelming. For tailored advice and practical, long-term results, visit www.violaprivatewealth.com.au.———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)———Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRScreen the market with GuruFocusTrack 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. ———Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Essentials: The fundamentals of good investing

We’re continuing our 2026 Essentials series with the seven rules of great long-term investing: the principles Bryce and Ren come back to every year, no matter what markets are doing. They break down the habits, mindsets and structures that matter most if you want to build wealth over decades, not chase fads or headlines.In this episode:02:13 Rule #1: Always think long-term03:23 The Lehman Brothers example04:40 Rule #2: Your savings rate matters more than returns05:22 Why small changes compound07:25 Rule #3: Diversification08:32 Rule #4: Keep costs low09:10 The Buffett fee example13:29 Rule #5: How to look for great companies16:21 Rule #6: Fads fade, competitive advantages last18:18 Buffett “moats” and Helmer’s Seven Powers explained21:36 Rule #7: Why automation beats willpowerWant to go deeper? We’ve put together our Equity Mates Summer Reading List, featuring many of the books and thinkers that shaped our seven rules: https://x40s1z0ymjt.typeform.com/eReady to secure your financial future? Viola Private Wealth delivers bespoke strategies designed for high-net-worth individuals and families. Managing significant wealth should not feel overwhelming. For tailored advice and practical, long-term results, visit www.violaprivatewealth.com.au.———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)———Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRScreen the market with GuruFocusTrack 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. ———Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.