Masters of Finance Podcast with Chris Haggart & Alex Hont

Chris and Alex

Each week Chris and Alex discuss a range of topics that relate to the investing and finance industry. As tech savvy advisers in a changing world, we will explore what's topical currently as well as longer term established themes.

  • 39 minutes 44 seconds
    Cool Tools for portfolio construction - Climate Change, Robots, AI, Cyber security, Cloud Computing - Betashares

    Following on from our mini-series in 2020 on the future trends and investment impacts, we have a look at some of the tools you can use in portfolio construction to gain exposure to some of those trends.

    In this episode, Alex is joined by Michael Brown from Betashares Exchange Traded Funds to talk about some of the tools available to get some exposure to the megatrends of Climate Change Innovation, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud computing, and Cybersecurity. 

     

    More info on the host    www.mastersoffinance.com.au

    To email us directly         [email protected]

    Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.

    1 June 2021, 7:00 pm
  • 54 minutes 56 seconds
    Cool Tools for Portfolio Construction - Gaming, Clean Energy, China and Quality - VanEck Vectors

    Following on from our mini-series in 2020 on the future trends and investment impacts, we have a look at some of the tools you can use in portfolio construction to gain exposure to some of those trends.

    In this episode, Alex is joined by Damon Gosen from VanEck Vectors to talk about the clean energy revolution, the rise in Gaming and eSports, how the Chinese economy is changing, and discuss why the factor of Quality should be considered in portfolios. 

    More info on the hosts   www.mastersoffinance.com.au

    To email us directly         [email protected]

    Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.

    18 May 2021, 7:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 5 seconds
    Change, Change, Change is gonna happen sometimes

    In this episode of the Masters of Finance Podcast, Alex is once again joined by Dr. Paul Moran to go through some of the changes that have been announced for the Australian superannuation system.

    We have a look at Downsizing, increases in contribution caps and the changes to everyone's favourite work test. 

    Some of these will take effect from the 1st of July 2021, others will only come into effect on the 1st of July in the financial year following Royal Assent is granted (which really means 1 July 2022 at the earliest).

    "Change, Change, Change is gonna happen sometimes, so just remember the good times" - Sticky Fingers, Helping Hand 2009 More info on the host   www.mastersoffinance.com.au

    To email us directly        [email protected] Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.

    14 May 2021, 4:59 am
  • 47 minutes 29 seconds
    Cool Tools for portfolio construction - ETF Securities

    Following on from our mini-series in 2020 on the future trends and investment impacts, we have a look at some of the tools you can use in portfolio construction to gain exposure to some of those trends.

    In this episode, Alex is joined by Ganesh Balendran from ETF Securities to talk about how all that glitters is gold and some of the cooler and niche investment options they have in their stable. 

    More info on the host   www.mastersoffinance.com.au

    To email us directly       [email protected]

    Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.

    28 April 2021, 5:07 am
  • 24 minutes 46 seconds
    When it comes to bond yields, size matters

    In this episode, we go into detail about the mechanics of bond yields and talk about how changing bond yields and their impacts on risk premiums can influence share prices. 

    There is also a short faux interview with Jonathan Pain with the audio taken from his presentation at the Portfolio Construction Forum Markets summit earlier this year (a big thank you to the Portfolio Construction form for allowing me to use the audio). 

    More info on the host  www.mastersoffinance.com.au

    To email us directly       [email protected]

    Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.

    13 April 2021, 5:00 pm
  • 41 minutes 17 seconds
    Why use a Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF)

    in this episode of the #mastersoffinancepodcast Alex is once again joined by Dr. Paul Moran to delve into the mysterious world of Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF's). While these have a lot of similar characteristics to normal super funds, there are some particularly appealing differences and benefits, if they fit your situation. #havealisten

    More info on the host              www.mastersoffinance.com.au

    To email us directly                  [email protected]

    Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.

    30 March 2021, 6:00 pm
  • 32 minutes 1 second
    Are investors rational or irrational? InvestMENT decision making based on InvestOR beliefs

    For those that loved our podcast titled Biased Much?, here is the follow-up with DR Paul Moran. Paul has completed his doctorate in behavioral finance which looked at whether investors behaved rationally based on their beliefs, and were their beliefs rational in the first place? #havealisten

    Find out more about Paul Moran at https://www.moranfp.com.au/ or find him on LinkedIn

     

    More info on the host            www.mastersoffinance.com.au

    To email us directly                 [email protected]

    Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.

    17 March 2021, 1:00 am
  • 58 minutes 35 seconds
    How not to go broke when having a baby

    If you are thinking of becoming a parent, whether for the first time or once again, and you are worried about how to make the family finances work, then #havealisten to this episode. 

    Alex is joined by Steve Crawford from Experience Wealth who had the same challenges when starting his family and basically built a business around how to manage cash flow. This episode focuses on financially preparing for a family, as the host is just about to welcome a new member to the brood. 

    You can find out more about Steve and Experience Wealth at https://experiencewealth.com.au 

    More info on the host   www.mastersoffinance.com.au

    To email us directly       [email protected]

    Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.

    4 March 2021, 12:23 am
  • 34 minutes 5 seconds
    Can Modern Monetary Theory save the post Covid-19 global economy?

    In this episode of the #mastersoffinancepodcast we have a look at Modern Monetary Theory which basically says the government deficits are lot less relevant than a household deficit because they can pay their debts with the money they print. There's a lot more to it than that and we have a look at why the purpose of deficits matter and some interesting policy ideas for governments of the future. #havealisten

    Links to things mentioned in this episode:

    MUST WATCH - Clarke & Dawe – Quantitative Easing (1 min) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2AvU2cfXRk

    Between universalism and targeting: Exploring policy pathways for an Australian Basic Income - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1035304620964272

     

    More info on the hosts          www.mastersoffinance.com.au

    To email us directly                [email protected]

    Follow us on Facebook          https://www.facebook.com/moranfp/ Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering ensuring the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.

    3 November 2020, 11:12 pm
  • 50 minutes 48 seconds
    How to build a portfolio to profit from the future - Future Trends and Investment Impacts Series

    As we finish up our Future trends and Investment Impacts series, we go through some of the thematic ideas that could be incorporated into your investment portfolios or superannuation to benefit from some of the trends we have discussed over the last 4 episodes. 

     

    To see the results of the RIAA 2020 Benchmark report mentioned in this episode, you can download the report here.

     

    More info on the hosts   www.mastersoffinance.com.au

    To email us directly         [email protected]

    Follow us on Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/moranfp/ Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.

    22 October 2020, 1:47 am
  • 33 minutes 2 seconds
    Cryptocurrency - Future Trends and Investment Impact Series part 4
    This is the fourth episode of our #mastersoffinancepodcast miniseries that looks at what the future may hold. This time we are discussing how Cryptocurrency is going to change the way we handle our money. #havealisten to learn more about what Cryptocurrency is, how it's regulation is changing, which central banks are developing their own and when we will see this filter down significantly into our everyday lives.    

    More info on the hosts   www.mastersoffinance.com.au

    To email us directly         [email protected]

    Follow us on Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/moranfp/ Please read and acknowledge the following before listening to this episode. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read, and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services, and answer listener questions on this podcast for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation.

    6 October 2020, 9:00 pm
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