Is the epic comeback of Chinese equities just the beginning?
While US equities stumble under the threat of tariffs and a record budget deficit, and the ASX pulls away from its highs, the Hang Seng has quietly staged returns of more than 25% year to date. So is the era of Chinese weakness over?
Dr Joseph Lai of Asian specialist fund manager Ox Capital joins the podcast to discuss:
Why the question of whether Chinese businesses can innovate has been settled
Whether the recent run in share prices has seen all the easy gains made
Where the opportunities lie outside megacap tech in China, and
What he learned working for investing legend Kerr Neilson.
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What the market got wrong and where the opportunities lie now
With reporting season behind us, and the focus on global challenges including daily tariff announcements and dramatic geopolitical shifts, investors could be forgiven for wanting a breather. This fund manager says it’s a year for boring returns, and being thoughtful about your exposure.
Aussie equities manager Hugh Dive from Atlas Funds Management joins the podcast to discuss:
Which companies delivered during reporting season, and which didn’t
The results the market has clearly misread
Why Telstra is back to its old tricks
The sector that remains overvalued, and
Where he is sifting through the underperformers for opportunity.
You can access this and previous episodes of the Your Wealth podcast now on iTunes, Podbean, Spotify or at nabtrade.com.au/yourwealth
If you’re short on time, consider listening at 1.5-2x speed, which should be shown on the screen of your device as you listen. This won’t just reduce your listening time; it has also been shown to improve knowledge retention.
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BHP, the banks and one for the brave – the ASX so far in 2025
As Australia’s largest companies hand down their numbers in reporting season, investors are starting to get a clearer picture on how the ASX is performing so far, what looks like good value, and which stocks have run too hard.
WAM Leaders portfolio manager Matt Haupt joins the podcast to discuss:
Why Australia’s largest company is sitting 100% above its price target
The biggest misses from reporting season
Which stock could be a great opportunity if everything goes right
The trading strategy that is driving big price movements, and
Three potential winners in today’s market.
You can access this and previous episodes of the Your Wealth podcast now on iTunes, Podbean, Spotify or at nabtrade.com.au/yourwealth
If you’re short on time, consider listening at 1.5-2x speed, which should be shown on the screen of your device as you listen. This won’t just reduce your listening time; it has also been shown to improve knowledge retention.
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What Trump 2.0 means for the ASX, Aussie dollar and the global economy
With 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico threatened – and then postponed – over a weekend, investors could be in for a rocky ride. Tariffs on 10% on China are still slated to go ahead on 10 February. So what does all this mean?
NAB's Head of FX Strategy Ray Attrill shares his extensive insight on:
What really happened with tariffs in Trump 1.0
Why the AUD is under threat, and what could save it
What Trump has really proposed, and whether it’s likely to go ahead, and
How central banks are likely to react.
You can access this and previous episodes of the Your Wealth podcast now on iTunes, Podbean, Spotify or at nabtrade.com.au/yourwealth
If you’re short on time, consider listening at 1.5-2x speed, which should be shown on the screen of your device as you listen. This won’t just reduce your listening time; it has also been shown to improve knowledge retention.
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Is this it? Nvidia, DeepSeek and the risks to your portfolio
AI hopes have driven the rise and rise of Nvidia and the megacaps, and delivered sensational portfolio returns over the last two years. But the emergence of cheaper, faster alternatives from China has suddenly shaken the narrative that only the biggest will win.
Growth manager Nick Griffin of Munro Partners has won big in the tech space so far, and shares his views on:
Where the winners and losers from AI disruption are likely to come from
Why Jeff Bezos’ vision in 1999 still rings true
Whether Nvidia and co can whether this storm
Two stocks at the forefront of AI innovation, and
Where you should be looking for opportunity in this market.
You can access this and previous episodes of the Your Wealth podcast now on iTunes, Podbean, Spotify or at nabtrade.com.au/yourwealth
If you’re short on time, consider listening at 1.5-2x speed, which should be shown on the screen of your device as you listen. This won’t just reduce your listening time; it has also been shown to improve knowledge retention.
The information discussed in this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not financial advice. You should obtain independent advice from a licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision. The views held by Munro Partners are current at the time of recording and are subject to change. Past performance information given in this document is for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as an indication of future performance. None of GSFM Responsible Entity Services, Munro Partners, its related bodies or associates nor any other person guarantees the repayment of capital or the performance of the Funds or any particular returns from the Funds. Information about the Munro funds is available at munropartners.com.au
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