Finance & Fury Podcast
Episodes by Topic
Building Wealth & Investing
Do value shares perform better than growth shares when inflation levels are high?
Welcome to Finance and Fury. This episode – want to continue looking at theory versus reality – Focus on the theory of Value versus Growth investing in an inflationary world – and which one does better Looked at if inflation will return – but if it does - maybe Value...
Should I make additional mortgage repayments or start investing?
Welcome to Finance and Fury, the Say What Wednesday edition. This week’s question is from Scott: “Hi Louis, I am currently in my 30s and have recently bought my first home. I would like to get your view if I should take advantage of low interest rates and start to put...
Are the risks from investments in structured products worth their potential returns?
Welcome to Finance and Fury, the Say What Wednesday edition. This week the question comes from Mina. “I would love to get your view on Structured products like the ones being offered by sequoia. Is the risk worth the return?” Great question – thanks Mina - this...
Finance & Economics
Is it time to rethink monetary policy? A question from Ross
Welcome to Finance and Fury, the Furious Friday edition. Today is more a Say What Wednesday episode, I need to catch up on some of your questions and this one fits in nicely. This is a question I got from Ross about rethinking monetary policy. “Am currently reading...
How fear can control the share market and how to invest without fear
Welcome to Finance and Fury. Today we’ll talk about what rules the market, fear, and why it is important to have some fears but also overcome them Fears rule the market – and the more fear makes the market more volatile Occurs on both side – fears of losing money –...
Can public infrastructure spending help to boost a depressed economy?
Welcome to Finance and Fury. Can public infrastructure spending help to boost a depressed economy? In this episode we look at the theory of infrastructure spending on public goods, such as roads and bridges, versus the practical reality of this type of fiscal policy....
Property
Should I fix my home loan interest rate?
Welcome to Finance and Fury, the Say What Wednesday edition. This week’s question is from Charl regarding his home loan. “My bank is currently offering a 2.29% interest rate on a 3-year fixed loan. I am currently on a 2.99% Variable rate with them and am considering...
What are the price declines forecasted for the property market?
Welcome to Finance and Fury. Today will be a flow on episode from “What will happen to property prices if we continue along our economic decline?”, which was posted about a month ago. Due to the updated numbers and banks coming out with their forecasts for price...
What will happen to property prices if we continue along our economic decline?
Welcome to Finance and Fury. Today – will be looking at the potential outcomes for property market from here. How the effects of the Government responses to Corona may affect the property market – there are many things in play – prices in the property market complex...
Shares
Do value shares perform better than growth shares when inflation levels are high?
Welcome to Finance and Fury. This episode – want to continue looking at theory versus reality – Focus on the theory of Value versus Growth investing in an inflationary world – and which one does better Looked at if inflation will return – but if it does - maybe Value...
Is it time to jump into or get out of the tech bandwagon?
Welcome to Finance and Fury. A lot of people may be feeling regret right now - regret for not holding technology shares like Afterpay – it is up around 850% from the low in March Was not buying tech shares a bad decision? And is there potential from here? Look at this...
What are the investment opportunities that come from the ageing population trend?
Welcome to Finance and Fury, the Say What Wednesday edition. This week’s question is from Shaf – “I would like to get your opinion/analysis on Australia’s ageing population, and investment opportunities that are linked to this segment of the market. For example,...
Superannuation & Retirement
The future landscape of your superannuation accounts and the rise of the “megafunds”
Welcome to Finance and Fury. The future landscape of superannuation – the rise of megafunds through compelled mergers Numerous bodies, including regulators and government, have been keen for superannuation funds to merge The merging of several larger superannuation...
Is the ETF GEAR a good opportunity for long term growth and dividends?
Welcome to Finance and Fury, the Say What Wednesday Edition. This weeks question comes from Gab. “I had a question regarding a leveraged ETF from Betashares called GEAR. It is designed to offer around 2:1 exposure to the ASX 200, with 0.8% management cost. Looking at...
What types of superannuation accounts allow you to control your investments?
Welcome to Finance and Fury, the Say What Wednesday edition. This week, the question comes from Andrew: "Last episode you mentioned super and a product that lets you invest in third party platforms. Would like to hear more about that." What is super? Most people think...
Politics, Psychology and your money
An economic and fiscal update and examining the 2020 budget
Welcome to Finance and Fury Budget came out last week – this episode – go through the fiscal overview and the policy measures in it Fiscal overview – provided updates on the government budget position and economic updates Government – added $289 billion in fiscal...
Beyond monetary policy, what policy changes can be made to help improve economic conditions?
Welcome to Finance and Fury, the Furious Friday edition. Last Furious Friday episode – started on a thought experiment – looking at the reversal of the trends in Monetary policy - who knows if these would work and make for a better economy – these were: Separate...
Is it time to rethink monetary policy? A question from Ross
Welcome to Finance and Fury, the Furious Friday edition. Today is more a Say What Wednesday episode, I need to catch up on some of your questions and this one fits in nicely. This is a question I got from Ross about rethinking monetary policy. “Am currently reading...
Crony capitalism and Modern Monetary Theory in action!
Welcome to Finance and Fury, the Furious Friday edition. Today we’re looking at Modern Monetary Theory in action. The first stage, how this is going to be practically done, involves the merging of the central banks and Government Treasury. We’ll also look at the...
What does it look like when a government takes over the control of a currency?
Welcome to Finance and Fury, the Furious Friday. Last episode, we went through the combination of monetary and fiscal policy, larger scale of QE and the quick introduction to modern monetary theory. Today I was going to go through the recovery of the economy today,...
What does the future of the economy look like?
Welcome to Finance and Fury, the Furious Friday edition. In today’s episode we look at what the future of the economy looks like? First – I want to say a massive thank you to everyone who has given great feedback and your support – many of you have reached out...
Tax
What happens when a family trust comes to the end of its life? What happens with the assets and are there CGT or stamp duty liabilities?
Welcome to Finance and Fury, The Say What Wednesday edition. Today's question comes from Gab. Hi Louis, thank you (as always) for the great content. I've got another question that I've struggled with recently, and I'm hoping you can shed some light on the topic. I've...
Pay more in taxes, electricity prices and costs of goods, or the climate will change!
Welcome to Finance and Fury, The Furious Friday edition Today – cover Resource control over an economy/society – Energy, food, water – Many SDGs – 7, 13, 15, 16 – Mainly focus on 7 and 13 – this is the core of most SDGs – justifications for them anyway Goal 13:...
Death and taxes, or taxed to death?
Welcome to Finance and Fury A plan for structural reforms to help increase Australians’ ability for upward mobility. The coalition will likely have enough seats to squeeze through a lot of reforms. Today: Income axes going up aren’t much of a concern What about the...
Debt and Cash Flow
Don’t forget about Inflation! How it can either be your best friend if you have debt, or your worst enemy if you are building wealth
Welcome to Finance and Fury, Inflation and interest rate – real rates RBA update – Inflation and interest rates RBA - cash rate unchanged at 1% - following two consecutive rate cuts – past ep, talked about loans and property pieces Today – Look at the hidden wealth...
Will property prices keep declining due to higher mortgage arrears?
Hey guys and welcome to Finance and Fury! Today we’re joined again by Jayden to talk about whether property prices will keep declining due to higher mortgage arrears. The RBA’s cookie cutter approach to rates will continue to try and help reduce chances of mortgage...
Say What Wednesday: Considering refinancing your mortgage with a smaller online lender?
Welcome to Finance and Fury, the ‘Say What Wednesday’ edition. Today I’m here with Jayden! Today’s question comes from Gavin, “Is there anything to be considered when looking at refinancing mortgages with smaller lenders that run their business online like...
Welfare & Social Security
Should I make additional mortgage repayments or start investing?
Welcome to Finance and Fury, the Say What Wednesday edition. This week’s question is from Scott: “Hi Louis, I am currently in my 30s and have recently bought my first home. I would like to get your view if I should take advantage of low interest rates and start to put...
An economic and fiscal update and examining the 2020 budget
Welcome to Finance and Fury Budget came out last week – this episode – go through the fiscal overview and the policy measures in it Fiscal overview – provided updates on the government budget position and economic updates Government – added $289 billion in fiscal...
Is water investment the petroleum of the 21st century?
Welcome to Finance and Fury, the Furious Friday edition. Episode today about a trend over the past decade and moving forward – is water the new petroleum? A few episodes ago – went through what is more valuable – a TV or water – depends on your perception and what is...
Technology & New Ideas
What Central Bankers may do in the next financial collapse, if there is ever going to be one!
Welcome to Finance and Fury Today – going to cover the Central banking playbook in the next crisis – If there is ever going to be one! Today – was doing some reading so will have a look at some comments from key central banking figures over the past few years – and...
Financial Bubbles and the lessons they have to teach
Welcome to Finance and Fury, The Furious Friday Edition This week – see what lessons can be learned from - Last week - Story of Financial alchemy in its early days with the SSC bubble Been many bubbles since then – The Markets have a Cycle to them History of the last...
Lessons from the past – The South Sea Bubble and the early days of financial alchemy!
Welcome to Finance and Fury, The Furious Friday Edition Today - Lesson from the past – Story of Financial alchemy in its early days Specifically – turning debt into equity – i.e. financial alchemy Story Starts - In 1700s the English Crown had amassed massive debts –...
The Intro Eps
(Intro Series) The wrap up party
Intro - Episode 6 The wrap up party Hey guys! Welcome to the wrap up party for this little intro series Well done if you’ve made it to this point listening. I know a lot of it could have come across pretty confusing …and don’t worry I was quite confused myself by this...
(Intro Series) What does your retirement look like, and why?
Intro - Episode 5 What does your retirement look like, and why? What do you normally think about before you go anywhere? Anyone who has ever left the house before has probably had to think about something before taking a step out the front door. Anyone who hasn’t,...
(Intro Series) Trusting yourself and learning the basics
Intro - Episode 4 Trusting yourself and learning the basics To start off, do you think that having a map to financial independence would be the ideal solution? Compared to a puzzle it actually would be far better than trying to piece together something, if you could...