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'Wealth of Experience' podcast - markets rinse and repeat

Season 1, Episode 4

Peter and I analyse, explain and have some fun talking about financial markets, stocks, products, trends and government policies.

Each fortnightly episode covers highlights in both Firstlinks and Your Money Weekly, and guests from the market. This week covers Top 20 stocks then and now, Brambles, defining retirement income, performance fees and Nick Griffin’s ideas and outlook.

The podcast is also available via our dedicated website page, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and BuzzSprout.

Please share with friends and colleagues, and a favourable rating would help spread the word. We welcome questions and suggestions at firstlinks@morningstar.com.

Here are some comments so far, thanks:

"Rational voices in a world of distractions

Been waiting years to be able to listen to Peter & Graham. They always have a cool calm & collected perspective on the market and the economy, seeing through the fog of information like very few can. Look forward to many years of insightful podcasts to come."

"Can’t wait for next episode

Excellent & love your experience in a financial world of new experience, with your take on the new.

Especially like that your had past experiences & we all know things repeat.

Looking forward to listening in future."

"Sage insights

So good to see a podcast coming from these two stalwarts of the Australian investing community. Frank, insightful and interesting commentary on the current and trending activities of the Australian stock exchange and financial marketplace. A+"

Grab a cuppa and settle in for our chat.

Graham Hand
Managing Editor, Firstlinks

 

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