We're all investors in the share market, either directly or through our superannuation. We're handing over management of our assets to financial advisors and fund managers. The best will look after our interests and make us wealthier. But how can we know for sure? Where do you go if you're completely new but want to start learning about investing in the markets yourself. The jargon is dense and it can feel like we're being kept deliberately in the dark. In Shares for Beginners, you'll hear from…
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how investors research companies, and ASA educator Nathan Hood has become one of its most practical advocates. He started with simple prompts like “give me five positives and five negatives from this announcement,” and quickly saw how well AI identified what mattered. Today, his system applies 33 red‑flag tests , balance‑sheet checks, technical indicators, and…
Beginners don’t need predictions, complex models, or fancy tools. They need a calm, repeatable process for understanding real businesses and how they make money. Sebastian Evans is the CIO and Executive Director at NAOS Asset Management. In this episode he explains how beginners can cut through noise, avoid common traps, and build a simple framework for long‑term investing. We cover business…
Bradesco (BBDO) is one of Brazil’s largest and oldest banks. In this episode, Cameron Reilly walks through the bank’s wild origin, its scandals, its political turbulence, and the numbers that matter for value investors. Despite the drama, the numbers look strong. Bradesco has a massive loan book, solid financial health, and a standout price‑to‑operating‑cash‑flow ratio. Cameron breaks down why…
Cameron Reillu joins me to analyse two very different businesses: IVE Group, Australia’s largest commercial printer, and TEO Argentina, a telecom giant navigating extreme macro conditions. Strong QAV scores, big stories, and plenty of lessons for value investors. 📊🌍 Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/teo-igl Are you investing in the ASX and ready to go beyond ETFs?…
Inflation is sticky. Valuations are stretched. Sentiment is nervous. In this episode, Richard Hemming from Under the Radar Report explains how investors can reduce risk and build resilient portfolios using four core principles: diversification, buying cheap, dividends, and taking profits. Richard breaks down balance‑sheet strength, long‑duration assets, capital‑gains tax changes, and why patient…
QAV is a rules‑based, checklist‑driven approach to value investing that removes emotion and focuses on fundamentals. Cameron explains how the method delivers long‑term, double‑market returns, why a 60%-win rate is more than enough, and how beginners can use simple rules to invest with confidence. We also dive into this week’s featured stock, Carter Bankshares (CARE) , a small Virginia bank with a…
Jose Mayoras is the senior portfolio manager of the Divita Value Growth Fund and author of Wall Street’s Blind Spots . Jose explains why a great company is not always a great investment, why cash flows matter more than reported profits, and how expectations are already baked into today’s share price. Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/jose-mayora 📈 CHECK OUT THESE…
Discover how to spot undervalued stocks like Magna International (MGA) using the proven QAV (Quality at Value) methodology from Tony Kynaston – a systematic, checklist-driven approach inspired by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger to beat the market. Magna International is one of the biggest automotive suppliers in the world. Most drivers never notice it. Magna sits behind the scenes, building the…
This episode continues the story we started with Neeraj Khemlani , author of The Coffee Can Investor . Neeraj told Matt Ankrum’s story. Now we hear it from Matt himself. He explains how he studies 100‑baggers, how he invests, and why he built a long‑term portfolio for his three daughters. Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/ankrum-coffee-can 📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING…
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