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Shares for Beginners

by Philip Muscatello - Australian Investor Education · English · Business

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 completel

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 39 min
Latest: 12 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026 · 40 min

Are You Ready for the Next Market Shift? Market Breadth, Risk Adaptation & SPDF ETF

Vincent Randazzo returns to explain the new Tamarisk Risk Adaptive 500 ETF (SPDF). We explore how his Defender methodology helps investors participate in bull markets while avoiding the bears, protecting financial and psychological capital. We learn about market breadth, S&P 500 trends, ETF investing, risk strategies, drawdown protection, and beginner‑friendly portfolio management to help beginners navigate volatile markets with confidence. Learn more: https://tamariskcapital.com/ 📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOLS: 🌎 Level up your investing with Sharesight , Investopedia’s #1 portfolio…

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S1 · E475 · 22 Sep 2026 · 50 min
The One-Page Investing Plan: How to Get Started the Right Way
Learn the essentials of investing for beginners, the importance of a clear investment plan that keeps you focused on your financial goals regardless of market noise, and learn share market basics to refine your current stock market strategy. Scott Phillips is the Chief Investment Officer at Motley Fool Australia. We talk about his new book The One‑Page Investing Plan . Scott explains why investing feels complex, how to strip it back to what matters, and why compounding only reveals its magic decades down the track. This episode covers risk, behavioural traps, index investing, direct shares,…
S1 · E474 · 9 Sep 2026 · 32 min
The Wealth Effect, Retail Risks & Uranium: Richard Hemming on Reporting Season
Richard Hemming from Under the Radar Report returns to unpack the wealth effect, slowing property momentum, bank loan growth, retail pressure, and why uranium is suddenly back in focus. He explains how to judge company quality, why balance sheets matter, and how investors can avoid common traps by simply understanding how a business makes money. 📈 CHECK OUT THE UNDER THE RADAR REPORT : Find Tomorrow’s Market Winners Today Under the Radar Report uncovers quality small caps before they hit the headlines . Save 10% with promo code SFB . Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will…
S1 · E473 · 19 Aug 2026 · 46 min
AI for Smarter Investing: Nathan Hood on Red Flags, Sentiment & Better Research
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 sentiment scoring across a universe of 600 ASX stocks. During the episode he mentioned 4DX as a high red‑flag stock. After reviewing his data, he clarified that BAP and LOT actually top the list…
S1 · E472 · 10 Aug 2026 · 43 min
A Simple, Repeatable Investing Process for Beginners | Sebastian Evans NAOS Asset Management
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 models, annual reports, sentiment, stop‑losses, industry analysis, software stocks, and how AI can help investors work smarter. Sebastian also shares insights from nearly two decades of managing…
S1 · E471 · 7 Aug 2026 · 26 min
Bradesco Bank BBDO & The City of God
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 BBDO sits at the top of the QAV America buy list this week, and what beginners should understand about investing in Brazilian banks. Are you investing in the ASX and ready to go beyond ETFs? Learn from…
S1 · E470 · 21 Jul 2026 · 51 min
Catalogues STILL Winning and Argentina’s Wild Economics and Telecom Opportunity
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? Learn from the master - Tony Kynaston’s QUALITY AT VALUE . Sign up with code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plan or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light by clicking this link . for Australians or…
S1 · E469 · 10 Jul 2026 · 31 min
Stop Losing Sleep Over Your Portfolio
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 capital beats reactive trading. We also explore small‑cap opportunities including Acrow (ACF) and XRF Scientific. Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/under-the-radar-risk 📈…
S1 · E468 · 29 Jun 2026 · 46 min
The Tiny Bank, the Senator & the Billionaire Brawl
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 remarkable backstory and strong fundamentals. Are you investing in the ASX and ready to go beyond ETFs? Learn from the master - Tony Kynaston’s QUALITY AT VALUE . Sign up with code SFB for a 20%…
S1 · E467 · 5 Jun 2026 · 46 min
Wall Street's Blind Spots - Jose Mayora
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 INVESTING TOOLS: 🌎 Level up your investing with Sharesight , Investopedia’s #1 portfolio tracker for DIY investors. Click here to save 4 months on an annual paid plan 🌎 Life Sherpa Invest helps beginners…
S1 · E466 · 29 May 2026 · 32 min
Magna’s Billion‑Dollar EV Fumble… And the Comeback!
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 parts, systems, and even entire vehicles for major brands. Cameron from QAV America joined me to explain how this quiet giant works and why it’s back on the QAV buy list. 🌎If you enjoy the show,…
S1 · E465 · 27 May 2026 · 53 min
The B2B Companies That Quietly Compound - Matt Ankrum | The Coffee Can Investor
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 TOOLS: 🌎 Level up your investing with Sharesight , Investopedia’s #1 portfolio tracker for DIY investors. Click here to save 4 months on an annual paid plan 🌎 Life Sherpa Invest helps beginners start…
S1 · E464 · 22 May 2026 · 19 min
SanDisk: The AI Storage Rocket Nobody Saw Coming 🚀
Shares for Beginners and Tykr proudly present "Weekend Watchlist" . We dissect a company using Tykr 's risk rating and fair value analysis process. Learn how to avoid emotional mistakes, choose investments with a rationale, and build wealth with confidence. Get your free trial and special discount offer . Join Tykr today and take advantage of this special offer of 30% off with coupon code SAVE30 . See for yourself why Tykr is the essential tool for every serious DIY share investor. 14-day free trial included, then a no-quibble 30-day money back guarantee: Get your free trial and special…
S1 · E463 · 19 May 2026 · 44 min
In Defence of the ASX50 - Vince Scully | Life Sherpa
Why bother owning the ASX50 when it feels like a handful of banks, miners and “corporate zombies”? Today, Vince Scully from Life Sherpa joins me to unpack the real story behind Australia’s large‑cap market and why “US good, Australia bad” is far too simplistic. 🌎 Life Sherpa Invest helps beginners start with confidence. Invest hassle-free now Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or…
S1 · E462 · 15 May 2026 · 23 min
Deutsche Bank: Europe’s Most Surprising Turnaround Story
Discover how to spot undervalued stocks like Deutsche Bank (DB) 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. This week I spoke with Cameron Reilly from the QAV Investing Podcast for another episode of Weekend Watchlist. Deutsche Bank delivered its best results in 156 years after a major turnaround. Learn how the bank refocused, rebuilt, and returned to strong profitability. Discover how to pick winning stocks and beat the S&P 500 with Tony Kynaston 's proven…
S1 · E461 · 12 May 2026 · 43 min
How a Journalist Learned to Invest Calmly and Intentionally: Neeraj Khemlani | The Coffee Can Investor
In this episode, I’m joined by Neeraj Khemlani former 60 Minutes producer, journalist, head of CBS News and author of The Coffee Can Investor . It's the story of Matt Ankrum , a midwestern portfolio manager whose entire career has been shaped by deep research, emotional discipline, and a willingness to think in decades. Neeraj follows Matt’s journey to build a portfolio designed to be left untouched for 20 or 30 years. Matt’s approach is grounded in simplicity: find exceptional businesses, understand them deeply, and then resist every urge to tinker. Episode Blog Post:…
S1 · E460 · 6 May 2026 · 47 min
Mining Services Explained: The ASX Sector Beginners Miss
Mining services companies don’t own the mines - but they drill, haul, maintain, build and keep Australia’s mining industry running. And while most beginners overlook this part of the market, the sector has quietly outperformed the Small Ordinaries Index since 2021. In this episode, I speak with Issam Eid from RaaS Research to unpack why mining services have done so well, what drives the winners, and how beginners can analyse this often‑ignored corner of the ASX. Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/issam-raas 📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOLS: 🌎 Level up your investing…
S1 · E459 · 28 Apr 2026 · 38 min
Dividend Growth for Beginners with Marc Lichtenfeld | The Oxford Club
In this episode I’m joined by Marc Lichtenfeld , Chief Income Strategist at The Oxford Club and bestselling author of Get Rich with Dividends . Marc shares his practical, beginner‑friendly approach to dividend investing and his well‑known 10‑11‑12 System , which combines starting yield and dividend growth to aim for double‑digit long‑term returns. We discuss: What boxing can teach us about investing Why dividend growth is a powerful signal of company strength How to understand payout ratios and cash flow Dividend traps and the danger of chasing high yields REITs, emerging markets, and global…
S1 · E458 · 24 Apr 2026 · 15 min
AI Moment for Micron (MU): What Investors Need to Know
Shares for Beginners and Tykr proudly present "Weekend Watchlist" . We dissect a company using Tykr 's risk rating and fair value analysis process. Learn how to avoid emotional mistakes, choose investments with a rationale, and build wealth with confidence. Get your free trial and special discount offer . Join Tykr today and take advantage of this special offer of 30% off with coupon code SAVE30 . See for yourself why Tykr is the essential tool for every serious DIY share investor. 14-day free trial included, then a no-quibble 30-day money back guarantee: Get your free trial and special…
S1 · E457 · 22 Apr 2026 · 37 min
Balance Sheets, Retail Risks & Small‑Cap Lessons | Under The Radar
In this episode, Richard Hemming from Under the Radar Report returns to break down what “quality” really means in small‑cap investing, and why the balance sheet is the first place he looks. We cover: • How to define quality in a small‑cap company • Why free cash flow matters more than profit • The key metric: Net Debt / EBITDA • Why retailers can be both exciting and dangerous • Case studies: Myer, KMD Brands, Kogan, Clover, Tuas, Amplitude Energy Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/under-the-radar-quality 📈 CHECK OUT THE UNDER THE RADAR REPORT : Find Tomorrow’s Market…
S1 · E456 · 17 Apr 2026 · 26 min
PagBank (PAGS) – Brazil’s Digital Banking Growth Story
Discover how to spot undervalued stocks like PagBank (NYSE:PAGS) 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. This week I spoke with Cameron Reilly from the QAV Investing Podcast for another episode of Weekend Watchlist. We looked at PagBank (NYSE: PAGS ), Brazil’s fast-growing digital bank and payments leader, formerly known as PagSeguro . Discover how to pick winning stocks and beat the S&P 500 with Tony Kynaston 's proven QAV (Quality at Value) investing…
S1 · E455 · 14 Apr 2026 · 38 min
Protecting Sensitive Data in AI – Quantum-Resilient Privacy Jeremy Samuelson | CSE: ICS
Jeremy Samuelson is the Executive Vice President of AI and Innovation at Integrated Quantum Technologies (CSE: ICS). Jeremy, a former AI leader at Equifax and Mastercard, invented VEIL™ (Vector Encoded Information Layer) - a breakthrough privacy-preserving framework to let AI models work with sensitive data without ever exposing raw information to security breaches. Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/samuelson-ics 📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOLS: 🌎 Level up your investing with Sharesight , Investopedia’s #1 portfolio tracker for DIY investors. Click here to save 4…
S1 · E454 · 10 Apr 2026 · 16 min
Palantir (PLTR): AI Defence Giant or Overhyped Stock?
Shares for Beginners and Tykr proudly present "Weekend Watchlist" . We dissect a company using Tykr 's risk rating and fair value analysis process. Learn how to avoid emotional mistakes, choose investments with a rationale, and build wealth with confidence. Get your free trial and special discount offer . Join Tykr today and take advantage of this special offer of 30% off with coupon code SAVE30 . See for yourself why Tykr is the essential tool for every serious DIY share investor. 14-day free trial included, then a no-quibble 30-day money back guarantee: Get your free trial and special…
S1 · E453 · 7 Apr 2026 · 40 min
Where Growth Begins: Understanding Micro, Small & Mid Caps on the ASX
In this episode I chat with Jack Briggs , Portfolio Manager at Ellerston Capital , to unpack the world of micro, small and mid‑cap investing on the ASX. Jack explains how professionals analyse companies outside the ASX 100, why these sectors are often under‑researched , and how deep fundamental work can uncover opportunities the market has missed. We explore current themes including electrification , data centres , and the early impact of AI on software businesses - plus how Ellerston constructs a 25–40 stock portfolio with a clear margin‑of‑safety framework. If you want to understand how…
S1 · E452 · 2 Apr 2026 · 43 min
How AI Surveillance Stops Crime Before It Happens | Cloudastructure CEO James McCormick
My guest this week is James McCormick, CEO of Cloudastructure (Nasdaq: CSAI), an AI-powered video surveillance and remote guarding company out of Palo Alto, California. Here's a question worth sitting with: what if security didn't just record crim,e what if it actually stopped it? That's the premise behind Cloudastructure, and in 2025 the market started paying attention in a big way. Revenue grew 271% to $5.1 million. Total contract value jumped 342%. Gross profit was up 304%. Six of the ten largest property management companies in the US are now customers. Not bad for a company that listed…
S1 · E451 · 24 Mar 2026 · 39 min
Why Ferrari Keeps Winning the RACE: Scarcity, Luxury & $50M Cars
Ferrari isn’t just a car company - it’s one of the most successful luxury goods businesses on the planet. Since listing in 2015, Ferrari’s stock (RACE) has risen more than 640%, outperforming gold, Tesla, and almost every major index. In this episode John Connolly joins me to unpack the economics behind the prancing horse. Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/ferrari-race 📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOLS: 🌎 Level up your investing with Sharesight , Investopedia’s #1 portfolio tracker for DIY investors. Click here to save 4 months on an annual paid plan 🌎 Life Sherpa…
S1 · E450 · 21 Mar 2026 · 26 min
GeoPark (GPRK): Takeover Tension, Activist Pressure & a Billionaire White Knight
Discover how to spot undervalued stocks like GeoPark (NYSE:GPRK 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. In this Weekend Watchlist episode, Cameron from QAV America joins me to unpack GeoPark (GPRK) — a Latin American oil and gas producer navigating one of the most complex strategic environments we’ve seen in a while. Discover how to pick winning stocks and beat the S&P 500 with Tony Kynaston 's proven QAV (Quality at Value) investing methodology. It's a…
S1 · E449 · 17 Mar 2026 · 32 min
Understanding 4 Big ASX Companies - What Beginners Should Know
Morningstar strategist Lochlan Halloway joins me to break down four major ASX companies, Woolworths, WiseTech, Ansell and Technology One, in a simple beginner‑friendly way. We explore what these businesses actually do, why their share prices move, and how to think long‑term when the headlines get noisy. Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/halloway-morningstar 📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOLS: 🌎 Level up your investing with Sharesight , Investopedia’s #1 portfolio tracker for DIY investors. Click here to save 4 months on an annual paid plan 🌎 Life Sherpa Invest helps…
S1 · E448 · 13 Mar 2026 · 17 min
Lockheed Martin (LMT): Momentum, Morality & the Tykr Score
Shares for Beginners and Tykr proudly present "Weekend Watchlist" . We dissect a company using Tykr 's risk rating and fair value analysis process. Learn how to avoid emotional mistakes, choose investments with a rationale, and build wealth with confidence. Get your free trial and special discount offer . Join Tykr today and take advantage of this special offer of 30% off with coupon code SAVE30 . See for yourself why Tykr is the essential tool for every serious DIY share investor. 14-day free trial included, then a no-quibble 30-day money back guarantee: Get your free trial and special…
S1 · E447 · 10 Mar 2026 · 43 min
Clem Chambers on War, AI Energy & $300 Oil
Clem Chambers returns to break down a turbulent moment in global markets - from oil shocks and copper demand to crypto weakness and the sudden attractiveness of UK stocks to US buyers. A fast, wide‑ranging conversation full of frameworks beginners can use. We explore: Why Clem sold his gold and silver Why copper is his next major theme How AI is driving an energy crunch Why oil could reach $300 Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/clem-chambers-war 📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOLS: 🌎 Level up your investing with Sharesight , Investopedia’s #1 portfolio tracker for DIY…

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Shares for Beginners is a English business podcast from Philip Muscatello - Australian Investor Education. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Philip Muscatello - Australian Investor Education
Language: English
Category: Business
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 39 min
Latest episode: 12 Oct 2026
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