How to invest in a post-tariff world

This episode focuses on tarriffs - how investors should think about them, how they should position their portfolios, and the types of companies that will continue to prosper.Industry super funds have turned to private assets to invest the retirement savings of millions of Australians. In this week's Unconventional Wisdom column, Mark explores whether they live up to the hype. The proposed $3 million super cap was originally seen as a tax for the wealthy. With no adjustment for inflation, with time it will impact more and more Australians. Shani's Future Focus column looks at whether investors should stop contributing to their super, and the ways in which they can approach the problem. Warren Buffett often cites Phil Fisher as one of his biggest investing influences. In this week's Bookworm, Joseph explores one of Fisher's essential criteria for a long-term holding. As Joseph shows, this 'X factor' can be the difference between owning a company that fizzles out after an initial success and one that continues to thrive for many years. Australia’s obsession with homeownership is constantly increasing, as first home buyers rush to get on the ladder. Last week, Sim explored whether you should save for a deposit or invest in shares. It appears that amongst the shares vs housing debate, there emerges a third, enigmatic wildcard that is ‘Rent-vesting’.To submit any questions or feedback, please email [email protected] or leave us a voicemail to feature on the podcast here.Additional resources from our episodes are available via our website.Audio Producer and mixer: William Ton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.