Curious by First Sentier Investors
by First Sentier Investors
Curious is a podcast series that asks professional investors about the trends and opportunities that have their attention in markets.firstsentierinvestors.com This podcast is general information and for an Australian audience only.
Episodes
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ASX Reporting Season: Signals, surprises, stock stories
Strong earnings, higher dividends and plenty of surprises featured in this year’s August reporting season, but the headline numbers only tell part of the story. Join David Wilson and Christian Guerra as they look beyond the results to unpack the key trends shaping the Australian equities market,...
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The Quant Edge: Why Systematic Investing Matters
Dr Joanna Nash, Senior Quant Portfolio Manager and Head of Portfolio Management and Dr David Walsh, Head of Investments sat down with Quin Smith, Head of Distribution at FSG Group, to discuss why quantitative investing matters today. The conversation explored the role of AI in quant and what role...
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ASX reporting season: Big beats, big misses, bigger moves
February’s reporting season delivered strong earnings against a backdrop of sharp volatility. David Wilson and Christian Guerra break down the sector‑by‑sector reactions and highlight where solid fundamentals and exaggerated price moves are creating opportunities for active investors. This…
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Why a Silicon Valley exec bought into Breville’s global ambitions (Complete Episode)
Listen in as Breville CEO Jim Clayton joins First Sentier Investors’ Dawn Kanelleas for the full conversation. It’s much harder to innovate consistently than build one great idea, but some companies are up to the challenge. Breville CEO Jim Clayton tells First Sentier Investors’ Dawn Kanelleas…
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RQI Investors Real Insights: Lessons from the Quant Winter
In this episode we explore RQI Investors latest research “Lessons from the Quant Winter”, a comprehensive report that examines the challenging period from 2018 to 2020 when quant strategies faced significant headwinds. We unpack the causes behind this underperformance, the impact on markets...
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ASX reporting season: Margins, misses, and market opportunities
First Sentier Investors' David Wilson, Deputy Head of Australian Equities Growth and Christian Guerra, Head of Research Australian Equities Growth unpack August’s reporting season — the most volatile on record. From banks and insurers to industrials and hidden tech plays, they explore what moved...
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Why a Silicon Valley exec bought into Breville’s global ambitions
It’s much harder to innovate consistently than build one great idea, but some companies are up to the challenge. Breville CEO Jim Clayton tells First Sentier Investors’ Dawn Kanelleas why he left the fast-paced world of private equity, management consulting and South Korean conglomerates to drive…
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CEO interview: Turning points in Australia’s housing crisis
Australia has fewer homes per adult than most of the developed world. First Sentier Investors Head of Global Property Securities Stephen Hayes is joined by Stockland Development CEO Andrew Whitson to unpack the challenges in meeting Australia’s growing housing demand – and where growth may emerge...
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ASX reporting season: The market is not the economy
First Sentier Investors’ David Wilson and Christian Guerra unpack why 2025 has opened to one of the most volatile reporting seasons in years. Discussing healthcare, financials, consumer and industrial names, they share their take on some surprising market disappointments – and the stocks they are...
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ASX reporting season: temper your enthusiasm (but only slightly)
Interest rates, business confidence, valuations and the staying power of the consumer dominated conversations as corporate Australia tempered its growth promises heading into 2025. David Wilson and Christian Guerra join us from the First Sentier Investors Australian Equities Growth team to…
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About this show
Curious is a podcast series that asks professional investors about the trends and opportunities that have their attention in markets.firstsentierinvestors.com This podcast is general information and for an Australian audience only.
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