The Portfolio Construction Podcast

Oct 24 2024 68 ep. 36 mins 32
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In this podcast series, Paul O'Connor, Netwealth's Head of Investment Management & Research, picks the brains of key wealth management professionals to uncover unique insights on the investment areas they are most passionate about. Together they explore potential opportunities, challenges and considerations in the market while also sharing fascinating stories and lessons from their experience. We hope you enjoy the unique perspectives.

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EP 69: Digitalisation, infrastructure, urbanisation in India and their impact on investors - India Avenue Investment Management.

Oct 24 2024 36 mins  
The Indian economy is the fastest-growing major economy in the world. Driven by internal demand and a burgeoning middle class, India may offer an opportunity for investors. In this episode of the Portfolio Construction podcast, Paul O’Connor, Head of Investment at Netwealth, chats with Mugunthan Siva, Managing Director and Co-Founder of India Avenue Investment Management. Mugunth

EP 68: The new face of private equity - HarbourVest Partners

Sep 23 2024 46 mins  
The private equity landscape is evolving, with companies staying private longer due to available growth capital, expanding access and investment opportunities in private markets. In the latest episode of the Portfolio Construction podcast, Paul O’Connor, Head of Investment at Netwealth, chats with Craig MacDonald, Managing Director of HarbourVest Partners Ireland. Craig shares hi

EP 67: Unlocking growth: Strategic small cap investing - Prime Value Asset Management

Aug 15 2024 38 mins  
Considering an allocation to small cap stocks? Many Australian investors do, seeking the potential for higher returns that small caps can offer. But with greater opportunity comes increased volatility—so how do you navigate this space effectively? In this episode of the Netwealth Portfolio Construction Podcast, Paul O'Connor is joined by Richard Ivers and Mike Younger from Prime

Ep 66: Global real estate insights: Navigating market cycles and opportunities - Quay Global Investors

Jul 07 2024 56 mins  
In this episode, Paul O’Connor, Head of Strategy and Development at Netwealth, sits down with Chris Bedingfield, Principal & Portfolio Manager at Quay Global Investors. They delve into the complexities and opportunities within global real estate markets. Chris shares his expertise on why investing in real estate below replacement cost provides downside protection and potential up

EP 65: Private credit: Navigating the risks and rewards - Challenger Investment Management

Jun 05 2024 44 mins  
As traditional banks retract from commercial lending, private credit emerges as a compelling alternative. In the latest episode of the Portfolio Construction podcast, Paul O’Connor, Head of Investment at Netwealth, and Pete Robinson, Head of Strategy at Challenger Investment Management, offer insightful perspectives on the rise of private credit and the inherent challenges, such

EP 64: China's soft landing: fact or fiction? - Income Asset Management

May 02 2024 41 mins  
In this episode of the Portfolio Construction podcast, Paul O’Connor, Head of Investment at Netwealth, interviews Craig Swanger, Director and Chief Investment Officer of Income Asset Management (IAM). Craig shares his predictions that China’s interest rates may decline more rapidly than the market anticipates. This episode addresses these uncertainties and spotlights Craig’s

EP 63: Finding investment opportunities in emerging markets - Warakirri Asset Management

Apr 03 2024 44 mins  
For some, emerging markets remain one of the most mispriced asset classes globally, providing ample opportunities for outperformance, but it is important to properly evaluate the risks before investing. In this episode of the Portfolio Construction podcast, Paul O’Connor, Head of Investment at Netwealth interviews Ross Cameron, Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets at Northcape Cap

Ep 62: Investing in 2024: Economic trends you should be thinking about - Betashares

Mar 12 2024 31 mins  
In 2023, investors saw strong returns in equity, fixed interest, and cash markets. The question for 2024 is whether these strong returns will continue. In this episode of the Portfolio Construction podcast, Paul O’Connor, Head of Investment at Netwealth, interviews David Bassanese, Chief Economist at Betashares, about his economic view on the Australian dollar, equity and emergin

EP 61: Energy transition, technological advancements, geopolitical risks impacting the global resource sector - Janus Henderson Investors

Jan 31 2024 41 mins  
The resource sector encompasses a wide range of commodities and has received increasing attention due to the global shift towards renewable energy sources. In this episode of the Portfolio Construction podcast, Paul O’Connor, Head of Investment at Netwealth, is joined by Daniel Sullivan, Head of Global Natural Resources and Portfolio Manager at Janus Henderson Investors. They exp

EP 60: Fixed income investing: exploring the opportunities and challenges for 2024 - Macquarie Asset Management

Jan 03 2024 41 mins  
In this episode of the Portfolio Construction podcast, Paul O’Connor, Head of Investments at Netwealth, interviews to Brett Lewthwaite, Chief Investment Officer and Global Head of Fixed Income at Macquarie Asset Management. They explore the current and future dynamics of bond markets, inflation and interest rates, and how they shape the global economic outlook and financial condi