The Portfolio Construction Podcast

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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 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

EP 59: Healthcare real estate: why it's named the Cinderella of commercial property markets - Centuria Healthcare

Nov 28 2023 38 mins  
The healthcare industry is undergoing significant change due to increased demand from population growth, advancing medical services, and an ageing population, and as such healthcare real estate represents investment opportunities for some. In this podcast episode, Paul O'Connor, Head of Investments, Netwealth, interviews Andrew Hemming, the Managing Director of Centuria Healthcare.

EP 58: The impact of China's recent growth slowdown and policy stances on investors - BNP Paribas Asset Management

Oct 29 2023 34 mins  
In this episode, Paul O'Connor, Head of Investments at Netwealth, interviews Chi Lo, the Senior Market Strategist, APAC at BNP Paribas Asset Management. Together they unpack China’s economic outlook including its recent growth slowdown, policy stances, the global impact of China's recovery, the demographic trends challenging the country and the implications this has on investors

EP 57: Explore the intricacies of emerging market equities - Fidelity International

Sep 21 2023 49 mins  
In this podcast episode, Paul O'Connor, Head of Investment Management at Netwealth, and Amit Goel, Portfolio Manager at Fidelity International, explore the intricacies of emerging market equities. They discuss the diverse nature of emerging markets, highlighting the differences amongst countries, including varying demographic, social, and evolving economic conditions. They also dis

EP 56: Exploring green bonds and their impact on ESG strategies - Pendal Group

Aug 10 2023 34 mins  
Green bonds have gained attention due to their alignment with ESG goals, making them a key consideration for environmentally and socially conscious investors. In this podcast episode, Paul O'Connor, Head of Investment Management at Netwealth and George Bishay, Head of Credit and Sustainable Strategies at Pendal Group delve into the universe of green bonds. Their discussion explores

Ep 55: Private Markets: The new traditional asset class

Jul 06 2023 28 mins  
In recent years, private markets have become more widely used and easier to access due to the rise of online platforms and increasingly sophisticated investors. In this podcast episode, Paul O'Connor, Head of Investment Management at Netwealth, and Roberto Cagnati, Chief Risk Officer at Partners Group, discuss the advantages of private markets compared to listed markets, including