From Xero to zero, why lazy investors win & Pimp my Portfolio with Luke Laretive

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Feb 8, 2026

Luke Laretive, portfolio-review and thematic investing specialist, returns with sharp takes. They unpack the software sell-off and why AI worries spook valuations. Short chats on why “lazy investors” often win, the hidden costs of overtrading, and a spicy Pimp My Portfolio review covering ETFs, small caps, resources and crypto.

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INSIGHT

Software Repricing From AI Threats

Software stocks are facing a broad re-rating driven by AI agents threatening margins and incumbents' moats.
Investors are re-evaluating valuations as AI lowers barriers to entry and increases uncertainty.

ADVICE

Build A Watchlist, Don't Rush In

Wait for more certainty before heavily buying beaten-up software names, because disruption risk could continue the sell-off.
Build a watchlist now and look for buying opportunities when clarity improves.

INSIGHT

Valuations Adjust As Margins Face Pressure

High software valuations reflected operating leverage and expectation of continued margin expansion.
The market is now pricing in weaker future profits rather than the companies' outright failure.

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Software is selling off, but don’t panic. Today we unpack why markets are suddenly repricing software, why “lazy investors” keep winning, and Luke Laretive is back in for another Pimp My Portfolio with a very spicy mix of ETFs, small caps and crypto.

In this episode:

00:00 — The software sell-off: what’s happening and why

06:29 — What we’re doing about it (don’t panic, build a watchlist)

11:39 — Lazy investors win: the 4-step strategy

13:02 — Beating your brain + the hidden costs of “doing stuff”

19:21 — Pimp My Portfolio: with Luke Laretive and Adem

ETFs mentioned: BetaShares India Quality ETF (IIND), BetaShares Geared Australian Equity Fund (GEAR), BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (NDQ)

Stocks mentioned: Pro Medicus (PME), REA Group (REA), Xero (XRO), WiseTech Global (WTC), Atlassian (TEAM), G8 Education (GEM), Liontown Resources (LTR), Paladin Energy (PDN), Race Oncology (RAC), TechGen Metals (TG1), DocuSign (DOCU), Intuit (INTU), Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Oracle (ORCL), Adobe (ADBE), IBM (IBM), Salesforce (CRM), S&P Global (SPGI), Gartner (IT), WPP (WPP), Omnicom Group (OMC), RELX (RELX)

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