

Shared Lunch
Sharesies
A conversation with experts, CEOs, and you. We talk to company leaders and industry experts every week. Listen or watch over lunch or whenever for what’s happening in the economy, the markets, and the companies you invest in.
Investing involves risk. This channel is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. Information provided is general advice only and current at the time and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the product disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents, including a Target Market Determination for Sharesies, can be found on our website at https://sharesies.com.au/disclosures. If you require financial advice, you should seek advice from a qualified financial advisor. The views expressed by individuals are their own and Sharesies does not endorse any of the guests or the views they hold.
Investing involves risk. This channel is brought to you by Sharesies Australia Limited (ABN 94 648 811 830; AFSL 529893) in Australia and Sharesies Limited (NZ) in New Zealand. Information provided is general advice only and current at the time and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. We do not provide recommendations and you should always read the product disclosure documents available from the product issuer before making a financial decision. Our disclosure documents, including a Target Market Determination for Sharesies, can be found on our website at https://sharesies.com.au/disclosures. If you require financial advice, you should seek advice from a qualified financial advisor. The views expressed by individuals are their own and Sharesies does not endorse any of the guests or the views they hold.
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Nov 15, 2023 • 42min
Apple unwrapped—for fans and skeptics
Apple’s September quarter earnings were slightly down, but the outlook remains positive. We talk to Milford Asset Management’s Daniel Wu about the tail and headwinds ahead, including Huawei challenging the iPhone in China. Plus Apple’s approach to AI, new products such as the Vision Pro, being carbon neutral by 2030, and are the shares overvalued? For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 12, 2023 • 3min
Quick Bite: Investing in water infrastructure
How scarce is fresh water globally and why is water infrastructure so important for NZ? In this quick bite we talk to the chief investment officer of Pathfinder’s Global Water Fund, Paul Brownsey. Check out the full conversation in our previous epsiode 'Investing in water' where we explore the issues that spurred the fund’s inception in 2010, and how they are even more acute today as the world grapples with climate change. We look at the options around water investment, including the vexed issue of bottled water. For more or to watch the full episode on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 2023 • 31min
Investing in water—our most precious commodity
Have you thought about investing in a commodity that’s not oil, not gold, but water? The very thing we need to live. We talk to Paul Brownsey, the chief investment officer of Pathfinder’s Global Water Fund who has been watching global water trends for the past 15 years. This conversation looks at the options around water investment, plus the vexed issue of bottled water. For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 5, 2023 • 5min
Quick Bite: How have the Magnificent 7 impacted the market?
Who are the Magnificent 7? Why are these tech titans important? Greg Smith from Devon talks us through their impact on the S&P 500, and provides a wrap on US Earnings for Q3. This quick bite is from our previous episode 'Tech titans boost Q3 US Earnings' We also look at the sectors still to report such as retail and more traditional stocks which are benefiting from consumers continuing to spend but trade down. Plus what’s ‘streamflation’? For more or to watch the full episode on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 1, 2023 • 31min
Tech titans boost Q3 US Earnings
We talk to Devon Funds Head of Retail Greg Smith about the influence of the tech titans or Magnificent Seven such as Amazon, Alphabet, Meta and Microsoft and if these provide an economic barometer. And we look at the sectors still to report such as retail and more traditional stocks benefiting from consumers continuing to spend but trade down— think eating Macca’s instead of fine dining. Plus what’s ‘streamflation’? For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 2023 • 4min
Quick bite: How are Kiwis dealing with higher mortgage rates?
Independent economist Tony Alexander & Sharesies 3EO Leighton Roberts talk interest rates; how are we dealing with the 6 & 7% now that most have rolled over? Plus Tony's takeaway of factors that may push house prices back up in the next 12 months. This quick bite is from our episode 'Property market post election'. We look at what both investors and first-home owners might expect, and how they might shape buying and selling in coming months. For more or to watch the full episode on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 2023 • 31min
Property market post election
We talk to independent economist Tony Alexander about what both investors and first-home owners might expect, and how they might shape buying and selling in coming months. This conversation covers demand, where interest rates are headed and will lending criteria ease? Plus, are we in for a rush of house listings in the lead up to Christmas? For more or to watch on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 23, 2023 • 6min
Quick bite: General advice from Bill English to the PM
In this quick bite from the episode ’What now? Bill English on new coalition govt, Sir Bill English has some tips for investors, new ministers and the new prime minister as Aotearoa awaits the make-up of our new coalition government. For more or to watch the full episode on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 2023 • 21min
Sharesies Special: Blackpearl Group capital raise with CEO Nick Lissette
Blackpearl Group is seeking to raise NZ$4 million to fund the company’s next phase of growth. In this Sharesies special episode, CEO Nick Lissette speaks with Susannah Bately about the Black Pearl story, its revenue model, and plans for the capital. Plus, how is AI powering the company’s sales and marketing and Nick’s perspective on the slide in the Black Pearl shareprice since listing last year. Please note we don’t go into specifics about the capital raise itself, as Nick is unable to respond to questions of that nature. This Sharesies special is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time. Sharesies will be paid a fee from Blackpearl Group for distributing this offer to Sharesies investors. For more or to follow the podcast —check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 2023 • 40min
What now? Bill English on a new coalition government
Former Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Sir Bill English shares his insights on the process of forming a coalition government. Will we see another '6 week circus'? And what does all this mean for business and investors?' Our conversation covers everything from climate policy, the public service, social investment and housing. Plus what to get right to regain business confidence. For more or to watch this episode on youtube—check out http://linktr.ee/sharedlunch Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk. Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


