Should your investment portfolio have a home bias, an international focus or something in between?

On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Tony Sycamore, market analyst at IG Australia, to discuss local and international markets and asset allocation.
How optimistic are traders about local and global markets?
Which Australian and international stocks are investors trading?
Is there any issue with having a home bias?
What are the pros and cons of holding local or international equities?
How do geopolitical events impact markets?
How can first timers go about getting international exposure?

#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #tonysycamore #investing

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Should your investment portfolio have a home bias, an international focus or something in between?
On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Tony Sycamore, market analyst at IG Australia, to discuss local and international markets and asset allocation.
<ul>
<li>How optimistic are traders about local and global markets?</li>
<li>Which Australian and international stocks are investors trading?</li>
<li>Is there any issue with having a home bias?</li>
<li>What are the pros and cons of holding local or international equities?</li>
<li>How do geopolitical events impact markets?</li>
<li>How can first timers go about getting international exposure?</li>
</ul>
#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #tonysycamore #investing
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We all have questions about money; how to earn it, how to spend it, and the best ways to invest so we can watch it grow.

The Friends With Money podcast, created by Money Magazine (Australia’s longest-running and most-read personal finance magazine), shares its extensive network of finance experts, in-depth knowledge of markets and timely advice to help you understand the world of money.

Hosted by senior writer, Tom Watson, and editor-in-chief, Michelle Baltazar, Friends With Money is a weekly chat with a variety of credentialed guests that you won’t want to miss. Listening and learning will help you on the path to financial freedom.

We all have questions about money; how to earn it, how to spend it, and the best ways to invest so we can watch it grow.
The Friends With Money podcast, created by Money Magazine (Australia’s longest-running and most-read personal finance magazine), shares its extensive network of finance experts, in-depth knowledge of markets and timely advice to help you understand the world of money.
Hosted by senior writer, Tom Watson, and editor-in-chief, Michelle Baltazar, Friends With Money is a weekly chat with a variety of credentialed guests that you won’t want to miss. Listening and learning will help you on the path to financial freedom.

We all have questions about the money we earn, how we spend it and the best ways to approach investing it now and for our future.

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We all have questions about the money we earn, how we spend it and the best ways to approach investing it now and for our future. Having an extensive network of professional finance voices with honest, credible opinion has allowed Money Magazine to become Australia’s longest running and most read personal finance magazine, presenting easy to understand financial news, advice and reviews for its audience. Managing editor Julia Newbould chats weekly with a variety of experienced guests to explore the art of financial literacy and resilience in the modern money landscape.

We all have questions about the money we earn, how we spend it and the best ways to approach investing it now and for our future. Having an extensive network of professional finance voices with honest, credible opinion has allowed Money Magazine to become Australia&rsquo;s longest running and most read personal finance magazine, presenting easy to understand financial news, advice and reviews for its audience. Managing editor Julia Newbould chats weekly with a variety of experienced guests to explore the art of financial literacy and resilience in the modern money landscape.

Build wealth: Top investment markets

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The sales season is fast approaching, so how can shoppers make sure that they actually grab a bargain on Black Friday or Boxing Day?

This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Sarah Megginson, personal finance expert at Finder, to preview this years’ sales season and discuss the steps consumers can take to maximise their savings.
Are sales events like Black Friday genuinely a good time to shop?
Should Aussies do anything before the sales to help them get a bargain?
How can shoppers boost their savings with cashback and other discounts?
What rights do consumers have to returns and repairs?
What other tips or tricks can shoppers use?

#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #sarahmegginson #sales #blackfriday #boxingday

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The sales season is fast approaching, so how can shoppers make sure that they actually grab a bargain on Black Friday or Boxing Day?
This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Sarah Megginson, personal finance expert at Finder, to preview this years’ sales season and discuss the steps consumers can take to maximise their savings.
<ul>
<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Are sales events like Black Friday genuinely a good time to shop?</li>
<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Should Aussies do anything before the sales to help them get a bargain?</li>
<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">How can shoppers boost their savings with cashback and other discounts?</li>
<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">What rights do consumers have to returns and repairs?</li>
<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">What other tips or tricks can shoppers use?</li>
</ul>
#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #sarahmegginson #sales #blackfriday #boxingday
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Holiday season shopping hacks

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There’s a raft of new superannuation initiatives and reforms set to come online in the next few years, so how will these affect super members?

This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Peter Hogg, general manager for guidance and advice at Aware Super, to talk through the changes which kick off from July 2025. They discuss:
Superannuation on paid parental leave
The upcoming super guarantee increase
Proposed changes to tax concessions on higher balances
The impact of payday super
Practical tips for getting the most out of super

#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #peterhogg #superannuation

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There’s a raft of new superannuation initiatives and reforms set to come online in the next few years, so how will these affect super members?
This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Peter Hogg, general manager for guidance and advice at Aware Super, to talk through the changes which kick off from July 2025. They discuss:
<ul>
<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Superannuation on paid parental leave</li>
<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">The upcoming super guarantee increase</li>
<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Proposed changes to tax concessions on higher balances</li>
<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">The impact of payday super</li>
<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Practical tips for getting the most out of super</li>
</ul>
#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #peterhogg #superannuation
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrvCe5FhuuSn2KNn_oKLjDDH_Ls5rSQbz">YouTube Podcast Playlist</a>
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The future of super

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With inflation falling and interest rates starting to do the same, is now an opportune time to consider investing in fixed income or has the window passed?  

This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Marc Jocum, product and investment strategist at Global X ETFs, to chat all things fixed income. They discuss:
The assets included in the fixed income basket
How bonds deliver returns to investors
The benefits of having a fixed income allocation
How fixed income assets are affected by interest rates
The pros and cons of investing in fixed income now

#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #marcjocum #investing #fixedincome

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With inflation falling and interest rates starting to do the same, is now an opportune time to consider investing in fixed income or has the window passed?  
This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money’s Tom Watson is joined by Marc Jocum, product and investment strategist at Global X ETFs, to chat all things fixed income. They discuss:
<ul data-editing-info="{&quot;applyListStyleFromLevel&quot;:true}">
<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">The assets included in the fixed income basket</li>
<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">How bonds deliver returns to investors</li>
<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">The benefits of having a fixed income allocation</li>
<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">How fixed income assets are affected by interest rates</li>
<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">The pros and cons of investing in fixed income now</li>
</ul>
#friendswithmoney #tomwatson #marcjocum #investing #fixedincome
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<a href="https://spoti.fi/3fSPI2h">Listen on Spotify</a>
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Protect your portfolio

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