So how does gentailer Genesis leverage its maligned coal and gas assets to help forge a new future in renewables?  New CEO Malcolm Johns tells us why he took on one of the biggest challenges in the energy sector. He says the so-called ESG discount applied to the Genesis share price will be harder for the market to justify under its new strategy. Our conversation also covers how Genesis plans to cut costs, its lower dividend, and shoring up  national supply when hydro, wind and solar are down.  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.

Tony Alexander shares his perspective on the NZ property market heading into next year, why does he think a frenzy isn't on the horizon just yet — and what markers , like interest rates and stock listings, is he looking for to signal significant changes for potential buyers? This is a quick bite from our previous episode: What will the summer property market bring? 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.

Investors are riding out economic headwinds and adjusting share portfolios to find investments that take advantage of trends such as Ai and renewables.   These are some of the findings from the quarterly Sharesies Investor Insights survey conducted by independent economist Tony Alexander. Tony tells us why he thinks shares are still the most popular investment, but that momentum is returning to the property market—the action being with first-home buyers initially, while investors watch and wait. 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.

Managing director of Mainfreight Don Braid joined Shared Lunch to talk about the not-so down and dirty world of freight. As part of what’s become a high tech industry, Mainfreight has made some big international moves. Don shares why he thinks more NZ companies should be looking offshore. This quick bite is from our previous episode 'Mainfreight–A 100+ year business in the making'  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.

Logistics and transport multinational Mainfreight is bouncing back after reporting a 42.6% drop in net profit which it puts down to a more normalised trading environment after a post pandemic boom.   Our conversation with Managing Director Don Braid delves beyond the numbers, including his 26 year tenure, how the company has kept growing, and further expansion overseas. We also discuss the dividend payout and the six months ahead. 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.

In this Quick Bite we talk to Milford Asset Management’s Daniel Wu about Apple’s approach to AI, new products such as the Vision Pro - is this the plan for the future of the company? 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this quick bite Frances Cook & Mark Riggall from Milford talk bonds, how are they used as a component of a balanced portfolio? Plus, the relationship between bonds and the interest rate cycle, historically and more recently.  This clip is from our previous episode 'Are bonds on the comeback? Where Mark explains why the outlook for bonds is better now after a tough couple of years. And For more or to follow the podcast —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.

We unpack how the debt market works, what different types of bonds there are, and risk versus return.  Milford’s Conservative and Balanced Portfolio Manager Mark Riggall explains why the outlook for bonds is better now after a tough couple of years. And what to consider if  adding bonds to your portfolios as a diversification tactic, such as through exchange-traded funds.   And For more or to follow the podcast —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.

Harbour Asset Management's Chris Di Leva and NZIER principal economist Chrstina Leung discuss the course of interest rates and the impact on investment circumstances over the next year. This is from our previous episode, 'What does the election mean for investors?' where we discuss which sectors to watch and we find out the mood of business based on a blue or a red government.  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.

With the general election just days away we ask  the experts what’s in store for investors and businesses? Harbour Asset Management's Chris Di Leva and NZIER economist Christina Leung discuss which sectors to watch and we find out the mood of business based on a blue or a red government. For more or to follow the podcast —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.

Glen James from My Millennial Money joined Demetria Chelepy from Sharesies AU to talk about Glen's concept of Investing for LOOT AKA Life on your own terms. As a part of this discussion Glen explored passive income, how it relates to investing and where shares come into it all... For more check out our previous episode, 'Investing for a life on your own terms'. This episode was originally produced by Sharesies Australia, watch this episode on Sharesies AU Youtube  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.

Glen James is a former financial advisor, author of Sort your money out and get invested and the host of the My Millennial Money podcast. In this episode we explore Glen’s concept of LOOT (Life On Own Terms), and what this means for your money and investing.  Find out how to create passive income, Glen’s ‘holy trinity’ of budgeting, and tips on how to level up if you’ve been investing for a couple of years.  This episode was originally produced by Sharesies Australia, watch this episode on Sharesies AU Youtube  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.

Fletcher Building CEO Ross Taylor shares about Fletcher’s low carbon housing pilot, alongside other sustainable trends and innovation in construction in this quick bite from our episode 'Fletcher building boss bullish on future'. In the full episode you'll hear about standardised (prefabricated) homes making up a third of its production—and rising, why the lower dividend payout, and what keeps him awake at night?  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.

Fletcher Building has had some headwinds of late but CEO Ross Taylor assures things are in order. Hear first-hand what risks lie ahead for the company, including finishing the troubled Auckland Convention Centre project.  Ross is candid about Fletcher’s low carbon housing pilot, standardised (prefabricated) homes making up a third of its production—and rising, plus why the lower dividend payout, and what keeps him awake at night?  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.

Helen Matterson from Sharesies and Infometrics Principle Economist Brad Olsen chat about inflation and interest rates in this quick bite from our episode 'The good, bad and ugly of the economy with Brad Olsen'. In the full episode we discuss what’s ahead for listed companies, which sectors to watch, plus some observations around investor preferences across generations, including a trend where younger investors are getting higher returns. 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.

We talk to Infometrics Principle Economist Brad Olsen about everything from the government opening its books, inflation and interest rates, to the recent company earnings season and what’s ahead.Plus some investor trends that show how different age groups invest— including how younger investors are getting higher returns based on their love of US growth stocks.  For more or to follow the podcast —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.

Vehicle fleet technology business EROAD has its eye on more scale in the North American trucking market, and is seeking $50 million in capital from investors to make it happen.   We talk to EROAD CEO Mark Heine about just  how the company’s technology works, the acquisitions it's made and this next phase of growth. For more or to follow the podcast —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. Sharesies will be paid a fee to distribute the offer to Sharesies investors  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air NZ CEO Greg Foran talks to Business Desk editor Pattrick Smellie about the year ahead, including why the airline isn’t giving forward guidance.  This quick bite is from our episode 'Back in black for Air NZ'  For more or to watch this episode—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.

Air NZ’s return to profit after several years of Covid related losses and a special dividend payout is good news for investors. But will shareholders benefit further from the airline’s healthy balance sheet?  We talk to Air NZ CEO Greg Foran about the 2023 financial results and what’s ahead including why the airline isn’t giving forward guidance. 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.

Raising debt capital has helped the NZX navigate turbulent times for share trading. We talk to the market operator and listed company with an array of other businesses in its stable. This conversation with CEO Mark Peterson covers everything from NZX’s performance over the last 6 months and new products on the way, to how the exchange actually works, plus  a bit of  history.   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.

Z Energy accounts for 20% of earnings at Australian retail fuel giant Ampol and the benefits of the takeover are now coming to fruition. Ampol chief executive Matt Halliday talks about how Ampol’s sunset business is transitioning to renewables such as sustainable aviation fuel, the roll-out of EV charging, its burgeoning retail business and why Kiwi and Aussies will be slower to give up fossil fueled driving.  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.

High interest rates and election uncertainty sees investors opting for shares and savings accounts over property.  Independent economist Tony Alexander explains why in a wide reaching conversation about high interest rates, the China slowdown, plus everything you wanted to know about the housing market right now. 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.

Scott Phillips of the Motley Fool shares his take on potential problems with ethical investing, greenwashing and his thoughts on how much sway ethical investors have. This clip is from our episode 'Dirty Stocks'. A timely reminder as well, opinions and views expressed by Scott or any of our guests on Shared Lunch are their own.  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.

Scott Phillips of the Motley Fool has observed Australian mining stocks for decades, and in this episode he talks about what investors need to consider in this period of change. Scott defines so-called dirty stocks and looks at morals v economics (no judgment). Plus we hear about companies transitioning to renewable energy, and whether Lithium is a green element. 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.

Will Tesla be a powerhouse of AI? Felix Fok from Milford gives us the rundown on the future promise of Tesla's AI, particularly AI related to images or sensing of the surroundings. Where could this lead? Plus, you've heard of Elon, but who is Optimus? 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.

We look at the phenomenon that is Tesla with long-time observer Milford Asset Management’s Felix Fok. He provides analysis on both the underlying company and the stock.  This episode is for fans and skeptics alike. Join Sharesies co-CEO and Tesla driver Leighton Roberts as he discusses the competition, if the stock is overvalued, other revenue streams and what’s ahead.  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.

It's sorted Money Month, and in our latest episode we explored the importance of having a will and EPA. In this quick bite, Public Trust CEO Glenys Talavai gives us the rundown how a share portfolio can fit into a will and the choices that can arise.  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.

If you have $15k in your Kiwisaver did you know you need a will? And would you be happy for your shares to be cashed up if you were to pass away suddenly?  Get the lowdown when we talk to Public Trust CEO Glenys Talivai about why you might need an enduring power of attorney or will and what happens if you don’t.  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.

Sorted's money month is this August, the theme: 'Pause, get sorted'. Tom Hartmann from Sorted.org.nz shared their 6 steps that have been helping Kiwis take control of their money, a great starting point for anyone taking a pause to reassess their situation.  This clip is a quick bite from our previous epsiode: 'Time for a money reset?'. For more or 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.

Ever taken the time to assess your entire financial portfolio?   We talk to Tom Hartman from the Sorted website in the lead up to Money Month, which is about taking a pause to sort your finances.  We cover debt, shares, Kiwisaver, savings, plus the 6-step check-list to make sure you're on track.  For more or 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.

Can a dividend yield get too high? On the surface it might sound good, but Victoria Harris from The Curve suggests sometimes you may need to take a closer look. This is from our previous episode 'All things dividends'. 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.

Should you consider dividend paying stocks as part of your portfolio? Having a mix of growth stocks and those that pay dividends helps diversify your portfolio. So what do you need to look out for when considering dividends?   Our conversation with Victoria Harris from the Curve talks about all things dividends. It  covers why and who pays a dividend, taking the cash or shares, the advantages of reinvesting, and what does a good yield look like? For more or to follow the podcast —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.

Blair Modica of Betashares joined Shared Lunch to talk exchange-traded funds, and provided an insight into 3 key tech areas that have grown this year and how that has been reflected in the ETF market. 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.

Do exchange-traded-funds have a place in your portfolio? Or are you overwhelmed by the sheer choice on offer?  We’ve got your back. In this conversation with Blair Modica of Betashares, Blair explains the investing trend ‘smart beta’ and how to avoid overlap when investing in ETFs. Plus the tech revival, ETF hot spots and what it means to have indirect exposure to crypto.  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.

Manawa Energy CEO David Prentice talks to the profitablity of solar power in Aotearoa, is it worth it for energy companies yet? Plus, what is on the horizon for Manawa on the solar front?  This is a quick bite from our previous episode 'Investing in local green energy'. 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.

Generating our own renewable energy is a big part of meeting climate change targets. But are we making progress and what opportunities are there for investors? We talk to David Prentice, the CEO of Manawa Energy, our largest independent renewable energy generator. We find out how Manawa smooths its earnings without a retail arm, why more clarity around government policy for green energy is needed, plus the potential of solar as the price comes down. 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.

Infratil CEO Jason Boyes joined Shared Lunch recently to talk about its future plans with One NZ, as well as how investing in renewables is not only essential, but a long-term growth strategy. This quick bite was from our episode ’One NZ’s future with Infratil' 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.

New Zealand's net inward migration numbers are back up, what does this mean for investors and will the numbers stay high? Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen thinks there may be a drop off, find out why, plus a couple of key takeaways on the subject of the recession.  This quick bite is from our previous episode: The world's tiniest recession?  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.