Weekly Round Up: March 6 – March 10, 2023

What we learned from Buffett’s letter + An insiders view of the lithium opportunity

Berkshire Hathaway’s shareholder letter is one of the most highly anticipated documents of the year for investors. In it, CEO Warren Buffett shares his thoughts on the state of the economy, his investment strategies, and the company’s performance. We look at our takeaways from this year’s letter that can help you become a better investor.

Will these superannuation changes affect me?

The government has announced they want to tax earnings above $3 million in super at 30% instead of the current 15%. That’s frustrating if you’re one of the 0.5% of Australians with that kind of money in your account. But most of us don’t have $3 million stashed away… actually the average account has a measly $150,000 in it. Forbes reports that by the age of 25-29, the average man will have around $45,100 in their super fund, and woman will have $39,400.

Introducing the $100 challenge: How we turn $100 into $350k

We’ve done the calculations. If you invest just $100 every month for 40 years, you can accumulate over $350,000 – thanks to the magic of compound interest. So, we decided to set ourselves a challenge. Every month, we’re going to look for a way to add an extra $100 to our investment portfolio. We need a plan to save or earn an extra $100 each month to reach our investment goals.

Building Australia’s #1 millennial news source: YIGC with The Daily Aus’ Zara Seilder

Building a business is a huge personal investment – needing time, energy and money – but the payoff can be way higher than the stock market. It seems more young Aussies are taking note, with many adding “entrepreneur” to their resume. But what does it really take to create a successful and inspiring business? We want to shine a light on the incredible women who have done just that. In this series we ask these trailblazers to share their stories, as we hope to learn from the challenges they faced and the lessons they’ve taken away. So, let’s get inspired and start building our own paths to success!

Why the Reserve Bank is trialling a digital currency

The Reserve Bank has been looking into the use of a central bank digital currency here in Australia.

The world is rapidly moving towards a cashless society – Cash was used for 59% of point-of-sale transactions in 2022, down from 72% in 2019. 

69 – Is there a Silvergate Bank run? Plus Australian CBDC Pilot Program & Cryptocurrency’s role in aiding earthquake victims

In this episode, guest host Mark Monfort joins Trace and Craig to discuss the latest news in the world of cryptocurrency. The trio starts with the unfolding story of Silvergate Bank and its troubles in the United States, exploring why this matters in the crypto world. Additionally, they highlight the crypto community’s efforts in aiding the victims of Turkey and Syria’s devastating earthquakes.

On the fast track to floppy-town: What’s happened to the Aussie economy?

ASIC has launched their first ever Greenwashing case, Royal Melbourne’s builder has gone bust, tradies are dressing it up in designer kicks, and all the Aussie data is surprisingly soft right now. What’s going on? All this and more on this week’s Comedian v Economist.

My High Conviction Stock: Stephen Arnold – Tractor Supply (NASDAQ: TSCO)

Today we’re joined by Stephen Arnold – Managing Director and CIO of Aoris – a single fund of 15 highly profitable, market-leading, global businesses. Stephen has been investing in offshore markets for over 28 years, with previous roles at Evans & Partners, Goldman Sachs and Platinum Asset Management. 

Bonus: Comedian v Economist – Mrs Mac’s goes bust while supermarkets crush it

Join us on the Equity Mates podcast as we talk to Jason McIntosh, founder of Motion Trader, about the key education pillars he uses in his investing strategy. From managing emotions and forming good habits, to understanding your trading DNA and the importance of recovery, Jason shares valuable insights to help investors make better decisions.

We meet the Fertoz CEO: Changing the game for organic fertilizers

Felicity and Candice talk to Daniel Gleeson, CEO of Fertoz. IN the conversation we find out how the company identified the growing demand for organic crop farming, and took advantage of the opportunity to provide an all-natural solution to boost soil nutrition. 

Bitesize: ESG basics – Investing clean & green

Felicity and Candice talk to Daniel Gleeson, CEO of Fertoz. IN the conversation we find out how the company identified the growing demand for organic crop farming, and took advantage of the opportunity to provide an all-natural solution to boost soil nutrition. 

Australia’s first greenwashing case is here. Chances are, it won’t be the last.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission – ASIC – has just brought forward its first ever greenwashing case. It’s accused Mercer Superannuation of misleading customers about its sustainable plus fund, one of its superannuation investment options. The Sustainable Plus options were marketed as suitable for members who ‘are deeply committed to sustainability’ due to the fact they excluded investments in companies involved in carbon intensive fossil fuels, alcohol production and gambling.