In this episode, Paul O’Connor, Head of Strategy and Development at Netwealth, sits down with Chris Bedingfield, Principal & Portfolio Manager at Quay Global Investors. They delve into the complexities and opportunities within global real estate markets. Chris shares his expertise on why investing in real estate below replacement cost provides downside protection and potential upside. They also explore the resilience of the US economy, the impact of interest rates on global property markets, and emerging investment themes such as self-storage, senior housing, and residential real estate. Tune in to understand the strategic differences between global and local REITs and how global real estate can enhance your diversified portfolio.

As traditional banks retract from commercial lending, private credit emerges as a compelling alternative. In the latest episode of the Portfolio Construction podcast, Paul O’Connor, Head of Investment at Netwealth, and Pete Robinson, Head of Strategy at Challenger Investment Management, offer insightful perspectives on the rise of private credit and the inherent challenges, such as lack of transparency, higher credit risk, and lower liquidity. They explore the strategic placement of private credit within a diverse portfolio, investor considerations regarding liquidity, and the sector’s key risks, all while highlighting where the most valuable opportunities may lie.

In this episode of the Portfolio Construction podcast, Paul O’Connor, Head of Investment at Netwealth, interviews Craig Swanger, Director and Chief Investment Officer of Income Asset Management (IAM). Craig shares his predictions that China’s interest rates may decline more rapidly than the market anticipates. This episode addresses these uncertainties and spotlights Craig’s perspective on China’s inflation trajectory and its potential impact on the Australian economy, the AUD, and portfolio construction, amid concerns over China’s real estate sector and escalating debt levels.

For some, emerging markets remain one of the most mispriced asset classes globally, providing ample opportunities for outperformance, but it is important to properly evaluate the risks before investing.

In this episode of the Portfolio Construction podcast, Paul O’Connor, Head of Investment at Netwealth interviews Ross Cameron, Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets at Northcape Capital, they discuss emerging markets and which ones have his attention this year and why, and those he’s avoiding in 2024.

In 2023, investors saw strong returns in equity, fixed interest, and cash markets. The question for 2024 is whether these strong returns will continue.

In this episode of the Portfolio Construction podcast, Paul O’Connor, Head of Investment at Netwealth, interviews David Bassanese, Chief Economist at Betashares, about his economic view on the Australian dollar, equity and emerging markets, interest rates, and inflation. They discuss investment implications, key risks, and potential disruptions to the 2024/25 outlook, including effects on energy supply due to tensions in the Middle East, a sell-off in the bond market due to fears of the US budget deficit, and a more substantial slowing in consumer spending.

The resource sector encompasses a wide range of commodities and has received increasing attention due to the global shift towards renewable energy sources.

In this episode of the Portfolio Construction podcast, Paul O’Connor, Head of Investment at Netwealth, is joined by Daniel Sullivan, Head of Global Natural Resources and Portfolio Manager at Janus Henderson Investors. They explore the vital role the global resource sector plays in our daily lives, with a focus on mining, energy, gold and agriculture. They examine the impact of various factors, including population growth and its effects on agriculture, energy transition, technological advancements that have reduced exploration risks and improved resource targeting, and geopolitical risks affecting investors.

In this episode of the Portfolio Construction podcast, Paul O’Connor, Head of Investments at Netwealth, interviews to Brett Lewthwaite, Chief Investment Officer and Global Head of Fixed Income at Macquarie Asset Management. They explore the current and future dynamics of bond markets, inflation and interest rates, and how they shape the global economic outlook and financial conditions. They also discuss the implications of these factors for monetary policy, such as quantitative easing and tightening, and how they affect the risk and return profiles of fixed income investors in today's market.

The healthcare industry is undergoing significant change due to increased demand from population growth, advancing medical services, and an ageing population, and as such healthcare real estate represents investment opportunities for some.

In this podcast episode, Paul O'Connor, Head of Investments, Netwealth, interviews Andrew Hemming, the Managing Director of Centuria Healthcare. Andrew and Paul unpack the dynamics of the healthcare real estate sector in Australia including, the evolving models of care, the impact of interest rates, and its competitive nature.