by Cameron Reilly | Sep 3, 2025 | Australia, Blog, Investing Podcast, Podcast Episodes
In this episode, Cameron and Tony dive into what’s being called the most volatile reporting season on record. They explore outsized market reactions, continuous disclosure failures, and whether sell triggers should be handled differently during earnings season. The duo compare the strong performance of their Australian and US dummy portfolios, both up around 12% in 30 days—far ahead of their respective indexes. They also weigh in on Trump’s tariffs being struck down in US courts, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, and whether America is sliding towards authoritarianism. On the investing front, they cover results for Qantas and Motorcycle Holdings, Tony does a pulled pork on Tyro Payments as a surprising new fintech on the buy list, and answer listener questions about strange trading behaviour, class action lawsuits, and the risks of gold miners in West Africa.
by Cameron Reilly | Aug 27, 2025 | Australia, Blog, Investing Podcast, Podcast Episodes
In this week’s episode of **QAV Australia (Ep. 834)**, Tony is back from his week off on the Murray, and he and Cameron dive into a wide-ranging discussion of reporting season results, portfolio performance, and lessons from both winners and losers on the ASX. They cover everything from Super Retail Group’s recent surge to the ongoing woes of Ingham’s, and ask whether CSL is still the “great Aussie stock” it’s made out to be. Cameron revisits the so-called “Pulled Pork curse,” revealing the true track record of Tony’s stock deep-dives. They also debate whether new metrics like gross profitability or company buybacks should be added to the QAV checklist, and troubleshoot the dreaded Excel “out of resources” error. Finally, Tony presents a Pulled Pork on MA Financial (MAF), a fast-growing diversified financial group, before the conversation drifts into music legends, AI research, and whether Keith Moon was the most entertaining drummer of all time.
by Cameron Reilly | Aug 19, 2025 | Australia, Blog, Investing Podcast, Podcast Episodes
In this episode, Tony and Cameron sit down with John Abernethy, veteran investor and founder of Clime Investment Management, for an in-depth conversation about value investing, funds management, and the evolution of Australia’s financial industry. John shares stories from his early days at NRMA in the 1980s, the influence of Warren Buffett’s philosophy, and the creative use of convertible notes to bridge value gaps. He explains how Clime evolved into a $1.6 billion multi-asset manager, why self-funding companies like Nick Scali are rare gems, and the challenges of today’s funds management environment. The discussion also covers the rise of managed investment accounts, the importance of dividends, macroeconomic forces, and Clime’s current offerings on the ASX.
by Cameron Reilly | Aug 13, 2025 | Australia, Blog, Investing Podcast, Podcast Episodes
In this episode, Cameron and Tony dig into a big week of market news and company updates. They kick off with the ASX’s latest blunder—confusing TPG Capital with TPG Telecom—sparking a dive into the stock exchange’s operational woes and competitive threats. The conversation shifts to the broader market’s strong performance and a fiery TikTok rebuttal on negative gearing, leading to a deep dive into housing policy, rental markets, and generational wealth-building. Reporting season highlights include strong moves from Credit Corp, Austal, Vault, Perenti, Eroad, and Korvest, plus an examination of Ingham’s ongoing R&D tax dispute with the ATO. Listener questions cover IDA’s sharp price drop, QBE’s results reaction, and a 60 Minutes segment on Energy Transition Minerals. Tony’s “Pulled Pork” focuses on Apiam Animal Health (AHX), a rural vet business roll-up with M&A potential. The after-hours segment touches on Bowie’s The Man Who Fell to Earth, the Trump biopic The Apprentice, and Ali vs. Foreman’s “Rumble in the Jungle.”
by Cameron Reilly | Aug 5, 2025 | Australia, Blog, Investing Podcast, Podcast Episodes
In episode 831 of QAV Australia, Cameron and Tony go into detailed discussions on Beach Energy (BPT), Plenti Group (PLT), Motorcycle Holdings (MTO). They explore the state of gold and commodity sell rules, and whether young people are truly worse off than boomers. Tony wraps up with a deep dive Pulled Pork on Vault Minerals (VAU), while Cam gets philosophical about AI and Epicurean physics with a touch of Lucretius. It’s a jam-packed episode full of insights, laughs, and sharp investing commentary.
by Cameron Reilly | Jul 30, 2025 | Australia, Blog, Investing Podcast, Podcast Episodes
In this episode of QAV Australia, Tony and Cam dive into the unexpected resignation of Macquarie Group’s CFO, the performance of Fortescue Metals Group, and delve into the speculations about cost-cutting measures in the ASX 200. In the ‘Pulled Pork’ section, they highlight a new addition to the buy list, Bhagwan Marine, discussing its operational history, growth potential, and QAV metrics. The after-hours segment features a lively debate on Triple J’s Top 100 Australian tracks of all time.