Triple M - Motley Fool Money

-- Inflation down 1.9%, and the Fed keeps rates on hold -- More border closures… a check-in on Corona -- A little bit of relief for bank shareholders -- Earnings from Rio and Temple & Webster -- And we dip into the Fool mailbag!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A psychological trap that can steal your returns 'aweigh'...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- One listener gets back on the horse... and wants to track his returns -- "Is this a better ethical investing option?" -- The most expensive leather jacket in history? -- Can we make the bankers give some of the money back? -- "How do I get diversified without getting killed on brokerage?" -- Why do companies 'consolidate' their shares? -- FIRE and your investment horizonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- The worst set of numbers since WWII -- Vaccine news and rumours shake the market -- Two tech stocks on a song (including an old favourite) -- And we dip into the Fool mailbag!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The case for investing... even when you're scared or downSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- China sound exciting... but what about the risks? -- My stocks aren't going up... time to sell? -- Speccy miners... worth the risk? -- The value of independent thought -- I have a margin loan... kill it or let it ride? -- The most important elements in stock-pickingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Scott's back… and only got bogged once -- Macro: Unemployment up, business confidence up, consumer confidence down -- BNPL is back in a big way -- The shorts are back… this time with Technology One in their sights -- As is Tech really the 'most crowded trade'?    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- “I sold, planning to buy again… but I’m tempted to just pay off the mortgage. Should I?”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Should I buy (and sell) before earnings season starts in a couple of weeks? -- Some ETFs are headed for the scrapheap: deserved, or a risk for competition? -- Just what is the ‘Motley Fool Effect’ and is it real? -- ‘My kids are about to get whacked by the ATO. Help!’ -- Should I have a different Super fund to my partner? -- In defence of gold! -- G’day from the Kimberley -- And we finish the episode with a big tangent (surprise!) and some funSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the boys bring you three companies each that they think are poised to thrive in a post-Coronavirus world. Some of them are under serious pressure right now, but we think we can see a brighter future on the other side. Which companies are they? You’ll have to have a listen to find out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Don’t let the banks get away with charging you a king’s ransom for your credit card!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Is it time to sell Afterpay yet? -- A life hack from one of our listeners -- We put the ‘dill’ in ‘dilution’ -- Kogan has had a wonderful run… but can it last? -- Do all stocks have a limited shelf life? -- To hedge or not to hedge: That is the question.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to know what separates the great companies from the also rans? It’s their ability to sustain – and benefit from – a competitive advantage… something Warren Buffett calls a company’s ‘moat’. This week, the boys talk through the different moats a company can have, and whether or not ‘moats’ are all they’re cracked up to be, given some recent criticism from Elon Musk. Take a listen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keep the tax man off your back (and get what you’re owed!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Is it worth buying Altium? What about Novonix? -- Doc’s view on 10 high growth international stocks -- Is ‘secretive, big-data’ worth investing in? -- What’s with the stock market correlation between the ASX and the US? -- A new normal? Or something to worry about?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From time to time, we’ll bring you one-off interviews with some of the smartest, best informed people we can find. This time, Scott speaks to John Hewson, former Federal Leader of the Liberal Party, ANU Professor, businessman and economist. Scott and John talk about the current political landscape, how to deal with foreign leaders, the government’s COVID response, how not to waste the current crisis, and why John isn’t going to run for office again. It’s a fascinating, wide-ranging conversation, and we’re sure you’ll enjoy hearing from one of the smartest thinkers around. Take a listen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Are we about to see another ‘run’ on toilet paper? -- It’s okay… we’re Triple A -- Qantas is -- finally -- raising capital -- Here comes Amazon… maybe -- Accent’s online sales soar: 150% growth in May!; and -- A brave? strange? new world for brandsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From time to time, we’ll bring you one-off interviews with some of the smartest, best informed people we can find. This time, Scott speaks Meg Heffron, co-founder of Heffron SMSF to unpack the pros and cons of SMSFs, including who it might – or not – be right for, as well as some hints and tips to make the most of your self-managed Super. Take a listen!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- The best apps and sites to start your investing journeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-- Is someone fiddling the books after the market closes? -- Are the robot traders stealing our returns? -- Should I board the Spaceship? -- How to win the war on cash -- What role does politics have in investment decisions? -- Should we discount discount rates?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.