Equity Mates Investing Podcastpodcast

Housing falls post-Budget, is adding to Super worth it & Pimp my Portfolio with Owen Rask

Wednesday, June 3, 2026View original

Australia’s property market is adjusting to a post-budget reality, South Korean investors are piling into leveraged AI bets at a breathtaking pace, and a community question sparks a deep dive into one of the biggest investing decisions Australians face: should you invest more through super or outside it? Plus, Owen Rask reviews a real Equity Mates portfolio featuring ETFs, individual stocks and a REIT.


In this episode:

00:00 – Property investing after the budget

08:41 – South Korea’s AI-fuelled stock market frenzy

12:49 – Community Question: Invest inside or outside super?

14:42 – The tax advantages of superannuation

16:25 – Flexibility, FIRE and accessing your money early

19:00 – Contribution caps, balance limits and Div 296

23:15 – Life-stage considerations when building wealth

24:34 – Pimp My Portfolio with Owen Rask and community member Marty


Stocks & ETFs mentioned: Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (ASX: VAS), VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (ASX: QUAL), VanEck Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB), Fortescue (ASX: FMG), Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B), Magellan Financial Group (ASX: MFG), Big River Industries (ASX: BRI), Centuria Office REIT (ASX: COF), Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX: CLW), REA Group (ASX: REA), Domain Holdings Australia (ASX: DHG), Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Megaport (ASX: MP1), NextDC (ASX: NXT)


How I Got Started Newsletter: https://getstartedinvesting.beehiiv.com/ 


Newsletter Sign Up: https://equitymates.com/join-our-newsletters/ 


———


Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message


And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.


———


Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.


Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)


We’re particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis Points


Listen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify)


Watch on YouTube


Read the monthly email


———


Looking for some of our favourite research tools?

Download our free Basics of ETF handbook

Or our free 4-step stock checklist

Find company information on TIKR

Research reports from Good Research

Track your portfolio with Sharesight


———


This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If unsure, speak to a financial professional. The host of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares Group but maintains editorial independence and operates under Australian Financial Services licence 540697.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.