In this episode, Cameron and Tony sit down with activist investor Gabriel Radzyminski, founder of Sandon Capital, to dissect the art of activist value investing in Australia. Gabriel explains how he identifies mispriced assets, why value investing isn’t dead, and how activism can unlock value when management misalignment or agency conflicts keep companies from realising their potential. The discussion zeroes in on the brewing storm around Southern Cross Media (ASX:SXL) and its proposed merger with Seven West Media (ASX:SWM) — a deal Gabriel argues is a “nil-premium reverse takeover” that disenfranchises shareholders. The conversation dives deep into governance, board behaviour, passive investing, and the moral hazards of Australia’s listing rules. Expect sharp insights on capital allocation, corporate incentives, and the eternal tension between shareholders and boards.

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.

In Episode AU 827 of the QAV Investing Podcast, Cameron and Tony kick off with Trump’s latest tariff threats, predict (incorrectly) the RBA’s interest rate decision, and analyse the ASX’s reaction to overnight Wall Street moves. They discuss the impact of criminal allegations on G8 Education (GEM) staff, the 30% surge in Motorcycle Holdings (MTO), and acquisition news about Silk Logistics (SLH). Tony delivers a comprehensive pulled pork on Plenti Group (PLT), a fintech P2P lender with strong metrics and a high QAV score. The show closes with riffs on Black Sabbath, AC/DC concerts, and French philosophy, including Montaigne and The Little Prince.

It’s cold, the markets are weird, and the boys are back. Cameron and Tony kick things off with oil-patch whiplash, Iran–Israel theatre, and Trump’s “Mission Accomplished 2.0” tweet-storms. Portfolio numbers, confession-season land-mines, and sudden 30 % face-plants (looking at you, **AMI**) follow. Tony spotlights surprise winners (**OML**, **SHA**, **SRG**, **GNG**) and takeover bait (**STO**, **THL**), while ASX cops an ASIC probe for dropping the tech ball. Virgin’s second-shot IPO, Karoon’s Brazilian land-grab, and a pulled-pork deep dive on **COG** round out the finance. After hours: jazz-piano Goldblum, Kelly’s Heroes, and Peter Ellyard’s octogenarian optimism. 

In this special QAV episode, Cameron and Tony are joined by Navarre Trousselot, founder and CEO of Navexa, Australia’s homegrown portfolio tracking and tax-reporting platform. The episode kicks off with a charming tale of how Navarre’s first entrepreneurial venture was Pokémon card arbitrage as a 10-year-old, laying the groundwork for his investing instincts. The trio then explores the serious end-of-financial-year business: tax-loss harvesting, the nuances of capital gains strategies, and how Navexa’s AI-powered tax tools are evolving. Navarre shares exclusive insights from aggregated Navexa user data—what the top-performing portfolios look like, what they’re holding (spoiler: lots of Bitcoin), and how often they trade. The conversation wraps with some existential musing on crypto, AI, and investor psychology.

In episode 821 of the QAV Podcast, Cameron and Tony kick things off with tales of gas outages and cold showers before diving into the markets. They review the portfolio performance, explain the HLS sell-off, and unpack the latest antics of Donald Trump’s tariff diplomacy. Stocks under the spotlight include VVA (Viva Leisure) with their eyebrow-raising stake in Gorilla X Labs, NRW’s legal wrangle over the Whyalla port, and a deep-dive pulled pork on ANZ. The ANZ segment touches everything from executive turnover, the bloated One Platform app, substance abuse allegations, and the Suncorp acquisition, to Cameron’s prediction that the whole thing will be scrapped in favour of an AI-driven rebuild. Sprinkle in some talk about robot security Roombas, the legacy of Damien Broderick, Sparks’ new album, and Japanese punk, and you’ve got another vintage QAV session.

In this episode, Cameron and Tony tackle the political earthquake caused by the breakup of Australia’s Federal Coalition, dig into the implications of the RBA’s latest rate cut, and explore how the U.S. credit downgrade might ripple through markets. We hit hot topics from taxing unrealized gains to a lesson in value investing resilience through the lens of a Tobias Carlisle interview with Rich Pzena. We close with a deep pulled pork on Cettire Ltd (CTT), the controversial drop-shipping retailer that’s either misunderstood genius or speculative flameout. Plus: the ASX plays dumb, and Helen Mirren gets name-dropped twice.

This week we deep-dive into BIS (Bisalloy Steel Group), questioning whether it’s truly a steel commodity play given its rising price amid a falling steel market. Tony delivers a pulled pork on BIS, exploring their niche in quenched and tempered steel, its use in defence industries, and the company’s recent inclusion in the All Ords. W also tackle discrepancies in price-to-operating-cashflow (Pr/OpCaf) numbers between Stockopedia and manual calculations, and reflect on the sale of Stock Doctor. There’s a reader question on operating cashflow calculations and plenty of banter about sobriety, diet, and what they’ve been watching lately—from _Landman_ to _Face/Off_.

In this episode, Cameron and TK dive into the recent market volatility, largely driven by US tariff announcements. They discuss the importance of sticking to the QAV investing framework during uncertain times, contrasting it with reactive or emotional decision-making often seen elsewhere. The conversation touches on the potential economic impacts of the tariffs, including the logic behind them, the potential for decoupling from China, the historical context of tariffs in Australia, and the possibility of it all being a "grift".

This week we're talking with Steve Mabb, Chairman of the Australian Shareholders Association, about what we can do about the many failures of ASX-listed companies to disclose their results during the most recent reporting season.

Tony and Cameron explore the market's recent volatility and recovery, examining key performances in both their Australian and US portfolios. They dive deep into the curious case of Ramelius Resources, dissecting the company's recent series of announcements that puzzled investors and raised questions around transparency and disclosure practices. Other highlights include a robust discussion on small caps versus large caps in the context of passive investing impacts, strong results from Perseus Mining and Metals X, and an analysis of Shape Australia's promising financial position and future outlook. The episode wraps up with listener questions about portfolio hedging strategies and implications of the Ramelius and Spartan Resources merger.

In this episode, we review recent half-yearly results and market volatility, discussing notable movements in the dummy portfolio compared to the benchmark, as well as significant shifts in commodities such as crude oil. We dive into reporting-season surprises from companies like Qantas, Hello World, Pepper Money, and Karoon Energy, exploring the lack of timely “confession season” disclosures and how that impacts investment decisions. The topic of whether to pause stock purchases during reporting season is debated, expressing our frustration over abrupt CFO departures and earnings “shock” announcements. We conclude with a “Pulled Pork” deep dive on mining services group Perenti (PRN), analyzing cash-flow quirks, forecast earnings, and overall QAV metrics.