# Help! My shares are being shorted! Plus, Tesla, Microsoft and passive income ETFs

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Podcast: [Australian Investors Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/australian-investors-podcast-594967)
Published: 2026-05-01T21:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-investors-podcast/
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In this episode of the Australian Investors Podcast, Owen Rask and Drew Meredith tackle a question that would spook plenty of income investors: what should you do if your shares land on the most shorted list? That opens a broader discussion about dividend traps, earnings risk and whether a big yield is actually a warning sign. The pair also dig into recent results from Tesla, Microsoft, American Express and Lululemon, and what those numbers may be saying about spending, margins, capital investment and market expectations. Topics covered - The most shorted ASX shares and dividend trap risk - Tesla, Microsoft, American Express and Lululemon results - Passive income ETF portfolios and why total return still matters - When high yield becomes a warning sign for investors - Property, CGT and shifting capital into ETFs The back half of the episode turns practical, with Owen and Drew unpacking passive income ETF portfolios, liquidity, and how investors can think about income and diversification when cash rates are no longer near zero. They also tackle the CGT trade-off many Australians face when deciding whether to keep holding property or rotate some capital into ETFs. Resources for this episode Speak with the Rask Advice team Ask a question (select the Investors podcast) Show partner resources ETF investor? Go beyond ordinary with Global X: View all funds Visit TermPlus to learn more Have the chance to win a 5k travel voucher. Take the TermPlus survey here (last entry 31st of May) Rask Resources All services Financial Planning Invest with us Access Show Notes Ask a question We love feedback! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @rask.invest TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into…

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