{"podcast":{"title":"Shares for Beginners","slug":"shares-for-beginners-241998","podcast_index_feed_id":241998,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/4cf401e4-d184-543c-b73b-5fa7140b9811","website_url":"https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6113e4c28b4903ca8716f769/1744413667939-bdbf0aae-f137-4a79-8d7c-ae2b4e50e833.jpeg","author":"Philip Muscatello","episode_count":462,"summary":"We're all investors in the share market, either directly or through our superannuation. We're handing over management of our assets to financial advisors and fund managers. The best will look after our interests and make us wealthier. But how can we know for sure? Where do you go if you're completely new but want to start learning about investing in the markets yourself. The jargon is dense and it can feel like we're being kept deliberately in the dark. In Shares for Beginners, you'll hear from people in the finance industry and together we'll explain key concepts of investing in the ASX, the NASDAQ, S&P500, FTSE and Dow. More importantly, they have insights that allow us to look under the hood of the stock market, explaining how it works and what to look out for. We have to be smart. We have to be diversified and we have to have good risk management strategies if we want to invest for the long term. For more Information go to: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/ How is your superannuation linked to the Australian & US stock markets? It's crucial to understand the fundamentals of stocks and shares, and recommend reading \"The Intelligent Investor\" by Benjamin Graham. I explore the…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shares-for-beginners-241998"},"episode":{"title":"Balance Sheets, Retail Risks & Small‑Cap Lessons | Under The Radar","slug":"balance-sheets-retail-risks-small-cap-lessons-under-the-radar","published_at":"2026-04-22T22:15:54+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shares-for-beginners-241998/balance-sheets-retail-risks-small-cap-lessons-under-the-radar","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shares-for-beginners-241998","url":"https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/under-the-radar-quality","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/shares-for-beginners/e/69e947cd738b0d0aa5e58caa/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Richard Hemming from Under the Radar Report returns to break down what “quality” really means in small‑cap investing, and why the balance sheet is the first place he looks. We cover: • How to define quality in a small‑cap company • Why free cash flow matters more than profit • The key metric: Net Debt / EBITDA • Why retailers can be both exciting and dangerous • Case studies: Myer, KMD Brands, Kogan, Clover, Tuas, Amplitude Energy Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/under-the-radar-quality 📈 CHECK OUT THE UNDER THE RADAR REPORT :  Find Tomorrow’s Market Winners Today  Under the Radar Report uncovers quality small caps  before they hit the headlines . Save 10% with promo code  SFB . Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they’re offering something of value. Shares for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Shares for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Opinions expressed by guests are theirs alone and may not represent the views of Finpods, Money Sherpa, or Phil Muscatello. Shares for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD, and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Philip Muscatello and Finpods Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LT…","meta_description":"In this episode, Richard Hemming from Under the Radar Report returns to break down what “quality” really means in small‑cap investing, and why the balance…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2243,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/shares-for-beginners-241998/episodes/balance-sheets-retail-risks-small-cap-lessons-under-the-radar/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shares-for-beginners-241998/balance-sheets-retail-risks-small-cap-lessons-under-the-radar.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}