{"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":"Where Growth Begins: Understanding Micro, Small & Mid Caps on the ASX","slug":"where-growth-begins-understanding-micro-small-mid-caps-on-the-asx","published_at":"2026-04-07T22:39:31+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shares-for-beginners-241998/where-growth-begins-understanding-micro-small-mid-caps-on-the-asx","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shares-for-beginners-241998","url":"https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/jack-briggs-ellerston","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/shares-for-beginners/e/69d58727e257f11e0327d35d/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode I chat with Jack Briggs , Portfolio Manager at Ellerston Capital , to unpack the world of micro, small and mid‑cap investing on the ASX. Jack explains how professionals analyse companies outside the ASX 100, why these sectors are often under‑researched , and how deep fundamental work can uncover opportunities the market has missed. We explore current themes including electrification , data centres , and the early impact of AI on software businesses - plus how Ellerston constructs a 25–40 stock portfolio with a clear margin‑of‑safety framework. If you want to understand how pros find growth before the crowd, this episode is for you. Episode Blog Post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/jack-briggs-ellerston 📈 CHECK OUT THESE INVESTING TOOLS:  🌎 Level up your investing with Sharesight , Investopedia’s #1 portfolio tracker for DIY investors. Click here to save 4 months on an annual paid plan 🌎 Life Sherpa Invest helps beginners start with confidence. Invest hassle-free now 🌎 When you’re ready to go beyond ETFs, learn from the master - Tony Kynaston’s QUALITY AT VALUE . Sign up with code SFB for a 20% discount on QAV Club plan or SFBLIGHT for a free month of QAV Light 🌎 T ykr - Stock Investing for Beginners . Learn how to avoid emotional mistakes, choose investments with a rationale, and build wealth with confidence. Visit https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/tykr or https://tykr.com/?red=finpod and use the coupon code SAVE30 for your 30% discount. 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…","meta_description":"In this episode I chat with Jack Briggs , Portfolio Manager at Ellerston Capital , to unpack the world of micro, small and mid‑cap investing on the ASX. 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