The Curve
Episodes
RTC50: Why are our finances + mental health so intertwined?
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first episode in our new mindful miniseries, where we interview four amazing women and talk about all things mental health + wealth. In th...
TCW4: Who might be the next Google and a (depressing) inflation update
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It may be a public holiday in NZ but AS IF we would take a day off The Curve Weekly! In this weeks episode we talk about ChatGPT which is apparently g...
TCW3: Travel getting cheaper (yay!), Google cutting staff and Netflix making a comeback
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pre-warning: we were both QUITE sleep deprived when recording this ep. In hindsight recording every Monday morning may not have been the cleverest pla...
TCW2: Apple, Tesla and Disney move the stock market higher & recession ow more?
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this ep it was another good week in the stock market which we love to see. Big news with Apple, Tesla, Disney and crypto that you'll want to know a...
TCW1: Welcome to our new podcast, The Curve Weekly!
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're so excited to bring you this new Curve podcast! With weekly 10-minute episodes, we're going to give you all the money, business + the stock mark...
RTC49: One of the biggest frauds in US history - explained in layman terms
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This scandal is almost too ridiculous to be true. At the time of this podcast being recorded, Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX (a crypto trading ...
RTC48: A deep dive into the Meta stock + why it's fallen 60%
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook (Meta’s) share price fell 60% in 2022! But what does that mean if you own shares? We obviously can’t tell you what to do with your portfo...
RTC47: Why you shouldn't panic if your portfolio isn't doing well
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's really important to remember in times of uncertainty not panic sell or buy. If you're seeing a lot of your investments go down, remember blips ha...
RTC46: Why tech companies share prices are SO unpredictable
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've invested in any of the big tech companies like Meta, Amazon or Alphabet (Google), you'll have noticed a huge drop in their share prices rece...
RTC45: How auto-investing will change your life
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Auto investing, also known as dollar cost averaging is a tactic that Vic, and many famous investors swear by. A good way to think about DCA is essenti...
RTC44: What are stock splits + are they red or green flags for investors?
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You might've seen news headlines along the lines of 'Amazon announces stock split', or 'Apple announces stock split' - and although it might sound con...
RTC43: How to avoid paying $1300 a year of pink tax!
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You might have heard pink tax being thrown around in conversation - but what actually is it? How does it work? And how can we avoid paying it because ...
RTC42: The two main investing strategies explained
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've had maaany requests for this episode, so here it finally is - an entire episode dedicated to index funds! Index funds can be a great little feat...
RTC41: A 101 on interest rates and how they effect the economy
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cross to our very own UK correspondent (Sophie) to give an on-the-ground account of what is happening in the UK. At the moment the...
RTC40: One of the greatest returning dividend companies of all time (aka a dividend queen)
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know there are only 38 companies in the history of the stock market that have paid a dividend for over 50 years? Traditionally referred to as ...
RTC39: Investing trends for those with a long time horizon (10+ years)
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about long term investing trends. These are trends that play out over a long period of time - think 10, 20, 30+ years. This is...
RTC38: Short-term investing trends: what are they and how to spot them
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Picking successful stocks can feel overwhelming, but a great place to start is by looking at current and future trends. In the investing world, these ...
RTC37: A deep dive into the fifth biggest retailer in the world: CostCo
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 3 of Raising The Curve! We are so stoked to be back. For this first episode, we've decided to bring back a crowd favourite - a stock...
RTC36: What's the best way to share finances when in a relationship
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you understand how the law works when It comes to being in a de facto relationship + splitting your assets if you separate? A lot of us don't! In t...
RTC35: How to invest smarter not harder
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is part two of our conversation with Buffy Ellen - in this episode she gives us a peek into her personal investing portfolio. She talks about a f...
RTC34: A conversation with a million dollar investor
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Buffy Ellen, who worked in investing banking for a loooong time. She shares her insights on personal finances and in parti...
RTC33: The best way to put your money where your mouth is
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the third episode of our green mini-series we speak to the lovely Olive from Mindful Money, which is a charity working on improving investing trans...
RTC32: How to avoid investing in companies that test on animals
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of our green mini-series, we talk to the incredible Tara Jackson. Tara is the director of a NZ charity called NZAVS, who are try...
RTC31: Financial success and fashion (without fu*king up the planet)!
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are SO excited to bring you a Raising The Curve mini-series, about ALL things ethical investing. Both Vic and I are super passionate about investin...
RTC30: Global conflicts: how they impact our economy & our investments.
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we deep dive into the devastating Russia-Ukraine conflict through an investing and economics lens. We discuss how events like this eff...
RTC29: Why you should care about low interest rates
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Despite everything going on globally right now, there's something else happening that's been impacting your investments. Can we have a drum roll for.....
RTC28: The inside scoop about cryptocurrencies from the queen of crypto.
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One for those who are crypto curious! In this episode we have our first ever in-studio guest - Janine Grainger, the CEO and Co-Founder of Easy Crypto!...
RTC27: This stock has delivered nearly 300% for the past 5 years
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we analyse the LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy) stock which has consistently delivered a 30% return per year for the past 5 years - ...
RTC26: Four questions to ask before investing in a managed fund
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you best to use the DIY platforms? Or give your money to a fund manager? The answer is totally up to you - some people even like to do a mixture o...
RTC25: How to invest in environmentally friendly companies
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The way we spend our money can be so powerful! You vote with your wallet every time you buy something, and the same goes with investing. In this episo...
RTC24: NFT's - the new kid on the block(chain)
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another investing acronym explained! In this episode, we talk about the new kid on the block(chian) - see what we did there? NFT's or non-fungible tok...
RTC22: An introduction to cryptocurrency: part two.
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dig into 'blockchain' and discuss it's vital role in the world of cryptocurrencies. It might seem a bit mind boggling at first, bu...
RTC21: Is cryptocurrency something you should be investing in?
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've had so many requests for an episode on cryptocurrency so here it finally is! In this episode we delve into the weird, wild and wonderful world o...
RTC20: How to spot investments that go up by 100%
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about what the finance and investing world refer to as '100-baggers’. They are the stocks that quite literally change your l...
We're taking a break this week. Enjoy your holidays!
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Raising the Curve is taking a week off this week with the Christmas break, we'll be back on January 5th with tips on how to spot life changing investm...
RTC19: Is the Netflix stock actually a good investment?
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At the time of this podcast being recorded, Netflix is worth US$300bn? That is a LOOOT of money. It has over 200 million subscribers, and a share pric...
RTC18: How to invest if you have short-term money goals
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Vic explains what on earth 'capital preservation' is. Spoiler: it's basically just a fancy way of referring to an investing strategy t...
RTC17: How to master the stock markets like Buffett: a beginners guide.
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Before you start trading in stocks, it’s super important to understand the difference between stock markets, stock exchanges and indexes. Did you kn...
RTC16: Why keeping your money in the bank is costing you money!
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we give you a kick up the b*** to stop procrastinating, and start paying closer attention to where your money is. On average the NZX50...
Season 2 Trailer
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Raising The Curve is back for Season Two! We'll be exploring investing with a conscience, the wild world of cryptocurrency and so much more! We promis...
RTC14: Five things to look for when picking an investment
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this last episode of Season One we are putting everything we have learnt so far, into practice - it's an exciting one! In this episode, we do a de...
RTC13: Twelve top tips when it comes to investing
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll learn Vic's top 12 tips when it comes to investing. Bring a note pad, or type them out in your phone - they're tips you won't w...
RTC12: How to avoid a not-so-good investment!
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We invest in companies because we think the trajectory of that company is going to be a raging success. One that will hopefully earn us great returns....
RTC11: A deep dive into 2x very successful investments
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all want to be pick the new Tesla. That company that does extremely well and you make amazing returns from. In this episode you will be given two r...
RTC10: What's better - investing in shares or the property market?
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us understand the concept of buying property. It's talked about way more than investing in stocks. But the problem is, a lot of us don't have ...
RTC9: How to end up with a big nest egg of savings in retirement
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll learn how tiny changes can make a HUGE difference when it comes to your retirement fund. Vic explains why if you're younger yo...
RTC8: Why it's SO important to make the most of your KiwiSaver
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you will learn how tiny changes can make a HUGE difference when it comes to your retirement fund. Vic gives specific so many tips and...
RTC7: Investing mindsets + how to actually invest in a company
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Now you know what a stock (also called a share) is, and a little about the stock market... but how do you actually buy a stock? Or better yet, how do ...
RTC6: An introduction to stocks and the stock market
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The stock market can seem overwhelming - especially if you've heard your brother or your bf rambling on with lots of weird jargon. But honestly - ...
RTC5: How do you spread your risk when investing in stocks?
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is diversification and why is it so important
RTC4: Understanding the fundamentals of risk
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the fundamentals of risk
RTC3: What are the four different asset classes
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking down the four different asset classes
RTC2: Starting with the finance and investing basics
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Starting with the finance and investing basics
RTC1: Getting to know The Curve
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Getting to know The Curve