In this episode, Bryce and Ren cover European defence stocks surging, silver's explosive run and why Bryce has rebuilt his portfolio from scratch. Plus, we answer a big community question on superannuation that every Australian should think about.

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In this episode:

00:00 Community updates: 2026 survey + we’re hiring!

02:47 What's happening to European defence stocks

05:03 Silver’s huge run and why it matters

07:14 Bryce explains his full portfolio reset

19:20 Community Question

27:55 Super done right

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• Track your portfolio with Sharesight

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As 2026 kicks off with big headlines (AI bubble? trade wars? geopolitics?), Alex Thompson from Viola Private Wealth joins Ren to zoom out and discuss why good investing fundamentals don’t change, even when the world does.

They unpack what’s driving markets, why private markets are becoming more relevant, and the simple portfolio disciplines Alex uses to keep clients on track.

In this episode:

02:46 How will 2026 be different to 2025?

10:53 Is AI a bubble? The role of leverage, debt markets, and why the answer matters less than portfolio design

13:57 Private markets explained and why companies are staying private longer

21:08 How Alex builds portfolios

35:56 The golden rules for 2026

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Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message

And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.

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Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.

Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)

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Looking for some of our favourite research tools?

• Download our free Basics of ETF handbook
• Or our free 4-step stock checklist
• Find company information on TIKR
• Screen the market with GuruFocus
• Track your portfolio with Sharesight

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.

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Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.

This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.

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