Superhero: Sidekick
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Welcome to Sidekick, a podcast where we uncover the superpowers behind some of the world's most successful people and fastest growing companies. Every episode we examine the people behind success stories to dig up the skills, strategies, and mindsets that make these heroes tick.
This podcast is brought to you by Superhero (https://www.superhero.com.au/). Proudly helping over 400,000 Australian investors and superannuation members on their wealth-building journey.
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Amazon vs Alibaba | Superhero: Sidekick
Superhero: Sidekick
03/31/25 • 34 min
Jeff Bezos was customer-obsessed, while Jack Ma was relentless. One dominates the west, while the other has taken over the east. How did they do it?
Amazon and Alibaba may have started on opposite sides of the globe but followed similar playbooks to become the two most dominant e-commerce companies in the world.
In this episode, we explore how Amazon and Alibaba built global tech empires. Despite different market environments, both companies leveraged similar superpowers to transform retail, cloud computing and beyond.
Here’s what we cover:
- Why Amazon started with books and Alibaba with B2B – and how those decisions set the stage for success
- The leadership traits of Jeff Bezos and Jack Ma that defined their companies
- The decisions behind the launch of game-changing products like AWS and Aliexpress
- The power of market dominance – Amazon in the US, Alibaba in China
- What makes their customer ecosystems so sticky
- Will Amazon and Alibaba continue to grow?
Sidekick is brought to you by Superhero (www.superhero.com.au).
Proudly helping over 400,000 investors and superannuation members on their wealth-building journey.
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SPECIAL: Does the US President matter? | Superhero: Sidekick
Superhero: Sidekick
11/18/24 • 27 min
Tariffs, Crypto, Tesla, China – lots of buzzwords have been floating around since Donald Trump’s win.
But does it ultimately really matter for investors? Or Australian investors specifically?
We got Nasdaq’s Chief Economist, Phil Mackintosh, all the way from New York to answer all your questions.
You won’t want to miss this episode!
Here’s part of what Phil covers:
- How much influence does the President have on the stock market?
- Lessons from Trump’s first term: What patterns or outcomes might repeat?
- What could Trump’s return mean for Australian investors?
Key topics:
- US-China relations: How will tariffs and tensions impact Asian and Australian markets?
- Geopolitical dynamics: Implications for Ukraine, the Middle East and AUKUS partnerships.
- Sector watch: Which industries, from tech to private prisons, could see the biggest changes?
This podcast is brought to you by Superhero (www.superhero.com.au).
Proudly helping over 350,000 investos and superannuation members on their wealth-building journey.
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Enter our giveaway for a chance to win 1 of 50 custom-made Superhero Sherrin footies! T&Cs apply.
Get US$10 of NVIDIA stock when you sign up for a Superhero Trading account: here. T&C’s apply.
Superhero Trading allows you to invest in over 8,500 ASX and Wall Street shares and ETFs from just $2 a trade.
Learn more about why Aussies choose Superhero.
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TRAILER | Superhero: Sidekick
Superhero: Sidekick
09/30/24 • 1 min
Have you ever wondered what drives the most successful companies, the biggest stock market winners and most recognisable names in the business world?
Introducing Sidekick, a podcast from Superhero. Superhero proudly helps over 350,000 Aussie investors and superannuation members on their wealth-building journey.
Episodes every fortnight from 14 October. Subscribe now to get first updates on new releases.
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Building a portfolio for the next decade | Superhero: Sidekick
Superhero: Sidekick
04/14/25 • 38 min
What if your next investment move wasn’t about the next quarter, but the next decade?
In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Judd – fund manager of Cerutty Macro Fund – to unpack how macro investing helps you stay ahead of the curve. It’s a strategy built on spotting powerful long-term trends before the rest of the market catches on.
Chris reveals where smart money is positioning right now and why patient, top-down investing could be the edge retail investors need, especially in this period of volatility.
Here’s what we cover:
- Why themes like “the electrification of everything” are driving long-term opportunities
- How the U.S. is shifting focus to debt over markets and why it matters
- How trade wars, dollar strategy and the return of ‘Made-in-America’ manufacturing will be factors behind long-term investing strategies
- Why gold’s moment may not be over despite hitting historical highs
- The case for Europe and the UK after years of underperformance
- What’s really happening in the Australian economy and why it’s time to pay attention
Sidekick is brought to you by Superhero (www.superhero.com.au).
Proudly helping over 400,000 investors and superannuation members on their wealth-building journey.
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Get US$10 of NVIDIA stock when you sign up for a Superhero Trading account: here. T&Cs apply.
Superhero Trading allows you to invest in over 8,500 ASX and Wall Street shares and ETFs from just $2 a trade. Other fees may apply.
Learn more about why Aussies choose Superhero.
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- Keep up to date with market news and updates on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter.
- Learn more about investing and superannuation from our blog.
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Superhero Markets Pty Ltd and Superhero Super Pty Ltd do not provide financial advice that takes into consideration your personal objectives, financial situation or particular needs. All investments carry risk, so please consider carefully before making any investment decisions and seek independent financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Pictures, charts and graphs are provided for illustrative purposes only.
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Is your Rolex or Birkin a good investment? | Superhero: Sidekick
Superhero: Sidekick
02/17/25 • 34 min
Wine, Whiskey, Watches, Handbags, Jewellery and Sports Cars.
How nice would it be to enjoy all the finer things in life while still growing your net worth?
Danny Younis, an ex-stockbroker, seasoned equities analyst and avid wine collector, has certainly turned luxury items into serious assets – boasting an 8,500-bottle wine collection that’s appreciated at a CAGR of 56% from 2003 to 2023.
In this unique episode, Danny walks us through whether that Rolex and that Hermes bag are truly worth their waitlists.
Here’s everything Danny goes into:
- How he built a wine portfolio that vastly outpaced traditional market returns
- The economic phenomenon of Veblen goods and how it shapes the luxury goods market
- The outlook for luxury brands: LVMH, Hermes, Chanel, Rolex, Ferrari, Kering, Richemont
- Whether luxury goods is worth investing into for the average investor
- Danny’s predictions for 2025: Which stocks or luxury assets should investors be watching
- His personal investment strategy and how he fits luxury goods into it
This podcast is brought to you by Superhero (www.superhero.com.au).
Proudly helping over 400,000 investors and superannuation members on their wealth-building journey.
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Superhero Markets Pty Ltd and Superhero Super Pty Ltd do not provide financial advice that takes into consideration your personal objectives, financial situation or particular needs. All investments carry risk, so please consider carefully before making any investment decisions and seek independent financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Pictures, charts and graphs are provided for illustrative purposes only.
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Is 2025 the year for small caps? | Superhero: Sidekick
Superhero: Sidekick
02/04/25 • 29 min
Will active investing trump passive investing this year?
Andrew Smith, a seasoned Portfolio Manager at Perennial Partners with over 20 years of experience, certainly thinks so – especially when it comes to ASX small caps.
Investing in small caps is a high-risk, high-reward game. The ride can be wild but those who know how to spot hidden gems before they take off can potentially reap serious rewards.
That’s exactly what Perennial Partners has been doing for years – uncovering undervalued companies before the rest of the market catches on.
In this episode, we get to learn directly from Andrew about:
- How Perennial, one of Australia’s active fund managers, identifies promising small-cap opportunities
- The challenges and rewards of investing in small and microcaps
- Active vs. passive investing and why Perennial takes a hands-on approach
- When fund managers decide to buy and sell
- How Andrew got into portfolio management
- What Andrew thinks makes a great investor and what lessons can everyday investors learn
This podcast is brought to you by Superhero (www.superhero.com.au).
Proudly helping almost 400,000 investors and superannuation members on their wealth-building journey.
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Superhero and Qantas Frequent Flyer are giving you the chance to win a share of 5 million Qantas Points* so you can splurge big.
6 lucky winners will be drawn each week until the offer ends on 8 March 2025. All you have to do is make an Eligible Trade and link your Qantas Frequent Flyer account to enter.
For further information and sign up details head to Superhero for your chance to win. T&Cs apply.
This Promotion is authorised under NSW NTP/12120, ACT TP25/00024 & SA Licence No. T25/14.
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Did you enjoy this episode?
- Subscribe to us on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube.
- Keep up to date with market news and updates on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter.
- Learn more about investing and superannuation from our blog.
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Superhero Markets Pty Ltd and Superhero Super Pty Ltd do not provide financial advice that takes into consideration your personal objectives, financial situation or particular needs. All investments carry risk, so please consider carefully before making any investment decisions and seek independent financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Pictures, charts and graphs are provided for illustrative purposes only.
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Why 4,400 sports teams use Catapult | Superhero: Sidekick
Superhero: Sidekick
12/02/24 • 29 min
You know those sci-fi scenes where a character’s stats are tracked on screen during a fight? Well, it’s no longer sci-fi – Catapult (ASX:CAT) has made it a reality.
Today, over 4,400 teams across 100+ countries rely on Catapult’s technology. As a testament to its success, the company’s share price has surged more than 160% in the past year.
Catapult CEO, Will Lopes, even jokes that “Catapult is the only company sports teams pay to put their name on.”
In this episode, we get to hear directly from Will about:
- How a small Australian company became a worldwide phenomenon
- Why teams want Catapult’s products
- How Catapult is using AI to redefine coaching and player management
- The competitive advantages keeping Catapult ahead as professional sports grows larger and more sophisticated
- The financial side: Can Catapult reach profitability?
- What the future holds for Catapult
This podcast is brought to you by Superhero (www.superhero.com.au).
Proudly helping over 350,000 investors and superannuation members on their wealth-building journey.
__________
Enter our giveaway for a chance to win 1 of 50 custom-made Superhero Sherrin footies! T&Cs apply.
Get US$10 of NVIDIA stock when you sign up for a Superhero Trading account: here. T&Cs apply.
Superhero Trading allows you to invest in over 8,500 ASX and Wall Street shares and ETFs from just $2 a trade. Other fees may apply.
Learn more about why Aussies choose Superhero.
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Did you enjoy this episode?
- Subscribe to us on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube.
- Keep up to date with market news and updates on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter.
- Learn more about investing and superannuation from our blog.
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Superhero Markets Pty Ltd and Superhero Super Pty Ltd do not provide financial advice that takes into consideration your personal objectives, financial situation or particular needs. All investments carry risk, so please consider carefully before making any investment decisions and seek independent financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Pictures, charts and graphs are provided for illustrative purposes only.
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How BHP grew 11% a year for 76 years | Superhero: Sidekick
Superhero: Sidekick
11/11/24 • 25 min
It delivered a 262,000% share price growth over 76 years – or an impressive 11% a year compounded – even before accounting for dividends paid since at least 1980. Can you guess which ASX heavyweight it is?
It’s none other than BHP, the mining giant that brought Australian earth to the global stage.
BHP began in 1885 with a single mining claim in the Australian Outback. How did that alone lead to what it is today?
Here are the superpowers we’ll uncover:
- The origin of BHP: From a dusty mining town to a A$215 billion empire
- The innovations that put BHP at the forefront of mining
- The strategic moves it made to get to and remain at the top
- How cost advantages and resource acquisition have helped BHP maintain dominance
- How the future is looking for BHP amidst the global movement towards decarbonisation, renewable energy and green metals
- The key takeaways for investors: The power of patience, compounding and strategic resource investments
This podcast is brought to you by Superhero (www.superhero.com.au).
Proudly helping over 350,000 investors and superannuation members on their wealth-building journey.
__________
Enter our giveaway for a chance to win 1 of 50 custom-made Superhero Sherrin footies! T&Cs apply.
Get US$10 of NVIDIA stock when you sign up for a Superhero Trading account: here. T&C’s apply.
Superhero Trading allows you to invest in over 8,500 ASX and Wall Street shares and ETFs from just $2 a trade.
Learn more about why Aussies choose Superhero.
__________
Did you enjoy this episode?
- Subscribe to us on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube.
- Keep up to date with market news and updates on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter.
- Learn more about investing and superannuation from our blog.
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Superhero Markets Pty Ltd and Superhero Super Pty Ltd do not provide financial advice that takes into consideration your personal objectives, financial situation or particular needs. All investments carry risk, so please consider carefully before making any investment decisions and seek independent financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Pictures, charts and graphs are provided for illustrative purposes only.
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Will Berkshire Hathaway survive Warren Buffett? | Superhero Sidekick
Superhero: Sidekick
10/28/24 • 27 min
Berkshire Hathaway was owned by Warren Buffett for more than 50 years before it reached $500B value. It took less than 10 years to go from $500B to $1 trillion.
It started as a textile company. Buffett grew it to become a diversified conglomerate that now generates revenues from 7 major business units.
With Buffett now 94 years old, will Berkshire’s superpowers survive him?
We go through:
- The origin story of Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett’s early investments
- How Buffett transformed Berkshire from a struggling textile mill into a $1 trillion conglomerate
- The superpowers behind Berkshire’s success
- The superpowers that drove Warren Buffett’s wealth from $100 million at age 50 to $146 billion today
- Can Berkshire survive without Buffett?
- Key lessons for investors, including the power of compounding and finding long-term value
This podcast is brought to you by Superhero (www.superhero.com.au).
Proudly helping over 350,000 investors and superannuation members on their wealth-building journey.
__________
Get US$10 of NVIDIA stock when you sign up for a Superhero Trading account: here. T&Cs apply.
Superhero Trading allows you to invest in over 8,500 ASX and Wall Street shares and ETFs from just $2 a trade.
Learn more about why Aussies choose Superhero.
__________
Did you enjoy this episode?
- Subscribe to us on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube.
- Keep up to date with market news and updates on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter.
- Learn more about investing and superannuation from our blog.
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Superhero Markets Pty Ltd and Superhero Super Pty Ltd do not provide financial advice that takes into consideration your personal objectives, financial situation or particular needs. All investments carry risk, so please consider carefully before making any investment decisions and seek independent financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Pictures, charts and graphs are provided for illustrative purposes only.
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How OpenAI Got 100,000,000 Users in 60 Days | Superhero: Sidekick
Superhero: Sidekick
10/14/24 • 33 min
Welcome to a new episode of Superhero: Sidekick!
Within five days of launching, OpenAI recorded the milestone of 1,000,000 registered users. Within two months, it reached 100,000,000 users.
How did this small company, valued at just US$29B in 2022, outpace tech giants like Google, Meta, and Microsoft in the race for generative AI dominance?
It all started at Elon Musk’s 44th birthday party.
We go through:
- The origin story of OpenAI and its powerful backers
- How OpenAI attracted the talent they wouldn’t normally afford
- The superpowers behind ChatGPT’s explosive launch
- Two years on, does OpenAI still have its powers?
- Strategies for investors to ride the GenAI wave, including investing, upskilling and entrepreneurship opportunities
This podcast is brought to you by Superhero (www.superhero.com.au).
Proudly helping over 350,000 investors and superannuation members on their wealth-building journey.
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Get US$10 of NVIDIA stock when you sign up for a Superhero Trading account: here.
Superhero Trading allows you to invest in over 8,500 ASX and Wall Street shares and ETFs from just $2 a trade.
Learn more about why Aussies choose Superhero.
__________
Did you enjoy this episode?
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- Keep up to date with market news and updates on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter.
- Learn more about investing and superannuation from our blog.
__________
Superhero Markets Pty Ltd and Superhero Super Pty Ltd do not provide financial advice that takes into consideration your personal objectives, financial situation or particular needs. All investments carry risk, so please consider carefully before making any investment decisions and seek independent financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Pictures, charts and graphs are provided for illustrative purposes only.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Superhero: Sidekick have?
Superhero: Sidekick currently has 13 episodes available.
What topics does Superhero: Sidekick cover?
The podcast is about Australia, Wealth, Investments, Entrepreneurship, Investing, Stock Market, Personal Finance, Money, Podcasts, Superhero, Entrepreneurs, Business and Stocks.
What is the most popular episode on Superhero: Sidekick?
The episode title 'Is your Rolex or Birkin a good investment? | Superhero: Sidekick' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Superhero: Sidekick?
The average episode length on Superhero: Sidekick is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of Superhero: Sidekick released?
Episodes of Superhero: Sidekick are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Superhero: Sidekick?
The first episode of Superhero: Sidekick was released on Sep 30, 2024.
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