In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Mitchell Sneddon discusses: – Why a specialised gold fund makes sense in the passive/AI era – Gold’s demand drivers, especially central banks and ETFs – How supply responds in phases and why that can steepen the cost curve – A practical checklist for picking quality, cash-generating gold miners If you love learning about commodities, gold and resources investing, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights. Topics Covered – Why gold still plays a “store of wealth” role and why central banks matter – The three-phase supply response and what it means for price – A 5-point miner checklist: asset quality, jurisdiction, balance sheet, responsibility, edge – Final thoughts: portfolio sizing (bullion vs miners), cycles and when to walk away Chapters (approximate) (00:00) Introduction (01:55) Why Roscoe Established a Gold Fund (04:10) Why Gold? (08:21) What Would Stop Central Banks From Buying (09:44) Why Roscoe Is Bullish (11:59) Does Roscoe Specifically Invest in the Commodity Gold? (14:06) Business Life Stages (16:09) What Makes a Good and Bad Miner (22:56) Does Roscoe Visit The Places? (24:19) What Does Roscoe Ask Management? (27:05) How Many Gold Miners Are In the Investable Universe (29:17) Why Not Gold ETFs? (33:42) Where Are We In The Cycle? (40:44) What Would Make Roscoe Decide To Close It (43:30) Leigh's Favourite Investors Resources for This Episode – Ask a question – just select the Investors Podcast Rask Resources 🔗 Explore all Rask services – https://bit.ly/R-services 📋 Get Financial Planning – https://bit.ly/R-plan 📈 Start investing with Rask – https://bit.ly/R-invest 📜 Access Show Notes – https://bit.ly/R-notes ❓ Ask a question – just select the Investors Podcast – https://bit.ly/R-quest 📲 Follow us on social media: – Instagram: @rask.invest – TikTok: @rask.invest DISCLAIMER This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for your situation before acting on it. If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or tax professional. You can access The Rask Group’s Financial Services Guide (FSG) here: https://www.rask.com.au/fsg. #Investing #Finance #AustralianInvestorsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
