In this episode of The Australian Investors Podcast, host Mitchell Sneddon speaks with Tim Carleton, founder and CIO of Auscap Asset Management, about Auscap’s investment process, managing risk, lessons from Macquarie and Goldman Sachs, avoiding poor businesses, valuation discipline, and what makes a great long-term investment. In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, your host Mitchell Sneddon sits down with Tim Carleton, founder and Chief Investment Officer at Auscap Asset Management, to discuss: – Auscap’s high-conviction approach to investing – What makes a business “high quality” (and worth holding long-term) – Risk management insights from Macquarie and Goldman Sachs – Why valuation discipline and business quality matter more than ever – The logic behind Auscap’s top investments including ResMed, REA, and Nick Scali If you love learning about long-term investing and portfolio construction, subscribe to the Australian Investors Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights. Topics Covered – Tim’s investing origin story: from punting at uni to Macquarie & Goldmans – Auscap’s focus on the top 70–80 companies in the market – Why competitive advantage and ROE drive long-term returns – Position sizing, portfolio construction & trimming winners – The ResMed GLP-1 panic and contrarian investing – Lessons from cycles in mining and banking stocks – How to think about risk, valuation, and business quality – Advice Tim gives to students at Sydney Uni Resources for this episode: Auscap Asset Management https://www.auscapam.com ~~ 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