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Meet Rob: From losing half his super, to double-digit returns.

Fifteen years later, Rob has rebuilt his super with a concentrated ASX portfolio, strict discipline and a value investing approach.
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Anna Dadic
Livewire Markets
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Meet Doug: His retirement portfolio has compounding at the core and a healthy dose of mining stocks

Doug has built businesses and crossed continents, now he brings that same mindset to investing in good ideas and innovation.
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Anna Dadic
Livewire Markets
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Meet Lisa: How a leap of faith launched a lifetime of investing

Starting with nothing but nerve, this entrepreneur built a growing business and a disciplined investing approach over a 40-year journey.
Anna Dadic
Livewire Markets
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Meet Tricia: Building a diversified portfolio without losing sleep

After 50 years investing, this investor explains how discipline, diversification and awareness help her stay calm through market cycles.
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Anna Dadic
Livewire Markets
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The best insights from our Meet the Investor guests of 2025

Here are the lessons and takeaways shared last year. Want to share your own journey? Write to us to be a guest in 2026.
Anna Dadic
Livewire Markets
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Meet Oliver: The one-year-old with a $10,000 portfolio

One-year-old Oliver's investment strategy: buy stocks, hold winners, and let Dad handle the research.
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Anna Dadic
Livewire Markets
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Meet Steven: Hunting for great companies using data and peer-led wisdom

Steven Mabb shows how leaning on a trusted peer network helps him filter noise, sharpen decisions, and stay ahead.
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Anna Dadic
Livewire Markets
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This SMSF investor isn’t chasing the ASX – he’s looking for global edge

Michael Barrett isn’t chasing headlines or hype. This history lover is investing globally, with clarity, conviction, and a long-term view.
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Anna Dadic
Livewire Markets
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Meet Carl and his no-fuss strategy for reliable income

Lessons from a 29 year investment journey - yield first, keep it simple, and stay detached.
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Anna Dadic
Livewire Markets
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The GFC nearly crushed him - literally! Now Rudi’s hunting stocks built to last

FNArena is a pillar of Australian financial markets news and analysis but it hasn’t all been smooth sailing.
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James Marlay
Livewire Markets
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This former refugee is living the Aussie dream on bitcoin and gold, he says you can too

Bitcoin was a libertarian idea to free people from big finance. It's now part of big finance, but still has stories of individual success.
Tom Richardson
Livewire Markets
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Meet Lel: The self-taught investor with a diversified portfolio

Lel Smits landed her first job at the Finance News Network when she was studying at university, and since then, she hasn't looked back.
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Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
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Meet David: The self-taught trader with 37% returns p.a.

David's story is a little different to many that you've read on these pages.
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Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
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Meet Rod: The technical trader who learnt to wire his brain for success

When Rod hit rock bottom he realised he needed to make a major change in his life. Now, he helps others do the same.
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Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
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Meet Bryce: The podcaster who has been investing since he was 13

Learn how podcast host Bryce Leske invests in this Meet the Investor profile.
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Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
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Meet Andy: The 21-year-old who already has a $100k portfolio

In this Meet the Investor profile, you'll meet 21 year old Andy, and learn about his big plans for the future.
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Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
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Meet Gaston: The happily retired investor with the secret to getting rich

Egyptian immigrant Gaston started from scratch when he moved to Australia - and now lives happily off the income from his investments.
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Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
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Meet Russ (and his 9 lessons for building wealth)

Russ is learning to find his financial feet again and is finding the joy in investing.
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Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
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Meet Jesse: He's ditched Bitcoin for bonds

And is now focused on generating passive income through a variety of investments.
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Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
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Meet Stefan: He owns 3 properties at age 30 (and is making his money work for him with ETFs)

Learn how Stefan is using dollar-cost averaging to increase the value of his savings and produce passive income.
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Ally Selby
Livewire Markets
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Meet Patrick: This commodities contrarian digs in the market's bottom drawer

With a laser focus on ASX penny stocks, Patrick likes to eyeball management and employs painstaking research before buying or selling
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Glenn Freeman
Livewire Markets
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Meet Pete: He pulled the ripcord and retired at 30 – here's how he did it

Stacking shelves at 15, a commercial pilot at 21, and semi-retired at 30 – find out what "boring, low-cost" investing path he chose.
Glenn Freeman
Livewire Markets
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Meet Dave: The warehouse worker who retired at 28 by keeping it simple

Learn how Dave followed the FIRE path to reach financial freedom and quit his job for good.
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Jed Herne
Livewire Markets
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Meet Peter: A “falling knife” stock taught a (potentially) brutal lesson

This father of three is selective in choosing which investing wisdom to follow and his approach is paying off.
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Glenn Freeman
Livewire Markets
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Meet Jackson: the 25-year-old generating over 17% pa in compound returns

Learn how this FIRE inspired investor is setting up his future for success, and his latest purchase, in this edition of Meet the Investor.
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Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
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