Basis Points

Private markets are an illusion - Tim Carleton | Auscap Asset Management

Basis Points

Show Notes

Today’s guest believes investors should rethink risk, and be wary of confusing calm waters with safety.

In this episode, we speak to founder and CIO at Auscap Asset Management, Tim Carleton- and he does not hold back.

He unpacks the flaws he sees in how private markets are valued, questions the sustainability of private credit and declares that three out of the four Big Banks in Australia have lost their competitive advantage.

Also in this episode:

The two factors Tim believes determine long term returns Unpacking the illusions of private markets Behind Auscap’s outperformance since 2012 Tim's Checklist for building a strong Quality filter Where Auscap sees genuine value and is deploying capital today

——

CPD Points: This episode has been accredited for CPD points by the Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA). Complete the quiz here to receive your points.

——

Want more Basis Points? Sign up to the Basis Points email Join the conversation on LinkedIn Watch all episodes in full and relive some of our favourite clips on YouTube

—— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Basis Points 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. —— Basis Points 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More from Basis Points

Oct 20, 2026

China's economy is splitting in two, and the investment opportunities aren't necessarily where you'd expect.

Oct 13, 2026

Fundamental stock picking is losing ground to systematic investing. But does that mean traditional active management is dead?

Oct 6, 2026

It was once a given that investing across a variety of asset classes, meant you were diversified.

Sep 29, 2026

Jason Entwistle is worried. Australian advisers have one of the highest AI adoption rates in the world at a time when there are so many "shiny new toys” coming out.

Sep 22, 2026

The world’s biggest technology companies are burning through their once-abundant cash reserves to fund the AI arms race.

See all episodes →