MAGELLAN - In The Know

Behind the screens: The evolution of streaming services and the investment case for Netflix

MAGELLAN - In The Know

Show Notes

It may be a disruptive success, but the on-demand video streaming sector has had its own challenges recently. In this episode, Magellan’s Portfolio Manager Arvid Streimann and Magellan Sector Head of Finance and Technology Ryan Joyce go behind the screens to take an in-depth look at the history and current state of streaming services, the importance of scale, Hollywood strikes, and regulation. They also reveal how one of the industry leaders, Netflix, has adapted its strategy and is likely to benefit from its recent crackdown on password sharing.

More from MAGELLAN - In The Know

Sep 28, 2026

What did the latest reporting season reveal about the state of the Australian share market, and could the ASX’s potentially biggest IPO in decades, Firmus Technologies, reshape the picture?

Aug 24, 2026

Asset-backed credit is a well-established part of Australia’s lending market, but it operates quite differently from corporate and real estate private credit that has attracted much of the recent attention.

Jul 27, 2026

Cellnex owns and operates around 112,000 telecom towers across ten European markets, generating recurring, contracted revenue from mobile operators who have few practical alternatives once a site is built.

Jun 30, 2026

Geopolitical events are no longer just creating short-term market volatility, they’re reshaping the global investment landscape in more lasting ways.

May 25, 2026

How are data and AI reshaping the future of active investing?

See all episodes →