In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask and Hugh Lam from Betashares each bring 3 of their favourite US stocks to the table — and finish off with an ETF that gives you exposure to all of them. They unpack: – Broadcom, Intuit, Adobe, Palantir, Netflix, and PepsiCo – How these companies make money and what makes them so special – Whether you should buy individual shares or just use an ETF like NDQ – The growing importance of AI, recurring revenue, and global scale in investing Whether you're into tech, snacks, or software-as-a-service, there’s something here for every long-term investor. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Australian Finance Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube using the links below! 📱 Subscribe now: – Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/australian-finance-podcast/id1454193127) – Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0KEsqdQgVCL6BKomPoNVOz) – YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvOPFdkhCBIK2Y5QbDtOZXA) Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rask.invest/) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@rask.invest) for more investing insights. ~~Topics Covered~~ – Hugh’s pick #1: Broadcom – AI-powered chipmaker & infrastructure software giant – Owen’s pick #1: Intuit – From TurboTax to Mailchimp & SMB software dominance – Hugh’s pick #2: Palantir – Defense contracts, data & AI + Walmart use case – Owen’s pick #2: Adobe – The creative monopoly, AI tools & killer margins – Hugh’s pick #3: Netflix – From DVDs to global streaming and advertising – Owen’s pick #3: PepsiCo – Snacks, soda & steady compounder with 3% dividend – Why these companies are long-term compounders – One ETF that owns all 6: Betashares NDQ (Nasdaq 100) – Why NDQ might be a better option than buying individual shares – ETF vs individual stock investing – Key lessons for diversifying your global portfolio – Tax benefits, performance, and why NDQ is Hugh’s favourite ~~Resources for this episode~~ - Learn more about Betashares: https://www.betashares.com.au/ - Buy Gemma’s book “The Money Reset”- https://amzn.to/42Uz0aK - Ask a question (select the Finance podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest ~~Show partner resources~~ - Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: https://bit.ly/Pearler - Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith - View Betashares range of funds:  https://bit.ly/beta-25 ~~Rask resources~~ - All services: https://bit.ly/R-services - Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan - Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest - Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes - Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest We love feedback! https://raskau.typeform.com/to/ZbfHy6IP Follow us on social media: – Instagram: [@rask.invest](https://www.instagram.com/rask.invest/) – TikTok: [@rask.invest](https://www.tiktok.com/@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. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg