On this episode of the WestPac Investment Podcast, Joe DeLisi walks through the single most damaging mistake he’s seen clients make, and why it rarely has anything to do with markets, returns, or timing. Instead, Joe explains how emotional decision-making, abandoning a disciplined process, and reacting to short-term fear can quietly erode long-term wealth. This episode is a practical reminder that successful investing is less about finding the perfect strategy and more about consistently sticking to the right one.

In this episode of WestPac Wealth Investments, Joe tackles one of the most common investor questions: do elections and politics really move the markets? Drawing from historical data and his decades of experience, Joe explores whether party control, campaign cycles, and government policies truly determine portfolio performance—or if emotions and headlines are leading investors astray. It’s a grounded, fact-based look at how politics and market behavior actually intersect—and what that means for your long-term investment strategy.

History is full of brilliant people who made terrible investment decisions. In this episode, Joe DeLisi, Financial Advisor with WestPac Wealth Partners, explores how Isaac Newton and the Nobel Prize–winning economists behind Long-Term Capital Management both fell victim to speculation, leverage, and overconfidence.

Joe explains why being “super smart” doesn’t automatically translate into good financial outcomes, and why a disciplined, diversified, long-term approach is often more effective than chasing the next hot idea. This conversation is designed to help investors recognize common behavioral traps and focus on strategies that support their long-term goals.

This episode is for informational purposes only and should not be considered specific investment, tax, or legal advice. Listeners should consult their own financial professionals regarding their individual situation.