Get Started Investing

Jess has downloaded countless investing apps. You name the broker and she’s probably set up an account. But there’s a catch- she’s never actually used any of them. She sets up the account, gets overwhelmed and doesn’t open it again. To start investing- that has to change. It’s time to choose a brokerage platform; the place where she will buy ETFs. So Jess put together a checklist to help her choose one that suits her needs. Rather than just talk the checklist in theory, she wanted to run a real platform through it. BetaShares Direct, who is supporting this series, agreed to let her do exactly that. Jess sit’s down with Head of Product at Betashares Direct, Matt Fish. Together they walk though her checklist one by one to see how Betashares Directs stacks up. Plus Jess asks all the questions probably also running through your head when using a brokeage app for the first time. There is not one “right” platform, it’s about ensuring you pick one that works for you. You can use this checklist to compare any broker you’re looking at. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:06 What is a brokerage platform? 05:41 What can I actually invest in? 06:54 What are the fees? 09:38 How is my money held? CHESS vs custodial 12:53 How does tax reporting work? 15:06 Anything else to consider when choosing a platform? 16:52 How do I actually make my first investment? 19:41 Can I automate recurring investments? 21:07 How to sell an ETF 21:28 What else a beginner should know 23:55 Trends Matt sees with beginner investors Links Mentioned in this episode: 📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here 📩 Share your investing story with us Submit here 🎟️ FinFest tickets - Register for early bird here Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. ——— Thanks to Betashares Direct for sponsoring this series and helping us keep our content free. Check it out at betashares.com.au/direct Betashares Capital Ltd (ABN 78 139 566 868 AFSL 341181) is the issuer of Betashares Invest, the IDPS-like scheme available via Betashares Direct. Read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination, available at www.betashares.com.au/direct, before making an investment decision. This information is general in nature and doesn’t take into account any person’s financial objectives, situation or needs. You should consider its appropriateness taking into account such factors and seek professional financial advice. ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. ——— Get Started Investing 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.

Jess wants to start investing using ETFs. Small problem - there are hundreds on the Australian market - how is she supposed to choose which to invest in? Not to worry, Shani Jayamanne, ETF expert and Investment Specialist at Morningstar joins Jess to explain in simple terms: What ETFs actually are and how they work.How to choose ETFs (including fees, allocation, holdings- explained).The biggest mistakes beginners make with ETFs and how to avoid them. Plus Jess catches up with a long time listener of the show, Cooper, to hear how he got started with ETFs and has used them to revamp his portfolio along the way. Chapters: 00:00 Why ETFs Feel So Confusing 00:03:00 The Easiest Way To Understand ETFs 00:06:30 Cut Through Thousands Of Options 00:10:30 Build A Portfolio That Hits Your Goal 00:15:30 The Cost Mistake To Avoid Early 00:19:30 What A Real Beginner Actually Did Links Mentioned in this episode: 🔍 Shani's Articles - the 3 ETF Portfolio and this report about fees 📩 Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here 📩 Share your investing story with us Submit here 🎟️ FinFest tickets - Register for early bird here Want to hear more from Shani? She’s written a book! Check out ‘Invest Your Way’ here. Or browse all her Morningstar articles here Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. ——— Thanks to Betashares Direct for sponsoring this series and helping us keep our content free. Check it out at betashares.com.au/direct Betashares Capital Ltd (ABN 78 139 566 868 AFSL 341181) is the issuer of Betashares Invest, the IDPS-like scheme available via Betashares Direct. Read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination, available at www.betashares.com.au/direct, before making an investment decision. This information is general in nature and doesn’t take into account any person’s financial objectives, situation or needs. You should consider its appropriateness taking into account such factors and seek professional financial advice. ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. ——— Get Started Investing 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.

Now that Jess has set her financial goals, how should she put her money to work so she can meet them? She knows she wants to invest, should she be saving too? What about superannuation? Financial Adviser, Glen Hare from Fox & Hare is back to help Jess figure out her priorities and allocate accordingly. Chapters: 00:00 What Would You Do With Extra Income 00:43 Setting Goals That Actually Work 03:11 Splitting $3k Wisely 10:26 Investing For Long Term Wealth 13:33 Why Super Is More Powerful Than You Think 22:45 Turning Advice Into A Clear Plan 26:37 How Real People Use Their Money Join our community of beginner investors; sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here Share your investing story with us Submit here If you want to get in touch with Glen Hare we can put you in touch here Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. ——— Thanks to Betashares Direct for sponsoring this series and helping us keep our content free. Check it out at betashares.com.au/direct Betashares Capital Ltd (ABN 78 139 566 868 AFSL 341181) is the issuer of Betashares Invest, the IDPS-like scheme available via Betashares Direct. Read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination, available at www.betashares.com.au/direct, before making an investment decision. This information is general in nature and doesn’t take into account any person’s financial objectives, situation or needs. You should consider its appropriateness taking into account such factors and seek professional financial advice. ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. ——— Get Started Investing 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.

Ever wondered what it's like to meet with a financial adviser? Or how they actually help with your finances? Jess had. So in this episode, she has her very first meeting with a financial adviser; Glen Hare from Fox & Hare. We are keeping this series as real as possible - so Jess and Glen's chat is just how a first meeting with an advisor would happen in real life. This recording was the first time the two had met and Glen takes Jess through the same process as any new client. But before she met with Glen, Jess caught up with community member Andrew. He shared how working with a financial advisor changed his money life for the better and gave Jess some tips on how to approach the first meeting. Chapters: 00:00 Jess Faces First Advice Session 05:15 Listener Andrew Shares His Turnaround 10:25 Glen Maps Jess Money Goals 16:25 Super, Insurance And Big Decisions 22:17 Planning For An Unknown Future 28:26 Dream Life By The Water Join our community of beginner investors; sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here Share your investing story with us Submit here If you want to get in touch with Glen Hare we can put you in touch here Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. ——— Thanks to Betashares Direct for sponsoring this series and helping us keep our content free. Check it out at betashares.com.au/direct Betashares Capital Ltd (ABN 78 139 566 868 AFSL 341181) is the issuer of Betashares Invest, the IDPS-like scheme available via Betashares Direct. Read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination, available at www.betashares.com.au/direct, before making an investment decision. This information is general in nature and doesn’t take into account any person’s financial objectives, situation or needs. You should consider its appropriateness taking into account such factors and seek professional financial advice. ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. ——— Get Started Investing 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.

Before investing a single cent, you need to get your cashflow sorted. So today we step into the practical side of things; budgeting, savings rates, and the systems that make investing possible. To set up a system she will actually stick to, Jess speaks to Glen James- host of the Money Money Money podcast and former financial adviser. Plus Jess receives some much needed encouragement from listener Phoebe, who shares her story that the dreaded admin of setting up your money right, is well worth it. By the end of this episode, Jess will walk away with a realistic (and surprisingly generous) savings rate and budgeting framework- and you can too! Chapters: 00:00 Do This Before You Invest 02:02 The Financial House Framework 04:48 Why Systems Beat Good Intentions 09:42 Fixing Jess’ Money Flow 12:23 The Budget That Changed Everything 16:01 Setting Up Money Buckets 20:12 Real Example of Chaos to Control 23:05 How Systems Kill Money Anxiety Join our community of beginner investors; sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here Share your investing story with us Submit here Check out the Glen James Spending Plan here Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. ——— Thanks to Betashares Direct for sponsoring this series and helping us keep our content free. Check it out at betashares.com.au/direct Betashares Capital Ltd (ABN 78 139 566 868 AFSL 341181) is the issuer of Betashares Invest, the IDPS-like scheme available via Betashares Direct. Read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination, available at www.betashares.com.au/direct, before making an investment decision. This information is general in nature and doesn’t take into account any person’s financial objectives, situation or needs. You should consider its appropriateness taking into account such factors and seek professional financial advice. ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. ——— Get Started Investing 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.

Jess wants start investing. She’s tried to start before but every time- she freezes, chickens out, or puts it off entirely. So what’s actually holding her back? Jess sits down with Money Coach Karen Eley to unpack the psychology behind her hesitation. They explore how early money experiences, beliefs, and behaviours can shape the way we think about investing - often without us even realising it. Plus, Jess chats with Equity Mates community member Rebecca, who shares her journey from financial avoidance to building consistent investing habits. Proof that change is possible, no matter where you’re starting from. By the end of the episode, Jess will understand what’s holding her back and walk away with practical strategies to finally take that first step. Chapters: 00:00 The Real Reason You Feel Stuck 05:54 You Are Not Too Late To Start 09:54 Knowing Isn’t Enough To Act 13:54 Hidden Beliefs Driving Money Habits 22:15 Why Saving And Investing Feels Scary 29:11 Build Self Trust And Break The Cycle Join our community of beginner investors; Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here Share your investing story with us Submit here Get in touch with Karen or take her money type quiz here Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. ——— Thanks to Betashares Direct for sponsoring this series and helping us keep our content free. Check it out at betashares.com.au/direct Betashares Capital Ltd (ABN 78 139 566 868 AFSL 341181) is the issuer of Betashares Invest, the IDPS-like scheme available via Betashares Direct. Read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination, available at www.betashares.com.au/direct, before making an investment decision. This information is general in nature and doesn’t take into account any person’s financial objectives, situation or needs. You should consider its appropriateness taking into account such factors and seek professional financial advice. ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. ——— Get Started Investing 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.

Our colleague Jess has been keeping a secret. During a 10 year career in the finance industry, she had never told a soul- until now. Jess has never invested. She wanted to start, she knew how to start (even listened to our 12 Steps to Get Started three times.) But she has not started. So why not start now and document the journey? Over the course of the next 12 episodes, Jess will start investing- in real time. Each week, she’ll speak to an expert who will walk her through the steps, answer her questions and help her take action to get invested. Plus she’ll chat to Equity Mates community members about their investing journey, getting real-world advice from all walks of life. If you’ve been delaying investing or have someone in your life who wants to- this is the sign to start and go on the journey with her. Chapters: 00:00:00 Why Jess Said Yes To This Series 00:03:04 A Finance Career Without Investing 00:07:21 The Lifestyle Shift Boosting Her Savings 00:10:21 The Moment She Backed Out 00:13:09 What It Will Take To Start Investing ——— Join our community of beginner investors; Sign up to the Get Started Investing newsletter here Want to share your investing story? Submit here or DM us on Instagram Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. ——— Thanks to Betashares Direct for sponsoring this series and helping us keep our content free. Check it out at betashares.com.au/direct Betashares Capital Ltd (ABN 78 139 566 868 AFSL 341181) is the issuer of Betashares Invest, the IDPS-like scheme available via Betashares Direct. Read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination, available at www.betashares.com.au/direct, before making an investment decision. This information is general in nature and doesn’t take into account any person’s financial objectives, situation or needs. You should consider its appropriateness taking into account such factors and seek professional financial advice. ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. ——— Get Started Investing 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.

Congratulations, you’ve made it to the final episode of this series! To wrap up this journey, we leave you with the most important lesson yet- how to get out of your own way by automating your investing. Now you’ve heard these 12 Steps- you have all the tools you need to improve your financial future. It’s time to go forth and use them! If you’ve enjoyed / found value in this series, please join us in our mission to make Australia more financially literate and share it with others. In this episode you will learn: • How your brain stops you being a great investor • Why automation is so powerful • Other tips to remain consistent and focus on what matters • 3 key tips from Patrick O’Shaugnessy, one of our favourite investors Chapters: 00:00 - Beat Your Brain’s Biases 04:27 - Your Future Self Not a Stranger 06:19 - How We Automate Investing 09:03 - Other Ways We Overcome Biases 12:04 - Three Tips To Leave You With 14:04 - You Have The Tools, Now Use Them Links Mentioned: 📖 Patrick O’Shaugnessy Millennial Money (terrible title, great book). 🎧 Episode on Brokers. This is Part 12 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. ———   Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.   ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. ——— Get Started Investing 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.

So far you’ve learnt how to build a portfolio, now we get into the specifics of how to buy shares plus keep it regular and less stressful! You’ll hear our best tips for buying and selling your investments to help stay on track for the long term. In this episode you will learn: • How do I actually buy shares or ETFs? • 3 ways of ordering shares: Market, Limit, Stop • Why we don’t time the market • The power of dollar cost averaging (DCA) • Knowing when to sell Links Mentioned: 📕 Just keep buying by Nick Maggiulli Chapters: 00:00 - Three Types of Buying 7:54 - Never Try to Time the Market 11:07 - Introducing Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) 13:40 - Buying the Dip vs DCA 15:56 - Three Signs You Should Sell This is Part 11 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. ———   Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.   ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. ——— Get Started Investing 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.

Investing with an expert or ‘active manager,' is not something you need to add to your portfolio. But if you do, you have to know why you’re doing it and choose an expert well. We walk you through our reasons for investing with an expert and the 6 factors we use when looking for one. In this episode you will learn: How you can invest with experts Why the experts don’t always get better returns What to look for when choosing an expert How we include expert investors in our portfolio Links Referenced: Morning Star ETF List Chapters: 00:00 - What is Active Management? 06:45 - 6 Factors to Choosing an Expert 11:10 - Do you need one? 13:25 - Active in Our Portfolios This is Part 10 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. ———   Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.   ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. ——— Get Started Investing 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.

It's time in this series introduce the world of single stock investing- finding and investing in great companies through the stock market. We’re cranking the investing lessons up a notch and going beyond the basics of ETFs. So how you find a good company to invest in? What do you need to look for? and where? You've probably heard legends of everyday people who invested in the early days of Apple or Microsoft and made millions. It might not always be as flashy as those tales- but investing in companies through the stock market can be a powerful way to build wealth and we think a great way to learn about the world around you. In this episode you'll learn: Why invest in companies?Three ways to narrow down your choices4 steps to find a great companyKey tips when buying individual companies Links referenced: Download our free 4-step stock checklist Other resources we mentioned: https://www.reddit.com/r/SecurityAnalysis/, TIKR, GuruFocus, quartr This is Part 9 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. ———   Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.   ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. ——— Get Started Investing 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.

What is a portfolio? And how do you create one? Essentially it’s a collection of investments. The financial products you invest in, make up your portfolio. Importantly, it shouldn’t be random- there are simple principles guide building a portfolio. All to make sure it actually works for you and your goals. In this episode you will learn: ·      What is a portfolio? ·      What to think about: goal, time horizon, risk tolerance ·      The importance of diversification ·      How we approach our portfolios: Core & Satellite ·      Other ways to construct a portfolio This is Part 8 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. Chapters: 00:00 Setting a Portfolio Goal 04:02 Time Horizon 06:22 Risk Tolerance 08:22 Importance of Diversification 11:01 Core and Satellite 13:26 Other Ways to Build Portfolios 15:20 What is Rebalancing 17:01 Make it Easy For Yourself ——— Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. ——— Get Started Investing 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.

Introducing the simple investor’s best friend… the index ETF. You don’t have to be an expert on financial markets to be an investor. In fact, it’s arguably easier today than it’s ever been to invest and most of that is thanks to our friend; index ETFs. In this episode you will learn: What we would buy if we were starting again todayWhat is an indexDifferent indexes around the worldHow you can buy an index: ETFsWhy an index is all you need Chapters: This is Part 7 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. ———   Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.   ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. ——— Get Started Investing 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.

Once you’ve decided what to invest in, how do you actually make an investment?  If you're investing outside of superannuation, you’ll need to use a broker.  But which broker should you use? It’s one of the most frequent questions we get from people starting their investing journey.  There are so many of them available, it can be hard to know where to start. But no need to stress, that’s why we’re here and making this series!  In this episode you’ll learn:  ·      The two ways every person can invest  ·      What is a broker? ·      The 4 factors we use when choosing a broker (and why they matter): ·      Which brokers we use  This is Part 6 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. Chapters: 00:00:00 The First Choice Every Investor Makes 00:02:21 Super Or Outside: Your Two Options 00:05:05 Why You Need A Broker 00:06:41 The Four Broker Rules We Use 00:11:20 Avoid Dodgy Fees And Products 00:15:40 Brokers That Tick The Boxes ———   Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.   ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. ——— Get Started Investing 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.

You can invest in all kinds of things through the stock market.  You might have heard a few of them thrown around like; Stocks, Bonds or Property. They’re called different Assets or Asset Classes.  So how choose which is right for you and how do these assets make you money?  That’s what we’ll cover in part 5 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. You will learn:  ·      What is an investable asset? ·      The most common forms of investments ·      How you can access them all through the stock market ·      How do you actually make money from any of these assets? (2 ways) ·      Why we prefer stocks over all the other assets This is Part 5 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. Chapters 00:00:00 What Is An Investable Asset? 00:02:15 The Four Most Common Investments 00:04:53 ETFs are like Bundles 00:06:31 Two Ways Investments Make Money 00:07:47 Investing Versus Speculating The Seth Klarman Clip at 7:42 is from 'Margin of Safety' on the Active Investor Magazine YouTube Channel, 14 Feb 2025. ———   Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.   ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. ——— Get Started Investing 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.

How do you actually invest? Well there's no one “right” way to do it; there are different styles which suit different goals and appetites for risk.  The first three episodes of this series covered the foundations you need to get sorted before you can start investing. Now, it’s time to tackle how to make an investment.  In this episode we cover what’s actually happening when you invest in the share market and how to know which investing style is right for you.  You will learn:  ·      What is the share market  ·      What is a share and what does it mean to own one? ·      The different styles of investing  This is Part 4 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. Chapters 00:00:00 Why Investing Beats Letting Cash Sit 00:04:44 Owning Small Pieces Of Big Brands 00:08:10 Hands-On Or Hands-Off Investing 00:11:39 Three Hands-On Styles Explained 00:18:58 Finding A Style That Suits You ———   Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.   ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. ——— Get Started Investing 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.

The single most influential factor in growing your long-term wealth, is the amount you’re able to save.   Maximise your ‘savings rate’, then put that money to work by investing it and your future self will thank you.   So, how do you do that?   In this episode you will learn: How much money you need to start investingWhy the most powerful factor is your savings rateBryce’s approach: Rule of 3’sRen’s approach: Pay yourself first This is Part 3 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. Chapters: 00:00:00 The Money Habit With the Biggest Impact 00:01:58 Investing Isn’t Just For High Earners 00:02:58 This Is the Part You Can Control 00:05:28 How We Each Stay Disciplined 00:11:30 Find the Spending That Trips You Up 00:14:50 Saving Now Equals Freedom Later ———   Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.   ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. ——— Get Started Investing 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.

When is the “right” time to start investing? How do you know if you're ready?   We’ve heard plenty of reasons why people put it off. Not enough money, it feels too risky and more!   We are here to tell you: now is the time. You have everything you need.    In this episode you will learn: Why now is the time to start investingWhat you need to get started investingHow to clear your high-interest debtAbout other debt: Mortgage, HECs etc.Building your emergency fund This is part 2 in our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. Chapters: 00:00:00 Why Delaying Feels Sensible 00:02:21 Waiting Wastes Your Advantage 00:04:07 Everything You Need To Begin 00:06:07 Clearing Costly Debt First 00:08:08 Mortgage And HECs: What Matters 00:12:54 An Emergency Fund Comes First 00:14:47 You Can Start With Just One Dollar ———   Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.   ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. ——— Get Started Investing 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.

 Investing. It can feel daunting, confusing or just too hard. The great news is that getting started is not as difficult as you might think.   The stock market is a powerful wealth-creating machine, yet so many people miss out on utilising it.   That’s why back in 2019, we created this series to break down the barriers and explain how to start investing. 7 years on, we're doing it again! An updated (even simpler to follow) 12 part series, sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started or to remind you of why it’s so important.   Welcome to the first instalment! And if this is your first episode. Congratulations: your investing journey has officially begun.   In this episode you will learn: What is Equity MatesWho we are – Bryce & RenOur first investments4 reasons why we invest (and you should too!) Chapters: 00:00 What this 12-part series will cover 02:35 Who we are (and why that matters) 04:40 If we can do it, anyone can 07:06 How our investing journeys began 11:16 Hear why other listeners invest 12:03 Our four reasons for investing 13:15 The power of compounding explained 17:17 The $1 a day investing challenge 20:10 In the next episode... ———   Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.   ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. ——— Get Started Investing 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.

Still haven't started investing because you're not sure what to actually buy? We're solving that today.   In this episode, Ren and Simon each reveal exactly what they'd invest in with $5,000.   Real holdings, real strategy, but fake dollars. These two portfolios are concrete examples to show you how simple getting started can be. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Why Starting Feels So Hard 00:02:05 – The Logic Behind Core and Satellite 00:06:39 – How Simon Builds a $5K Portfolio 00:09:54 – What Other Investors Would Choose 00:10:56 – Ren’s Approach to a Diversified $5K 00:18:07 – Takeaways for Your Investment Plan ETFs mentioned: DHHF, QBTC, HACK, GHHF, EXUS | Stocks mentioned: Tesla, Coinbase, LVMH, Goodman Group Links Referenced: 🎧 Listen to: core and satellite | Cybersecurity ETF: HACK | Our interview with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 📝 Download our FREE 4 step checklist to analyse any stock (It’s beginner investor friendly). 📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs. ——— Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. ——— Get Started Investing 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.

Hilda knows with the amount she’s earning- she should be saving more. But money is something she hates dealing with. Normally, she lacks the motivation to do anything about it. But with a recent pay cut, it’s clear things need to change.   So- she joins us on our series; Boost my Budget to get help building a low touch budget that will have her spending less, saving more and even- starting to invest.   Your saving rate has the biggest impact on building your wealth. If you’re someone who’s been burying their head in the sand or coasting by, knowing you could be making your money work better- good news. It doesn’t have to be hard or scary. In this episode we cover ways everyone can improve their savings rate. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Why Money Feels Hard To Face 00:01:34 – What Hilda Wants To Change 00:03:19 – Her Current System 00:05:37 – What Her Spending Says About Her 00:07:32 – The Surprises In Her Cashflow 00:09:26 – Where Her Food Budget Goes 00:10:52 – The Savings Gap She Didn’t See 00:12:42 – Is The Credit Card Helping? 00:14:13 – A System To Make Money Easier 00:16:28 – The Budget That Actually Works 00:18:49 – How To Make Savings Grow 00:20:40 – A Simple Way To Start Investing 00:22:07 – What To Do From Here Links Referenced:   💸 Want your Budget Boosted next? Apply here 💲 PocketSmith is offering Equity Mates listeners 50% off the first 2 months of a Foundation Plan. To try PocketSmith for yourself head to pocketsmith.com/equitymates 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes here. 📝 Download our FREE 4 step checklist to analyse any stock (It’s beginner friendly). Or our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs. ——— Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. ——— Get Started Investing 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.

Black Friday and end of year sales are here and you have the opportunity to use it to your advantage.   In this episode we present our 3-step guide to tackling this high spend season with a financially literate, investing savvy mindset.   Every dollar you don’t spend, is a dollar you can invest- so here’s how to make your money work harder for you.   We cover: -       The doggy sales tactics to watch for and how to avoid them. -       How to get the best deals and stop impulse buying or overspending. -       Our 3-step guide to tackling Black Friday Sales as an investor   Timestamps: 00:00:00 –  We're Talking about Shopping Now? Not Quite 00:02:04 – How Black Friday Takes Shape in Aus 00:04:53 –  Sales Tactics To Watch Out For 00:06:00 – How to Avoid Those Traps 00:08:59 –  Our Three Step Plan To Use Sales Well 00:13:35 – Build Investing Skills with Black Friday   Links Referenced: 🎧 Listen to: What is the stock market and how does it actually work? 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes here. 📝 Download our FREE 4 step checklist to analyse any stock (It’s beginner friendly). Or our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs. ———   Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.   ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. ——— Get Started Investing 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.

If you’re stuck deciding which ETF to invest in, use our 5 steps to compare any ETF. In 10 mins you’ll have all the information you need to make the best choice for you. ETFs have made investing super accessible. So accessible in fact, that there are now so many to choose from that it can be overwhelming.   If decision paralysis is getting in your way, these steps will help you focus on what really matters and get invested. Links Referenced: 📈 ETFs mentioned: VHY, VAS 🎧 Listen to: We hate fees! Here are the Cheapest ETFs in Australia 📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs. 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes here.   Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction And Episode Setup 00:01:29 – How To Compare Any ETF In Ten Minutes 00:02:27 – Listener Question: VHY Or VAS 00:04:13 – Step One: Look At The Name 00:05:08 – Step Two: Understand Its Purpose 00:05:55 – Step Three: How It Achieves That Goal 00:07:15 – Step Four: What It Costs 00:08:36 – Step Five: After-Fee Returns 00:09:51 – How To Compare Two ETFs 00:10:41 – VHY Versus VAS: Key Differences 00:13:21 – Fee Comparison And Returns 00:15:15 – Long-Term Performance 00:16:30 – Final Thoughts And Takeaways ——— Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. ——— Get Started Investing 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.

Feeling nervous about investing right now? That’s perfectly normal.   All time highs have been reached in many places as of late- It’s got some people talking about a Bubble, or impending crash.   But what does that mean? Should you be worried? And how should you invest in response?   In this episode we: -      Explain the theory behind stock market bubbles -      The impact on your investing -      How we personally are investing in the current market -      Five steps to take if you’re worried about investing right now   Links Referenced: 📈 Probability of loss chart  🎧 Listen to: Don’t time the market, Cognitive biases, why we love index funds, 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes here. 📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs.   Timestamps:   00:00:00 – Introduction & Listener Questions 00:03:59 – Are We in a Stock Market Bubble? 00:07:55 – The AI Boom vs. Dotcom Era 00:09:37 – The Risk of Waiting to Invest 00:12:44 – Companies Die Indexes Are Forever 00:15:50 – Five Steps for Investing Right Now 00:20:57 – Outro Disclaimer ———   Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered.   ———   In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.   ———   Get Started Investing 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.

Investing isn’t just a financial game, it’s a mental one.   In fact, mindset is so pivotal to good investing, that if you’re yet to start (investing consistently, or at all), the chances are it’s your mindset- not your finances, holding you back.   We’re here to help you break out of the biases keeping you from a better financial future.   In this episode we explain 4 common cognitive biases that prevent you from investing and detail how to combat each of them, so you can invest to your full potential.   Links Referenced: 🎧 Listen to next: How much money do you need to start investing? 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our YouTube channel here. 📝 Download our FREE 4 step checklist to analyse any stock (It’s beginner investor friendly). 📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs. ———   Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn ———   In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.   ——— Get Started Investing 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.

Should you invest in the stock market or buy property? It’s debate we’re here to settle. In this episode we explain the role both property and stocks can play in a portfolio. It’s not about either/or, its about your goals and the timing.   We cover: ·      Why the Property vs Stocks debate is a false choice. ·      How and when you investing in stocks. ·      Knowing if or when you should buy property. ·      The role each asset plays in a portfolio. Links Referenced: 🎧 Listen to this GSI ep: how to invest in property without a mortgage 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes here. 📝 Download our FREE 4 step checklist to analyse any stock (It’s beginner investor friendly). 📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs. ——— Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. ——— Get Started Investing 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.

Fees are the silent killer of investing returns. Luckily, they’ve never been easier to avoid. Even a tiny fee difference can cost you thousands over time. In this episode, we break down the lowest-fee ETFs in Australia and show how to make every dollar work harder for you.   We Explain: -      How ETF management fees work -      A worked example of the impact a tiny % difference in fees can have on your wealth over 30 years -      The 3 lowest-fee Australian Index ETFs, S&P 500 ETFs and Global ETFs on the ASX -      The most expensive Australian ETFs you might want to avoid   Links Referenced: 👀 MoneySmart fee Calulator and Morningstar ETF List 🎧 Listen to: what is the stock market and how does it work? 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our YouTube channel here. 📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. —------ Get Started Investing 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.

When’s the last time you checked your savings rate?  Some popular accounts have recently made changes, so it’s time to check that you’re still getting the best bang for those bucks.  We were surprised just how much this list had changed in only 3 months, since we last made this episode. In this edition we share the top savings accounts as of October 2025: Top 5 accounts with conditions Top 5 accounts with no hurdles or conditions.Explain the recent changes to popular savings accounts in Australia including Up Bank Links Referenced:  🎧 Listen to: best savings accounts July 2025 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our YouTube channel here. 📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs. —------  Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Knowing what to invest in and how to invest in it, can get confusing. Not only are there now more options than ever, the terms used to describe them are full of acronyms and jargon.  But don’t be disheartened. These terms are simpler than you might think. In this episode we explain 4 common terms you’ll hear beyond single stock investing; ETFs, Indexes, Mutual Funds and LICs.  By the end of this episode, you’ll know what each of these terms mean and the key differences between them.  Links Referenced:  🎧 Listen to: why we love index funds (and you should too) 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our YouTube channel here. 📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs. —------  Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

If there’s one thing to get right in your financial life, it’s superannuation. It’s the biggest free kick you’ll ever get and worth bothering about. To wrap up Super September, we’ve built the Ultimate Super Checklist: 9 complete steps that'll make your super work harder today to set you up for success tomorrow. Listen to this episode, download the free checklist, and start ticking them off. x Links Referenced:  📝 Download the Utlimate Super Checklist. 🎧 Listen to: Super September on Equity Mates and Your Super Questions Answered 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our book: Get Started Investing and Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

How you structure your cashflow is the key to achieving your savings goals, no matter your income.  Becca dreams of sipping cocktails in Fiji, but her budget feels messy. With a small mortgage, investment properties, and even some shares- she’s built a strong base. But a recent drop in income has made it hard to balance today’s spending with tomorrow’s goals. In this episode, financial adviser Alex Luck joins Bryce to help Becca clean up her cashflow and prove that even on a low income, goals are still within reach. We cover: Setting up a simple account system which makes saving feel effortless. Why cashflow structure matters when it comes to hitting goals. How to balance short-term treats with long-term plans. Links Referenced:  👋 Want to speak to Alex? Get in touch.  💲 PocketSmith is offering Equity Mates listeners 50% off the first 2 months of a Foundation Plan. To try PocketSmith for yourself head to pocketsmith.com/equitymates 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our book: Get Started Investing and Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

What your portfolio looks like at 60 should be very different to 20, or even 40. Your investing should evolve as your life does. In this episode, we show you how to make every decade count. It’s never too late to change your financial future. At every stage of life there are steps you can take to get the most out of the years ahead. We cover: A model portfolio for each key decade; 20s, 40s and 60s.Why time is your biggest advantage in your 20s.The traps to avoid in your 40s (hello, lifestyle creep).How to de-risk in your 60s without missing out on income Links Referenced:  📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs. 📚 Read our book: Don’t Stress, Just Invest 🎧 Listen to: What’s in our portfolios on Equity Mates  📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our book: Get Started Investing and Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Consistent returns and time. That's the recipe for the most powerful force available to an investor; compounding. You don’t need to chase crazy returns to build meaningful wealth, compounding alone can get you there. In this episode we explain how.  We cover:  What is compounding and just how powerful it isThe steps you need to take advantage of it.A common misconception about how compounding works.Answer a listener question about compounding inside super vs outside of it Links Referenced:  🎧 Listen to: Our episode on Dollar Cost Averaging and Super September on Equity Mates 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on the Get Started Investing YouTube channel here. 📝 Download our FREE 4 step checklist to analyse any stock (It’s beginner investor friendly).  📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

It's a dreaded word in investing… Inflation. If you’ve felt the cost of living pinch, you’ll be no stranger to the corrosive effect of inflation on your finances. But what actually is it? How does it work? Why does it change?  In this episode we explain everything you need to know about inflation, importantly, how you can use it to your benefit. We cover:  What is Inflation and why is it so harmful?How to avoid losing money to inflation: have it working in a way that beats it.3 ways to take advantage of inflation. Links Referenced:  🎟️ Live Event Tickets here 🎧 Listen to: Best Savings Accounts 2025, Why saving alone won’t make you rich 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here. 📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

YouTube is big business these days. In this episode we chat with finance creator Brandon van der Kolk who built a 1M+ subscriber channel; New Money. We hear about his investing journey, his money philosophy and how he built his internet hobby into a full time business.  We chat about:  How Brandon built his hobby channel into a full time gigHis investing journey from questionable single stocks to ETFs back to Warren Buffet Value style single stock investingHow he manages his money as a business owner His “make more not save more” money mindset Links Referenced:  👋 Check out Brandon’s Channel here 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here. 📝 Download our FREE 4 step checklist to analyse any stock (It’s beginner investor friendly).  📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Kara tracks every cent she spends in a detailed spreadsheet… yet still feels her budget’s slipping away. With a single income, two kids, and the goal of retiring at 60 with a fully paid off property- Her monthly retail spend could be holding her back. Can financial coach Lexi Smith help Kara swap the impulse buys for investing? In this edition of Boost My Budget, we unpack Kara’s cashflow, tackle her doom-scroll fuelled spending sprees and help her find ways to tame that onerous spreadsheet.  We cover: Kara’s monthly spending breakdown.Quick wins to make budgeting feel less restrictive and more sustainable.How to spot and manage spending triggers. Why focusing on just one category can simplify money management. Links Referenced:  💲 PocketSmith is offering Equity Mates listeners 50% off the first 2 months of a Foundation Plan. To try PocketSmith for yourself head to pocketsmith.com/equitymates 🎧 Listen to: all Boost my Budget episodes 📞 Want your budget boosted? Apply here. 🙋‍♀️ Want to get in touch with Lexi? Use this form. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

We don’t call ourselves ‘The Index Boys’ for nothing. Index funds are the bread and butter of how we invest. They’re low cost, diversified and make it possible to grow meaningful wealth without spending hours stock picking. In fact, we believe index investing alone, can be enough. So in this episode, we explain what index funds are and why we think they’re the best investing method for beginners and seasoned investors alike. Plus, we share how we each use them in our own portfolios. We cover:  What is an index fund and how do they work? A look through their historical performance.How we invest these funds.Examples of ASX listed Index ETFs. Links Referenced in this episode:  🎧 Best ETFs for Quitting Your Job 📚 Don’t Stress, Just Invest. 📞 Thanks Emily for sending in today's question! Have one too? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 Watch Get Started Investing on YouTube here. —------ Want more Equity Mates? 📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs. Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Revenue and Profit might sound like the same thing, but they can tell very different stories about a company. In this episode, we cut through the jargon and explain in clear, simple terms what revenue and profit each actually mean and why they matter to you as an investor. We cover: What revenue and profit are.How they're different.Why this difference matters to you as an investor.How to use them when evaluating or researching a company. Links Referenced:  🎧 Listen to: What is the stock market | Dividend Reinvestment Plans  📝 Download our FREE 4 step checklist to analyse any stock (It’s beginner friendly).  📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our new Get Started Investing YouTube channel here. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

No one can predict the market, but anyone can Dollar Cost Average. In this episode we show you how.  This simple strategy is the ultimate approach to long term investing. DCA or Dollar Cost Averaging is how we invest, and it’s proven to build wealth over the long term.  In this episode we cover:  What is DCA?When does it make sense to use it?Examples of the compounding power of DCAHow to automate it.  Links Referenced:  📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs. 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

The stock market: A magical place where wealth is made. But when you buy a stock or an ETF- what actually happens? In this episode we explain in simple terms, how the stock market actually works (and what as an investor, you need to understand about it.)  We cover:  What is a stock market How trading works What moves share prices What matters & what doesn’t matter as an investor  Links:  📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here. 📝 Download our FREE 4 step checklist to analyse any stock (It’s beginner investor friendly).  📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

What if the shares you already own could help grow your portfolio faster? In this episode, we break down how Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRPs) can quietly boost your returns over time. This one's for the set-and-forget investors; your comprehensive guide to dividend reinvestment. We cover: What DRPs areHow they work and when to use themSteps to set them up in your portfolioHow we use them in our own investing strategies Links Referenced:  🎧 Listen to: Everything you need to know about Tax 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! More from Get Started Investing 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel here. 📝 Download our FREE 4 step checklist to analyse any stock (It’s beginner investor friendly).  📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

In this instalment of Boost My Budget, we meet Chloe; 21 years old, self employed and the first to admit her money habits are a bit of a mess.  Sporadic saving and impulse spending, blurred lines between business and personal cashflow, a budgeting system based mostly on vibes.  She’s ready to change that. She wants accountability. In this episode, with expert help from financial coach Lexi Smith, we help bring structure (and sanity) to her budget. Showing that it’s possible to spend smarter, without sucking the fun out of life. We cover: a live review of Chloe’s spending.Tips for separating business and personal cashflow as a sole trader.How to tackle irregular saving and impulsive spending.The “75 hard” challenge, for your money. Links Referenced:  👉 Want your Budget Boosted? Submit here! (under ‘show segments’)  🤑 PocketSmith is offering Equity Mates listeners 50% off the first 2 months of a Foundation Plan. To try PocketSmith for yourself head to pocketsmith.com/equitymates 🙋‍♀️ Want to get in touch with Lexi? Use this form.  🎧 Listen to: our previous Boost my Budget’s —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

“Hi, I’m Glen and I’m a recovering spender”,  Glen James has built a career helping Aussies feel confident with money, but his own investing journey has been far from textbook. Intuitive, successful and at times unconventional. In this episode, we chat to Glen about how approach has evolved; from impulsive spender, to financial adviser, to now running one of Australia’s biggest money podcasts. (or money ‘show’, we should say 😉) We cover: Why Glen ditched setting investing goals (and what he does instead).His “give some, save some, then spend some,” philosophy.The guardrails he used to break out of bad money habits.How he invests today (including a detailed breakdown of his flows from payday to portfolio). Links Referenced:  👋 Find Glen’s show money money money, his books and or his instagram. 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 📝 Download our free ETF Handbook: a guide to get started investing with ETFs. 📝 Check out the Glen James Spending Plan here. 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on the Get Started Investing channel. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

If you are only saving your money, you risk falling behind. You can’t argue the numbers- investing beats saving in the long term. They’re both essential in a healthy financial set up. But we believe that too often, savings play a larger role than they should. In this episode we explain why and help you find a healthy balance between saving and investing.  We cover:  The difference between saving and investing.The role they each can play in financial freedom and building wealth.Why saving alone won’t make you rich (Meet the dreaded “I” word; Inflation)How we each balance saving and investing in our own financial set up.  If you're a serial saver, we're here to convince you that it's time to start investing. Links Referenced:  🎧 Listen to: Could you be getting more for your savings? Australia’s best savings accounts  – July 2025 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

"I don’t have enough money to invest.” We hear this a LOT. It’s a common misconception that to be an investor, you have to be earning a high income or have a chunk of spare cash, but that’s not true at all.  In this episode we teach you how to get started investing on any budget. We cover:  Understanding the minimum investments to get startedStarting with microinvesting (and what that is)Minimum investments at the major investment platforms (4 microinvesting apps and 8 broker platforms)Why small investments can grow into big goals The dirty little secret of choosing a broker  Links Referenced:  🎧 Listen to: This episode for more broker info including Chess and Custodian. 📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get investing with ETFs. 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

One of the biggest episodes in Equity Mates history. We have an exciting announcement to share.  It means big things for the future of Equity Mates and our mission to make financial literacy and investing more accessible to all Aussies.  Don't worry, we’re not going anywhere. In fact- entirely the opposite. We’re entering a new era, one that will help us reach more community members and investors than ever before. We can't wait to share it with you. —------ 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here. 📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get investing with ETFs. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Chances are that right now, you have some amount of cash tucked in a savings account. But when was the last time you checked if it’s working hard enough? In this episode, we take you through the top 5 savings accounts on offer right now in Australia. With two interest rate cuts, the list has changed since the start of 2025.  Choosing the best HISA (High Interest Savings Account) is what Bryce calls, “The bread and butter of getting your finances sorted.” So break open a baguette and slather it in Lurpak- because after this episode, you can be sure to know if your savings are getting the best interest.  We cover:  Top 5 savings accounts in Australia Top 5 no-gimmick savings accounts in Australia (base rates)Accounts you should avoid (Dishonourable Mentions) NO honeymoon rates - we’re not doing it. You’ll hear why. Links Referenced:  🔍 Our source for this episode: The Accounts Leaderboard 🎧 Listen to: The best brokers, savings accounts & investing apps for 2025 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here. 📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get investing with ETFs. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

It’s Bryce’s favourite time of year, tax time! As an investor, it can get confusing, particularly if this is your first financial year investing.  This episode is your Tax Time essential listen, covering everything you need to know as an investor. Including:  Capital gains tax (What it is, how it works and what to consider)investing Income like dividends Tax rule differences between asset classesCommon deductions for investors ATO hotspots for 2025 (avoid getting caught on these mistakes the ATO have announced they’re watching!)  You’ll leave this episode with a better understanding of what you need to do this tax season and help you with ways to make the administrative burden lighter this financial year.  Thanks to Caitlyn, Julie, Simon and Roxanne for their questions this episode! If you have an investing question- Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! Head to betashares.com.au/direct and make tax time smarter this year. **Note this episode was updated on 27th of Jun with a correction on the calculation of capital losses and the capital gains discount. Links Referenced:  🎧 Listen to: 2020 vs 2025: how our portfolios have changed 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here. 📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

It’s the final episode of our Best Investing Ideas for FY26 series! And we’re bringing something a little different for your consideration. Stepping beyond the usual suspects (cash, stocks, and bonds), we pitch 4 alternative assets that we’re watching as FY26 kicks off. These are ideas that might fly under your radar but could add meaningful growth and diversification to your portfolio. We cover:  What alternative assets actually are and why they’re worth consideringHow to get access to these opportunities, even with a small budgetWhy these ideas made our personal watch lists for the new financial year  Bryce picks: Ways to invest in private equity that are more accessible than everThe cryptocurrency that makes up 10% of his portfolio Ren picks: A tried and tested commodity that shines during economic uncertaintyA unique corner of Australian property that’s quietly delivered over 200% growth in two decades Links Referenced:  🎧 Listen to: our episode on Gold ETFs and How to buy property without a mortgage.  📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here. 📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: our step by step guide to get started with ETFs. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

In today's episode we continue our 'Best Investment Ideas For FY26' series - the ETFs and stocks that we’re watching or buying to help you get inspiration to freshen up your FY26 portfolio.  In this episode, we bring you 4 stocks. Some we own, some we're interested. Bryce picks:  A 'once-in-a-generation opportunity'The librarian of the internet - it's more interesting that it sounds!  Ren’s picks: A company with an incredible moat and AI potentialA leveraged play on crypto but with more downside protection  Links Referenced:  📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook it’s our complete guide to investing with ETFs. 📞 What are your best investment ideas for FY26? Leave us a voicemail, and we’ll feature them in the next episode.  🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Looking for fresh investment ideas for the new financial year?  Over the next three episodes, we’ll be sharing our best investment ideas for FY26. You’ll hear the ETFs and stocks that we’re watching or buying and get inspiration to freshen up your FY26 portfolio.  In this first episode, we bring you 4 ETFs. These are NOT the same core index ETFs you’ve already heard us plug. We bring you 4 new ideas for the new financial year, including... Bryce picks:  A compelling pitch for investing in the global banking sector.A small cap surprise.  Ren’s picks: An actively managed ETF with a strong 10-year track record (18%+!)A way to access Aussie growth ETF that “cuts the riff raff,” and that Bryce calls “the best ETF in Australia.” Links Referenced:  🎧 Listen to our episodes on core and satellite investing:  how we use core and satellite, how we would invest our first $5000 and how we’re investing for 2025 📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook it’s our complete guide to investing with ETFs. 📞 What are your best investment ideas for FY26? Leave us a voicemail, and we’ll feature them in the next episode.  🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

“We want to enjoy life, drink great wine, go on holidays whenever we want… but we also want to save” Introducing our brand new series; Boost My Budget. We unpack our listener's real budgets live. And with expert help, we show them how to track better, save more, and stress less. Our first listeners to get their budget boosted, are couple Emily T and Emily B, who want to save for their dream family home while still living in the moment. Is it an achievable goal, or delusional thinking? They're not sure. They don't have a budget to get them there. In fact, Emily B and Emily T don’t have a budget at all. In their submission to the show, instead of sending us one- they attached a picture from a recent holiday in Bali. (Which told us all we needed to know.) That's where we come in. With a live unveiling of their spending, cashflow expert and financial coach Lexi Smith from MoneyVine digs into the figures and helps Emily B and Emily T step closer to their goals.  Links Referenced:  👉 Want your Budget Boosted? Submit here! (under ‘show segments’)  🙋‍♀️ Want to get in touch with Lexi? Use this form.  🤑 PocketSmith is offering Equity Mates listeners 50% off the first 2 months of a Foundation Plan. To try PocketSmith for yourself head to pocketsmith.com/equitymates 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! —------ Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Even the most hands-off investors need a plan for staying on track. That's where rebalancing comes in. Markets are always moving and life is always changing- rebalancing is a simple way to keep your portfolio aligned with your goals so that you can reap the maximum benefit. In this episode, we break down this fundamental (and underused) investing habit step by step, and share a mistake we see far too many people make. Are you one of them? We cover: What rebalancing is (and how we apply it to our portfolios)Why it matters (shouldn’t you want your winning stocks to run?) How to actually rebalance (two simple methods, with pros & cons)How often to rebalance (and how often we do it)The most common mistake (and how to avoid it) Links Referenced:  🎧 Listen to: 2020 vs 2025 how are portfolios have changed and our DHHF and GHHF episode. 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here. 📝 Download our FREE 4 step checklist to analyse any stock (It’s beginner investor friendly).  Thanks to Betashares Direct for sponsoring this episode. Betashares Direct is designed to help self-directed investors build long-term wealth, find out more here. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Find more of what we do here —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

The RBA cut rates on Tuesday and it got us thinking- when interest rates are down, what are the best places to invest?  So we compiled a list of 4 ASX listed ETFs which we believe will be winners in a low rate environment. If you are feeling unsure about what a rate cut means for your portfolio, (or what a rate cut actually means in the first place), we’ve got you. In this episode we give you a simple breakdown of everything you need to know about interest rates, how they affect the economy and your investments.  We cover:  Why interest rate cut matters for investors How an interest rate cut may effect your portfolio4 ETFs set to benefit from a rate cut Why and how each of them is set to benefit Links Referenced:  📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎧 Check out our other ‘Best ETFs for…’ episodes here 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here 📝 Want to invest in great stocks? Download our FREE 4 step checklist to analyse any stock (It’s beginner investor friendly). —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

History's greatest investor - The man who turned $100 into $5.5 million and long time CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett, is retiring.  So we're unpacking 4 lessons from his writings and example that changed our investing lives, and that will make you a better long term investor.  In this episode we cover:  The stats that prove Buffet is the investing GOAT, and an example worth looking to The four lessons:1. Investing is Simple, Not Easy, 2. Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market, 3. Boring investing = exciting returns, 4. Do less, and let compounding do its thingPlus, Did Buffett ever read our book we sent him? Our reflections on his impact on Equity Mates. Links Referenced:  🎧 Listen to our episode ‘Don’t Panic: Why time in the market beats timing the market.’ 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here 📝 Download our FREE 4 step checklist to analyse any stock (It’s beginner investor friendly)  —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

“What was I thinking?” “A shit show to be honest”, The last 5 years have been a wild ride in markets. Our portfolios tell that story. Today we directly compare what our portfolios looked like in 2020 to today in 2025 to see: how much we’ve learnt, the biggest position changes and whether we've been practicing what we preach?  We cover:  - A full breakdown of every holding in our 2020 core AND satellite portfolios - How that compares to our 2025 holdings - What asset allocations have changed the most and why  - Our biggest holding, allocation or strategy change from 2020 to 2025  Resources: 📝 Want to know how to invest in great stocks? Download our FREE 4 step checklist to analyse any stock (It’s beginner investor friendly)  Links Referenced:  📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 💰 Want your budget to work harder for you? Have your budget improved by an expert, live on the show, in our new series Boost My Budget. 👉 Apply here under 'Show Segments' 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

When you hear the phrase "technology and innovation” there is probably one place that immediately comes to mind; Silicon Valley, California. But that might be changing.  A handful of Chinese tech companies have been giving the US tech giants a run for their money this year. In this episode we cover the best ways to invest in China's rising economy.  We cover:  Why invest in china? And why now? The challenges of investing in chinese companies from Australia, and how to overcome them Our top 3 ASX listed ETFs to invest in China (Index and thematic)Our top 3 US listed ETFs to invest in China (Index and thematic)Which one’s we would be buying Resources: 📝 Download our free 4 step checklist to analyse any stock here.  Links Referenced:  📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎧 Listen to Best ETFs to invest in Asia episode. 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

In 10 years of investing, Queenie Tan grew her net wealth to over a million dollars. In this episode we chat with Queenie about how she’s done it. Queenie has built a platform teaching others how to invest, here, she shares her own story.  We cover:  The strategies she used to build a $1 million investment portfolioHow she sets financial goals.What’s been a bigger generator of wealth; crypto, property or stocks? How to avoid the investing mistakes she still cringes at.Plus Queenie shares some lessons from her upcoming book ‘the Fun Finance Formula’.How to apply these lessons to your own financial journey. Links Referenced:  Want your budget reviewed by an expert for FREE? Join us on a new segment! >> Click here and scroll down to ‘Boost my Budget’ to apply 🤳Check out more from Queenie on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch Get Started Investing Subscribe here 📞 Have an investing question or an investor you want us to interview? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Diversification. It is one of the most common investing buzzwords. But too many investors are getting it wrong. After listening to this, you won't be. In this episode we unpack everything you need to know about diversification, including: What we mean when we say diversificationThe different types of diversificationCommon mistakes investors makeWhat good diversification looks likeHow to check if your own portfolio has good diversification Then we close out by Ren running his portfolio through AI to get a sense of how diversified he is. Links Referenced:  > Betashares Direct is designed to help self-directed investors build long-term wealth, find out more here. 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our new Get Started Investing channel Subscribe here —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Asia is the fastest growing region in the world. And there’s more ways to invest in it now, than ever before. But with so much choice, comes a debate; what's strategy is best? Active, Passive or Thematic? We break it down in this episode:  A list of the best ETF options for investing in Asia on the ASXWhich is the best performing?The case for Index, Thematic and Active investing in AsiaHow we invest in Asia; the products are in our portfolios Links Referenced:  📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎧 Listen to our episode: Best ETFs for Investing in India 📈 Tickers mentioned: ASIA, AIA, VAE, FAS, EAFZ 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our new Get Started Investing channel Subscribe here —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

What if you could invest in property without saving for a deposit or applying for a mortgage?  In this episode, we break down REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts), a low-barrier way to invest in real estate.  We cover:  What are REITs and how do they work?The pros and cons of REITs vs. purchasing physical propertyA comparison of their returnsWhere and how you can buy REITSA list of the top REITs and REIT ETFs on the ASX Resources: 📝 Our Downloadable Guide to REITs: Click here Links Referenced:  Thanks to Stuart for this episode's question! 📞 Have an investing question just like Stuart did? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎧 For more on REITs check out this episode on Equity Mates Investing 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Retiring early sounds like the dream, but is it actually realistic? Or even worth striving for? The FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement is no doubt one of the most popular financial movements of the past decade, and we think there have been some great lessons out of it. But there are some elements to it that we think don't stack up. So strap in for some hot takes, this is bound to be a devisive epsiode. We break down: What the FIRE movement is (and how it works)3 things we love about the Financial Independce Retire Early movementThe hard truths - 3 parts of FIRE we don’t agree withA realistic look at early retirement in Australia in 2025 Links Referenced:  📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here 🎧 for more on the 4% rule check out this episode. Resources: 📥 Download the FREE 4 Step Checklist to Analyse Any Stock —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Crypto ETFs; an easy way to invest in crypto, but are they the best way?  We compared the best Bitcoin ETF listed on the ASX with buying cryptocurrency directly to find out. Also in this episode: Is now a good time to buy crypto?3 ASX listed Bitcoin ETFs compared, which is best?Our 3 criteria for choosing a commodity ETFThe pros and cons of crypto etfs vs directly purchasing.  A 1 year price comparison of each. The best way to invest in cryptocurrency as a beginner. LInks Referenced: ETFs mentioned - Betashares Bitcoin ETF QBTC, Global X Bitcoin ETF EBTC VanEck Bitcoin ETF VBTC Thanks to listener Jordan for the question. Have an investing question too? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 📞 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel 👉 Subscribe here 🎧 Our episode on the Best ETFs for: Gold listen to or watch it here —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Want to start investing in single stocks but don't know where to start? We’ve made a simple checklist to help you spot great companies.  Listener Bailey wanted to move beyond his ETF-only portfolio and start investing in individual stocks. But like many, he wasn’t sure how to tell if a company is actually a good investment. So we created a 4-step stock analysis checklist that anyone can use to analyse any company. It's a stock analysis tool for beginners & beyond (that you won't need a finance degree to use). In this epsiode we cover: Why your investing style matters when picking stocksOur 4-step checklist to analyse any companyFinding the info you need to complete the checklistA real-life example using Alphabet (Google) to bring it all together ☑️ Download the FREE Checklist to Analyse Any Stock We’ve made our checklist downloadable to work through at your own pace. 👉 Download it here For understanding Moats; listen to this episode 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our new Get Started Investing channel Subscribe here —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

If you’re feeling nervous about the current market volatility, you’re not alone.  In this episode, we explain why trying to time the market rarely works but staying invested gives you the best chance at long-term success. We cover:  What “Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market” actually means 4 data-backed reasons why the saying still applies todayWhat you risk missing out on if you try to time your entry or exitHistorical example of long term investors who stayed the course (and were better off for it)A confidence boost to any investors experiencing their first market downturn  This volatility might be your first rodeo at a rocky market conditions, but it is certainly not ours- listen to this episode if you have any doubt about staying invested.  —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email to get the news moving markets delivered to your inbox at 6am every weekday morning. Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Get Started Investing  on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

With US Tech companies stock prices dipping, is now a good time to invest? There are a couple of indexes that you can invest in if you want exposure to the biggest tech companies in the US such as; the Nasdaq, the S&P 500 or US 100.  But which to choose?  So in this episode we put two US Tech ETFs head to head: Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ) and Global X US 100 ETF (ASX: U100) to see which is the better pick. We cover:  What is the nasdaq 100?How does it compare to the s&p 500?What is the US 100 index? Comparing US100 and NDQ ETFs including holdings, fees and performance.The 3 big US indexes: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, US 100 - when is each of them suitable to invest in?  —------ Sign up to our daily news email to get the news moving markets delivered to your inbox at 6am every weekday morning. Short, sharp, to the point, it'll get you up to speed in less than 5 minutes. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

If we had $5,000 to start our investment portfolio from scratch today, what would we buy?  We’ve been given that very challenge by Betashares Direct. In this episode we take $5,000 (fully hypothetical dollars- sadly) and break down:  Our investing strategy: why it is simpler than you think to get started.The steps to start investing with $5000: Setting goals, a time horizon and understanding risk toleranceOur hypothetical $5000 portfolios; what we are buying and how we would structure it. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start investing, this episode is for you. Or if you’re interested in how we’d invest if we were starting today, and whether it's any different than when we first started 8 years ago. Either way, it’s a cracking ep.    Betashares Direct is designed to help self-directed investors build long-term wealth, find out more here. Links Referenced:  Our episode on the Core and Satellite approach Our book ‘Don’t Stress, Just InvestOther episodes on how our portfolios are assembled—------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email  Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our other book: Get Started InvestingFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

It’s been an uncertain start to 2025, but how have our portfolios performed so far? In this episode, we break down our real portfolio results, what’s working, what’s not, and the simple investing strategies that have helped us stay on track. Also in this episode; Listener Jenny wants to know- what is a 'good' portfolio performance? What does she need to keep an eye on, to know her portfolio is doing well? We answer this and cover: What’s inside our portfolios? Our core investments & why we chose themWhose portfolio is up & who’s down? our 2025 portfolio results comparedWhy diversification is a simple but powerful strategyInvesting lessons from 2025 so far, and how you can apply them to your portfolio Links Referenced:  📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gold prices are surging and Gold ETFs are the easiest way to invest in this beloved commodity- without the hassle of buying and storing physical gold. In this episode we go through the 4 best ASX listed Gold ETFs to give you exposure to this time honoured inflation hedging asset.  In this episode we cover: Why invest in gold How gold ETFs work Our 4 ASX-listed Gold ETF picks (GOLD, QAU, PMGOLD, NUGG)How gold can fit into your portfolio (should you allocate to gold in 2025?)Gold vs Stocks - which is the better inflation hedge? You won’t want to miss this golden opportunity… (sorry, we had to) Links Referenced:  See the stats of these Gold ETFs compared here 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the most popular ways to generate long-term passive income, but what is dividend investing? And how can you use dividends to start building passive income? Whether you are new to Dividend investing and want to know where to start or are a dividend lover who wants to refine your strategy, this episode has something for you. We cover:  What are dividends? And how do they workHow are dividends calculated? How to estimate your earningsWhy invest for dividends? Who suits this investing styleHow to start dividend investing: Beginner-friendly guideOur top ASX dividend ETF picks  Links Referenced:  Our episode on 4 steps for building passive income Our deep dive on ASX ETF VHY The Morningstar Australian ETF list The Morningstar upcoming Dividend list 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast! 🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Superannuation, we all (should!) have it, but are you making the most of it? However you're thinking about super- optimizing for retirement, considering a self-managed super fund (SMSF), or wondering about concessional contributions- this episode breaks it down.  We fire through 6 questions from listeners looking to ake the most of their super: (timestamps included for easy listening!)  1:35: What is a ‘good’ return for your super fund? 3:55: Should you use a self-managed super fund (SMSF) or a typical managed fund? 7:05: Should you prioritise making concessional super contributions or invest outside of super? 9:51: Should you split your super with your partner? 12:18: How much super do you need to retire in Australia?  Links Referenced:  YourSuper comparison toolHave an investing question? Record a voice note and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join our FB discussion group to continue the conversation with other equity mates. 🎥 Watch & Subscribe on Youtube Did you know you can watch full episodes on our new Get Started Investing YouTube channel? ➡ subscribe here  Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news emailListen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

India is the world's most populous nation and fastest growing large economy. With its stock market having doubled in the past 5 years, it is a market well worth having exposure to, in your portfolio. An India ETF is a well diversified and simple way to do it. But with many options on the ASX, how do you choose?  In this episode we compare two of the most popular asx-listed India ETFs:  BetaShares India Quality ETF (ASX: IIND) vs Global X India Nifty 50 ETF (ASX: NDIA) In this episode we cover:  Why so many investors are attracted to India's growthA side by side comparison Including holdings, fees, strategy and performanceOur top pick for adding India exposure to our own portfolios Links referenced: See the stats and info compared with THE ETF COMPARISON SHEETListen to more ETF comparisonsFidelity india active ETF (ASX: FIIN)Have an investing question? Record a voice note and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join our FB discussion group to continue the conversation with other equity mates. —------ Sign up to our daily news email to get the news moving markets delivered to your inbox at 6am every weekday morning. Want more Equity Mates? Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates InvestingPick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

If you're a mortgage holder, you know all too well the frustration of paying hundreds of thousands in interest over the life of your home loan. But did you know you can wipe years off your mortgage and save hundred of thousands in interest, using the power of an offset account? In this episode we breakdown:  What is an offset account and how does it work? (in simple terms)How much could you save? We compare scenarios with $10,000, $50,000 and $100,000 in an offset account to show you the potential interest savingsOur tips to maximising the benefits of an offset - so you can live mortgage free fasterShould you save or invest? We weigh up whether your savings are better spent in an offset account or invested in stocks Links referenced: Listen to offset v debt recycling v superannuation on Equity Mates InvestingHave an investing question? Record a voice note and we'll answer it on the podcast!Join our FB discussion group to continue the conversation—------ Sign up to our daily news email to get the news moving markets delivered to your inbox at 6am every weekday morning. Short, sharp, to the point. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Understanding the difference between index funds, ETFs, actively managed funds or even thematic funds can be confusing. But once it clicks, a whole lot of the investing world becomes so much clearer!  So we are taking you through a set by step guide to deciphering Index funds and ETFs that will give you confidence on your investing journey. In this episode we walk through:  What are Indexes? What are ETFs?How to invest in index funds with ETFs3 simple steps to identifying what a product is investing in and how Links Referenced:  ETFs mentioned: VAS, A200 & IVVListen to our episodes on two ‘all in one’ ETFs- VDHG and DHHF.The Morningstar Australian ETF listHave a question? Leave us  a voicemail and we'll answer it on the podcast!Sign up to our daily news email.—------ Want more Equity Mates? Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

AI is arguably the most compelling reason to be an investor today. With trillions of dollars expected to be made, how can investors set themselves up to capture this opportunity? In this episode, we compare the most popular thematic ETFs covering Artificial Intelligence on the ASX. We cover: Why invest in Artificial Intelligence?Unpack 3 ETFs on the ASX: SEMI, GXAI & RBTZ.Debate whether ETFs or single stock investing is the best way to invest in this theme. To see all the info on these ETFs compared you can download this google sheet or visit the links below. ETFs Covered: Global X Artificial Intelligence ETF (GXAI) Betashares Robotics & Artificial Intelligence (RBTZ) Global X Semiconductor ETF (SEMI) Listen to this AI 'Picks and Shovels' episode on Equity Mates Have an investing question? Record a voice note and we'll answer it on the podcast. all information sourced at time of recording (4th Feb 2025) —------ Sign up to our daily news email to get the news moving markets delivered to your inbox at 6am every weekday morning. Short, sharp, to the point, it'll get you up to speed in less than 5 minutes. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) Watch Equity Mates on YouTube Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want to start investing but have something that’s been holding you back? We want to help you to get out of your own way and start. In today's episode we break down 3 common barriers or fears and go through our advice to overcome each of them:  1:00 - 6:00 Investing is Gambling 6:00 - 9:00 Investing is only for experts, 9:55 - 17:00 I don’t have enough time or money to Invest Links Referenced:  University of California Berkley study ‘Trading is Hazardous to your Wealth’Morningstar Mind The Gap report    Our Book "Don't Stress Just Invest” or as an AudiobookSign up to our daily news email to get the news moving markets delivered to your inbox at 6am Have an investing question? Record a voice note or send us a message on our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.  —------ Want more Equity Mates? Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

How are you planning to build your wealth this year? We're kicking off the year with a 5-part series designed to get you feeling confident about your financial future by helping you set up 2025 as your best financial year yet. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your money game, this series is for you.  Pulling it all together in this final episode, we share our full financial plans for the year ahead: Our financial goals What we’re working on improving How we’re saving to invest What we’re buying in our core portfolio What else we’ll be investing in  But wait, there's more! 📘 We've created a free '2025 Financial Success Handbook' to help you put everything into action. For this episode, we’ve included a reflection exercise that will help you nut out your plan for the year. 👉 Grab your free handbook here https://x40s1z0ymjt.typeform.com/to/i3fZZeRq Want more Equity Mates? •Sign up to our daily news email  •Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) •Watch Equity Mates on YouTube •Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest •Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ——— Get Started Investing 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.

We’re unpacking the ETFs and stocks that could help you build a winning portfolio this year. In this episode you will: Learn about 3 common portfolio constructions and what you can be buying in 2025 to build or tweak them.Hear key stocks to watch this year.Discover what listeners on this journey are adding to their portfolio. This is Part 4 of a 5-part series designed to help you make 2025 your best financial year yet. Start from the first episode to gain the knowledge and skills to confidently tackle the year ahead and smash your financial goals. Links / References: 👉 Grab your free handbook hereOur DHHF & GHHF episodeOur VDHG episode If you enjoy what we do, help us by completing the Equity Mates Community Survey ——— Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ——— Get Started Investing 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.

Using the best tools can make all the difference to your financial success. In this episode we go through the top 5 High Interest Saving Accounts, Investing Apps and Brokers that you should be using in 2025. We cover: How to make the most of your money with the best HISA Best Apps to take out the stress of day to day management Best brokers to Grow your wealth as efficiently as possible This is Part 3 of a 5-part series designed to help you make 2025 your best financial year yet. Listen to part 1 and 2 where we covered how to check the health of your financial basics and Increase your savings rate. 👉 Grab your free handbook here 📘 We've created a free '2025 Financial Success Handbook' to help you put everything into action. For this episode, you'll get: Resource guides for the best accounts, brokers and apps. *Note: Superhero trades are now $2 not $5 as stated in the episode If you enjoy what we do, help us by completing the Equity Mates Community Survey ——— Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ——— Get Started Investing 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.

We're kicking off the year with a 5-part series designed to get you feeling confident about your financial future by helping you set up 2025 as your best financial year yet. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your money game, this series is for you.  In this second episode, we're tackling the single most impactful figure in building wealth- your savings rate. We go through: Setting number driven goals vs being intentionalbasics of building a budget (that you will actually stick to)how we are maximising our savings so we can invest But wait, there's more! 📘 We've created a free '2025 Financial Success Handbook' to help you put everything into action. For this episode, you'll get: A 'Budget Basics' checklistMoney mindset reflection exerciseResource guides for saving and budgeting👉 Grab your free handbook here Thank you to PocketSmith for sponsoring this episode and helping keep all of our content free. If you want to try PocketSmith for yourself, hit this link to get 50% off your first two months of PocketSmith’s Foundation plan! You can also check out their Money Methodologies for more tips. ——— Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news email Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ——— Get Started Investing 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.

Ready to make 2025 your best financial year yet? We're kicking off the year with a 5-part series designed to transform your financial confidence and set you up for success. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to level up your money game, this series is for you. In this episode, we tackle the crucial first step: setting up healthy financial foundations. We break down: The 4 non-negotiables of a solid money setup: Tackling Debt, Building an Emergency Fund, Superannuation and Insurance How to identify gaps in your financial foundationSimple steps to strengthen your each pillar of your baseLinks mentioned: We believe that financial success really is for everyone so we've created the free '2025 Financial Success Handbook' - your ultimate companion for this series. For this episode, you'll get: A step-by-step Financial Health Check checklist (no guesswork needed).Resources for mastering each of the 4 financial foundations.👉 Download your free handbook here _ _ _ 0:00 Intro 3:07 The finance foundation 3:28 Our community financial goals for 2025 4:30 Emergency Fund 8:54 Insurance 10:23 Superannuation 12:31 Get out of debt 17:16 Conclusion —------ Sign up to our daily news email to get the news moving markets delivered to your inbox at 6am every weekday morning. Short, sharp, to the point, it'll get you up to speed in less than 5 minutes. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

It’s our final episode of the year, It’s time to get personal. After much chatter from our Equity Mates Community…we reveal how our Portfolios performed in 2024!  We cover:  Who’s performed better? Full breakdown of how our Core and Satellite holdings performed Were there surprising? Lessons about investing we’ve gained from our portfolio performance this year  Links Referenced:  Bryce’s call about portfolio leverage with Charlie Viola EMI  Core and Satellite episode  Buy Don’t Stress, Just Invest as an xmas pressie or for some summer reading! Have an investing question? Record a voice note or send us a message on our website and we'll answer it on the podcast. —------ Sign up to our daily news email to get the news moving markets at 6am every weekday morning. It'll get you up to speed in less than 5 minutes. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

The year is almost over, but the chance to give your superannuation a boost is not over yet! In this episode we go through the steps you can take today, to gift your future self the best present possible, $$$ in retirement! We cover:  Why maximise super?Ways to boost your super savings in 2024How to check if you’ve maxed out the concessional cap Links Referenced:  Listen to our episode comparing super performanceATO resources for checking your concessional contribution cap Have an investing question? Record a voice note or send us a message on our website and we'll answer it on the podcast. —------ Sign up to our daily news email to get the news moving markets delivered to your inbox at 6am every weekday morning. Short, sharp, to the point, it'll get you up to speed in less than 5 minutes. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Is Betashares Global Cyber Security ETF (HACK) the best thematic etf on the asx? In this episode we try to answer that question. With trillions of dollars pouring into the cyber security market, it’s an enticing sector to add to the portfolio. Ren certainly thought so- this was his first ever etf…and he’s still holding!  In this episode we cover: The impressive growth of cybersecurityHACK’s performance, fees, holdings and moreThe skills to unpack any etf  Links Referenced:  A200 episodeLearn more about Core and SatelliteListen to Katrina Burns on Equity MatesRecord a voice note or send us a question on our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.—------ Sign up to our daily news email its the news moving markets, 6am every weekday morning. It'll get you up to speed in less than 5 minutes. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

The Aussie ETF market is booming! With over 50 new ETFs launched in 2024 and nearly 400 in total now available, it’s easy to overlook some great options. Don’t miss out—this episode is your shortcut to discovering the hottest new ETFs on the block. We cover: 2024 highlights; a snapshot of this year's new arrivals.Community favourites; The most popular new ETFs among the Equity Mates communityTop performers: A round up of best-performing new ETFs.Our picks: The new ETFs we’re most excited about adding to our portfolios. Links: Check out our episode on the new defence ETFsMorningstar listETFs: LEND, GARP, GHHF, VBTC, GXLD, G200, FCAP, PAVE, BSUB, BTXX, DAVA, MTUMJoin our discussion group on Facebook!Have a question? Reckon we do ETF hottest 100? Let us know.—------ Sign up to our daily news email delivered to your inbox at 6am every weekday morning. Short, sharp, to the point, it'll get you up to speed in less than 5 minutes. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Some people will tell you Investing is a fast moving, always changing, enigma-filled game. You might even sometimes feel that way, especially as a beginner. But we are here to tell you- it’s not as elusive as you think. There are some rules about investing that never change. In this episode, we bring you 5 things that will ALWAYS apply, no matter when you invest or how big (or small) your portfolio.  Linked referenced:  Listen to pocketsmith episodes on Equity Mates and Get Started InvestingBuy our book;  Don’t Stress, Just InvestHave an investing question? Record a voice note or send us a message on our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.—------ Sign up to our daily news email to get the news moving markets delivered to your inbox at 6am every weekday morning. Short, sharp, to the point, it'll get you up to speed in less than 5 minutes. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

If you are looking for ETFs focused on generating income, they are in no short supply. In this episode of ETF Explained; we breakdown one of the most popular dividend ETFs in our community; Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY). We see how it compares to other income ETFs on the market and teach you the skills to analyse any etf along the way. We cover:  How to analyse the core stats of VHY including yield, 3 popular types of income ETF products and why you would choose each, Is VHY the highest dividend ETF on the ASX?Links referenced: Record a voice note and we'll answer it on the podcast!ETFs mentioned; JEPI, AIF, HVSTList of best performing Australian Income ETFs----- Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our daily news emailListen to Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

If you’re dreaming of quitting the 9-5, ETF Investing is definitely a path you can take to get there. In this episode we take a look at the Best ETFs to build a portfolio big enough to quit your job. It’s not without planning and hard work saving, but it is possible!  We walk through:  Building enough wealth with Investing to quit What you invest in once you’ve quit  Links referenced:  Record a voice note or send us a message on our website Aussie Firebug calculator Listen to our episode on DHHF & GHHF  Active ETF’s mentioned: HYGG and MAET Other ETFs mentioned: GNDQ, NDQ,  —------ Want more Equity Mates? Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Sign up to our daily news emailWatch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

So, you’ve saved a chunk of cash ready to invest (very nice), but you aren’t sure what to do next? In this episode we answer listener Ellen’s question, how would we invest a $5000 stash? We go through:  Steps to take when deciding what to buyTwo approaches of how to invest it; lump sum vs dollar cost averagingHow we personally would invest $5000 right now How you would invest the hypothetical $5000 right now? Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion Group, we'd love to know! Listen to the DHHF and VDHG episodes of our ETF Explained series for more info on these ETFs. Have an investing question? Record a voice note or send us a message on our website and we'll answer it on the podcast. —------ Sign up to our daily news email to get the news moving markets delivered to your inbox at 6am every weekday morning. Short, sharp, to the point, it'll get you up to speed in less than 5 minutes. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Want to invest in US companies with a sustainable competitive advantage? We discuss a product designed to do just that: VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT). In this episode of ETF Explained, we break down all you need to know about MOAT and teach you the skills to analyse any etf.  We cover:  Breakdown the core stats of MOAT including performance.What is an economic moat and how does this ETF use it?Explain how to use it in your portfolio. Have an investing question? Record a voice note or send us a message on our website and we'll answer it on the podcast. —------ Sign up to our daily news email to get the news moving markets delivered to your inbox at 6am every weekday morning. Short, sharp, to the point, it'll get you up to speed in less than 5 minutes. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

How do you break down your budget to maximise the amount you’re saving and investing? In this episode we’re doing a quarterly review of our budgets to see how we’ve been stacking up against our goals.  We cover: Our budget / financial plan for the quarterHow closely did we stick to it?Our target savings rate this quarter and did we hit it? Ways we’ll optimise our budget for the next quarter  Have an investing question? Record a voice note or send us a message on our website and we'll answer it on the podcast. Thank you to PocketSmith for sponsoring this episode and helping keep all of our content free. If you want to try PocketSmith for yourself, hit this link to get 50% off your first two months of PocketSmith’s Foundation plan! —------ Sign up to our daily news email to get the news moving markets delivered to your inbox at 6am every weekday morning. Short, sharp, to the point, it'll get you up to speed in less than 5 minutes. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

When do we plan to retire and how do we invest as a result? That was the question we got that sparked a conversation about the different strategies you could employ based on your planned retirement. So in this episode we answer that question: When we each plan to retireWhy Superannuation is such a great way to invest (for more: listen to our vanguard super series on Equity Mates, here) How we think about investing inside of Super v outside of Super Some of the reasons why you would invest outside of Super —------ Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message on our website and we'll play it on the podcast. —------ Sign up to our daily news email to get the news moving markets delivered to your inbox at 6am every weekday morning. Short, sharp, to the point, it'll get you up to speed in less than 5 minutes. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Is this the best US ETF we’ve unpacked so far? In this ETF Explained, we look at Vanguard U.S. Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS). Suggested by listener Harry, he wants to know.. is VTS too good to be true? With a strong performance of 15.80% p.a. returns since inception, what should he know before investing?  You'll hear:  A break down of VTS key stats and info A comparison of VTS with S&P 500 ETF IVV (Listen to the ETF Explained on IVV here)How it could fit in your portfolio  Leave us a voicemail and we’ll answer your question on the show. Get a daily dose of Equity Mates in your inbox by signing up to our newsletter —------ Have an investing question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion Group Want more Equity Mates? Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

ETFs are a popular way to get diversified exposure to the Australian market; there are lots of solid options out there. But what are the best choices for ETFs to invest in Australia in 2024? In this episode, we put two of the most popular Aussie ETFs head to head Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) vs Betashares Australia 200 ETF (A200). We go through: Why you should invest in Aus market through ETFs. Compare the performance and key stats of VAS and A200 ETF.Our additional ETF picks for Investing in Aus market. Thanks to listener Viran for suggesting VAS vs A200 ! If you have a question or a best etfs for…Leave us a voicemail and we’ll answer your question on the show. Get a daily dose of Equity Mates in your inbox by signing up to our newsletter —------ Want more Equity Mates? Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupListen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Generating a passive income stream, enough to replace a salary, is the dream for many investors. But how realistic is it to actually get there? In this episode we go through:  The main ways to generate passive income.Why we think investing is the way to do it.A step by step guide to replace your salary with income from your portfolio. We love answering your questions! Leave us a voicemail and we’ll answer your question on the show. Get a daily dose of Equity Mates in your inbox by signing up to our newsletter —------ Have an investing question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this formWant more Equity Mates? Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

We are back with another ETF Explained; covering one of the most popular ETFs in our facebook community, suggested by listener James; Betashares Diversified All Growth ETF (DHHF) In this episode we cover:  The key info on DHHF including the performance and fees and help you analyse any ETFDiscuss how it can be used in a portfolio Compare it against it’s riskier cousin, the geared version of this ETF: GHHF Listen to Bryce's deep dive on on Leveraged ETFs here. We love answering your questions! Leave us a voicemail and we’ll answer your question on the show. Get a daily dose of Equity Mates in your inbox by signing up to our newsletter —------ Want more Equity Mates? Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupListen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

You don't have to be an expert to invest! Yet there are so many questions and roadblocks that come up when you start investing. In this episode we answer the real time questions of one investor at the beginning of their journey. It's raw and honest; no question is off the table and no mistake is too silly. We cover:  Introduction to our investor: Emily and her portfolio so far (will she achieve her dream of buying a Lamborghini?) There are so many ETFs that are so similar, how do you choose the right one? When should you consolidate? Did she set up dividend reinvestments correctly?Emily’s secret US portfolio she tactfully didn’t mention until the end  We love answering your questions! Leave us a voicemail and we’ll answer your question on the show. Get a daily dose of Equity Mates in your inbox by signing up to our newsletter. —------ Want more Equity Mates? Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this formListen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  Get Started Investing 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.

It’s that time of year where the lucky holiday makers who escaped Aussie winter for summer in the northern hemisphere are returning. Our FOMO is fading but the itch to start dreaming up a trip next year is upon us. So, how can you get the most bang for your buck on holidays? In this episode we go through 5 ways to save money on your trip and to maximise the travel budget.  And there’s a little surprise in store- our makeshift studio for this episode (Hint: It's thanks to Singapore Airlines) Download the Kris+ app today on the Apple AppStore or Google Play. —------ Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail or ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupWant more Equity Mates? Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

We're back with another episode in our ETF Explained series. This time, we unpack one of the most popular ETFs in Australia, the iShares core s&p 500 ETF (IVV). In this episode we break down all you need to know about IVV and teach you the skills to analyse any ETF. We also answer a question from listener Jen about the differences in IVV listed in the US vs Aus- why are they different prices and why do they produce such different returns? Should she buy one over the other? Have an investing question? Ask via our website or leave us a voicemail and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this formWant more Equity Mates? Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Investing is a tried and tested way to build wealth, even to become a millionaire. But do you need a complicated investing strategy to get there? What if you used ETFs? In this episode we hear from 23 year old listener Jasmine; New to investing, she’s aiming to crack a million dollar portfolio on a long term horizon and asks for our ETF picks that could help her get there. We love answering your questions! Leave us a voicemail and we’ll answer your question on the show. Listen to our Index Investing series over on Equity Mates Investing podcast here. Get a daily dose of Equity Mates in your inbox by signing up to our newsletter —------ Have an investing question? Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this formWant more Equity Mates? Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

In this episode we answer a question from listener Anna about how to get the balance right between Core and Satellite stocks in your portfolio. So we dive into this strategy; who it’s for, some Do’s and Don’ts for constructing one and what our own core/satellite splits looks like.  We love answering your questions! Leave us a voicemail and we’ll answer your question on the show. Get a daily dose of Equity Mates in your inbox by signing up to our newsletter —------ Have an investing question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this formWant more Equity Mates? Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

We are back with another ETF Explained, a series where we dive into one ETF to better understand it and give you the skills to analyse any ETF. Today we look at- JPMorgan Global Equity Premium Income Complex ETF (ASX:JEGA). But we aren't unpacking this one alone, the portfolio manager of this ETF, Hamilton Reiner CIO of US Core Strategies at J.P. Morgan Asset Management joins us. Have an ETF you would like us to cover? Send it in via our website. Want more Equity Mates? Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupSign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. —------ Get Started Investing 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.

In today’s episode we look at one of the biggest financial decisions you will make: Parenthood. To unpack how much it ACTUALLY costs to have a kid and how to financially plan for it, we sat down with Author of ‘Kids Ain’t Cheap’ Ana Kresina. Are we planning on popping out a few? Who knows! But after this conversation we definitely better understand how to financially set up for it.  Check out Ana’s (multiple) books here.   We love hearing from you! Leave us a voicemail and we’ll answer your question on the show. Get a daily dose of Equity Mates in your inbox by signing up to our newsletter. —------ Have an investing question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this formWant more Equity Mates? Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

We are back with another ETF Explained, a series where we dive into one ETF to better understand it and give you the skills to analyse any ETF.  This time, we look at JPEQ - JPMorgan US 100Q Equity Premium Income Active ETF (Managed Fund). But we aren't unpacking this one alone, the portfolio manager of this ETF, Hamilton Reiner CIO of US Core Strategies at J.P. Morgan Asset Management joins us. This income focused ETF tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, we talk with Hamilton about how this ETF might fit into a portfolio. Have an ETF you would like us to cover? Or an investing question? Leave us a voicemail and we'll answer it on the podcast. Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this formWant more Equity Mates? Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. —------ Get Started Investing 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.

In this episode we answer a question from listener Austin; Why does he get so many letters in the mail about his investments? Couldn’t this all be in an email? It’s one of the more annoying parts of investing - the paperwork. Yes, we really did a whole episode on this…Ren even brought a stack of papers into the studio to prove that this tree-killing correspondence does happen to a lot of us. We break down:  What is the deal with the paperwork and why can there be so much of it? What do you need to keep/ pay attention toHow we keep our records (mostly) digital We love hearing from you! Leave us a voicemail and we’ll answer your question on the show. Get a daily dose of Equity Mates in your inbox by signing up to our newsletter. —------ Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this formWant more Equity Mates? Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

We are back with another ETF Explained, a series where we dive into one ETF to better understand it and give you the skills to analyse any ETF.  This time we take a look at JEPI - JPMorgan Equity Premium Income Active ETF (Managed Fund). It's the biggest active ETF in the world available in AU and the US. But we aren't unpacking this one alone, the portfolio manager of this ETF, Hamilton Reiner CIO of US core strategies at J.P. Morgan Asset Management joins us to break down JEPI. This income focused ETF is an active ETF, we talk with Hamilton about how this ETF might fit into a portfolio. Have an ETF you would like us to cover? Or an investing question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast. ---- Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this formWant more Equity Mates? Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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. —------ Get Started Investing 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.

We have learnt many lessons about investing since we began our journeys, and shared many of them too.  In this episode of Get Started Investing, we get personal and reflect on 5 lessons we've have learnt that you haven’t heard before.  Markets change, investing strategies evolve, but these 5 things have remained true for us in any investing circumstance. So no matter where you are on your journey, how advanced your portfolio, this episode is a good check point for you.  The Equity Mates Daily Newsletter has been popping off of late, subscribe here to get in on the action.  —------ Have an investing question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this formWant more Equity Mates? Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

We are back with another ETF Explained, a series on Get Started Investing where we dive into one ETF to understand it and give you the skills to analyse any ETF.  This time we take a look at QUAL, VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF. This popular international ETF tracks the MSCI All World Stock Index.  How does this ETF decide what is “quality” enough to be included? We bust the jargon and help you unpack what’s inside this ETF and how it might fit in a portfolio.  For all the info on QUAL, always look at the issuer website. Which you can find here: https://www.vaneck.com.au/etf/equity/qual/snapshot/ —------ Have an ETF you would like us to cover? Or an  investing question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this formWant more Equity Mates? Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

We're back for the next episode in our new series, Best ETFs for. In these episodes we'll be diving deep into the world of ETFs and unpacking which products are generally suitable for different investing goals. There are a huge amount of ETFs designed to give you the overall growth of a particular market or the world's stock market as a whole. Those are index ETFs and if you dollar cost average into them over years, you'll see plenty of growth. But today we're asking - what about ETFs designed to achieve growth above the index? In today's episode we're asking what are the best ETFs for above-average growth. To do it, we're covering 3 different categories: Leveraged ETFsActive ETFsThematic ETFs Let us know what you think of this series by joining the conversation in the Facebook Discussion Group or get in contact directly via our website. —------ Have an investing question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Or get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this form Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) is a foundational investing strategy, it can be a powerful tool to grow your portfolio.  But what is DCA? And how do you implement it?  Today on Get Started Investing we cover:  What is DCA How does it workWhat are the benefits Who is it for And how to implement it —------ Have an investing question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this formWant more Equity Mates? Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our new series: Inside the ETF. In each episode we're diving deep on one ETF to understand what it is suitable for, who should invest in it and how we can analyse it. Over the course of this series we want to better understand the most popular ETFs in Australia and build the skills to analyse any ETF. In this episode we are looking at one of the most popular ETFs in Australia: Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX: VDHG) —------ Have an investing question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this form Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Financial freedom. Choice. Building the life you want. For many these are the reasons we invest. On today's episode we speak to Natasha Etschmann (aka Tash Invests) about her new book How To Not Work Forever on how everyone can invest their way to financial freedom. Want more Tash Invests? Check out Tash's book, co-authored with Ana Kresina: How to Not Work Forever Follow her on Instagram or TikTok —------ Have an investing question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this form Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Today's question comes from Emily in Sydney: "Who is Vanguard, Betashares and iShares? How do I actually buy an ETF?" That is what we are answering on today's episode of Get Started Investing. We cover: The role the ETF issuers (Vanguard, Betashares, iShares) play How you can actually invest in an ETFThen we do a live walkthrough of the steps to buy an ETF online —------ Have an investing question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this form Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Welcome to our new series: Inside the ETF. In each episode we're diving deep on one ETF to understand what it is suitable for, who should invest in it and how we can analyse it. Over the course of this series we want to better understand the most popular ETFs in Australia and build the skills to analyse any ETF. In this episode we are looking at the biggest ETF in Australia: Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) —------ Have an investing question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this form Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

This is the #1 question we get here: what broker should I sign up with? In today's episode we answer the question in detail. We cover: What are the options for investors Factors that you may want to consider when choosingOur 4-point criteria for choosing our brokerThe brokers that meet that criteria in Australia [as of July 2024] —------ Have an investing question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this form Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

We're introducing a new episode type to Get Started Investing, Best ETF for. In these episodes we'll be diving deep into the world of ETFs and unpacking which products are generally suitable for different investing goals. Over the course of the series we'll be covering growth, income and different investing goals. But we had to start the series with a bang. So on today's episode we're asking what are the best ETFs for a house deposit? Let us know what you think of this series by joining the conversation in the Facebook Discussion Group or get in contact directly via our website. —------ Have an investing question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Or get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this form Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

In the final episode of our financial check-up we turn our attention to our superannuation funds. Superannuation is one of those things that is easily forgotten about. However, it's likely to be one of your biggest assets later in life, so checking in on it is incredibly important. In this episode check: Have we consolidated our Super (do an ATO check)Check in on our chosen Super fund - how has it performed Are we in the correct investment option?What fees are we paying? Do we have the right insurance cover? How much did we contribute? Thanks to Superhero for proudly supporting this series.  Superhero Super has given us the control we want to manage our super. Superhero Super is primed for performance with a wide range of investment options including professionally managed portfolios, thematic, and direct investments accessible in an intuitive app. Download Superhero’s easy-to-use app and start tailoring your super today. Remember, Superhero does not provide financial advice, so consider whether their product is right for you. Superhero Super is a sub-plan of OneSuper, which is issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee. Read their PDS and TMD and download the Superhero app at superhero.com.au. Have a money or investing question? Ask via our website.  —------ Have an investing question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this form Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Watch Equity Mates on YouTube—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

At Equity Mates we hate fees! Sometimes at surface level they don’t seem like a lot. But the fact is, over a lifetime of investing, fees can significantly eat into your returns.  In today’s episode we continue our financial check-up by reviewing what fees we’re paying, and what fees you should avoid! In this episode we cover: How much are we paying in fees for ETFs and Managed Funds?Are there any cheaper alternatives?How much are we paying in brokerage?  Are there any other platforms, news sites or other subscriptions I’m paying for?  Have a money or investing question? Ask via our website.  ______ Thanks to Superhero for proudly supporting this series.  Superhero is Australia’s best-value online share trading platform as awarded by Money Magazine three  years running. They’re feature-packed for a fraction of the cost, including $2 brokerage. Get Invested, trade for $2 with Superhero.  $2 brokerage is for trades up to $20k and in the relevant currency. Ts&Cs do apply and you can read them or download the Superhero app at superhero.com.au. Superhero does not provide financial advice and you should consider whether the product is right for you. —------ Have an investing question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this form Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Our financial check-up continues, as we get closer to the end of the financial year. Last episode we looked back, and in this episode we're looking forward into the next year. It's important that your investing strategy matches your investing goals, and in today's episode we unpack our personal investing strategies for the year ahead. In this episode we cover: Does our investment strategy align with our goals?What are we investing in for the year ahead?Are we automating as much of our investment process as possible?What frequency are we investing? Thanks to Superhero for proudly supporting this series.  Superhero is Australia’s best-value online share trading platform as awarded by Money Magazine three  years running. They’re feature-packed for a fraction of the cost, including $2 brokerage. Get Invested, trade for $2 with Superhero.  $2 brokerage is for trades up to $20k and in the relevant currency. Ts&Cs do apply and you can read them or download the Superhero app at superhero.com.au. Superhero does not provide financial advice and you should consider whether the product is right for you. Have a money or investing question? Ask via our website.  —------ Have an investing question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this form Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Welcome to the first episode of our 4-part series where we do a health check on our personal finances as we approach the end of the financial year! All will be revealed! In this episode we check: How much did we contribute to our investing and savings goals this year?Is our emergency fund adequate - is it actually 3 to 6 months of living expensesHow are we progressing towards our goals?Our asset allocation - does it align with our goals? Consider how we rebalance  Thanks to Superhero for proudly supporting this series.  Superhero is Australia’s best-value online share trading platform as awarded by Money Magazine three  years running. They’re feature-packed for a fraction of the cost, including $2 brokerage. Get Invested, trade for $2 with Superhero.  $2 brokerage is for trades up to $20k and in the relevant currency. Ts&Cs do apply and you can read them or download the Superhero app at superhero.com.au. Superhero does not provide financial advice and you should consider whether the product is right for you. Have a money or investing question? Ask via our website.  —------ Have an investing question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Or get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this form Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest—------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Get paid while you’re walking. Sounds good to be true, right? Well, do we have news for you… It IS true, and in today’s episode, Ren puts it to the test as part of the $100 challenge.  We also look at the inflation of streaming subscription services over the past year - you will be surprised! In this episode we cover: How much Ren actually earned walking 10,000 steps a day for the monthThe streaming services that have hiked their prices the most Links mentioned: https://sweatco.in/ Have a money or investing question? Ask via our website.  Timestamps: 00:00:00 Opening & Mindset For The Challenge 00:03:00 Walk-To-Earn: Sweatcoin Trial 00:07:50 Results Reveal: Cents Per Month 00:10:26 Streamflation Deep Dive 00:15:10 Cut, Rotate, Reclaim Your Budget 00:17:50 Wrap-Up & Next Week’s Preview ___ Want more Equity Mates? Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupGet put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this formSign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our show Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify | YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

As it gets colder here in Australia, many Aussies are preparing to head overseas. And a staple every traveller needs is a good travel card. If you venture online, you'll see heated debate about different travel cards. So we decided to take the 3 most popular travel cards (well, 2 travel cards and 1 alternative strategy) and put them head-to-head. In this episode we compare: Currencies availableExchange Rates and FX Fees Transaction FeesATM FeesAnything else you need to know Hopefully we can help you save some money next time you travel —------ Have an investing question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this form Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

When's the last time you checked your superannuation? A lot of Australians may not realise it, but they may be sitting on a monster. Our choices made when we're young could be worth thousands or even millions of dollars in retirement. That is why Australian Retirement Trust is calling all Australians to awaken their super. In this episode we cover: The stats about how dis-engaged Australians are with their superWhat we can all do to ensure we're on the right track How we can think about what we will need in retirement —------ Thank you to Australian Retirement Trust for sponsoring this episode. Their support helps us keep all of our content free. —------ Have an investing question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this form Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok & LinkedIn —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Over on our sister podcast, Equity Mates Investing, we've launched a new segment called Pimp my Portfolio. In a nutshell, we're doing to investing portfolios what Xzibit did to cars (explainer for those not old enough to remember) We get a portfolio from the Equity Mates community, and put it in front of an expert to get their general advice on how the portfolio is constructed and what we could think about to improve it. By doing that we draw out some lessons that we can apply to our own portfolios. In this episode we feature two Pimp my Portfolio segments. We hope you enjoy. —------ Have an investing question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupOr get put in touch with a professional financial advisor by filling out this form Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

In today’s stock market, nearly every asset class, commodity, and global market is accessible through ETF’s. So, the question becomes, how do you choose? In Under the Hood we are looking at some of Australia’s favourite ETF’s and building the skills to analyse them ourselves. Today we are looking at JPMorgan Global Bond Active ETF (Managed Fund) In this episode we cover: The purpose of the ETF (what it seeks to do)Index it tracks / How it is constructed (how it aims to achieve its purpose)Fees Performance Top holdings Where it fits in a portfolio Have a money or investing question? Ask via our website.  —------ Thank you to JPMorgan Asset Management for sponsoring this episode. Their support helps keep all our content free. —------ Want more Equity Mates: Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Once a year, history's greatest investor, Warren Buffett, takes the stage in front of 40,000 people and answers questions for 7 and a half hours. That alone is impressive. Even more impressive? He's still doing it at 94 years old. In this episode we cover the highlights from this year's Berkshire Hathaway annual general meeting. We also share some of our biggest Warren Buffett lessons and the timeless wisdom that has made us better investors. If you want to watch the full 7 and a half hour presentation, check it out on YouTube. Want to get involved with the podcast? Have a money or investing question? Ask via our website. Join our Facebook Discussion Group —------ Want more Equity Mates: Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our accompanying podcast Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & even Threads —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

The premise of $100 Challenge is simple: $100 invested each month at the market’s average return of 8% for 40 years is $350,000. Little steps over a long period can make a big difference.  So in these episodes we share ways to save or earn an extra $100 each month that we can put towards our investing.  In this episode we are passing the microphone over to the experts and sharing some of the best (and worst) expert advice we've come across. From discount burritos to monthly budgets and Dave Ramsey's 5 steps to build wealth, this episode has a little bit of everything. Have a money or investing question? Ask via our website or join the conversation in our Facebook Discussion Group —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

Are you good with money? It's a hard question to answer and naturally, we instantly start to compare ourselves to other people in our lives. But the question wasn't 'are we better than those around us' it was are we objectively good? Emma Edwards has written the book (literally) on being good with money. In this conversation we unpacked what being good with money means to her and how we can all take the next steps to get better (and hopefully ultimately, good) with money. Links mentioned: Reach Emma's book: Good with MoneyJoin the conversation in the Facebook Discussion GroupHave a money or investing question? Ask via our website.  —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

A huge moment for us here at Equity Mates - we're celebrating 1,000 episodes of Equity Mates Investing and Get Started Investing. In this episode we take a moment and reflect on the past 7 years. We discuss how we started, the milestones along the way and get into the business behind the podcasts. Reaching 1,000 episodes would not have been possible without the incredible community we've built along the way. So however you engage with Equity Mates, we want to say a massive thank you for joining us on the journey. We're passionate about financial literacy and believe that what we've learned over the years are critical life skills for all people. We hope our podcasts have helped you build your skills and take the next steps on your financial journeys. Here's to the next 1,000 episodes! —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

For years we've been searching for a spend tracking platform that works for us. PocketSmith heard of our search and suggested we give their platform a try. In this episode we share what we learned after connecting our bank accounts to PocketSmith. How much are we spending, are we keeping to our budgets, were there any surprises? Tune in to find out. In this episode we cover: How we set up PocketSmithOur major categories of spendingChanges in our spending over time Any surprises or unexpected categories of spendingWhere we would like to improve our money management Links mentioned: Get 50% off your first 2 months of PocketSmith's Foundation PlanJoin our Facebook Discussion Group Have a money or investing question? Ask via our website.  —------ Thank you to PocketSmith for sponsoring this episode and allowing us to make free financial content. —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

When's the last time you checked your savings account? After years of not getting a decent interest rate, the rapid rise in interest rates over the past couple of years means there are some great deals out there. In this episode we share the best we could find. If you're not getting 5%, it may be time to move. In this episode we cover: Top 5 savings accounts with no gimmicks Top 5 savings accounts with honeymoon rates Top 5 savings accounts overall Links mentioned: Techt's Savings Account leaderboard spreadsheet (make sure you bookmark this!)Join our Facebook Discussion Group Have a money or investing question? Ask via our website.  —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

For this month's $100 Challenge episode we're going deep on energy bills. We speak to Phil, who wrote in and shared a way he is saving thousands a year on his electricity and gas bills. The premise of $100 Challenge is simple: $100 invested each month at the market’s average return of 8% for 40 years is $350,000. Little steps over a long period can make a big difference.  So in these episodes we share ways to save or earn an extra $100 each month that we can put towards our investing.  Links mentioned: Details on our upcoming live showCheck out Bill Hero for yourself Have a way that you're working to save or earn a little extra this year? Let us know via our website.  —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

A couple of weeks ago we spoke about how we're investing for 2024. Today, we wanted to get a few expert investors and financial advisors on the phone and ask them how they're investing for the year ahead. In this episode we hear from: Charlie Viola, Pitcher PartnersLuke Larative, Seneca Financial SolutionsAndrew Page, Strawman.comDylan Pargiter-Green, Bold Wealth Are you looking to speak to a financial advisor? Fill in your details and get matched with the right advisor for you. —------ Come join us for our first live show for 2024.  Join us at the Chauvel Cinema in Sydney on 10 April for a live Ask an Advisor.  Click here for more information and to secure your tickets. —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

There’s plenty of preconceived ideas about investing that make us think it’s not for us or stop us getting started. So we went out to our Facebook Discussion Group and asked what they believed about investing that they’ve since realised was a myth.  In this episode we chat about:  How much money you need to get started Why investing isn’t as risky as you thinkWhat you need to know to get started Why trying to time the market is wasted energyThe multiple ways to build wealth in the stock market Links mentioned: Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group —------ Come join us for our first live show for 2024.  Join us at the Chauvel Cinema in Sydney on 10 April for a live Ask an Advisor.  Click here for more information and to secure your tickets. —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

How many ETFs should I be investing in?  That was the question Chris asked in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group and that is the question we set out to answer in this episode.  If you’re an ETF investor and wondering how to think about building a portfolio of ETFs, this episode is for you.  Links mentioned: 2024 Community SurveyEquity Mates Facebook Discussion Group —------ Want to keep learning? Check out the Rask + Equity Mates investing courses.  We’ve worked with the team at Rask Invest to produce two great investing courses: Get Started Investing is a free course that covers all the basics of investing and how to start building your portfolioThe Value Investor Program goes deep into stock selection and valuation.  For a limited time, we’re offering $100 off the Value Investor Program with the code: MATES.  —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

How do I start investing?  It is a common question. When you’re new to the world of investing you’re confronted by a confusing world of jargon, charts and data, overlaid with the fact that you’re risking your hard earned money.  It is a confusing world. And you’re not alone.  We’ve been through it, and in this episode we share everything we’ve learned. How we got started and how we’d get started knowing everything we know now.  Links mentioned: 2024 Community Survey Want to speak to a financial advisor? Fill out this form.  Want to ask a question or join us on the podcast, hit us up via our website.  —------ Want to keep learning? Check out the Rask + Equity Mates investing courses.  We’ve worked with the team at Rask Invest to produce two great investing courses: Get Started Investing is a free course that covers all the basics of investing and how to start building your portfolioThe Value Investor Program goes deep into stock selection and valuation.  For a limited time, we’re offering $100 off the Value Investor Program with the code: MATES.  —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

The $100 challenge is back for 2024. The premise of these episodes is simple: $100 invested each month at the market’s average return of 8% for 40 years is $350,000.  Little steps over a long period can make a big difference.  So in these episodes we share ways to save or earn $100 extra each month that we can put towards our investing.  In this episode we speak to Sam, who has found a fascinating money making opportunity with Lego.  Links mentioned: 2024 Community Survey Want to speak to a financial advisor? Fill out this form.  Want to ask a question or join us on the podcast, hit us up via our website.  —------ Want to keep learning? Check out the Rask + Equity Mates investing courses.  We’ve worked with the team at Rask Invest to produce two great investing courses: Get Started Investing is a free course that covers all the basics of investing and how to start building your portfolioThe Value Investor Program goes deep into stock selection and valuation.  For a limited time, we’re offering $100 off the Value Investor Program with the code: MATES.  —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

As we get into the new year, we discuss how we’re setting up our portfolios and what we’re investing in for the year ahead.  In this episode we: Discuss our financial goals for the year aheadUnpack the concept of Core and Satellite portfolioShare the ETFs we’re buying Show how we’re automating our investing for 2024 Links mentioned: 2024 Community Survey —------ Want to keep learning? Check out the Rask + Equity Mates investing courses.  We’ve worked with the team at Rask Invest to produce two great investing courses: Get Started Investing is a free course that covers all the basics of investing and how to start building your portfolioThe Value Investor Program goes deep into stock selection and valuation.  For a limited time, we’re offering $100 off the Value Investor Program with the code: MATES.  —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  —------ Get Started Investing 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.

In our sixth and final episode we’re talking about taking the good skills and habits we’ve built and turning them into a plan to achieve FIRE - financial independence, retire early.  This episode we cover why so many people want to achieve FIRE, the different ways of calculating your FIRE number, and what to do in different stages of life? As in... does FIRE factor in children and school fees? Investing and building wealth is a lifelong journey, as we’re discussing in this series. Keep up to date with what impacts your investments through CommSec’s investing hub. You can get to grips with investing basics, learn about different global markets, or find information and research on stocks and ETFs. Get $0 brokerage for your first 10 trades for Australian markets when you sign up. Visit commsec.com.au for more. CommSec T&Cs and other fees and charges apply. If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email. Buy a copy of Don’t Stress, Just Invest to start 2024 right. Click here. Our 2024 community survey is now live. Click here to fill out the details and win! T&Cs are here.  ***** ***** This episode contained sponsored content from Commsec ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This summer, we’re taking a journey to financial freedom. Over six episodes we’ll be talking about the practical steps you can take today to set yourself up for that ultimate goal - FIRE - Financial Independence, Retiring Early. In our fifth episode we’re talking about ways to boost our income. By the end of this episode you’ll have heard how many times we’ve failed at side hustles, learn from our failures and successes, know that you don’t need to earn a lot for a side hustle to be valuable, and have some examples to think about. We know it can be daunting to get started - the feeling of investing hard earned dollars can be scary. Starting small is a good way to ease the nerves and get going. With CommSec you can get started with as little as $50 in the CommBank app, and set up regular investing to help build your portfolio over time. Visit commbank.com.au for more. If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email. Buy a copy of Don’t Stress, Just Invest to start 2024 right. Click here. Our 2024 community survey is now live. Click here to fill out the details and win! T&Cs are here.  ***** This episode contained sponsored content from Commsec. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This summer, we’re taking a journey to financial freedom! In 6 episodes we’ll be talking about the practical steps you can take today to set yourself up for that ultimate goal - FIRE - Financial Independence, Retiring Early. In our fourth episode we’re meeting the millionaire next door. By the end of this episode you’ll know about the Millionaire Next Door (psst. It's a book!), understand some good habits to build long-term wealth, and start building these habits into your own life. If you’re looking for more info beyond this podcast, CommSec has a wealth of content available to get you going. From stories of other young investors, to sectors in the spotlight, there’s free support and information to build your confidence and make the right money moves. Visit commsec.com.au for more. If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email. Buy a copy of Don’t Stress, Just Invest to start 2024 right. Click here. Our 2024 community survey is now live. Click here to fill out the details and win! T&Cs are here.  ***** This episode contained sponsored content from Commsec. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This summer, we’re taking a journey to financial freedom! In 6 episodes we’ll be talking about the practical steps you can take today to set yourself up for that ultimate goal - FIRE - Financial Independence, Retiring Early. In our third episode we’re focusing on those baby steps that you can take to build wealth in a cost of living crisis. By the end of this episode you’ll know that it’s okay to take it slow, know which platforms let you start investing with just a few dollars, and have an idea of where you can generate some extra cash to invest. Investing and building wealth is a lifelong journey, as we’re discussing in this series. Keep up to date with what impacts your investments through CommSec’s investing hub. You can get to grips with investing basics, learn about different global markets, or find information and research on stocks and ETFs. Get $0 brokerage for your first 10 trades for Australian markets when you sign up. Visit commsec.com.au for more. CommSec T&Cs and other fees and charges apply. If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email. Buy a copy of Don’t Stress, Just Invest to start 2024 right. Click here. Our 2024 community survey is now live. Click here to fill out the details and win! T&Cs are here.  ***** This episode contained sponsored content from Commbank. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This summer, we’re taking a journey to financial freedom! In 6 episodes we’ll be talking about the practical steps you can take today to set yourself up for that ultimate goal - FIRE - Financial Independence, Retiring Early. Today we're chatting about how to get from debt ridden to debt free. By the end of this episode you’ll know why the journey to financial freedom starts with getting out of debt, have a clear idea of what debt you should pay off first, and understand what we mean when we talk about good debt v bad debt.   We know it can be daunting to get started - the feeling of investing hard earned dollars can be scary. Starting small is a good way to ease the nerves and get going. With CommSec you can get started with as little as $50 in the CommBank app, and set up regular investing to help build your portfolio over time. Visit commbank.com.au for more. If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email.  Buy a copy of Don’t Stress, Just Invest to start 2024 right. Click here. Our 2024 community survey is now live. Click here to fill out the details and win! T&Cs are here.  ***** This episode contained sponsored content from Commsec. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This summer, we’re taking a journey to financial freedom! In 6 episodes we’ll be talking about the practical steps you can take today to set yourself up for that ultimate goal - FIRE - Financial Independence, Retiring Early. It's our first episode today - and we're focusing on building the right mindset. By the end of this episode you’ll be aware of the common limiting beliefs when it comes to investing, how to recognise those elements in yourself, and 3 key changes everyone can make to improve their mindset for 2024. If you’re looking for more info beyond this podcast, CommSec has a wealth of content available to get you going. From stories of other young investors, to sectors in the spotlight, there’s free support and information to build your confidence and make the right money moves. Visit commsec.com.au for more. If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email. Buy a copy of Don’t Stress, Just Invest to start 2024 right. Click here. Our 2024 community survey is now live. Click here to fill out the details and win! T&Cs are here.  ***** This episode contained sponsored content from Commsec. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All year we've been asking for your questions over on Equity Mates Investing Podcast, and we had such a huge backlog, we knew we needed to answer a couple that had escaped our attention! Here's our best job at clearing out the mailbag for 2023. See you for our Summer Series that starts on the 9 Jan! If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email.  Buy a copy of Don’t Stress, Just Invest for your loved ones this Christmas. Click here.  ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You’ve asked some great questions over the years! We’re going through some to send to you as Bitesized answers from previous episodes. This episode we combine all of the micro investing app questions you've sent us over the years and answer them one. After. Another! Listen to the full episode here: Website  If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email. Buy a copy of Don’t Stress, Just Invest for your loved ones this Christmas. Click here. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing Podcast 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.  ***** Equity Mates Investing Podcast 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. Equity Mates is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the last episode of our $100 Challenge for the year! We hear how you're saving money this silly season, what we're doing, how the never-ending dropshipping challenge is working out, and where we've actually *put* the money we've saved and earned this year. Visit Bryce's store here. If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email.  Buy a copy of Don’t Stress, Just Invest for your loved ones this Christmas. Click here.  In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've asked some great questions over the years! We’re going through some to send to you as Bitesized answers from previous episodes. This episode we look at a question we get a lot - how diversified is *too* diversified? Listen to the full episode here: Website  If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email. Buy a copy of Don’t Stress, Just Invest for your loved ones this Christmas. Click here. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing Podcast 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.  ***** Equity Mates Investing Podcast 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. Equity Mates is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've both bought houses in the last few months! Yes we know, we do everything together - but don't worry - we've bought homes independently! This episode we got through all the things we wish we'd known, the things we'd do differently, and the things that surprised us. Get in touch, and ask your property questions at [email protected]. If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email.   ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re going through some of your frequently asked questions and finding our Bitesized answers from previous episodes when we've answered them. This episode we look at a pretty common one - how much should I be investing so I have enough to comfortably retire? Listen to the full episode here: Website | Apple | Spotify  If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email.   ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're chatting about the best performing ETFs for 2023 this week! But remember, there's always context when you're lining up performance on a 12 month window only - you need to look at the full picture! A lot of these ETFs are up this year, but are down from the year below. Top 5 Core Index ETFs: 5. Vanguard US Total Market Shares Index (VTS +22.2%) 4. iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV +23%) 3. iShares International Equity ETFs - iShares Global 100 ETF (IOO +26%) 2. BetaShares Japan ETF - Currency Hedged (HJPN +35%) 1. BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (+49%) Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF - Currency Hedged (HNDQ +42%) Thematic ETFs Betashares Crypto Innovators ETF 2023 (YTD: +104%, 2022: -82%) Global X FANG+ ETF (YTD: +92%, 2022: -40%) Global X Semiconductor ETF(YTD: +59%, 2022: -32%) Betashares Global Uranium Etf (YTD: +59%, 2022: -6%) Betashares Metaverse Etf (YTD: +49%, 2022: -22%) If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email.   ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're going through some of your frequently asked questions and finding our Bitesized answers from years past. Here's one we get all the time - should I invest my emergency fund? We recorded this one in the midst of the pandemic, so it's what we were telling ourselves in the midst of a pretty stressful time! Listen to the full episode here: Website | Apple | Spotify  If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email.   ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we're talking about what you do when you get those lump sums of money you didn't expect (ummm must be nice!). We chat about what that might be - a bonus, inheritance, lottery win, or something more upsetting, like a redundancy. We chat about becoming aware of the tax implications, talk about why time is your friend, and how you can invest this money sustainably. If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email.  Remember, ask us a question at [email protected] and we could answer your question on the pod! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Bitesize we revisit one of our earliest Ask Us Anything episodes, where we were asked, 'the price of the shares I was watching has gone up..l have I missed out?' Listen to the full episode here: Website | Apple | Spotify  Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now.  If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email.  Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.  All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice.  The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional.  Do not take financial advice from a podcast.  For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you.  In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the next instalment in our $100 challenge! How are we doing, and have we made any money? Has Bryce even sold a pair of sunnies yet? Has Ren made up for lost time with a very expensive drum kit sale. And what have you, the Equity Mates community been doing? Get involved by visiting equitymates.com/contact If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email.   ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're going through some of our best Ask Us Anything answers from very early Equity Mates episodes! This one was taken from the very very beginning of the pandemic, which makes it wild to listen back to. Although the message still rings true - DCA consistently, and you'll be taking advantage of a unique opportunity. Listen to the full episode here: Website | Apple | Spotify  If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email.   ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was sparked from articles we've recently found like this: Yahoo Finance - 'How much the average Aussie has in savings' and Finder - 'How much money should I have?'. The question then becomes, how do I compare? Of course, we live by the motto 'comparison is the thief of joy', but more importantly, we decide to dig into the idea of the median - is that a more useful measure when you want to stack yourself beside your peers? (Ps. Yes is the answer). If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email.   ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Bitesize we revisit one of our earliest Ask Us Anything episodes, with one of the questions we get the most: Is there a benefit in investing in companies with a smaller shareprice, than a larger shareprice? Listen to the full episode here: Website | Apple | Spotify  Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now.  If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email.  Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.  All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice.  The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional.  Do not take financial advice from a podcast.  For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you.  In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maddy, an Equity Mate, sent us a voice note to ask: Ummm... I've set everything up, what next? Bryce and Ren share their thoughts on what you should do after you've got all your investing ducks in a line. Is Satellite even a thing you need to be concerned about? As always, shoot us your questions through to [email protected]. If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email.   ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're winding back to a 2020 interview with Tom Piotrowski, a renowned Market Analyst at CommSec, and a highly respected figure in the finance industry. This Bitesize he shares his thoughts on the importance of getting started, and why time is the most important variable. Listen to the full episode here: Website  If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email.   ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce and Ren are joined by Kate Campbell, one of the hosts of the Australian Finance Podcast to answer the question 'Can money buy happiness?'. It's the thing she's been pondering at the centre of her new book (available in all good bookstores now!) We chat about why Kate decided to write it, what she learned during the process, and how we can make changes to improve our happiness with money. If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email.   ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s Bitesize, we’re looking at how we're weighting each of the ETFs we're assigning to our core portfolio. Listen to the full episode here: Website  If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing Podcast 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.  ***** Equity Mates Investing Podcast 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. Equity Mates is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some of you may know that we're starting our property journey (slowly, as you'll hear in this episode). Today, we're joined by Andre Botes, Head of Digital, Product and Partnerships for Home Loans at ubank. We ask him ALL the questions on our hitlist, including: How can first-time home buyers in Australia determine how much they can afford when considering a home purchase? What’s the process of applying for a home loan? What are the benefits of having a preapproval when searching for a property? He also goes through all the jargon that you have to face - offset, redraw, LVR, LMI, comparison rates. Hopefully this episode clears up some hot questions for you! If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email.   This episode contains sponsored content from ubank. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Bitesize we're revisiting a conversation with Lauren Simmons, the youngest female trader in the history of the NY Stock Exchange. In this segment they talk about how she approaches her financial thinking. At 22 years old, Lauren Simmons shattered glass ceilings by becoming the youngest, and only full-time, female equity trader on Wall Street, as well as the second African American woman in 226 years. Listen to the full episode here: Website  If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email.   ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce has an update on his dropshipping business - that's right, the website is LIVE. You can support him here: https://hellosummerdaze.myshopify.com/ Ren has a pretty sad update - his attempts this month have failed dismally. The Equity Mates community is getting involved though - at the Dumb Money screening the other week, we met Nick, who pitched us his idea for $100 challenge, so he joins us to chat about it. If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email.   ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s Bitesize, we’re revisiting a recession themed ep we looked at! We take apart 5 tips from experts, and think about how it applies to our personal finances and the companies we’re investing in. Listen to the full episode here: Website | Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  If you want to go beyond the podcast and learn more, check out our accompanying email.   ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Producer Sascha has dobbed in her friend Leah to be convinced to start investing. Would you want to nominate a friend to chat to Bryce and Ren? Contact us at [email protected]. Also, what are the arguments for investing that you find the most convincing? Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s Bitesize, we’re looking at a recent Ask an Advisor where we featured Dominic Alafaci. This series have been a massive hit of late, and we wanted to feature a recent episode that our Equity Mates audience really loved! Listen to the full episode here: Website | Spotify | Apple Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  Also, our book is finally here! Don’t Stress, Just Invest is in all good bookshops, or you can order it now from Amazon or Booktopia. Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got a listener question from Benn that we want to answer! He's stuck wondering about how often he *should* listen to the emotional voice when he's going about making his investment decisions. Bryce and Ren weigh in with their answers, and then have a quick look at some of the other big cognitive biases we should check in on. Want to sign up for our Get Started Investing email? Click here. Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's Bitesize, we're asking the question - how can you be lazy, and still invest? The answer is automation! Listen to the full episode here: Website | Spotify | Apple Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  Also, our book is finally here! Don’t Stress, Just Invest is in all good bookshops, or you can order it now from Amazon or Booktopia. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're talking about dumb money mistakes - in celebration of the new film - Dumb Money. We share both our own errors, and hear from those of our community! It's a really fun episode, and we know that learning about our mistakes is the best way to stop them in the future. This episode is sponsored by Village Roadshow in celebration of the launch of Dumb money - a brand new comedy based from the directors of I, TONYA, based on the insane true story of the GameStop short squeeze. Featuring a huge cast including Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Sebastian Stan, Shailene Woodley, America Ferrera, and Seth Rogen. Only in Cinemas from October 5th. To enter our ticket giveaway, click here. Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Bitesize comes from our Ask An Advisor series on Equity Mates Investing Podcast. We were joined by Jacob McCudden, and Ren put to him the question: 'Should I be paying off my HECs debt faster?' and he had quite the hot take. Join us for more Ask an Advisor here. Listen to the full episode here: Website | Apple | Spotify  Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  Also, our book is finally here! Don’t Stress, Just Invest is in all good bookshops, or you can order it now from Amazon or Booktopia. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with another $100 challenge episode. It's a simple premise, an extra $100 each month in your investing pot could compound to over $350 000 in 40 years. Bryce and Alec chat through what they'll be doing this September, and we also hear from some Equity Mates community members about their plans as well. Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  Also, big announcement from us – we’ve a new book! Don’t Stress, Just Invest, is out now at all bookshops and you can order it from Amazon or Booktopia. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Bitesize is from one of our basics series a couple of years ago over on Equity Mates Investing! Ren goes through exactly what he's looking for from a broker, and what 3 have made his hit list. Listen to the full episode here: Website | Apple | Spotify  Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  Also, our book is finally here! Don’t Stress, Just Invest is in all good bookshops, or you can order it now from Amazon or Booktopia. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dylan wrote to ask and asked: 'If you could choose, what's the one ETF you'd dollar cost average into for the rest of your life?'... which really got us thinking. We talk about the considerations you need to think about for yourself, our personal criteria for choosing an ETF, and then name some examples that we have on our shortlist. Note - this is absolutely NOT comprehensive and you might have some options you think are brilliant too! (If you've found any - hit us up at [email protected]). Also, our book is now available! Don’t Stress, Just Invest, is in all good bookshops and you can order it from Amazon or Booktopia. Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Bitesize comes from our Ask An Advisor series on Equity Mates Investing Podcast. We were joined by Jacob McCudden, and Bryce put to him the question: Where would you invest if you had $10 000 at your disposal? (Ummm must be nice!) Join us for more Ask an Advisor here. Listen to the full episode here: Website | Apple | Spotify  Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  Also, our book is finally here! Don't Stress, Just Invest is in all good bookshops, or you can order it now from Amazon or Booktopia. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today in our Cost of Living series, we're looking at health costs - we look into how we budget for that, and then elements of our health insurance where we could find a few extra savings. Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  Also, TODAY IS THE DAY. Our new book is out now - at all good book stores, or you can order now from Amazon or Booktopia. Get your copy now! ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Bitesize comes from our Ask An Advisor series on Equity Mates Investing Podcast. Ben Wauchope joined us to talk about how you should think about getting out of consumer debt. Join us for more Ask an Advisor here. Listen to the full episode here: Website | Apple | Spotify  Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  PS. Big announcement from us – we’ve written a new book! It’s coming out on 22 August and you can pre-order now from Amazon or Booktopia. Keep your ears out for events that’ll celebrate the launch, but we look forward to sharing it with you! ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are looking at insurance and financial services, and asking what we can do to reduce our costs? Links for those deals to get you thinking: Savings Account 5.55% p.a. Interest for 4 Months up to $250,000 (New Customers Only) @ Macquarie Bank Savings Maximiser 5.50% p.a. Interest on Balance up to $100,000 (Monthly Deposit, Balance & Spend Requirements) @ ING PS. Big announcement from us – we’ve written a new book! It’s coming out on 22 August and you can pre-order now from Amazon or Booktopia. Keep your ears out for events that’ll celebrate the launch, but we look forward to sharing it with you! Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're going Under the Hood with DHHF - An all-in-one investment solution providing exposure to a low-cost diversified portfolio of 'all-growth' assets. Check it out here. Want to win free merch? Head to the Betashares landing page and sign up to win a core essentials merch pack. Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  This episode contained sponsored content from Betashares. Betashares Capital Limited is the issuer of Betashares ETFs. Read the PDS and Target Market Determination at www.betashares.com.au and consider if the fund is right for you. Investing involves risk. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the latest in our series when we're looking at reducing our cost of living. Today we’re looking at food and non-alcoholic beverages and asking what we can do to reduce our costs in this area. Some deals we've sussed as well to help out: BOGOF Dine-In Burger or Salad on Mondays if Your AFL/NRL Team Wins @ Grill'd (Free Relish Membership Required) https://www.grilld.com.au/taste-the-win [WA, SA] Free Whopper in-Store if a Eagles or Crows Player Kicks a Goal from outside 50m in a AFL Home Game @ Hungry Jacks App https://www.hungryjacks.com.au/whopper-goal-t-c-s-wce https://www.hungryjacks.com.au/whopper-goal-t-c-s-crows Free Pizza on Your Birthday (Must Have Purchased 1 Pizza in The Year Prior) @ Crust (Loyalty Rewards) https://www.crust.com.au/loyalty/ Free Dumplings for Your Birthday @ New Shanghai Sign up with your email address and date of birth to receive a complimentary basket of dumplings. https://www.newshanghai.com.au/ PS. Big announcement from us – we’ve written a new book! It’s coming out on 22 August and you can pre-order now from Amazon or Booktopia. Keep your ears out for events that’ll celebrate the launch, but we look forward to sharing it with you! Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're going Under The Hood to unpack how to analyse an ETF - together with Betashares' Tom Wickenden. Today's EFT? Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ). Betashares Capital Limited is the issuer of Betashares ETFs. Read the PDS and Target Market Determination at www.betashares.com.au and consider if the fund is right for you. Investing involves risk. Want to win free merch? Head to the Betashares landing page and sign up to win a core essentials merch pack. Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  This episode contained sponsored content from Betashares. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're talking about different ideas to reduce the cost of transport in our CPI series. Deal to get you thinking: Free Lounge Access for Flight Delays over 2 Hours (Pre-Registration Required) with Mastercard Worldwide Wallet by Westpac Group Flight Delay Pass with 28 Degrees Mastercard - Free Food and Lounge for Flight Delays over 2 Hours (Pre-Registration Required) Didi Code: $20 off Your Next Ride, One Use Per Week Monday to Wednesday after 9AM Only, Sydney Only @ DiDi with the code FREERIDE20 Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  PS. Big announcement from us – we’ve written a new book! It’s coming out on 22 August and you can pre-order now from Amazon or Booktopia. Keep your ears out for events that’ll celebrate the launch, but we look forward to sharing it with you! ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s stock market, nearly every asset class, commodity, and global market is accessible through ETF’s. So, the question becomes, how do you choose? In Under the Hood we are looking at some of Australia’s favourite ETF’s and building the skills to analyse them ourselves. The ETF we’re looking at in this episode is Betashares Global Shares ETF. Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  Betashares Capital Limited is the issuer of Betashares ETFs. Read the PDS and Target Market Determination at www.betashares.com.au and consider if the fund is right for you. Investing involves risk. Betashares is a leading Australian ETF manager. With more than $27 billion under management and the broadest range of ETFs on the market, Betashares has been helping Australians build their wealth for over a decade. Want to win free merch? Head to the Betashares landing page and sign up to win a core essentials merch pack. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s really hard to find new ways to reduce your cost-of-living. We know that there’s a lot of bills and expenses you just can’t reduce at the moment - whether it’s heating, or internet, insurance or the big one - rent or your mortgage. It’s just really hard. Still, we believe that even the smallest savings can add up to make a big difference. This episode, we focus on ways to get great deals for your household expenses: Bryce loves Appliances Online: https://www.appliancesonline.com.au/  If you love gardening, councils do offer free trees and plants: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/406730  Producer Sascha recommends hairdresser academies for cuts: https://www.bibaacademy.com.au/ in her choice in Melbourne    And it's only small, but make sure you claim $10 off in Your Birth Month (Minimum $50 Spend in 1 Transaction) @ IKEA (Free Membership Required) Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's stock market, nearly every asset class, commodity, and global market is accessible through ETF's. So, the question becomes, how do you choose? In Under the Hood we are looking at some of Australia's favourite ETF's and building the skills to analyse them ourselves. The ETF we’re looking at in this episode is Betashares Australia 200 ETF. ***** Betashares Capital Limited is the issuer of Betashares ETFs. Read the PDS and Target Market Determination at www.betashares.com.au and consider if the fund is right for you. Investing involves risk. This episode contained sponsored content from Betashares Betashares is a leading Australian ETF manager. With more than $27 billion under management and the broadest range of ETFs on the market, Betashares has been helping Australians build their wealth for over a decade. Want to win free merch? Head to the Betashares landing page and sign up to win a core essentials merch pack. ***** We are excited to announce the launch of our second book: Don't Stress Just Invest. Keep up to date with everything happening across Equity Mates at our website and check out all 8 podcasts in the Equity Mates Network. ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our episode today is inspired by James from the UK. He wrote and asked: Why you wouldn’t just invest in an S&P 500 index fund? So today we go over 2 reasons why you would and 1 reason why you wouldn’t... First of all: just what *is* automated investing? Basically, it means you set up a rule with your broker that tells it to invest a consistent amount of money at regular intervals. Generally, it involves investing in a well diversified index fund - could be an S&P 500 index fund or ASX 200 - but ideally a global fund like a Vanguard VDHG or Betashares DHHF. (We've got heaps of resources on our website!) Want to get in touch and suggest and episode like James did? Click here.  ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Bitesize comes from one of our most downloaded episodes ever! Picture this: the stock market takes a nosedive, but then, out of nowhere, it springs back up. That's what we call a 'Dead Cat Bounce' - a temporary recovery from a prolonged decline or bear market. But don't be fooled, it's usually followed by the continuation of the downtrend, making it a perfect trap for unsuspecting investors. This is a little segment from an episode the guys recorded almost 18 months ago! Listen to the full episode here: Website | Apple | Spotify  Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're joined by Tori Dunlap - American investor, feminist, founder, and financial educator. After successfully saving $100,000 by the age of 25, she quit her corporate job in marketing to fight for your financial rights. To date, she's helped over three million women make more, spend less, and feel financially confident. We talk to her about how she founded her business, how she'd find an extra $100 tomorrow, what she's learned about running a business, and what her goals look like now. Big announcement from us - we've written a new book! It's coming out on 22 August and you can pre-order now from Amazon or Booktopia. What's the jist? Basically we know money is stressful at the moment, and if you’re investing it can be hard to know if what you’re doing is enough. Keep your ears out for events that'll celebrate the launch, but we look forward to sharing it with you! Amazon: https://amzn.to/3rdtvol  Booktopia: http://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/Qy64G9 Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Bitesize comes from our recent 'Ask the Adviser' episode - the new series where we bring you advice from Australia's top financial advisers. Join us as we explore various financial topics, from building portfolios during high inflation to effective cash management strategies. This series aims to make financial advice accessible to everyone. Listen to the full episode here: Website | Apple | Spotify  Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we attempt to turn $100 into $350 000! Just earn or save $100 each month, and thanks to the power of compound interest, it'll turn into $350 000 after 40 years. This episode, we're joined by Victoria and Sophie from The Curve. Check out The Curve - an education platform providing investing and finance content to women globally: https://thecurve.co.nz/ This month, Alec is not checking any bags on his trip to Europe, and is using Airalo to save on his phone use when he's oversees. Bryce is going to clear out his home and sell some plants and take out a market stall to sell some of his unused items. He'll be there on the 9th of July - Kirribilli Markets if you want to go say hi! Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honour of our courses with Rask Australia (more on that below) we decided to make a special Bitesize on Owen’s valuation of Apple! If you want more – and more context, make sure you find the original episode in the links below. Listen (or watch) the full episode here: Website | Apple | Spotify | Youtube ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EOFY is approaching, and we had a bunch of listeners reach out with questions for this episode! Cathy asked: As a new investor, it would be great to know all the basics for tax time. Well, that'd be a huge episode first of all. So we decided to focus purely on the deductions for now. Importantly we need to stress - we are not tax professionals and we are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. So our first piece of advice is: speaking to a tax professional is tax deductible. So, let's crack in, and look at some of the deductions you can make as an investor. Also, if you're looking at a few cheeky things to buy before the EOFY, can we tempt you with these offers? Number one - the Rask + Equity Mates courses! Take a free course or become part of the highly-rated Value Investor Program, with the Promo Code: EOFY until the end of June.   And our friends at Sharesight makes the whole tracking process super straightforward and they're the best product we have come across in the market to track your investment portfolio. It has the ability to track the price, performance and dividends from 240,000+ global stocks, crypto, ETFs and funds. Join now via Equity Mates and save 4 months when you purchase an annual premium plan. If you purchase by 30 June, you may even be able to claim it as a tax deduction (just check with your accountant). You must follow our link here to claim this discount: sharesight.com/au/equitymates/ Want more Equity Mates? Click here.  ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honour of our courses with Rask Australia (more on that below) we decided to make a special Bitesize on Owen's valuation of Xero! If you want more - and more context, make sure you find the original episode in the links below. Listen (or watch) the full episode here: Website | Apple | Spotify | Youtube ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a game of Equity Mates HotSeat! CanStar have released a quiz that they claim that only 54% of Australians could pass. To test it out - we tested it with our Equity Mates HQ team. Play along at home here with the link here: https://testmymoneyiq.canstar.com.au/ Who are you backing for the win? How did you go playing along? Let us know by getting in contact here.  PS. We've got two special offers on atm. First the Rask + Equity Mates courses! Take a free course or become part of the highly-rated Value Investor Program, and get $100 off with the Promo Code: MATES And if you're currently sorting your EOY Tax - remember Sharesight makes the whole tracking process super straightforward and is the best product we have come across in the market to track your investment portfolio. It has the ability to track the price, performance and dividends from 240,000+ global stocks, crypto, ETFs and funds. If you join now via Equity Mates, you'll save 4 months when you purchase an annual premium plan. If you purchase by 30 June, you may even be able to claim it as a tax deduction (just check with your accountant). You must follow our link here to claim this discount: sharesight.com/au/equitymates/ ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Went back in the archives this week and pulled out an episode we recorded 5 years ago - about all things tax! Listen (or watch) the full episode here: Website | Apple | Spotify Sharesight makes the whole tracking process super straightforward and is the best product we have come across in the market to track your investment portfolio. It has the ability to track the price, performance and dividends from 240,000+ global stocks, crypto, ETFs and funds. You can also add in your cash accounts and property to get the full picture of your portfolio – all in one place. Join now via Equity Mates and save 4 months when you purchase an annual premium plan. If you purchase by 30 June, you may even be able to claim it as a tax deduction (just check with your accountant). You must follow our link here to claim this discount: sharesight.com/au/equitymates/ ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week the RBA announced another increase in the cash rate, bringing it to 4.1%. This is the highest cash rate Australians have seen since 2012, and also signals the 12th rate rise in the past year! So, while this cash rate is bad news for many Aussies with mortgages, it does mean if you’ve got cash in a savings account - make sure those interest rates are working for you. This week Bryce and Alec go through the 5 Best Savings Accounts they could find (as of time of recording - June 2023) to help you supercharge your savings. The Google Doc Alec was talking about is here. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here.   Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum.  Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more.  ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the tenth episode of our Under the Hood series - but we hope isn't the last. It's been an epic series, and today we're closing out with two of the most popular ETFs in our community - both to do with the ESG and Climate theme. Blair is also back to join us as well as we venture 'Under the Hood' and ask 'how do we invest in emerging trends and asset classes' with these ETFs? The two ETFs we’re looking at are Global X Global Carbon ETF (GCO2) and the Global X Hydrogen ETF (HGEN) Global X is a leading player in the ETF industry, with a robust platform and over 30 targeted products globally. They have a trusted reputation with over a million clients in 95 countries, and are uniquely positioned to identify and analyze disruptive companies with their industry-leading research team and global access. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum.  Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more.  ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's another $100 Challenge episode! This June, we check in on the ongoing saga that is Bryce's drumkit... (will he ever sell it?) Ren and Bryce reflect on the decisions they made in the month of May, and talk about tactics for saving and earning cash in June. Got an idea of how you're pledging to save or earn $100? Get in touch by contacting them here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum.  Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more.  ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look at bonds! After all, they're all over the news at the moment - so Bryce and Alec lean how ETFs can help us get access to alternate assets that aren't just equities. There's so many options for investors these days, how do we navigate all these options when building a portfolio of ETFs? The ETF we’re looking at Global X USD High Yield Bond ETF (USHY) Global X is a leading player in the ETF industry, with a robust platform and over 30 targeted products globally. They have a trusted reputation with over a million clients in 95 countries, and are uniquely positioned to identify and analyze disruptive companies with their industry-leading research team and global access. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum.  Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more.  ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing 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.  ***** Get Started Investing 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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.