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Get Started Investing

Equity Mates Media

Get Started Investing is here to help you make the most of your money.We cover all the basics that you need to start your investing journey. We unpack all the jargon and confusing bits, hear your investing stories, with the goal of making investing less intimidating - and we want to have a good time along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:08

Why we love index funds (and you should too)

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2025/08/25

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

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13:05

Pardon the jargon: Revenue vs Profit and why the...

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2025/08/18

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 |

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19:56

Why Dollar Cost Averaging wins every time

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2025/08/11

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!📝

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16:54

What is the stock market and how does it actually work?

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2025/08/04

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 marketHow trading worksWhat moves share pricesWhat matters & what doesn’t matter as an investorLinks:📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast!🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full

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17:49

Dividend Reinvestment Plans: The passive investing...

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2025/07/28

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 strategiesLinks Referenced:🎧 Listen to: Everything you need to know about Tax📞 Have an

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27:01

Boost my Budget: Bringing accountability to this...

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2025/07/24

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’spossible to spend smarter, without

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22:10

"I broke every rule in the book": How Glen James...

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2025/07/21

“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

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18:09

Why saving alone won't make you rich

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2025/07/14

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

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17:35

How much money do you need to start investing?

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2025/07/07

"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 minimum investment are 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

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16:12

We have a big announcement

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2025/07/03

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

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15:03

Could you be getting more for your savings?...

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2025/06/30

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

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28:21

Everything you need to know about tax

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2025/06/23

It’s Bryce’s favourite time of year, tax time! As an investor, it can get confusing, particularlyif 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 dividendsTax rule differences between asset classesCommon deductions for investorsATO hotspots for 2025 (avoid getting caught on these mistakes the ATO have

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19:32

Our best investments for FY26: Alternative assets...

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2025/06/16

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

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22:08

Our best investment ideas for FY26: Stocks

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2025/06/09

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

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18:07

Our best ETF investment ideas for FY26 (that are not...

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2025/06/02

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

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33:34

Boost My Budget: Professional money coach shocks...

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2025/05/29

“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

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19:26

Rebalancing your portfolio: what, why and how to nail it

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2025/05/26

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

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15:38

What to invest in when interest rates are cut

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2025/05/22

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

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15:40

4 lessons from Warren Buffett that changed our lives

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2025/05/19

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 toThe four lessons:1. Investing is Simple, Not Easy,2. Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market,3. Boring

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18:03

2020 vs 2025: how our portfolios have changed

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2025/05/12

“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

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