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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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18:27

Top Chinese tech ETFs we're watching in 2025

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2025/05/08

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 themOur top 3 ASX listed ETFs

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18:56

Zero to $1m in 10 years: How Queenie Tan invests

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2025/05/05

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

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19:51

Diversification: How to actually get it right

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2025/04/28

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 diversificationThen we close out by Ren running his portfolio through AI to get

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17:02

Best ETFs to invest in Asia: Active v Passive

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2025/04/24

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 portfoliosLinks Referenced:📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a

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17:43

How to buy property without a mortgage

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2025/04/21

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 ASXResources:📝 Our Downloadable Guide to REITs: Click hereLinks Referenced:Thanks to

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18:33

FIRE movement: 3 things we love and 3 things we hate

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2025/04/14

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

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17:32

Best ETFs for: Investing in Bitcoin

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2025/04/10

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 -

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22:55

4 simple steps for anyone to pick great stocks

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2025/04/07

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

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17:07

Don't panic: Here's why time in the market beats...

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2025/03/31

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 means4 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

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15:25

Buy the dip on US Tech? Which ETF is best: NDQ or US-100

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2025/03/27

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

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22:22

How we would invest our first $5000 today

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2025/03/24

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 horizonand understanding risk toleranceOur hypothetical $5000 portfolios;what we are buying and how we would structure it.If you’re feeling

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15:57

We reveal our 2025 investment performance - here's...

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2025/03/17

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

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11:01

Top 4 gold ETFs in Australia: GOLD, QAU, PMGOLD, NUGG...

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2025/03/13

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 goldHow 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

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20:32

Dividend investing: how to build passive income with...

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2025/03/10

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

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16:30

Is my super performing? How much do I need to retire?...

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2025/03/03

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

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18:29

What is the best ETF to invest in India? IIND vs NDIA

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2025/02/27

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

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18:05

How to save thousands and wipe out your mortgage

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2025/02/24

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

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12:53

Index Funds or ETFs, what's the difference?

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2025/02/17

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

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18:19

Best ETFs for: Riding the AI boom

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2025/02/13

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

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18:07

The 3 biggest investing lies costing you money

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2025/02/10

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 Gambling6:00 - 9:00 Investing is only for experts,9:55 - 17:00 I don’t have enough time or money to InvestLinks Referenced:University of California Berkley study ‘Trading is Hazardous to your Wealth’Morningstar Mind The Gap report

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