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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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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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20:46

How we're investing for 2025 | Summer Series

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2025/02/03

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 goalsWhat we’re working on improvingHow we’re saving to investWhat

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19:28

Top ETFs and our stock watchlists for 2025 | Summer...

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2025/01/27

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

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17:11

The best brokers, savings accounts & investing apps...

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2025/01/20

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 HISABest Apps to take out the stress of day to day managementBest brokers to Grow your wealth as efficiently as possibleThis is Part 3 of a 5-part series designed to help you make 2025 your best financial year yet. If you haven't, we

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21:04

Building wealth starts with saving more | Summer Series

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2025/01/13

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

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19:16

Make 2025 your best yet: The financial health check |...

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2025/01/06

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, we've got your back. This series will take you from building rock-solid financial foundations and mastering your saving and spending, to choosing the smartest financial tools and creating a wealth-building strategy that works for you.In this first

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16:36

How our portfolios went in 2024

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2024/12/09

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 performedWere there surprising?Lessons about investing we’ve gained from our portfolio performance this yearLinks Referenced:Bryce’s call about portfolio leverage with Charlie Viola EMICore and Satellite episodeBuy Don’t Stress, Just Invest as an xmas

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16:25

It's not too late to maximise your super in 2024

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2024/12/02

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 capLinks Referenced:Listen to our episode comparing super performanceATO resources for checking your concessional contribution capHave an investing question

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14:42

ETF Explained: Ren's first ETF (still holding) -...

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2024/11/28

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 etfLinks Referenced:A200 episodeLearn more about

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16:37

We review the hottest new ETFs of 2024

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2024/11/25

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

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16:42

5 timeless investing rules everyone must know

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2024/11/18

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

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