Get Started Investing

Halfway through this series and we're only just getting to 'buying your first stock'. What have we been talking about... The theme of this episode is all about 'just getting started'. In the spirit of this we are introducing the concept of an index. An index is the perfect opportunity to take the indecision out of getting into the market and giving you access to hundreds of great companies all in...

The first decision every investor has to make, whether you are Warren Buffett or a new investor. We all start our investing journey with the same first step - choosing a broker. To make a trade in the share market you have to go through a broker, and with technology these days there has never been more choice. So in this episode we answer the big question, "how do I actually buy shares?". We then...

The beauty of investing is the world of choice that is available to you. Technology has broken down barriers and it has never been easier to access all of the opportunity that is out there. From Australian property to Asian stocks, European bonds to American currency, we can now buy all of these online. With so much opportunity at our fingertips the hardest part is knowing where to start. So in th...

We understand how you might be feeling right now - that you don't know enough about investing and the markets to get started. Let us comfort you by saying it is ok to feel like this. Investing is a life-long journey, and you will continue to learn more and more as you go. At this point you know why we're investing and hopefully have picked up some good savings habits. So, in this episode we get in...

One of the most common reasons we hear from people not investing is that they don't have enough money. In this episode we will prove to you why this is certainly not the case, and why learning to save is critical to getting started investing. We'll also share some of our money saving tips that help us keep on top of our savings. In this episode you will learn: How much money you need to get starte...

Join us and Get Started Investing with Equity Mates as we take you on a journey into the world of investing. The stockmarket brings with it amazing potential to create wealth, but many people miss out on this opportunity. We don't want you to be one of them! When we started Equity Mates, we were just like you, confused about where to begin and intimidated by the complex terminology. But with our h...

We know that the world of investing can be confusing, that’s why we created this show; a jargon-free zone where we break down investing concepts in ways you will actually understand.  In our short, digestible episodes you’d discover:  The fundamentals of investing that no one ever taught you Everything you need to know about ETFs and building a diversified portfolio Practical personal fi...