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Are you intrigued by dividends in ETFs and how they function? If you're new to the realm of investing, you may have queries about ETF dividends, their frequency, and their influence on your portfolio. In this episode, we'll demystify the jargon to help you gain a better understanding of how dividends in ETFs operate and how they can bolster your investment strategies. The simple answer is yes - ET...

With five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing, our archive now includes over 700 investment-focused episodes. Bite-Size Investing offers highlights, lessons, and quotes from both podcasts. In this episode, Alec reviews Patrick O'Shaughnessy's "Millennial Money." He shares top lessons from the book and important takeaways for investors. Listen (or watch) the full episode...

If you're ready to begin your investment journey and have decided that micro investing apps are the way to go, you're on the right track! However, with so many options available, you might be wondering what is Raiz? Or how does Spaceship investment compare to others? We'll discuss the pros and cons of three popular micro investment apps in Australia: Raiz, Spaceship, and CommSec Pocket. Read more...

After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we’ve built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes. Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing. TashInvests  aka Natasha Etschmann is an Equity Mate we loved our full interview with her. In this section, we all discuss how w...

As you plan for retirement, one question that is likely to come up is whether you should contribute more to your superannuation or invest outside. The answer to this question is not straightforward! Of course, like all investing, it depends on various factors, including your retirement goals, income level, and tax implications. We explore the arguments for both options to help you make an informed...

After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we’ve built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes. Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing. Today it's some of our highlights from our ESG basics episode from 2019. This investment approach takes into account environmental, s...

We’ve done the calculations. If you invest just $100 every month for 40 years, you can accumulate over $350,000 - thanks to the magic of compound interest. So, we decided to set ourselves a challenge. Every month, we’re going to look for a way to add an extra $100 to our investment portfolio. We need a plan to save or earn an extra $100 each month to reach our investment goals. Here’s our ideas fo...

After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we’ve built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes. Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing. In this episode, we cover the 4 signs it might be time to sell a stock. Let's be honest, buying stocks is the easy part. But when it...

Chances are at some stage you’ve probably googled ‘effective budget template’. We all want the perfect tool to help us achieve our financial goals... But there’s so many options out there, and it’s pretty overwhelming. Inspired by You’re In Good Company, who talked about budgeting a couple of weeks ago, we talk through finding the right budget fit for you in Get Started Investing this week. There’...

If you're interested in investing in stocks, you've probably heard of dividends. Dividends are a way for companies to share their profits with shareholders. As an investor, you're entitled to a portion of the profits based on the number of shares you own. Dividends can provide a steady stream of income and are often paid out on a regular basis. In this Bitesize, Bryce and Ren explain the basics of...

Looking for the best savings accounts in Australia now that interest rates are up? Check out our top picks, including accounts with bonus rates and gimmicks, as well as no-frills options with the best interest rates available. Shop around and compare to find the right account for your needs! The 5 we talk about in this episode: 1. ING Savings Maximiser - 4.8% Bonus, 0.55% Base 2. Virgin Money Boos...

You may have heard of stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and listed-investment companies (LICs), but what exactly are these options and how do they differ? In this Bitesize, Alec and Bryce define the terms for you - so you won't ever be confused again! Stocks represent ownership in individual companies. When you invest in stocks, you become a shareholder in that company and have an interest in...

Looking for ways to increase your cash return from your investments this year? Look no further as Bryce and Alec bring talk through last year’s top 5 best dividend paying ETFs listed on the ASX 200. In this episode, they specifically focus on passive index ETFs and exclude actively managed ETFs and leveraged ETFs. The following ETFs have been ranked based on their 2022 dividends: - OOO ETF BetaSha...

Welcome to the Get Started Investing Summer Series. Over 6 episodes, we’re going through 6 steps to help you set up your finances for 2023. In this ep, we talk through *exactly* what we do when the money hits our bank accounts. How we divvy it up, and where we automate it to go! If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here .  Stay engaged with the Equi...

Welcome to the Get Started Investing Summer Series. Over 6 episodes, we’re going through 6 steps to help you set up your finances for 2023. Now we get to investing! We go through everything in this episode, from choosing a broker, introduction to core and satellite and three core actions for you to take after the episode finishes. Looking for an investing book gift for a loved one this christmas?...

Welcome to the Get Started Investing Summer Series. Over 6 episodes, we’re going through 6 steps to help you set up your finances for 2023. This ep we reveal up our biggest mistakes! It's one of the most important aspects of getting your money sorted. What have you done wrong? For us it includes: lifestyle creep, not having a money plan, not tracking where your money is going, not building the hab...

Welcome to the Get Started Investing Summer Series. Over 6 episodes, we’re going through 6 steps to help you set up your finances for 2023. In this ep we're looking at the steps to take to look after your super: Like checking fees, comparing performance, investment options, insurance and more! Want to hear more about super? (We don't blame you) Check out our episodes on superannuation here . Looki...

This is our Get Started Investing Summer Series. Over 6 episodes, we’re going through 6 steps to help you set up your finances for 2023. Today we're chatting about your emergency fund! We go over why you need one, how much you should be spending, and now you've saved it, what do you do with that cash? Bryce and Alec mentioned these links in line with the actions to take from this episode: https://...

In the next 6 weeks, we're coming to your ears with a 6-step plan to help you set yourself up for investing success in 2023. In this ep, it's all about getting your money sorted. We go through things like building savings habits, budgeting, savings accounts, transaction accounts and leave you with 3 key actions to take! Then we tell you how we do it ourselves in case you need some extra inspiratio...

We think this is the toughest year since we’ve started doing the podcast. Ren think it’s been a reality check - reminding him of the importance of a strong core. Bryce said 2022 showed him DCA is the way to go.  The best way to learn is with the help of others too - so we heard from you! ***** Looking for an investing book gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, wr...

After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we’ve built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes. Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing. In this episode, Angie Ellis talks the guys through her investing philosophy and how she developed it. Listen (or watch) the full epi...

It’s almost holidays! To wrap up the year we line up the ETFs that have been doing well… and the ETFs that are not so great.  Bryce has done all the prep this week, so the guys talk about the themes that have dominated the markets, and then Ren tries to guess what’s in the final lineup. In case you’re disputing the results too - Bryce used Tikr to get the info.  In case you didn’t have a...

After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we’ve built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes. Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing. Beeneet Kothari is the Managing Partner and Principal Portfolio Manager of Tekne Capital Manager, a global fund manager he founded in...

There's been plenty happening in the world of cybersecurity. From the recent well publicised Optus hack where millions of customers information was breached, to Medibank Private, and now a subsidiary of Woolworths has been hacked. As John T Chambers former CEO of Cisco says, "There are two types of companies ... those that have been hacked .. and those that don't know they've been hacked." In toda...

After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we’ve built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes. Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing. In this clip, we chat to Melissa Browne - about understanding what makes you tick, and how that impacts your attitudes towards money...