Get Started Investing

The most common question we are asked is 'what broker should I use? " So, we've teamed up with Superhero to help answer this question, once and for all! Broker Basics with Superhero is a 3-part series, with questions crowdsourced from the Equity Mates Community. We’ll be covering:  Fundamentals of Brokers Choosing the right broker for you Making a trade and managing your portfolio. This is go...

The most common question we are asked is 'what broker should I use? " So, we've teamed up with Superhero to help answer this question, once and for all! Broker Basics with Superhero is a 3-part series, with questions crowdsourced from the Equity Mates Community. We’ll be covering:  Fundamentals of Brokers Choosing the right broker for you Making a trade and managing your portfolio. This is go...

Over three episodes, we’re going to be doing a Broker Basics with Superhero. We crowdsourced your questions from the Equity Mates Community and included a few of our own. We’ll be covering  Fundamentals of Brokers Choosing the right broker for you Making a trade and managing your portfolio. This is going to be your one stop shop for ALL of your broker questions. We’ve brought in an expert fro...

Equity Mates Media is excited to be launching a new show for the Equity Mates Community. Comedian V Economist is everything you've wanted to know about the economy but are too bored to ask. In this bonus episode, we sit down with the two hosts - brothers comedian Adam and Thomas the economist. We hear about the reasons for starting the show, their ambitions and what we can expect from the first co...

ETFs For Beginners with BetaShares is a series to help you understand everything you need to know about ETFs when you're starting your investing journey. Over 3 episodes we unpack all the kay elements from the basics, through to the administration after you buy. In this episode we sit down with Alistair Mills from BetaShares, to discuss all the aspects you need to know about managing your portfoli...

ETFs For Beginners with BetaShares is a series to help you understand everything you need to know about ETFs when you're starting your investing journey. Over 3 episodes we unpack all the kay elements from the basics, through to the administration after you buy. In this episode we sit down with Adam O'Connor to unpack the often overwhelming universe of ETFs and the options available to you. We cov...

ETFs For Beginners with BetaShares is a series to help you understand everything you need to know about ETFs when you're starting your investing journey. Over 3 episodes we unpack all the kay elements from the basics, through to the administration after you buy. In this episode we sit down with Ele De Vere from BetaShares, to walk through the basics. We cover: What is an ETF Why ETFs are a good op...

As part of the launch of our Get Started Investing: ETFs For Beginners series, we held a 'Build An ETF' competition. The rules were simple: submit an idea for an ETF that is unique, has room for growth and would be appealing to investors. We were flooded with entries of all sorts, covering everything from sport, retail, sustainability to alternative assets and sin stocks! We created a shortlist of...

Over three episodes, we track the journey of a millennial, who has never invested before, but knows it’s the right thing to do. We cover the basics, what he can invest in, answer all of his questions, and then watch as he finally pulls the trigger on something more meaningful than a 60-inch 4K computer monitor! Hopefully by the end of these 3 episodes, you too will be inspired to take your first s...

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Over three episodes, we track the journey of a millennial, who has never invested before, but knows it’s the right thing to do. We cover the basics, what he can invest in, answer all of his questions, and then watch as he finally pulls the trigger on something more meaningful than a 60-inch 4K computer monitor! Hopefully by the end of these 3 episodes, you too will be inspired to take your first s...

Over the next three episodes, we’re going to track the journey of a millennial, who has never invested before, but knows it’s the right thing to do. We’re going to cover the basics, what he can invest in, answers all of his questions, and then watch as he finally pulls the trigger on something more meaningful than a 60-inch 4K computer monitor! Hopefully by the end of these 3 episodes, you too wil...

You've made it to the end of Get Started Investing. We hope this series has helped you get started on your investing journey. In this final episode we are closing out the series by wrapping up the key themes and sharing some advice we have collected while doing the podcast. Just because the series has come to an end, doesn't mean your listening to the Equity Mates team has to. Come across to the E...

What does it take to build a great portfolio? This episode we debunk the myth that you need to be an expert to build a great portfolio. The truth is, it's simple, as long as you're dedicated, do your own research and are prepared to have some fun. We discuss the simple building blocks that we think are fundamental to building a portfolio and that are achievable for the beginner. In this episode yo...

Now that you've found a company you'd like to buy, there are a few things to consider when buying, and selling. In this episode you will learn: How do I then buy the shares? How do I sell the shares? Types of orders; what are they and what's their purpose: market order, limit order and stop order How do I know when is a good time to buy? Dollar cost averaging How do I know when is a good time to s...

We've taken the plunge and put money into the stock market through an index fund. Now it is time to take the next step and buy our first company. There are thousands of companies on offer just in Australia, with hundreds of thousands of companies available across the globe (latest estimates 630,000). With so much choice, no one can research every company. So we introduce three simple ways to cut d...

One of the best and worst things about investing in the 21st century: there is never a shortage of information. You can find more facts and opinions on a company than you'll never need, but it also means you can get lost in this sea of conflicting opinions. One Equity Mates guest referred to it as the "firehose of information" which we think sums it up quite nicely. To manage this information flow...

At Equity Mates we are the only media company with an official policy on jargon. We hate it and officially are against it. A lot of people in the finance thrive when their clients don't understand what is being discussed and don't know what questions to ask. So, pardon the jargon, but here is some you need to know. More importantly, at the end of this episode, we explain how we figure out what jar...

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...