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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 gold  How gold ETFs work Our 4 ASX-listed Gold ETF picks (GOLD, QAU,...

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 work How are divid...

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!)&n...

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:&nb...

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...

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 Inde...

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...

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 Gambling 6:00 - 9:00 Investing is only for experts, 9:55 - 17:00 I don’t have enough time or money to Invest Links...

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 finan...

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...

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 HISA  Best Apps to take out the stress of day to day management  Best brokers to Grow your wealth as efficiently as possibl...

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 throug...

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, this series is for you. In this episode, we tackle the crucial first step: setting up healthy financial foundations. We break down: The 4 non-negotiab...

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 performed  Were there surprising?  Lessons about investing we’ve gained from our portfolio performance this year  Li...

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 2024 How to check if you’ve maxed out the concessional cap Links Referenced:  Listen to our episode...

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 cybersecurity HACK ’s...

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 community Top...

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 portfoli...

If you are looking for ETFs focused on generating income, they are in no short supply. In this episode of ETF Explained; we breakdown one of the most popular dividend ETFs in our community; Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY) . We see how it compares to other income ETFs on the market and teach you the skills to analyse any etf along the way. We cover:  How to analyse the core sta...

If you’re dreaming of quitting the 9-5, ETF Investing is definitely a path you can take to get there. In this episode we take a look at the Best ETFs to build a portfolio big enough to quit your job. It’s not without planning and hard work saving, but it is possible!  We walk through:  Building enough wealth with Investing to quit  What you invest in once you’ve quit  Links ref...

So, you’ve saved a chunk of cash ready to invest (very nice), but you aren’t sure what to do next? In this episode we answer listener Ellen’s question, how would we invest a $5000 stash? We go through:  Steps to take when deciding what to buy Two approaches of how to invest it; lump sum vs dollar cost averaging How we personally would invest $5000 right now How you would invest the hypot...

Want to invest in US companies with a sustainable competitive advantage? We discuss a product designed to do just that: VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) . In this episode of ETF Explained, we break down all you need to know about MOAT and teach you the skills to analyse any etf.  We cover:  Breakdown the core stats of MOAT including performance. What is an economic moat and how do...

How do you break down your budget to maximise the amount you’re saving and investing? In this episode we’re doing a quarterly review of our budgets to see how we’ve been stacking up against our goals.  We cover: Our budget / financial plan for the quarter How closely did we stick to it? Our target savings rate this quarter and did we hit it? Ways we’ll optimise our budget for the next quarter...

When do we plan to retire and how do we invest as a result? That was the question we got that sparked a conversation about the different strategies you could employ based on your planned retirement. So in this episode we answer that question: When we each plan to retire Why Superannuation is such a great way to invest (for more: listen to our vanguard super series on Equity Mates, here )  How...

Is this the best US ETF we’ve unpacked so far? In this ETF Explained, we look at Vanguard U.S. Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS). Suggested by listener Harry, he wants to know.. is VTS too good to be true? With a strong performance of 15.80% p.a. returns since inception, what should he know before investing?  You'll hear:  A break down of VTS key stats and info A comparison of VTS with...