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In honour of our courses with Rask Australia (more on that below) we decided to make a special Bitesize on Owen's valuation of Xero! If you want more - and more context, make sure you find the original episode in the links below. Listen (or watch) the full episode here: Website  |  Apple  |  Spotify | Youtube ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hos...

It's a game of Equity Mates HotSeat! CanStar have released a quiz that they claim that only 54% of Australians could pass. To test it out - we tested it with our Equity Mates HQ team. Play along at home here with the link here: https://testmymoneyiq.canstar.com.au/ Who are you backing for the win? How did you go playing along? Let us know by getting in contact here .  PS. We've got two specia...

Went back in the archives this week and pulled out an episode we recorded 5 years ago - about all things tax! Listen (or watch) the full episode here: Website  |  Apple  |  Spotify Sharesight makes the whole tracking process super straightforward and is the best product we have come across in the market to track your investment portfolio. It has the ability to track the price,...

Last week the RBA announced another increase in the cash rate, bringing it to 4.1%. This is the highest cash rate Australians have seen since 2012, and also signals the 12th rate rise in the past year! So, while this cash rate is bad news for many Aussies with mortgages, it does mean if you’ve got cash in a savings account - make sure those interest rates are working for you. This week Bryce and A...

This is the tenth episode of our Under the Hood series - but we hope isn't the last. It's been an epic series, and today we're closing out with two of the most popular ETFs in our community - both to do with the ESG and Climate theme. Blair is also back to join us as well as we venture 'Under the Hood' and ask 'how do we invest in emerging trends and asset classes' with these ETFs? The two ETFs we...

It's another $100 Challenge episode! This June, we check in on the ongoing saga that is Bryce's drumkit... (will he ever sell it?) Ren and Bryce reflect on the decisions they made in the month of May, and talk about tactics for saving and earning cash in June. Got an idea of how you're pledging to save or earn $100? Get in touch by contacting them here .  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates co...

In this episode we look at bonds! After all, they're all over the news at the moment - so Bryce and Alec lean how ETFs can help us get access to alternate assets that aren't just equities. There's so many options for investors these days, how do we navigate all these options when building a portfolio of ETFs? The ETF we’re looking at Global X USD High Yield Bond ETF (USHY) Global X is a leading pl...

So, we all hear about credit reports - but what exactly are they, and do they make a difference in your investing journey? The guys sit down and discuss what a credit report is, and how it plays a crucial role in helping lenders decide whether to grant credit or loans. There is no single credit score used by lenders or consumers; rather, Australia's three main credit reporting agencies, Equifax, E...

We're chatting about the difference between Equal Weight and Market Cap, and using Global X FANG+ ETF (FANG) to understand it. We are joined by Global X's Jessica Leung, who helps us understand the difference. Equal weight ETFs allocate the same percentage to all holdings, whereas market cap weight ETFs hold assets in proportion to their market value. So then we dig into the historical data on the...

Bryce is away, so Alec is our host! And though he's not a member of any rewards programs and doesn't have a credit card, he wants to understand if rewards programs are worth being a part of. So he's joined by Queenie , and her partner, and they talk Alec through all his questions - what are some of the best rewards programs? How does the maths work out? And the big question - are they worth it? If...

When you first start investing, it's so easy to get way too excited and buy a bunch of ETFs and then afterwards look under the hood and realise we might have overlap. In this episode we ask - what exactly is this, and why should we care? We look at Global X Green Metal Miners ETF and Copper Miners ETF Global X is a leading player in the ETF industry, with a robust platform and over 30 targeted pro...

There's two things you can do in a cost-of-living crisis! Reduce expenses or increase income. Stewart sent us a message to ask for our best ideas - so we've hit up our shortlist! So Bryce and Alec go through their best ideas of each. To reduce expenses, you need to focus on the significant line items on your budget. The most substantial line items on the budget for Australian households include ho...

There is an abundance of ETFs available that enable investors to track a wide range of asset classes. In today's market, nearly every asset class, commodity, and global market is represented by an ETF that provides exposure to it. So how do you choose? Different ETFs offer exposure in varying ways, and one of the critical distinctions you should be aware of is the difference between physical and s...

We got a question this week at equitymates.com/contact from Kate about how often we should be investing. Is there an optimum? If you want to be investing regularly and dollar cost averaging into the market, but your brokerage cost is $10 each trade, should you literally be investing every week, or should you be saving it up? We talk about the factors you need to be considering here: brokerage cost...

In this episode, we delve into the topic of accessing global indexes through the ASX. We'll explore the indexes that passive ETFs track, and the process of selecting which securities make it into these indexes. Additionally, we'll take a closer look at some of the prominent index providers and their significance. Finally, we'll discuss the advantages of using an index provider as opposed to creati...

Welcome back to the $100 challenge! You've been asking about where the money will be invested. So the guys get into where they're actually putting the cash. Alec disclosed that he spent $150 on takeaway lunches in March and decided to stop buying them for April - did he make it? Bryce has calculated that he saved $98... but maybe it's a little dubious. What are they going to do in May? Simon joins...

We’re back with our series all about ETFs, supported by Global X. Today we're looking at how do you actually know what you're buying underneath? If you're buying Uranium ETF - is it *actual* uranium, or miners, or what else? This episode we’re looking at Uranium ETF . If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here .  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates co...

In this episode, we dive into the world of gold investments, examining the reasons behind its recent surge to all-time highs above $2,000 an ounce. We talk about the factors driving its popularity, such as inflation and interest rates, and discuss the appeal of gold as an inflation hedge and a safe haven investment. So it's our plan to think about portfolio construction, consider the old-school ru...

We're back with our series all about ETFs, supported by Global X. Today we're looking at what indexes passive ETFs follow and how and who decides what goes in them? We also ask who are some of the most common index providers we should know? And why would you use an index provider rather than making the index yourself? This episode we're looking at ROBO - Global Robotics and Automation ETF. Global...

Are you dreaming of retiring early, but wondering how much money you need to make it a reality? Retiring early can mean different things to different people - for some, it may mean no work at all, while for others, it may mean part-time work or doing what they love. Bryce and Ren break down what "retiring early" actually means and how to determine the amount of money you need to make it happen. Th...

This episode we dive into the fascinating realm of thematic ETFs. We're joined by Blair Hannon, Head of Investment Strategy at Global X, and he plays us in a game of 'Fake or Real ETF'. Then we address a community question from an Equity Mate about determining the longevity of niche ETFs in a portfolio. Blair talks us through the process Global X takes us through the thorough process they undertak...

Today we play a game, that spectacularly backfires! Ren guesses the list way too quickly 😂 If you want to check out the resource we used to put this top 5 together, visit here: https://www.etftracker.com.au/the-app A quick reminder that everything needs to be understood in context! These are just the top performing ETFs to date in 2023 - it doesn't take into account how they performed last y...

We're joined by Kanish Chugh, Head of Distribution at Global X - to ask 'what's in a name?' and make sense of some of the acronyms and confusing terms around ETFs. We will break down the key components of an ETF's name and explore how to decipher these terms effectively. When analysing an ETF, it is essential to understand the various elements of its name. These typically include the issuer name,...

We're back with $100 challenge! A quick reminder if you're new to the show - if you invest $100 a month every month - at the market's average return over 40 years - you'll have an extra $350 000. This month we check in with Bryce and Alec and see how their March pledges went - has Bryce sold his drumkit? Has Alec become a survey master? And who in the Equity Mates office managed to find an extra $...

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 previous Summer Series. Bryce and Alec count down the biggest myths they've since debunked...