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Get Started Investing
You know you want to start investing... but where do you begin? Get Started Investing is the podcast for you - after all - it's all in the name! Bryce and Alec will walk you through the process step by step, explain all the basics, unpack all the jargon and confusing bits, and hear your investing stories. Together, we'll make investing less intimidating, avoid repeating the same mistakes, share inspiration, learn a lot, and have a good time along the way.
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GeneralUnder the Hood | How do you manage ETF overlap?
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?
19 MaySponsored by Global X
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5 Budget-Friendly Ideas for Reducing Your Cost of Living
There's two things you can do in a cost-of-living crisis! Reduce expenses or increase income. So Bryce and Alec go through their best ideas of each.16 May -
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Under the Hood | Help me narrow down my ETF theme choices!
Different ETFs offer exposure in varying ways, and one of the critical distinctions you should be aware of is the difference between physical and synthetic ETFs. This ep we go over the pros and cons of each type!12 MaySponsored by Global X
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How often should I be investing?
We got a question this week at equitymates.com/contact from Kate about how often we should be investing. Is there an optimum?9 May -
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Under the Hood | Can I access global indexes through the ASX?
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.5 MaySponsored by Global X
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$100 challenge: An Airbnb for car parks?
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 the guys in studio to tell them his top tips.2 May -
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Under the Hood | Help me understand what I'm *actually* buying
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?28 AprilSponsored by Global X
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Should I invest in gold?
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.25 April -
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Under the Hood | What index are you tracking? And how is it made?
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?21 AprilSponsored by Global X
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How much do I need to retire early?
Bryce and Ren break down what "retiring early" actually means and how to determine the amount of money you need to make it happen.18 April -
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Under the Hood | A long term theme, or will it run out of steam?
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'.14 AprilSponsored by Global X
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What are the best performing ETFS of 2023?
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-app11 April -
Under the Hood | What's in a name of an ETF?
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.7 AprilSponsored by Global X
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$100 challenge: Has Bryce sold his drum kit?
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 $350 000.4 April -
Bitesize: We bust 2 of the biggest myths when it comes to 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 since they started their investing journey.31 March -
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Where do ETF dividends go?
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.28 March -
Bitesize: Book Review of Millennial Money by Patrick O'Shaughnessy
In this episode, Alec reviews Patrick O'Shaughnessy's "Millennial Money." He shares top lessons from the book and important takeaways for investors.25 March -
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Raiz v Spaceship v Commsec Pocket
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.21 March -
Bitesize: What do we do when we have imposter syndrome?
TashInvests aka Natasha Etschmann is an Equity Mate we loved our full interview with her. In this section, we all discuss how we approach imposter syndrome. It's a tricky one! Ultimately, everyone is different, and you shouldn't compare yourself to other people.18 March -
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Should I invest more inside OR outside of my super?
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!14 March -
Bitesize: ESG basics - Investing clean & green
Today it's some of our highlights from our ESG basics episode from 2019. This investment approach takes into account environmental, social, governance, and ethical issues in the investment process, contributing positively to society and the environment while earning financial returns.10 March -
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Introducing the $100 challenge: How we turn $100 into $350k
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.7 March -
Bitesize: How do you know when to sell?
In this episode, we cover the 4 signs it might be time to sell a stock.3 March -
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Does the perfect budget template exist?
By 2030, this analysis from The Economist suggests, Indonesia will be the fourth-largest producer of green commodities in the world after Australia, Chile and Mongolia.28 February -
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Bitesize: What's a Dividend?
In this Bitesize, Bryce and Ren explain the basics of dividend investing, why Australians love them, and why some companies opt not to pay a dividend.24 February
Meet your hosts
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Alec Renehan
Alec developed an interest in investing after realising he was spending all that he was earning. Investing became his form of 'forced saving'. While his first investment, Slater and Gordon (SGH), was a resounding failure, he learnt a lot from that experience. He hopes to share those lessons amongst others through the podcast and help people realise that if he can make money investing, anyone can. -
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Bryce Leske
Bryce has had an interest in the stock market since his parents encouraged him to save 50c a fortnight from the age of 5. Once he had saved $500 he bought his first stock - BKI - a Listed Investment Company (LIC), and since then hasn't stopped. He hopes that Equity Mates can help make investing understandable and accessible. He loves the Essendon Football Club, and lives in Sydney.
