Understanding the 4% Rule and Its Relationship with ETFs for Retirement Income

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Tom Wickenden break down how to build passive income with ETFs. They cover:

• What passive income is and how it works
• The best ETFs for generating reliable income
• How the 4% rule helps you reach financial freedom
• Why diversification is essential for income stability

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Topics Covered & Timestamps

0:00 Welcome & Introduction

2:30 What is Passive Income?

6:45 How ETFs Can Pay You an Income

10:20 Understanding Yield & Distributions

15:30 The 4% Rule & Retiring Early

20:15 Common Passive Income Sources

25:10 The Risk of Chasing High Yield

30:40 Why Diversification Matters for Income

35:50 ETF Breakdown: QOZ (Smart Beta Aussie Shares)

40:20 ETF Breakdown: YMAX (Boosting Dividends with Options)

45:00 ETF Breakdown: MMKT (Cash Plus ETF – Better Than a Bank?)

48:30 ETF Breakdown: OZBD (Bonds for Income & Stability)

53:00 How to Structure a Passive Income Portfolio

58:15 Final Thoughts & How to Ask Your Finance Questions

Resources for this episode

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• QOZ – Smart Beta Aussie Shares
• YMAX – Yield Maximizer Fund
• MMKT – Cash Plus ETF
• OZBD – Composite Bond Fund
• What is the 4% Rule for Retirement?

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