Essentials: Why we invest (& you should too)
Equity Mates Investing Podcast
Intro
Bryce and Ren introduce the essentials series and thank Viola Private Wealth for sponsoring the episodes.
We’re kicking off the new year sharing the essentials for kickstarting investing in 2026. In the next four episodes Bryce and Ren go back to basics and beyond to help you build long-term wealth with simple, repeatable habits.
In this episode:
01:00 What this series covers
02:30 Why we're investing in 2026
06:01 Compounding refresher
08:48 Time in vs timing the market
10:19 The risk of not investing
13:18 Why we love stocks
15:30 Investing vs speculating
17:13 How great companies can work for you
20:32 Amazon case study
23:00 Why consistency beats perfection
25:16 Wrap up and next episode teaser
Ready to secure your financial future? Viola Private Wealth delivers bespoke strategies designed for high-net-worth individuals and families. Managing significant wealth should not feel overwhelming. For tailored advice and practical, long-term results, visit www.violaprivatewealth.com.au.
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