Q&A on leveraged ETFs, Netflix's 300% surge & we react to terrible financial advice

Oct 23, 2024

Cameron Gleeson, an investment strategist from BetaShares, brings his expertise to discuss the rise of leveraged ETFs in Australia. He dives into Netflix's rollercoaster journey, having surged over 300% after a steep decline. The conversation also touches on the turmoil faced by founder-led businesses and potential investment opportunities within them. Gleeson critiques misguided financial advice often seen on social media, warning against risky strategies like using debt for depreciating assets, while promoting smarter investing approaches.

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ADVICE

Leveraged ETFs Discussion

Bryce and Ren revealed their portfolios, including leveraged ETFs, sparking discussions.
They will discuss leverage and long-term leveraged ETFs with an expert from BetaShares.

INSIGHT

Gearing's Power

Gearing helps investors use capital they don't currently have to compound market returns.
This is crucial for reaching financial goals, given rising costs and longer lifespans.

ANECDOTE

Leverage Explained

Ren explains leverage by comparing it to buying a house with a mortgage.
He emphasizes that equity markets have historically outperformed Australian property.

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Recently, Betashares have brought a number of new leveraged ETFs to the Australian market. We've been seeing plenty of questions about them in our Facebook Discussion Group, so we asked Cameron Gleeson from Betashares to jump on the pod and help answer them.

That's just one topic we cover in another big episode of Equity Mates:

Why its been a tough week for founder-led businesses
Whether the fall in Mineral Resources or WiseTech creates a buying opportunity?
The Netflix come back is complete - down 75% and then up more than 300%
We review some of the worst financial content we've come across on social media

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