ETFs 102: index funds, factors, smart beta & quality investing, ft. Betashares' Tom Wickenden

Oct 2, 2024

Tom Wickenden, a representative from Betashares, specializes in factor investing and ETFs. He dives into the fascinating world of smart beta and contrasts it with traditional index funds. The conversation also covers the Betashares Australian Quality ETF, focusing on investing in high-quality companies. Wickenden shares insights on the long-term performance of ETFs compared to gold and the importance of diversification. He emphasizes how financial literature shapes investment perspectives and encourages proactive research in the ever-evolving market.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Exploring Investments: From Cryptocurrency to ETFs

01:42 • 2min

Investing Insights: A200 vs. Gold in Long-term Returns

03:23 • 2min

ETFs and Influential Financial Literature

04:55 • 6min

Understanding Smart Beta and Quality Investing

10:58 • 18min

Investing in Quality and Innovation

28:55 • 6min

Tom Wickenden from Betashares joins Owen Rask on this Australian Finance Podcast to explain factor investing, the differences between index ETFs and "smart beta", and walk us through the Betashares Australian Quality ETF (ASX: AQLT).

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Episode recorded at 12:30pm on the 24th September 2024.

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