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Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of ETFs? Discover a five-step framework to compare any ETF in just ten minutes! The hosts delve into the nuances of analyzing ETFs, from understanding their names and purposes to scrutinizing fees and after-fee returns. They compare two popular ETFs, VHY and VAS, highlighting key differences in holdings, fees, and long-term performance. Each ETF caters to different investment goals, so there's valuable insight for every type of investor.

Feeling nervous about investing right now? That’s perfectly normal. All time highs have been reached in many places as of late- It’s got some people talking about a Bubble, or impending crash. But what does that mean? Should you be worried? And how should you invest in response? In this episode we:-      Explain the theory behind stock market bubbles-      The impact on your investing-      How we personally are investing in the current market-      Five steps to take if you’re worried about investing right now Links Referenced:📈 Probability of loss chart 🎧 Listen to: Don’t time the market, Cognitive biases, why we love index funds,📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast!🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes here.📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction & Listener Questions00:03:59 – Are We in a Stock Market Bubble?00:07:55 – The AI Boom vs. Dotcom Era00:09:37 – The Risk of Waiting to Invest00:12:44 – Companies Die Indexes Are Forever00:15:50 – Five Steps for Investing Right Now00:20:57 – Outro Disclaimer——— Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered. ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ——— Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Investing isn’t just a financial game, it’s a mental one. In fact, mindset is so pivotal to good investing, that if you’re yet to start (investing consistently, or at all), the chances are it’s your mindset- not your finances, holding you back. We’re here to help you break out of the biases keeping you from a better financial future. In this episode we explain 4 common cognitive biases that prevent you from investing and detail how to combat each of them, so you can invest to your full potential. Links Referenced:🎧 Listen to next: How much money do you need to start investing? 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast!🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our YouTube channel here.📝 Download our FREE 4 step checklist to analyse any stock (It’s beginner investor friendly).📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs.——— Want more Equity Mates?Sign up to our daily news emailListen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ———Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should you invest in the stock market or buy property? It’s debate we’re here to settle.In this episode we explain the role both property and stocks can play in a portfolio. It’s not about either/or, its about your goals and the timing. We cover:·      Why the Property vs Stocks debate is a false choice.·      How and when you investing in stocks.·      Knowing if or when you should buy property.·      The role each asset plays in a portfolio.Links Referenced:🎧 Listen to this GSI ep: how to invest in property without a mortgage📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast!🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes here.📝 Download our FREE 4 step checklist to analyse any stock (It’s beginner investor friendly).📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs.———Want more Equity Mates?Sign up to our daily news emailListen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn———In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.———Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hidden impact of fees on investing returns takes center stage. Discover how even minor differences in fees can lead to significant wealth disparities over time. The conversation highlights the top three cheapest Australian ETFs across various categories and emphasizes the importance of pairing low fees with solid performance. Listeners gain insights into why some ETFs are more expensive and learn about the rarity of active management beating index funds. This episode is packed with valuable tips to maximize your investment dollars!

When’s the last time you checked your savings rate? Some popular accounts have recently made changes, so it’s time to check that you’re still getting the best bang for those bucks. We were surprised just how much this list had changed in only 3 months, since we last made this episode.In this edition we share the top savings accounts as of October 2025:Top 5 accounts with conditions Top 5 accounts with no hurdles or conditions.Explain the recent changes to popular savings accounts in Australia including Up BankLinks Referenced: 🎧 Listen to: best savings accounts July 2025 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast!🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our YouTube channel here.📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs.—------ Want more Equity Mates?Sign up to our daily news emailListen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. —------Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Knowing what to invest in and how to invest in it, can get confusing. Not only are there now more options than ever, the terms used to describe them are full of acronyms and jargon. But don’t be disheartened. These terms are simpler than you might think. In this episode we explain 4 common terms you’ll hear beyond single stock investing; ETFs, Indexes, Mutual Funds and LICs. By the end of this episode, you’ll know what each of these terms mean and the key differences between them. Links Referenced: 🎧 Listen to: why we love index funds (and you should too)📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast!🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our YouTube channel here.📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs.—------ Want more Equity Mates?Sign up to our daily news emailListen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. —------Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If there’s one thing to get right in your financial life, it’s superannuation. It’s the biggest free kick you’ll ever get and worth bothering about.To wrap up Super September, we’ve built the Ultimate Super Checklist: 9 complete steps that'll make your super work harder today to set you up for success tomorrow.Listen to this episode, download the free checklist, and start ticking them off.xLinks Referenced: 📝 Download the Utlimate Super Checklist.🎧 Listen to: Super September on Equity Mates and Your Super Questions Answered📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast!—------Want more Equity Mates?Sign up to our daily news emailListen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Pick up our book: Get Started Investing and Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. —------Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How you structure your cashflow is the key to achieving your savings goals, no matter your income. Becca dreams of sipping cocktails in Fiji, but her budget feels messy. With a small mortgage, investment properties, and even some shares- she’s built a strong base. But a recent drop in income has made it hard to balance today’s spending with tomorrow’s goals.In this episode, financial adviser Alex Luck joins Bryce to help Becca clean up her cashflow and prove that even on a low income, goals are still within reach.We cover:Setting up a simple account system which makes saving feel effortless.Why cashflow structure matters when it comes to hitting goals.How to balance short-term treats with long-term plans.Links Referenced: 👋 Want to speak to Alex? Get in touch. 💲 PocketSmith is offering Equity Mates listeners 50% off the first 2 months of a Foundation Plan. To try PocketSmith for yourself head to pocketsmith.com/equitymates📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast!🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here.—------Want more Equity Mates?Sign up to our daily news emailListen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Pick up our book: Get Started Investing and Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. —------Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What your portfolio looks like at 60 should be very different to 20, or even 40. Your investing should evolve as your life does. In this episode, we show you how to make every decade count.It’s never too late to change your financial future. At every stage of life there are steps you can take to get the most out of the years ahead.We cover:A model portfolio for each key decade; 20s, 40s and 60s.Why time is your biggest advantage in your 20s.The traps to avoid in your 40s (hello, lifestyle creep).How to de-risk in your 60s without missing out on incomeLinks Referenced: 📝 Download our FREE ETF Handbook: everything you need to get started with ETFs.📚 Read our book: Don’t Stress, Just Invest🎧 Listen to: What’s in our portfolios on Equity Mates 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast!🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here.—------Want more Equity Mates?Sign up to our daily news emailListen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Pick up our book: Get Started Investing and Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. —------Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.