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Welcome to Super Saturdays - an Equity Mates Media series on superannuation, proudly brought to you by our friends at Superhero, who are now disrupting traditional super on their platform.With recent government changes to super legislation here in Australia, $100 billion of Australian’s money in underperforming super products, and a lot of people feeling a little in the dark when it comes to their super, Equity Mates Media, in partnership with Superhero, are going to shine a light on the super industry, with the aim of making Australian’s WAKE UP and take control of their super. Over three Saturdays we’ll be bringing you all the information you need to help you take more control.This episode, join Adam from Comedian V Economist, Sophie from You're In Good Company and Alec from the Equity Mates team as they discuss their super, share their experiences and think about what to do to optimise their options going forward.Pre order the book on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here.  Superhero is on a mission to make investing accessible, offering US shares and ETFs for $0 brokerage and Aussie shares for $5 brokerage. Superhero has also launched Superhero Super, giving customers the ability to take control and invest their super in different themes, shares and ETFs. Visit superhero.com.au or download the Superhero app to get started.Make sure you don't miss anything Equity Mates related by signing up to our email list. And visit this page if you love everything Equity Mates and want to support our work.*****Any views expressed by the podcast host or any guest are their own and do not represent the views of Equity Mates Media or any other employer or associated organisation.Always remember, all information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Equity Mates are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Produce Disclosure Statement (PDS) and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional.For more information head to our Disclaimer Page, where you can find resources to search for a registered financial professional near you.*****Equity Mates is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've been on a round the world trip the last few weeks, talking about why investing beyond Australia's borders is a really good idea. Before we boarded the plane home, Alec and Bryce thought it would be good to hear from an expert. So we gave Emma Kirk from Magellan a call, and she agreed to come on the show and talk about how she started investing. Emma is a Key Account Manager - Listed Funds, for Magellan, an Australian fund manager with just shy of $100 billion in assets under management. With over 25 years experience in the financial services industry, Emma has worked at AMP, BT Financial Group and ANZ before Magellan. She talks about why it's a good idea to have a global focus as an investor, and what factors beginner investors should be considering, and then serves up the best analogy of the differences between LITs, LICs, Active ETFs and unlisted funds, with the use of a never-ending Tim Tam packet.Pre order the book on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here.  Some of our favourite resources and offers to help you during your journey:$50-$200 OFF some amazing investing courses by our friend-of-the-show, OwenTrack your investment portfolio with Sharesight.Get a free stock when you sign-up to Stake, using the code EQUITYMATESGet exclusive access to our favourite data and insights platform, TIKRTake the emotion out of investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold and Silver with micro-investing app, Bamboo. Use EQUITY MATES for $10 when you sign-upGet $15 of Bitcoin, using one of our favourite crypto-currency exchanges, SwyftxGet 5 free trades if you plan to use the broker SelfWealth Make sure you don't miss anything Equity Mates related by signing up to our email list. And visit this page if you love everything Equity Mates and want to support our work.*****Any views expressed by the podcast host or any guest are their own and do not represent the views of Equity Mates Media or any other employer or associated organisation.Always remember, all information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Equity Mates... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We loved this conversation with Lauren Simmons, who is a trailblazer and inspiration as she was the youngest female trader in the history of the NY Stock Exchange. This episode appeared in the Equity Mates feed, but we wanted more people to hear it, so we've put it in the Get Started Investing Feed as well! Together they have a conversation about hype investing, the dangers of crypto, trends she's heard and noticed in fellow millennials who invest, and her new venture as the host of Going Public. At 22 years old, Lauren Simmons shattered glass ceilings by becoming the youngest, and only full-time, female equity trader on Wall Street, as well as the second African American woman in 226 years.Pre order the book on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here.  Some of our favourite resources and offers to help you during your journey:$50-$200 OFF some amazing investing courses by our friend-of-the-show, OwenTrack your investment portfolio with Sharesight.Get a free stock when you sign-up to Stake, using the code EQUITYMATESGet exclusive access to our favourite data and insights platform, TIKRTake the emotion out of investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold and Silver with micro-investing app, Bamboo. Use EQUITY MATES for $10 when you sign-upGet $15 of Bitcoin, using one of our favourite crypto-currency exchanges, SwyftxGet 5 free trades if you plan to use the broker SelfWealthAny views expressed by the podcast host or any guest are their own and do not represent the views of Equity Mates Media or any other employer or associated organisation.Always remember, all information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Equity Mates are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Produce Disclosure Statement (PDS) and, if necessary, consult... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've talked about the 'why', and we've talked about the 'how', but in this episode we're going to talk about all the factors you need to consider before hitting the 'order' button! Alec and Bryce talk about currency risk (including the dreaded, to hedge or not to hedge question!?), where to find the information you need, and how to think about building a portfolio.Pre order the book on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here.  Some of our favourite resources and offers to help you during your journey:$50-$200 OFF some amazing investing courses by our friend-of-the-show, OwenTrack your investment portfolio with Sharesight.Get a free stock when you sign-up to Stake, using the code EQUITYMATESGet exclusive access to our favourite data and insights platform, TIKRTake the emotion out of investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold and Silver with micro-investing app, Bamboo. Use EQUITY MATES for $10 when you sign-upGet $15 of Bitcoin, using one of our favourite crypto-currency exchanges, SwyftxGet 5 free trades if you plan to use the broker SelfWealthAny views expressed by the podcast host or any guest are their own and do not represent the views of Equity Mates Media or any other employer or associated organisation.Always remember, all information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Equity Mates are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Produce Disclosure Statement (PDS) and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional.For more information head to our Disclaimer Page, where you can find resources to search for a registered financial professional near you.*****Want more Equity Mates? Come to our... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last episode, we talked about the importance of investing with a global mindset, and why spreading your money all across the globe (metaphorically at least) is a great idea. Since then, it's been fortuitous timing as Superhero has announced they'll be trading US Shares, Stake has announced they'll be adding the ability to trade Australian shares, and Sharesies are offering US, Aus and NZ trades. We'd love to see these companies also move into Europe, Asia and Africa, but it's still pretty exciting to see how many companies are embracing a global investing approach!In this episode, Alec and Bryce outline and focus on the three ways to invest overseas:Buy shares directlyInvest in Australian-listed productsBack the professionalsDon't forget, pre-order the book on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here.  Some of our favourite resources and offers to help you during your journey:$50-$200 OFF some amazing investing courses by our friend-of-the-show, OwenTrack your investment portfolio with Sharesight.Get a free stock when you sign-up to Stake, using the code EQUITYMATESGet exclusive access to our favourite data and insights platform, TIKRTake the emotion out of investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold and Silver with micro-investing app, Bamboo. Use EQUITY MATES for $10 when you sign-upGet $15 of Bitcoin, using one of our favourite crypto-currency exchanges, SwyftxGet 5 free trades if you plan to use the broker SelfWealth*****Any views expressed by the podcast host or any guest are their own and do not represent the views of Equity Mates Media or any other employer or associated organisation.Always remember, all information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Equity Mates are not... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're going Global! Well, Equity Mates is already available everywhere, but this episode is all about why you should set your sights (and put your dollars) into investments beyond Australia's shores. In today's chapter we focus on the importance and reasons... why you should get excited about the global opportunities, and the scale of the companies operating overseas!Oh, and did we mention that Bryce and Alec WROTE A BOOK? Click here to pre-order now on Booktopia. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here.  Some of our favourite resources and offers to help you during your journey:$50-$200 OFF some amazing investing courses by our friend-of-the-show, OwenTrack your investment portfolio with Sharesight.Get a free stock when you sign-up to Stake, using the code EQUITYMATESGet exclusive access to our favourite data and insights platform, TIKRTake the emotion out of investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold and Silver with micro-investing app, Bamboo. Use EQUITY MATES for $10 when you sign-upGet $15 of Bitcoin, using one of our favourite crypto-currency exchanges, SwyftxGet 5 free trades if you plan to use the broker SelfWealth*****Any views expressed by the podcast host or any guest are their own and do not represent the views of Equity Mates Media or any other employer or associated organisation.Always remember, all information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Equity Mates are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Produce Disclosure Statement (PDS) and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional.For more information head to our Disclaimer Page, where you can find resources to search for a registered financial professional near you.*****Want more Equity Mates? Come to our Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we open our guest mic and welcome a true icon to the Get Started Investing studio - it's Lucinda Prices, who's otherwise known (especially on instagram) as Frooomes. Lucinda is super busy, working as a comedian, and busy as the CEO of FROOMESWORLD, an international one-woman business specialising in scripting, producing, presenting and editing original content. For those who follow her Instagram, you would have lived the highs and lows of crypto with Lucinda, as a $500 punt ended up as something significantly larger... Lucinda also hosts a podcast, called: 'Where are all the baby pigeons'.Some of our favourite resources and offers to help you during your journey:$50-$200 OFF some amazing investing courses by our friend-of-the-show, OwenTrack your investment portfolio with Sharesight.Get a free stock when you sign-up to Stake, using the code EQUITYMATESGet exclusive access to our favourite data and insights platform, TIKRTake the emotion out of investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold and Silver with micro-investing app, Bamboo. Use EQUITY MATES for $10 when you sign-upGet $15 of Bitcoin, using one of our favourite crypto-currency exchanges, SwyftxGet free trades if you plan to use the broker SelfWealth *****Make sure you don't miss anything Equity Mates related by signing up to our email list. And visit this page if you love everything Equity Mates and want to support our work.*****Any views expressed by the podcast host or any guest are their own and do not represent the views of Equity Mates Media or any other employer or associated organisation.Always remember, all information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Equity Mates are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Produce Disclosure Statement (PDS) and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional.For more information head to our Disclaimer Page, where you can find resources to search for a registered financial professional near you.*****Have you... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam is one half of the smash hit economics podcast, Comedian v Economist. Adam is a stand up comedian, having played shows around Australia and is responsible for the famous Port Adelaide v The Bye YouTube video that we remember watching back at uni. Adam joins Bryce and Alec, and shares a lot about his investment journey, including how he became obsessed with his super, how he invests for his kids, and the mistakes he still thinks about (including not investing in Apple when it was still 15c a share).If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here.  Some of our favourite resources and offers to help you during your journey:$50-$200 OFF some amazing investing courses by our friend-of-the-show, OwenTrack your investment portfolio with Sharesight.Get a free stock when you sign-up to Stake, using the code EQUITYMATESGet exclusive access to our favourite data and insights platform, TIKRTake the emotion out of investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold and Silver with micro-investing app, Bamboo. Use EQUITY MATES for $10 when you sign-upGet $15 of Bitcoin, using one of our favourite crypto-currency exchanges, SwyftxGet free trades if you plan to use the broker SelfWealth*****Any views expressed by the podcast host or any guest are their own and do not represent the views of Equity Mates Media or any other employer or associated organisation.Always remember, all information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Equity Mates are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Produce Disclosure Statement (PDS) and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional.For more information head to our Disclaimer Page, where you can find resources to search for a registered financial professional near... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's another in our series of mistakes - the ones we've made, and how *not* to make them again! This week, we’re going to look at the reasons why we keep making these mistakes - known as cognitive biases. A cognitive bias is a systematic error in thinking that occurs when people are processing and interpreting information in the world around them. Unsure about that definition? Basically—our brains aren’t perfect. They often make mistakes when taking in information from the world and trying to make sense of it. A cognitive bias is a term for these mistakes our brains often make.The books that Alec and Bryce were talking about: Thinking, Fast and Slow and The Undoing Project. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here.  Some of our favourite resources and offers to help you during your journey:$50-$200 OFF some amazing investing courses by our friend-of-the-show, OwenTrack your investment portfolio with Sharesight.Get a free stock when you sign-up to Stake, using the code EQUITYMATESGet exclusive access to our favourite data and insights platform, TIKRTake the emotion out of investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold and Silver with micro-investing app, Bamboo. Use EQUITY MATES for $10 when you sign-upGet $15 of Bitcoin, using one of our favourite crypto-currency exchanges, SwyftxGet free trades if you plan to use the broker SelfWealth*****Any views expressed by the podcast host or any guest are their own and do not represent the views of Equity Mates Media or any other employer or associated organisation.Always remember, all information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Equity Mates are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey! Scared of investing because you don't want to stuff it up? Well, this is the right place to look. We’ve all made mistakes, and WILL make more mistakes as we learn to invest. That's part of the course! Don’t let the fear of making one stop you from getting started, and if you're wondering what other mistakes might be lurking on the horizon, that's what this episode is all about. We go through some of the most common mistakes out there, so you hopefully don’t make them yourself. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here.  Some of our favourite resources and offers to help you during your journey:$50-$200 OFF some amazing investing courses by our friend-of-the-show, OwenTrack your investment portfolio with Sharesight.Get a free stock when you sign-up to Stake, using the code EQUITYMATESGet exclusive access to our favourite data and insights platform, TIKRTake the emotion out of investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold and Silver with micro-investing app, Bamboo. Use EQUITY MATES for $10 when you sign-upGet $15 of Bitcoin, using one of our favourite crypto-currency exchanges, SwyftxGet free trades if you plan to use the broker SelfWealth*****Any views expressed by the podcast host or any guest are their own and do not represent the views of Equity Mates Media or any other employer or associated organisation.Always remember, all information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Equity Mates are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Produce Disclosure Statement (PDS) and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional.For more information head to our Disclaimer Page, where you can find resources to search for a registered financial professional near you.*****Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and subscribe to Equity Mates Investing Podcast, social media channels, Thought Starters mailing list and more at or check... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.