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The most common question we are asked is 'what broker should I use?"So, we've teamed up with Superhero to help answer this question, once and for all!Broker Basics with Superhero is a 3-part series, with questions crowdsourced from the Equity Mates Community.We’ll be covering: Fundamentals of BrokersChoosing the right broker for youMaking a trade and managing your portfolio.This is going to be your one-stop shop for ALL of your broker questions. We’ve brought in an expert from Superhero to help us through it all.In this episode, we cover:What is a broker and where they fit in the financial landscapeHow brokers have changed over the years and what options are available todayThe basics of opening and operating a brokerage accountFinish with a chat about how safe brokers arePlus, much more!Thanks to Superhero for supporting this series. Superhero offers $5 brokerage and $0 brokerage on ETFs.*****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 Product 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? Subscribe to Equity Mates Investing Podcast, social media channels, Thought Starters mailing list and more here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over three episodes, we’re going to be doing a Broker Basics with Superhero. We crowdsourced your questions from the Equity Mates Community and included a few of our own. We’ll be covering Fundamentals of BrokersChoosing the right broker for youMaking a trade and managing your portfolio.This is going to be your one stop shop for ALL of your broker questions. We’ve brought in an expert from Superhero to help us through it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Equity Mates Media is excited to be launching a new show for the Equity Mates Community.Comedian V Economist is everything you've wanted to know about the economy but are too bored to ask.In this bonus episode, we sit down with the two hosts - brothers comedian Adam and Thomas the economist. We hear about the reasons for starting the show, their ambitions and what we can expect from the first couple of episodes.Make sure you subscribe to the podcast by searching 'Comedian V Economist' in your podcast player now.———-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 just started your investing journey? Head over to Get Started Investing – our 12-part series with all the fundamentals you need to feel confident to start your investing journey.Want more Equity Mates? Subscribe to Equity Mates Investing Podcast, social media channels, Thought Starters mailing list and more here.If you have any questions, head to Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group and ask the Equity Mates community.Equity Mates is a part of the Diamantina Media Network – the home of Australia’s favourite podcasts. For more information, visit http://www.diamantina.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ETFs For Beginners with BetaShares is a series to help you understand everything you need to know about ETFs when you're starting your investing journey. Over 3 episodes we unpack all the kay elements from the basics, through to the administration after you buy.In this episode we sit down with Alistair Mills from BetaShares, to discuss all the aspects you need to know about managing your portfolio of ETFs. We cover:Some of the key considerations individual investors must factor in when building a portfolioDiversification, and the different types an investor should be aware ofETF overlapHow many ETFs is too manyShare registries and why they are so importantDividends and distributionsHow to know when to sellPlus, much more!This series is also available to watch on YouTube.BetaShares is a leading manager of ETFs and other Funds traded on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Founded in 2009, their aim is to provide intelligent investment solutions to help Australian investors meet their financial objectives.———-Have you just started your investing journey? Head over to Get Started Investing – our 12-part series with all the fundamentals you need to feel confident to start your investing journey.Want more Equity Mates? Subscribe to Equity Mates Investing Podcast, social media channels, Thought Starters mailing list and more here.If you have any questions, head to Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group and ask the Equity Mates community.Equity Mates is a part of the Diamantina Media Network – the home of Australia’s favourite podcasts. For more information, visit http://www.diamantina.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ETFs For Beginners with BetaShares is a series to help you understand everything you need to know about ETFs when you're starting your investing journey. Over 3 episodes we unpack all the kay elements from the basics, through to the administration after you buy.In this episode we sit down with Adam O'Connor to unpack the often overwhelming universe of ETFs and the options available to you. We cover:Why would an investor choose to include ETFs in their portfolioPro’s and con’s of ETFs compared to other investing optionsHow to distinguish between different types of ETFsInternational ETFs overviewWhat is a passive ETF?What is an active ETF?Factors to consider in determining which ETF is right for youPlus, much more!This series is also available to watch on YouTube.BetaShares is a leading manager of ETFs and other Funds traded on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Founded in 2009, their aim is to provide intelligent investment solutions to help Australian investors meet their financial objectives.———-Have you just started your investing journey? Head over to Get Started Investing – our 12-part series with all the fundamentals you need to feel confident to start your investing journey.Want more Equity Mates? Subscribe to Equity Mates Investing Podcast, social media channels, Thought Starters mailing list and more here.If you have any questions, head to Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group and ask the Equity Mates community.Equity Mates is a part of the Diamantina Media Network – the home of Australia’s favourite podcasts. For more information, visit http://www.diamantina.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ETFs For Beginners with BetaShares is a series to help you understand everything you need to know about ETFs when you're starting your investing journey. Over 3 episodes we unpack all the kay elements from the basics, through to the administration after you buy.In this episode we sit down with Ele De Vere from BetaShares, to walk through the basics. We cover:What is an ETFWhy ETFs are a good option for beginnersETF and index terminologyDividends and dividend reinvestment plansUnderstanding feesInvesting goalsPlus, much more!Once you feel confident with the concepts in this episode, listen to the second one in the series where we take a deep dive on all of the options available.This series is also available to watch on YouTube.BetaShares is a leading manager of ETFs and other Funds traded on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Founded in 2009, their aim is to provide intelligent investment solutions to help Australian investors meet their financial objectives.———-Have you just started your investing journey? Head over to Get Started Investing – our 12-part series with all the fundamentals you need to feel confident to start your investing journey.Want more Equity Mates? Subscribe to Equity Mates Investing Podcast, social media channels, Thought Starters mailing list and more here.If you have any questions, head to Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group and ask the Equity Mates community.Equity Mates is a part of the Diamantina Media Network – the home of Australia’s favourite podcasts. For more information, visit http://www.diamantina.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of the launch of our Get Started Investing: ETFs For Beginners series, we held a 'Build An ETF' competition. The rules were simple: submit an idea for an ETF that is unique, has room for growth and would be appealing to investors.We were flooded with entries of all sorts, covering everything from sport, retail, sustainability to alternative assets and sin stocks!We created a shortlist of our favourites, and in this episode we announce some of them, and finish by announcing the winner, who will take home $1000!Make sure you listen to Get Started Investing: ETFs For Beginners. We've teamed up with the experts at BetaShares to create 3 episodes that cover everything you need to know about ETFs when you're starting your investing journey.———-Want more Equity Mates? Subscribe to Equity Mates Investing Podcast, social media channels, Thought Starters mailing list and more here.If you have any questions, head to Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group and ask the Equity Mates community.Equity Mates is a part of the Diamantina Media Network – the home of Australia’s favourite podcasts. For more information, visit http://www.diamantina.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over three episodes, we track the journey of a millennial, who has never invested before, but knows it’s the right thing to do. We cover the basics, what he can invest in, answer all of his questions, and then watch as he finally pulls the trigger on something more meaningful than a 60-inch 4K computer monitor!Hopefully by the end of these 3 episodes, you too will be inspired to take your first step into the markets, as we show you how easy it can be, particularly thanks to technology and apps such as CommSec Pocket.In this episode we check-in on Rohan after he's made his first investment, to discuss the idea of dollar-cost-averaging, portfolio construction, and to answer all of his questions.Start small with CommSec Pocket. Download CommSec Pocket in the App Store or Play Store and get started today.--------------Have you just started your investing journey? Head over to Get Started Investing – our 12-part series with all the fundamentals you need to feel confident to start your investing journey.Want more Equity Mates? Subscribe to Equity Mates Investing Podcast, social media channels, Thought Starters mailing list and more here.If you have any questions, head to Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group and ask the Equity Mates community.Equity Mates is a part of the Diamantina Media Network – the home of Australia’s favourite podcasts. For more information, visit http://www.diamantina.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're about to launch our ETFs For Beginners series. Hear what it's all about and make sure you subscribe to Get Started Investing so you don't miss it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over three episodes, we track the journey of a millennial, who has never invested before, but knows it’s the right thing to do. We cover the basics, what he can invest in, answer all of his questions, and then watch as he finally pulls the trigger on something more meaningful than a 60-inch 4K computer monitor!Hopefully by the end of these 3 episodes, you too will be inspired to take your first step into the markets, as we show you how easy it can be, particularly thanks to technology and apps such as CommSec Pocket.In this episode we unpack what Rohan can invest in and how. He's keen on ETFs and a few individual stocks, so we begin by understanding what is available on CommSec pocket, and how the options fit with Rohan's investing ambitions. By the end of the episode, Rohan actually makes his first investment!Start small with CommSec Pocket. Download CommSec Pocket in the App Store or Play Store and get started today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.