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Australian Investors Podcast

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The Problem with Thematic ETFs and Investing in Themes

Thematic ETFs are disliked by the speaker because investors often buy them without doing proper research. Many investors are easily enticed by popular themes and assume they will make smart investments by purchasing the corresponding ETF. However, this approach overlooks the need to understand the underlying companies and their economics. The speaker gives the example of air travel, where blindly investing in airline stocks based on the theme would have been a costly mistake. Thematic ETFs should be approached with caution and thorough research to avoid potential pitfalls.

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