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Looking for ways to increase your cash return from your investments this year? Look no further as Bryce and Alec bring talk through last year’s top 5 best dividend paying ETFs listed on the ASX 200.In this episode, they specifically focus on passive index ETFs and exclude actively managed ETFs and leveraged ETFs. The following ETFs have been ranked based on their 2022 dividends:- OOO ETF BetaShares Crude Oil Index ETF-Currency Hedged (Synthetic)WXHG ETF SPDR World ex Australia Carbon Control (Hedged) Fund(with an honourable mention to sister ETF) WXOZ ETF SPDR S&P World ex Australia Carbon Control FundSYI ETF SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield FundOZR ETF SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Resources FundQRE ETF BetaShares Resources Sector ETFREMEMBER! Past performance is not indicative of future results, but Bryce and Alec have also put together a list of ETFs specifically designed to optimise dividend payments. Tune in to learn more!-----The Equity Mates Community Survey helps us to understand who is engaging with Equity Mates Media, and more importantly, how we can continue to improve our content to help you on your money and investing journey.Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023 The survey is now open and closes on 28th February 2023 - T&C details here.If you enjoyed Finfest 2022 and want to be part of an even bigger FinFest in November 2023, register your details and we’ll be in touch with Earlybird access details.-----If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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.Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Get Started Investing Summer Series. Over 6 episodes, we’re going through 6 steps to help you set up your finances for 2023.In this ep, we talk through *exactly* what we do when the money hits our bank accounts. How we divvy it up, and where we automate it to go! If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Get Started Investing Summer Series. Over 6 episodes, we’re going through 6 steps to help you set up your finances for 2023.Now we get to investing! We go through everything in this episode, from choosing a broker, introduction to core and satellite and three core actions for you to take after the episode finishes. Looking for an investing book gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now!If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Get Started Investing Summer Series. Over 6 episodes, we’re going through 6 steps to help you set up your finances for 2023.This ep we reveal up our biggest mistakes! It's one of the most important aspects of getting your money sorted. What have you done wrong? For us it includes: lifestyle creep, not having a money plan, not tracking where your money is going, not building the habit of constantly saving, and having credit card debt or just bad debt in general. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Get Started Investing Summer Series. Over 6 episodes, we’re going through 6 steps to help you set up your finances for 2023. In this ep we're looking at the steps to take to look after your super: Like checking fees, comparing performance, investment options, insurance and more! Want to hear more about super? (We don't blame you) Check out our episodes on superannuation here. Looking for an investing book gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now!If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is our Get Started Investing Summer Series. Over 6 episodes, we’re going through 6 steps to help you set up your finances for 2023.Today we're chatting about your emergency fund! We go over why you need one, how much you should be spending, and now you've saved it, what do you do with that cash?Bryce and Alec mentioned these links in line with the actions to take from this episode:https://www.canstar.com.au/savings-accounts/best-savings-account-interest-rates/ https://www.savings.com.au/savings-accounts/https://mozo.com.au/savings-accounts/high-interesthttps://www.finder.com.au/savings-accounts/high-interest-savings-accountsIf you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the next 6 weeks, we're coming to your ears with a 6-step plan to help you set yourself up for investing success in 2023.In this ep, it's all about getting your money sorted. We go through things like building savings habits, budgeting, savings accounts, transaction accounts and leave you with 3 key actions to take! Then we tell you how we do it ourselves in case you need some extra inspiration. What a way to start the year!Looking for an investing book gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now!If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We think this is the toughest year since we’ve started doing the podcast. Ren think it’s been a reality check - reminding him of the importance of a strong core. Bryce said 2022 showed him DCA is the way to go. The best way to learn is with the help of others too - so we heard from you! *****Looking for an investing book gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now!If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we’ve built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes.Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing.In this episode, Angie Ellis talks the guys through her investing philosophy and how she developed it. Listen (or watch) the full episode here:Website | Apple | SpotifyOrder Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don’t miss anything about Equity Mates – visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s almost holidays! To wrap up the year we line up the ETFs that have been doing well… and the ETFs that are not so great. Bryce has done all the prep this week, so the guys talk about the themes that have dominated the markets, and then Ren tries to guess what’s in the final lineup. In case you’re disputing the results too - Bryce used Tikr to get the info. In case you didn’t have a pen and paper handy, here’s the final list: WORSTBetashares Crypto Innovators ETF - 76% (bottom 100)ETFS Ultra Long Nasdaq 100 Hedge Fund -62%The Trust Company (Re Services) Limited - The 3iq Coinshares Bitcoin Feeder ETF -46%Betashares Global Robotics And Artificial Intelligence ETF -37% ETFs Fang+ ETF -35%BESTETFS Ultra Short Nasdaq 100 Hedge Fund - 50%BetaShares Global Energy Companies ETF - Currency Hedged - 41%VanEck Australian Resources ETF - 20%Betashares Global Royalties ETF - 17%Betashares Solar Etf 12%*****Looking for an investing book gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now!If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we’ve built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes. Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing.Beeneet Kothari is the Managing Partner and Principal Portfolio Manager of Tekne Capital Manager, a global fund manager he founded in 2012. He tells us how his first investment came to be - how he did the research and followed his intuition. Listen (or watch) the full episode here:Website | Apple | Spotify | YoutubeLooking for an investing book gift for a loved one this Christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now!If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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.Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's been plenty happening in the world of cybersecurity. From the recent well publicised Optus hack where millions of customers information was breached, to Medibank Private, and now a subsidiary of Woolworths has been hacked.As John T Chambers former CEO of Cisco says, "There are two types of companies ... those that have been hacked .. and those that don't know they've been hacked."In today's episode Bryce & Alec discuss the environment and more particularly the investing opportunities in companies and ETF's firmly entrenched in the combat and development of cybersecurity.*****Looking for an investing book gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now!If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we’ve built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes. Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing.In this clip, we chat to Melissa Browne - about understanding what makes you tick, and how that impacts your attitudes towards money (and helps you get better at looking after yourself!).Listen (or watch) the full episode here:Website | Apple | Spotify | YoutubeLooking for an investing book gift for a loved one this Christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now!If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Black Friday Sales are a global shopping bonanza.Alec & Bryce are a little distracted in today's episode as they scour the internet for Black Friday Sales and Christmas present shopping.But, with all seriousness. We delve into how differently we all react when there is a discount in the world of consumables ... compared to how we think about discounts in the stock market.People go crazy when they know they can get 15% off toys or TV's for Christmas presents, they'll que up outside a retail shop for hours ... yet when the stock market is down 15%, people will run to the hills.So let's arm you with the information why when the stock market is 'on sale' ... it's a good time to buy.*****Looking for an investing book gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now!If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we’ve built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes. Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing.This week our Super Saturdays series won Bronze at the Australian Podcast Awards - so we thought we'd pick a little slice from that episode! Bryce and Alec talk about the importance of knowing what is going on with your superannuation - it might be your biggest asset one day! Listen (or watch) the full episode here:Website | Apple | SpotifyLooking for an investing book gift for a loved one this Christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now!If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are here today to talk about Government sponsored savings. We are seeing more and more competition in this space.The second biggest asset manager in the world, Vanguard have recently launched their very own Superannuation fund. Three years ago Vanguard gave about $100 billion back to the big Australian super funds. And now they have launched their own super fund with a management fee for 0.58% for most options.In this episode Bryce & Alec take a look at the ATO super comparison website and on first look, the Vanguard fees appear cheaper ... but be warned Vanguard’s fees look cheaper but are not so cheap when up against other Super Funds. Remember, fee's eat away at your returns. Head across to the Equity Mates Forum via our website to see the spreadsheet that Alec has created to demonstrate the comparisons they found.*****Looking for an investing book gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now!If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we’ve built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes. Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing.Today Bryce and Alec talk about the 8th wonder of the world - compound interest. Listen (or watch) the full episode here:Website | Apple | SpotifyOrder Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don’t miss anything about Equity Mates – visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So much of investing is about mastering your psychology. What you do with your money impacts so many aspects of your life. From short term, to long term. However, what money means to you and how you want it to work for you, will be completely different to what money means to another person.The number one characteristic that we all have in common is 'autonomy', to be able to do what we want, when we want, and how we want.Evan Lucas has written a book about it - Mind Over Money and he featured on stage at The Equity Mates FinFest 2022. So in today's episode we share his recorded presentation from FinFest.Sit back in your beanbag and enjoy ...*****We'd love your support:The Equity Mates team have been nominated in several podcast categories at the upcoming Australian Podcast Awards and voting is now open via https://australianpodcastawards.com/vote So if you have 90 seconds to spare (that's literally how long it will take you to vote) please vote for one of our podcast finalists. If you appreciate what we do, if you've taken any value from the podcasts we deliver each week, we'd love your vote and support.Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we’ve built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes. Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing.Today Bryce and Alec revisit some of the jargon we get stuck on and define these common terms.Listen (or watch) the full episode here:Website | Apple | SpotifyOrder Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don’t miss anything about Equity Mates – visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Oh, I don't like investing, it's too risky... it's basically gambling". This is one of the most common reasons we hear for people not investing. That you have to be lucky! That it's just a game of chance. And while there are some similar elements for consideration - like an amount invested or wagered, risk and a prize... we definitely think intelligent and considered investing is a better decision any day of the week. Ren and Bryce chat through their top 4 reasons, and add 2 bonus ideas in for good measure. Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we’ve built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes. Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing.In this clip, we chat to Melissa Browne - about understanding what makes you tick, and how that impacts your attitudes towards money (and helps you get better at looking after yourself!). Listen (or watch) the full episode here:Website | Apple | Spotify | YoutubeOrder Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don't miss anything about Equity Mates - visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Data out of Europe and out of Australia tell us the same thing - this is the year of the passive ETF! Here's some links we found relevant! ETF Stream, and ASX Funds Statistics. Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we’ve built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes. Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing.Today Bryce and Alec revisit some of our favourite jargon and define these common terms. Listen (or watch) the full episode here:Website | Apple | SpotifyOrder Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don’t miss anything about Equity Mates – visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the week after Equity Mates FinFest which was absolutely EPIC!Now it's no stress if you didn't make it to the event because every session was recorded. And over the coming months we'll be sharing key FinFest moments with you.In today's episode we have Owen Raszkiewicz and Kate Campbell from Rask who step us though how to build a portfolio that will give you the ability to 'Get Rich Slow'.*****Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don't miss anything about Equity Mates - visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we’ve built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes. Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing.In this clip, Alec talks about his biggest mistake in investing - and how it taught him a valuable lesson. Listen (or watch) the full episode here:Website | Apple | Spotify | YoutubeOrder Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don't miss anything about Equity Mates - visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While our lives are busy ... our portfolios don't need to be busy - It's never been easier to be an investor.In this episode Bryce & Alec discuss how they set up their portfolios, and how they approach diversifying their portfolio.If you've got questions as you get started investing like, is overlap OK? or, How many ETF's are too many? Well press play!Getting Started Investing is easier than you think, and to quote Alec ... "Don't let perfection be the enemy of the good" *****Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don't miss anything about Equity Mates - visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we’ve built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes. Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing.In this clip, Charlie Viola answers a community question about how capital gains tax is calculated. Listen (or watch) the full episode here:Website | Apple | Spotify | Youtube Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don’t miss anything about Equity Mates – visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Get Started Investing. A podcast where we help you learn to invest in 15 minutes or less.Each episode we take one real-world business story, and apply a key investing lesson to help you build your investor toolkit..If you are joining us for the first time, welcome - we strongly recommend you scroll up and start at episode 1. And just a reminder before we start, we are not experts, we are not financial professionals, and we are not licensed. We are here learning just like you and nothing on this podcast should be taken as advice. In this episode Alec & Bryce talk through a feature that more and more brokers are adding to their service offering ... AUTO-Invest.It's a feature that has solved one of the pain points of Dollar-Cost-Averaging, and a tool that you'll definitely want to understand as you get started investing.Do not take investing advice from a podcast!*****Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don't miss anything about Equity Mates - visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you.  Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we’ve built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes. Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing.Gemma Dale talks to us about why building diversity or balance in our portfolio offerings should be a priority for all of us. Listen (or watch) the full episode here:Website | Apple | Spotify | YoutubeOrder Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don’t miss anything about Equity Mates – visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Get Started Investing. A podcast where we help you learn to invest in 15 minutes or less.Each episode we take one real-world business story, and apply a key investing lesson to help you build your investor toolkit..If you are joining us for the first time, welcome - we strongly recommend you scroll up and start at episode 1. And just a reminder before we start, we are not experts, we are not financial professionals, and we are not licensed. We are here learning just like you and nothing on this podcast should be taken as advice. In this episode Alec & Bryce look at some of the most popular thematic ETF's this past year.The ASX release an investors report every month so we take a look at the Top 5 Thematic ETF's based on how much investors are putting into them, what those ETF top holdings are and what they track.It's an interesting look at the 258 ETP's (exchange traded products) on the ASX. Do not take investing advice from a podcast!*****Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don't miss anything about Equity Mates - visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you.  Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we’ve built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes. Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing.In this clip - Chris Wheldon - an incredibly intelligent, focussed and professional investor - tells us how his early mistakes actually were the best thing that could have happened to him! Listen (or watch) the full episode here:Website | Apple | Spotify |Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don’t miss anything about Equity Mates – visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 15 minutes, Bryce & Alec talk through what a dividend is, how and why companies pay them to shareholders, and what options you have once you receive them.This episode is sponsored by SHARESIES who let you invest with no minimum.Choose from thousands of companies and funds across Australia, the US, and New Zealand—all with no minimum investment.For more market news and investing resources, follow @Sharesiesau or visit the Learn section of their website.Sharesies - https://sharesies.com.au/*****FINFEST is only weeks away!Come and trade ideas at Australia’s biggest investing festival - Equity Mates' FinFest.With expert speakers and guests, it’s an inspiring and empowering event for investors of any level of experience.15th October, 2022 Sydney - Head to equitymates.com/finfest to register your interest.Equity Mates' FinFest, powered by Stake*****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we’ve built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes. Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing.In this episode, Bryce and Alec talk about why you should be avoiding falling for the 'home country bias' trap, and looking globally for investing opportunities! Listen (or watch) the full episode here:Website | Apple | Spotify |Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don’t miss anything about Equity Mates – visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 15 minutes, Bryce & Alec unpack a recent news story and explain the lessons for investors just 'getting started'.With last Wednesday being the worst day in the US stock market in the past 2 years. So we thought it was time to break-the-glass and discuss The Triumph of the Optimists.In the 1950s, who, but the most rampant optimist would have dreamed that over the next fifty years the real return on equities would be 9 percent per year? Yet this is what happened in the U.S. stock market. The optimists triumphed. book: Triumph of the Optimists: 101 Years of Global Investment Returns - Elroy Dimson=====================FINFEST is almost here - book your tix today!Calling all bulls, bears and party animals.The market’s closed and the bar is open. Come and trade ideas at Australia’s biggest investing festival - Equity Mates' FinFest.With expert speakers and guests, DJs and booze, it’s an inspiring and empowering event for investors of any level of experience.15th October, 2022 Sydney - Head to equitymates.com/finfest Equity Mates' FinFest, powered by Stake****Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you.  Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing.Usman Khawaja is a part of the Equity Mates community, and jumped on the pod to talk about his investing journey. In this, he shares his thoughts about balance, and how he applies that attitude to both his money and lifestyle. Listen (or watch) the full episode here:Website | Apple | Spotify |Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don’t miss anything about Equity Mates – visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 15 minutes, Bryce & Alec unpack a recent news story and explain the lessons for investors just 'getting started'.Ren is starting to track his spending ... The king of the 'vibe investing method', is trying to get more granular."The market is down and I am trying to squeeze every penny to maximise my investing at this time" exclaimed Ren.So we asked Darcy and Emily to join Bryce & Alec in this episode to help us all learn How we track our spending and know how much we can invest.=====================FINFEST is almost here - book your tix today!Calling all bulls, bears and party animals.The market’s closed and the bar is open. Come and trade ideas at Australia’s biggest investing festival - Equity Mates' FinFest.With expert speakers and guests, DJs and booze, it’s an inspiring and empowering event for investors of any level of experience.15th October, 2022 Sydney - Head to equitymates.com/finfest Equity Mates' FinFest, powered by Stake****Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you.  Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we've built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes. Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing. Bryce and Ren talk about a secret power of investing you might have not considered - buying shares means the smartest people working, are working for you! Everything that a CEO is doing, is all about improving the stock value and improving share holder value - what's not to love about that? Listen (or watch) the full episode here:Website | Apple | Spotify | YouTube |Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don't miss anything about Equity Mates - visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you.  Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 15 minutes, Bryce & Alec unpack a recent news story and explain the lessons for investors just 'getting started'.The key lesson is - there is no such thing as 'get rich quick'. The way you build wealth is slow and steady ... time + consistency.The math will always work and in this episode the lads talk through how it looks and why your mindset and long term view will help guide you to wealth.The Money Smart Compound Interest Calculator mentioned by Bryce is availabe here - https://moneysmart.gov.au/budgeting/compound-interest-calculator=====================FINFEST is almost here - book your tix today!Calling all bulls, bears and party animals.The market’s closed and the bar is open. Come and trade ideas at Australia’s biggest investing festival - Equity Mates' FinFest.With expert speakers and guests, DJs and booze, it’s an inspiring and empowering event for investors of any level of experience.15th October, 2022 Sydney - Head to equitymates.com/finfest Equity Mates' FinFest, powered by Stake****Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you.  Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we've built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes. Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing.In this episode, Molly Benjamin from Ladies Finance Club joins us to talk about how she talks about investing when she's met with resistance! Listen (or watch) the full episode here:Website | Apple | Spotify | Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don't miss anything about Equity Mates - visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you.  Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 15 minutes, Bryce & Alec explain why companies IPO, the lessons as investors we need to be aware of, and jargon bust all the acronyms and terminologies you need to know.They single out a current example in Australian-founded fitness franchise F45. The international dreams of the gym franchise have been shattered after IPO-ing in July 2021 and now going into a nosedive on the New York Stock exchange. A great example of a love-stock IPO-ing with grand ambitions to globally expand, and the lessons to be aware of when things start to not go well.=====================FINFEST is almost here - book your tix today!Calling all bulls, bears and party animals.The market’s closed and the bar is open. Come and trade ideas at Australia’s biggest investing festival - Equity Mates' FinFest.With expert speakers and guests, DJs and booze, it’s an inspiring and empowering event for investors of any level of experience.15th October, 2022 Sydney - Head to equitymates.com/finfest Equity Mates' FinFest, powered by Stake****Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you.  Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we've built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes. Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing.This is ep is from one of our ASX weeks where John Caulfield joined us to talk about the 5 mistakes an ETF investor should definitely avoid making. Listen (or watch) the full episode here:Website | Apple | Spotify | YouTube |Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don't miss anything about Equity Mates - visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you.  Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryce & Alec explain why Investing at the worst time ... is still better than not investing at all.As we know, all investing has it's inherit risks. We've watched those risks play out in markets this year, there's talk of a recession, there's inflation and we've seen a lot of high profile investors sell large amounts from their portfolios. So the question is, if the big guys and gals are selling, what do we do? Taking a look back through history at some of the absolute worst times to invest, allows us to understand that, "Investing at the worst time ... is still better than not investing at all".This episode is sponsored by SHARESIES who let you invest with no minimum. Choose from thousands of companies and funds across Australia, the US, and New Zealand—all with no minimum investment.=====================FINFESTCalling all bulls, bears and party animals.The market’s closed and the bar is open. Come and trade ideas at Australia’s biggest investing festival - Equity Mates' FinFest.With expert speakers and guests, DJs and booze, it’s an inspiring and empowering event for investors of any level of experience.Save the date - 15th October, 2022 Sydney - Head to equitymates.com/finfest to register your interest.Equity Mates' FinFest, powered by Stake****Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you.  Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're at the tail end of reporting season at the moment, so we thought we'd revisit this episode where Bryce and Alec answer the most important question of all... 'What is reporting season?' Listen (or watch) the full episode here:Website | Apple | Spotify | Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don't miss anything about Equity Mates - visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you.  Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US government is about to pass a bill that will have implications with a 1% tax on share buybacks. So Bryce and Alec discuss what a share buyback is, and how they are taxed here in Australia and whether this US bill change will have any market ramifications.There are two ways a company can return money to you as an investor and we make sure you totally understand all about share buybacks in the 13 minutes and 44 seconds of this episode.FINFESTCalling all bulls, bears and party animals.The market’s closed and the bar is open. Come and trade ideas at Australia’s biggest investing festival - Equity Mates' FinFest.With expert speakers and guests, DJs and booze, it’s an inspiring and empowering event for investors of any level of experience.Save the date - 15th October, 2022 Sydney - Head to equitymates.com/finfest to register your interest.Equity Mates' FinFest, powered by Stake****Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don't miss anything about Equity Mates - visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you.  Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we've built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes. Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing. TashInvests aka Natasha Etschmann is an Equity Mate we loved our full interview with her. In this section, she outlines how she's working towards financial freedom and what that means practically. We also love Tash's reminder that context is key - and that everyone is unique - you shouldn't compare yourself to her! Listen (or watch) the full episode here:Website | Apple | Spotify | YouTube |If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don't miss anything about Equity Mates - visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia’s premier science organisation - the CSIRO - has published their once-in-a-decade report ‘Our Future World’. Identifies seven global megatrends that quote “hold the key to the challenges and opportunities ahead”. The 7 megatrends identified in the report are, Adapting to a changing climate, Leaner, cleaner and greener, The escalating health imperative, Geopolitical shifts, Diving into digital, Increasingly autonomous, and, Unlocking the human dimension.In this short 17 minute episode Bryce and Alec guide you through step-by-step, how to identify ETF's within these 7 megatrends. FINFESTCalling all bulls, bears and party animals.The market’s closed and the bar is open. Come and trade ideas at Australia’s biggest investing festival - Equity Mates' FinFest.With expert speakers and guests, DJs and booze, it’s an inspiring and empowering event for investors of any level of experience.Save the date - 15th October, 2022 Sydney - Head to equitymates.com/finfest to register your interest.Equity Mates' FinFest, powered by Stake****Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don't miss anything about Equity Mates - visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you.  Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we've built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes. Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing. We love talking with Tim so much, we invited him back for another conversation here. Listen (or watch) the full episode here:Website | Apple | Spotify | YouTube |Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don't miss anything about Equity Mates - visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****If the episode was sponsored, make it clear here:This episode contained sponsored content from XXX*****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you.  Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is all about cash. And it applies to our personal finances and the companies we’re investing in.Bryce and Alec explain what the definition of a recession is and how the market generally reacts.Basically, in a recession money dries up. Banks become less willing to lend, interest rates are up, credit risks are higher. Investors become less willing to invest as they are generally losing money 'elsewhere' ... they become more risk averse.This episode is brought to you by Sharesies - https://sharesies.com.au/For more market news and investing resources, follow @Sharesiesau or visit the Learn section of their website.****Calling all bulls, bears and party animals.The market’s closed and the bar is open. Come and trade ideas at Australia’s biggest investing festival - Equity Mates' FinFest.With expert speakers and guests, DJs and booze, it’s an inspiring and empowering event for investors of any level of experience.Save the date - 15th October, 2022 Sydney - Head to equitymates.com/finfest to register your interest.Equity Mates' FinFest, powered by Stake****Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don't miss anything about Equity Mates - visit this page if you want to support our work.*****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you.  Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After five years of Equity Mates and three years of Get Started Investing we've built a back catalogue of more than 700 episodes.Bitesize is our opportunity to share some of our favourite moments, lessons and quotes from both Equity Mates and Get Started Investing.Today's bitesize comes from our first episode of 2022, when we gave each other a reminder about why we invest, and why investing is important. Also, in an investing first - Alec tells us how Kanye has a quote that's relevant to your wealth creation. Listen (or watch) the full episode here:Website | Apple | Spotify | YouTube |****Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don't miss anything about Equity Mates - visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you.  Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week, Alphabet (the parent company of Google) was trading at about $2,200 USD a share ... Then it dropped to about $110 per share!A 95% drop!? Uh oh.But wait ... what if there was a reason that we should not worry?Bryce and Alec explain what stock splitting is all about and they investigate the recent Google stock Split so you totally understand what happens in this sitiuation and why you need not worry, and best of all, need not do anything!****Calling all bulls, bears and party animals.The market’s closed and the bar is open. Come and trade ideas at Australia’s biggest investing festival - Equity Mates' FinFest.With expert speakers and guests, DJs and booze, it’s an inspiring and empowering event for investors of any level of experience.Save the date - 15th October, 2022 Sydney - Head to equitymates.com/finfest to register your interest.Equity Mates' FinFest, powered by Stake****Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Make sure you don't miss anything about Equity Mates - visit this page if you want to support our work.Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. *****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. All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Get Started Investing are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given.Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you.  Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.