Q&A: My shares are down 90% WWYD, best time to invest, finding IPOs, W-8BEN forms & moving from a robo-adviser

It's time for another listener Q&A episode! Today, Kate Campbell, Owen Rask and financial adviser Drew Meredith answer your questions. Topics in this episode include: - When is the best time to invest - What are Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and where to find them - Moving from a robo-adviser to a DIY broker - Buying US shares - Managing investment losses - A reminder to protect your data Remember to send your questions our way for our next Q&A session Contact Drew: Financial Planning | Rask + Wattle Partners 📚 Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's upcoming book, Buying Happiness, which you can preorder on Booktopia or Amazon. 🎟️ We're going on the road from September - October 2023; get your tickets here! *** Access the show notes for The Australian Finance Podcast: www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-finance-podcast 🌏 Ready-made ETF portfolios? Rask Core has you covered! Take one of our fantastic money & investing courses (think ETFs, shares, property and FIRE) on Rask Education. 🙋🏽‍♀️ ASK A QUESTION: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 If you want to thank us for putting this show together, please give The Australian Finance Podcast a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it’s a 5-second task that really helps support the show (and puts a big smile on our faces). Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign up to Pearler using the code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/Pearler and learn more about Pearler Rewards. We're proudly supported by Global X ETFs. Their latest ETF, N100 offers Australian investors exposure to 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/GX-N100 Build your investing confidence. Learn what it takes to be a successful investor with InvestSMART’s Bootcamp for Beginner Investors. Start here: https://bit.ly/rask-boot  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Full individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen, Kate and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices