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 opportuniti...
Dec 05, 2022•18 min•Season 5Ep. 41
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: Webs...
Dec 01, 2022•3 min
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 retai...
Nov 28, 2022•17 min•Season 5Ep. 40
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 superannuatio...
Nov 24, 2022•8 min•Season 5Ep. 40
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 web...
Nov 21, 2022•15 min•Season 5Ep. 39
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 | Spotify Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia or ...
Nov 17, 2022•4 min•Season 5Ep. 38
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 o...
Nov 14, 2022•28 min•Season 5Ep. 38
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 | Spotify Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia ...
Nov 10, 2022•4 min•Season 5Ep. 36
"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 ...
Nov 07, 2022•17 min•Season 5Ep. 37
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: Webs...
Nov 03, 2022•4 min•Season 5Ep. 34
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...
Oct 31, 2022•16 min•Season 5Ep. 33
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 | Spotify Order Get Started Investing on Booktopia ...
Oct 27, 2022•4 min•Season 5Ep. 32
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 ...
Oct 24, 2022•30 min•Season 5Ep. 31
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 | Youtube Order Get Started I...
Oct 20, 2022•3 min•Season 5Ep. 30
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 S...
Oct 17, 2022•20 min•Season 5Ep. 29
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 Investin...
Oct 13, 2022•5 min•Season 5Ep. 28
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 a...
Oct 10, 2022•16 min•Season 5Ep. 27
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 | Youtube ...
Oct 06, 2022•5 min•Season 5Ep. 26
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 a...
Oct 03, 2022•17 min•Season 5Ep. 25
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: Web...
Sep 29, 2022•4 min•Season 5Ep. 24
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...
Sep 26, 2022•19 min•Season 5Ep. 23
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 &n...
Sep 22, 2022•6 min•Season 5Ep. 22
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....
Sep 19, 2022•16 min•Season 5Ep. 21
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 ...
Sep 15, 2022•3 min•Season 5Ep. 20
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. ==...
Sep 12, 2022•19 min•Season 5Ep. 19
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...
Sep 08, 2022•6 min•Season 5Ep. 18
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://mon...
Sep 05, 2022•17 min•Season 5Ep. 17
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 Inve...
Sep 01, 2022•8 min•Season 5Ep. 16
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...
Aug 29, 2022•15 min•Season 5Ep. 15
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 |...
Aug 25, 2022•6 min•Season 5Ep. 14
