What does it take to build a great portfolio? This episode we debunk the myth that you need to be an expert to build a great portfolio. The truth is, it's simple, as long as you're dedicated, do your own research and are prepared to have some fun. We discuss the simple building blocks that we think are fundamental to building a portfolio and that are achievable for the beginner. In this episode you will learn: What is an investing portfolio The 4 pillars for building a portfolio - goals, risk, d...
Jan 12, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Now that you've found a company you'd like to buy, there are a few things to consider when buying, and selling. In this episode you will learn: How do I then buy the shares? How do I sell the shares? Types of orders; what are they and what's their purpose: market order, limit order and stop order How do I know when is a good time to buy? Dollar cost averaging How do I know when is a good time to sell? Head to the Get Started Investing website for more info. Want more? Subscribe to Equity Mates I...
Jan 07, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 10
We've taken the plunge and put money into the stock market through an index fund. Now it is time to take the next step and buy our first company. There are thousands of companies on offer just in Australia, with hundreds of thousands of companies available across the globe (latest estimates 630,000). With so much choice, no one can research every company. So we introduce three simple ways to cut down that number of companies to a far more manageable list. This is the daunting part for a lot of p...
Jan 05, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 9
One of the best and worst things about investing in the 21st century: there is never a shortage of information. You can find more facts and opinions on a company than you'll never need, but it also means you can get lost in this sea of conflicting opinions. One Equity Mates guest referred to it as the "firehose of information" which we think sums it up quite nicely. To manage this information flow, the important skill is not being able to find information but finding the right information. In th...
Dec 31, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 8
At Equity Mates we are the only media company with an official policy on jargon. We hate it and officially are against it. A lot of people in the finance thrive when their clients don't understand what is being discussed and don't know what questions to ask. So, pardon the jargon, but here is some you need to know. More importantly, at the end of this episode, we explain how we figure out what jargon mean when we come across terms we're unfamiliar with. This will help you do the same next time y...
Dec 29, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Halfway through this series and we're only just getting to 'buying your first stock'. What have we been talking about... The theme of this episode is all about 'just getting started'. In the spirit of this we are introducing the concept of an index. An index is the perfect opportunity to take the indecision out of getting into the market and giving you access to hundreds of great companies all in one easy trade. It is the perfect way to just get started! In this episode you will learn: What Bryc...
Dec 24, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The first decision every investor has to make, whether you are Warren Buffett or a new investor. We all start our investing journey with the same first step - choosing a broker. To make a trade in the share market you have to go through a broker, and with technology these days there has never been more choice. So in this episode we answer the big question, "how do I actually buy shares?". We then break down all the factors you should consider so you can be confident in making the first choice in...
Dec 22, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5
The beauty of investing is the world of choice that is available to you. Technology has broken down barriers and it has never been easier to access all of the opportunity that is out there. From Australian property to Asian stocks, European bonds to American currency, we can now buy all of these online. With so much opportunity at our fingertips the hardest part is knowing where to start. So in this episode we break down some of the key assets that you can invest in (and one that you shouldn't!)...
Dec 17, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 4
We understand how you might be feeling right now - that you don't know enough about investing and the markets to get started. Let us comfort you by saying it is ok to feel like this. Investing is a life-long journey, and you will continue to learn more and more as you go. At this point you know why we're investing and hopefully have picked up some good savings habits. So, in this episode we get into the heart of investing and start unpacking all the basics In this episode you will learn: What is...
Dec 15, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3
One of the most common reasons we hear from people not investing is that they don't have enough money. In this episode we will prove to you why this is certainly not the case, and why learning to save is critical to getting started investing. We'll also share some of our money saving tips that help us keep on top of our savings. In this episode you will learn: How much money you need to get started Money saving tips How Bryce & Alec both manage their savings The 'Rule of Threes' Head to the ...
Dec 15, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Join us and Get Started Investing with Equity Mates as we take you on a journey into the world of investing. The stockmarket brings with it amazing potential to create wealth, but many people miss out on this opportunity. We don't want you to be one of them! When we started Equity Mates, we were just like you, confused about where to begin and intimidated by the complex terminology. But with our help, you can overcome these barriers and start investing with confidence. In this podcast series, we...
Dec 15, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 1
We know that the world of investing can be confusing, that’s why we created this show; a jargon-free zone where we break down investing concepts in ways you will actually understand. In our short, digestible episodes you’d discover: The fundamentals of investing that no one ever taught you Everything you need to know about ETFs and building a diversified portfolio Practical personal finance strategies to maximize your savings and budgeting How to make your superannuation work harder ...
Oct 24, 2019•1 min•Season 1Ep. 1
