This is the second of our three part series on Investing Styles! In Part 1 - we covered what we mean when we discuss ‘investing styles’, and what to weigh up when deciding between active v passive. What we discovered, is that decision is easy - buy and hold market indexes, managed funds or broad thematic ETFs. If you've decided you might be active however, then there is so much choice around the different styles you could be pursuing... so in this episode Alec and Bryce look at the different sty...
Apr 26, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 39
We loved the narrative arc of our original 12 part series, so we’re going to try and bring that back with GSI. This is the first of our new chapters series, where we’ll be doing chapters of multiple episodes unpacking one key concept. So, the first chapter, is the #1 topic for the Get Started Investing community: what are investing styles In this episode we discuss why they matter and how you can determine what style might be right for you. Some of our favourite resources and offers to help you ...
Apr 19, 2021•29 min•Season 3Ep. 38
Melissa Browne is not only an accountant, ex-financial advisor and entrepreneur, but also a financial wellness advocate, financial coach and occasional therapist, alongside finding work as an educator, speaker, advisor and an owner of multiple businesses. She's been a multi-award winning serial entrepreneur: as co-founder of The Money Barre, a financial planning firm for Gen X and Y; the co-founder & Director of Business at Thinkers.inq, an innovative long day Preschool based on creativ...
Apr 12, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 37
One question we get asked all the time at Equity Mates is, should I be investing if I have a lot of other financial commitments, including debt? In short, our answer is yes. Why and how? We answer that in this podcast. We cover all the questions you should be asking yourself - including the conundrum between paying off debt and starting an investment portfolio - what should come first? We also talk about understanding the type of debt you have, and the effect of interest rates on servicing your ...
Apr 05, 2021•36 min•Season 3Ep. 36
It's crypto week here at Equity Mates! So we're swapping equities for blockchain, and breaking down all your questions about the crypto climate. There’s a lot to understand and get your head around - so we're just unpacking the basics in this episode - the goal is you'll be able to have a conversation in the pub, break it down with your partner, or hold your own at the 2021 Family Christmas party. There's a lot of noise out there, but we've partnered with two companies that we believe in when it...
Mar 29, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 35
Rohan's back! And he sits down with Alec and Bryce to talk about how his investing journey has progressed since he first opened his CommSec Pocket app all those months ago. He answers all the pressing questions: Is he still using CommSec pocket? Has he found any resources to be particularly helpful? Has it changed his mind about investing? Does he have any advice for people listening who haven't started investing yet? Is there truth to the rumour he's become an incredibly successful da...
Mar 22, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 34
In this very special bonus introduction episode, Bryce and Alec interview brand new hosts and members of the Equity Mates Media team - Maddy and Sophie. They talk about their plans for the podcast, a little about their investing journeys to date, and what listeners can expect as the new series, You're In Good Company unfolds! ***** Make sure you don't miss anything Equity Mates related by signing up to our email list . And visit this page if you love everything Equity Mates and want to support o...
Mar 16, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 34
Bryce and Alec sit down with Natasha Etschmann - who documents her investing journey on Instagram and TikTok under the handle @tashinvests. At just 23 years old, Tash has built a sizeable portfolio, and wants to prove you don't need to work in finance to be good with your personal finance! Tash talks about her million dollar investing goal, investing for the first time when she was just eighteen, property versus investing, and her ultimate goal of achieving financial freedom and what that looks ...
Mar 15, 2021•29 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Forget the idea that you don’t have enough money to invest. Because long gone are the days of our parents when you needed thousands of dollars to dip your toe in the water. Brand new platforms allow us to begin investing with as little as a few dollars and cents - it's called Micro-investing. In this episode, we talk about the rise of micro-investing, and the way that it operates. We discuss the the benefits - including round-ups and automation, broad exposure and perfect confidence booster, and...
Mar 08, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Molly Benjamin is the founder of Ladies Finance Club in Australia. Ladies Finance Club was born in London in 2018 and in 2019 Molly launched in Australia with the same mission to build a tribe of money-savvy women and transform their relationship with money. Since then over 10,000 women have attended an event, webinar or workshop in Australia and U.K. and she has partnered with the likes of Financial Times, General Assembly, Fidelity International, Vanguard and run workshops with global law firm...
Mar 01, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Since the creation of the first company, nothing has created more wealth for more people than investing in companies. A lot of this wealth creation is due to the awesome power of compounding. In this episode, Alec and Bryce break down how this works, and look at how compounding has historically held true across the US and Australian markets. Also, Einstein agrees... “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn't, pays it.” ***** Make su...
Feb 22, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 30
In this episode we sit down with Phil Muscatello from the podcast 'Shares for Beginners', for a dual interview, where we compare notes about starting an investing podcast, favourite guests we've talked to, our biggest learning curves, and developing investing philosophies. ***** Any views expressed by the podcast host or any guest are their own and do not represent the views of Equity Mates Media or any other employer or associated organisation. Always remember, all information contained in this...
Feb 18, 2021•43 min•Season 3Ep. 29
In this episode we speak to Equity Mates community member, Candice, about her investing journey. Candice shares her experience getting started and her goal to achieve financial independence and retire early. We break down the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement and understand how Candice puts the lessons she’s learnt into practice with her investing decisions. We also bust some common investing myths and Candice shares some of her favourite resources that helped her get st...
Feb 15, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 28
On Valentine's Day, we'll be launching our latest podcast, Meet Pay Love . In this special bonus episode, we meet our newest hosts, Carmel and Zoe, and chat to them about the idea and concepts behind the podcast. Focused on the complexities of romance and money, their aim is to create an engaging and safe space to break down gender roles and stereotypes around money, whilst educating and normalising the conversation! Because, the biggest financial decision you’ll make is who you spend the rest o...
Feb 11, 2021•12 min•Season 3Ep. 28
On Get Started Investing, We've kind of talked about this topic before, but we thought it was important to revisit WHY we invest. Because as everyday people we can benefit from the pioneering work of the best minds in the world, simply by buying shares in their companies. Instead of working *for* the companies - relying on them to approve our pay rises - we can flip the script. Get the best CEOs to work for you, all you need to do is buy their shares. ***** Any views expressed by the podcast hos...
Feb 08, 2021•25 min•Season 3Ep. 27
This is Get Started Investing, the podcast where they cover ALL the basics that you need to start your investing journey. We unpack all the jargon and confusing bits, hear your investing stories, so hopefully, it'll make investing less intimidating - and help you have a good time along the way. Today it's a 'welcome back' to the GSI feed, as we talk about the year that we have planned for 2021. Then as Australia is about to head into reporting season, we ask 'What exactly is that, and why should...
Feb 01, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 1
The most common question we are asked is 'what broker should I use? " So, we've teamed up with Superhero to help answer this question, once and for all! Broker Basics with Superhero is a 3-part series, with questions crowdsourced from the Equity Mates Community. We’ll be covering: Fundamentals of Brokers Choosing the right broker for you Making a trade and managing your portfolio. This is going to be your one stop shop for ALL of your broker questions. We’ve brought in an expert from Super...
Dec 13, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 25
The most common question we are asked is 'what broker should I use? " So, we've teamed up with Superhero to help answer this question, once and for all! Broker Basics with Superhero is a 3-part series, with questions crowdsourced from the Equity Mates Community. We’ll be covering: Fundamentals of Brokers Choosing the right broker for you Making a trade and managing your portfolio. This is going to be your one stop shop for ALL of your broker questions. We’ve brought in an expert from Super...
Dec 13, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 24
The most common question we are asked is 'what broker should I use? " So, we've teamed up with Superhero to help answer this question, once and for all! Broker Basics with Superhero is a 3-part series, with questions crowdsourced from the Equity Mates Community. We’ll be covering: Fundamentals of Brokers Choosing the right broker for you Making a trade and managing your portfolio. This is going to be your one-stop shop for ALL of your broker questions. We’ve brought in an expert from Super...
Dec 13, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Over three episodes, we’re going to be doing a Broker Basics with Superhero. We crowdsourced your questions from the Equity Mates Community and included a few of our own. We’ll be covering Fundamentals of Brokers Choosing the right broker for you Making a trade and managing your portfolio. This is going to be your one stop shop for ALL of your broker questions. We’ve brought in an expert from Superhero to help us through it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 06, 2020•2 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Equity Mates Media is excited to be launching a new show for the Equity Mates Community. Comedian V Economist is everything you've wanted to know about the economy but are too bored to ask. In this bonus episode, we sit down with the two hosts - brothers comedian Adam and Thomas the economist. We hear about the reasons for starting the show, their ambitions and what we can expect from the first couple of episodes. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast by searching 'Comedian V Economist' in your...
Nov 16, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 21
ETFs For Beginners with BetaShares is a series to help you understand everything you need to know about ETFs when you're starting your investing journey. Over 3 episodes we unpack all the kay elements from the basics, through to the administration after you buy. In this episode we sit down with Alistair Mills from BetaShares, to discuss all the aspects you need to know about managing your portfolio of ETFs. We cover: Some of the key considerations individual investors must factor in when buildin...
Oct 19, 2020•37 min•Season 2Ep. 20
ETFs For Beginners with BetaShares is a series to help you understand everything you need to know about ETFs when you're starting your investing journey. Over 3 episodes we unpack all the kay elements from the basics, through to the administration after you buy. In this episode we sit down with Adam O'Connor to unpack the often overwhelming universe of ETFs and the options available to you. We cover: Why would an investor choose to include ETFs in their portfolio Pro’s and con’s of ETFs compared...
Oct 19, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 19
ETFs For Beginners with BetaShares is a series to help you understand everything you need to know about ETFs when you're starting your investing journey. Over 3 episodes we unpack all the kay elements from the basics, through to the administration after you buy. In this episode we sit down with Ele De Vere from BetaShares, to walk through the basics. We cover: What is an ETF Why ETFs are a good option for beginners ETF and index terminology Dividends and dividend reinvestment plans Understanding...
Oct 19, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 18
As part of the launch of our Get Started Investing: ETFs For Beginners series, we held a 'Build An ETF' competition. The rules were simple: submit an idea for an ETF that is unique, has room for growth and would be appealing to investors. We were flooded with entries of all sorts, covering everything from sport, retail, sustainability to alternative assets and sin stocks! We created a shortlist of our favourites, and in this episode we announce some of them, and finish by announcing the winner, ...
Oct 18, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Over three episodes, we track the journey of a millennial, who has never invested before, but knows it’s the right thing to do. We cover the basics, what he can invest in, answer all of his questions, and then watch as he finally pulls the trigger on something more meaningful than a 60-inch 4K computer monitor! Hopefully by the end of these 3 episodes, you too will be inspired to take your first step into the markets, as we show you how easy it can be, particularly thanks to technology and apps ...
Oct 12, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 16
We're about to launch our ETFs For Beginners series. Hear what it's all about and make sure you subscribe to Get Started Investing so you don't miss it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 08, 2020•5 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Over three episodes, we track the journey of a millennial, who has never invested before, but knows it’s the right thing to do. We cover the basics, what he can invest in, answer all of his questions, and then watch as he finally pulls the trigger on something more meaningful than a 60-inch 4K computer monitor! Hopefully by the end of these 3 episodes, you too will be inspired to take your first step into the markets, as we show you how easy it can be, particularly thanks to technology and apps ...
Oct 05, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Over the next three episodes, we’re going to track the journey of a millennial, who has never invested before, but knows it’s the right thing to do. We’re going to cover the basics, what he can invest in, answers all of his questions, and then watch as he finally pulls the trigger on something more meaningful than a 60-inch 4K computer monitor! Hopefully by the end of these 3 episodes, you too will be inspired to take your first step into the markets, as we show you how easy it can be, particula...
Sep 28, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 13
You've made it to the end of Get Started Investing. We hope this series has helped you get started on your investing journey. In this final episode we are closing out the series by wrapping up the key themes and sharing some advice we have collected while doing the podcast. Just because the series has come to an end, doesn't mean your listening to the Equity Mates team has to. Come across to the Equity Mates Investing Podcast and continue your journey. We speak to experts, break down key concept...
Jan 14, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 12
