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Get Started Investing

Equity Mates Media

Get Started Investing is all about helping beginner investors break down barriers.

  • 15 minutes
    ETF Explained: Australia's most popular dividend ETF - Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY)

    If you are looking for ETFs focused on generating income, they are in no short supply. In this episode of ETF Explained; we breakdown one of the most popular dividend ETFs in our community; Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY). We see how it compares to other income ETFs on the market and teach you the skills to analyse any etf along the way.

    We cover: 

    • How to analyse the core stats of VHY including yield,
    • 3 popular types of income ETF products and why you would choose each,
    • Is VHY the highest dividend ETF on the ASX?

    Links referenced:

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    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. 

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    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.


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    14 November 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 15 minutes 40 seconds
    Best ETF's for quitting your job

    If you’re dreaming of quitting the 9-5, ETF Investing is definitely a path you can take to get there. In this episode we take a look at the Best ETFs to build a portfolio big enough to quit your job. It’s not without planning and hard work saving, but it is possible! 


    We walk through: 

    • Building enough wealth with Investing to quit 
    • What you invest in once you’ve quit 


    Links referenced: 

    Record a voice note or send us a message on our website

    Aussie Firebug calculator

    Listen to our episode on DHHF & GHHF 

    Active ETF’s mentioned: HYGG and MAET

    Other ETFs mentioned: GNDQ, NDQ, 

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    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. 

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    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.


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    11 November 2024, 6:02 pm
  • 16 minutes 43 seconds
    How we would invest $5,000 right now

    So, you’ve saved a chunk of cash ready to invest (very nice), but you aren’t sure what to do next? In this episode we answer listener Ellen’s question, how would we invest a $5000 stash?


    We go through: 

    • Steps to take when deciding what to buy
    • Two approaches of how to invest it; lump sum vs dollar cost averaging
    • How we personally would invest $5000 right now


    How you would invest the hypothetical $5000 right now? Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion Group, we'd love to know!


    Listen to the DHHF and VDHG episodes of our ETF Explained series for more info on these ETFs.


    Have an investing question? Record a voice note or send us a message on our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.

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    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. 

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    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.


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    4 November 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 17 minutes 35 seconds
    ETF Explained: VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT)

    Want to invest in US companies with a sustainable competitive advantage? We discuss a product designed to do just that: VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT).


    In this episode of ETF Explained, we break down all you need to know about MOAT and teach you the skills to analyse any etf. 


    We cover: 

    • Breakdown the core stats of MOAT including performance.
    • What is an economic moat and how does this ETF use it?
    • Explain how to use it in your portfolio.


    Have an investing question? Record a voice note or send us a message on our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.

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    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. 

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    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.


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    31 October 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 20 minutes 55 seconds
    Same salary but Bryce saves 18% more - Our spending reviewed | PocketSmith

    How do you break down your budget to maximise the amount you’re saving and investing? In this episode we’re doing a quarterly review of our budgets to see how we’ve been stacking up against our goals. 


    We cover:

    • Our budget / financial plan for the quarter
    • How closely did we stick to it?
    • Our target savings rate this quarter and did we hit it?
    • Ways we’ll optimise our budget for the next quarter 


    Have an investing question? Record a voice note or send us a message on our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.


    Thank you to PocketSmith for sponsoring this episode and helping keep all of our content free. If you want to try PocketSmith for yourself, hit this link to get 50% off your first two months of PocketSmith’s Foundation plan!

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    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. 

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    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.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 October 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 13 minutes 36 seconds
    When we plan to retire

    When do we plan to retire and how do we invest as a result? That was the question we got that sparked a conversation about the different strategies you could employ based on your planned retirement.


    So in this episode we answer that question:

    • When we each plan to retire
    • Why Superannuation is such a great way to invest (for more: listen to our vanguard super series on Equity Mates, here) 
    • How we think about investing inside of Super v outside of Super
    • Some of the reasons why you would invest outside of Super


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    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. 


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    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.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 October 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 13 minutes 8 seconds
    ETF Explained: Vanguard U.S. Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS)

    Is this the best US ETF we’ve unpacked so far? In this ETF Explained, we look at Vanguard U.S. Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS). Suggested by listener Harry, he wants to know.. is VTS too good to be true? With a strong performance of 15.80% p.a. returns since inception, what should he know before investing? 


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    Leave us a voicemail and we’ll answer your question on the show. Get a daily dose of Equity Mates in your inbox by signing up to our newsletter

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    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. 

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    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.


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    17 October 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 19 minutes 19 seconds
    Best ETFs for: Investing in Australia - VAS vs A200

    ETFs are a popular way to get diversified exposure to the Australian market; there are lots of solid options out there. But what are the best choices for ETFs to invest in Australia in 2024?

    In this episode, we put two of the most popular Aussie ETFs head to head Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) vs Betashares Australia 200 ETF (A200).


    We go through:

    • Why you should invest in Aus market through ETFs.
    • Compare the performance and key stats of VAS and A200 ETF.
    • Our additional ETF picks for Investing in Aus market.


    Thanks to listener Viran for suggesting VAS vs A200 ! If you have a question or a best etfs for…Leave us a voicemail and we’ll answer your question on the show.


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    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. 

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    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.


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    14 October 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 18 minutes 22 seconds
    4 steps to replace your salary with passive income

    Generating a passive income stream, enough to replace a salary, is the dream for many investors. But how realistic is it to actually get there? In this episode we go through: 


    • The main ways to generate passive income.
    • Why we think investing is the way to do it.
    • A step by step guide to replace your salary with income from your portfolio.


    We love answering your questions! Leave us a voicemail and we’ll answer your question on the show.


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    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. 

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    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.




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    7 October 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 19 minutes 37 seconds
    ETF Explained: Betashares Diversified All Growth ETF (DHHF)

    We are back with another ETF Explained; covering one of the most popular ETFs in our facebook community, suggested by listener James; Betashares Diversified All Growth ETF (DHHF)


    In this episode we cover: 

    • The key info on DHHF including the performance and fees and help you analyse any ETF
    • Discuss how it can be used in a portfolio 
    • Compare it against it’s riskier cousin, the geared version of this ETF: GHHF


    Listen to Bryce's deep dive on on Leveraged ETFs here. We love answering your questions! Leave us a voicemail and we’ll answer your question on the show.

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    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. 

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    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.


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    3 October 2024, 7:00 pm
  • 22 minutes 21 seconds
    "I wish I knew this earlier" - We help a beginner investor build her portfolio

    You don't have to be an expert to invest! Yet there are so many questions and roadblocks that come up when you start investing. In this episode we answer the real time questions of one investor at the beginning of their journey. It's raw and honest; no question is off the table and no mistake is too silly.


    We cover: 

    • Introduction to our investor: Emily and her portfolio so far (will she achieve her dream of buying a Lamborghini?) 
    • There are so many ETFs that are so similar, how do you choose the right one? 
    • When should you consolidate? 
    • Did she set up dividend reinvestments correctly?
    • Emily’s secret US portfolio she tactfully didn’t mention until the end 


    We love answering your questions! Leave us a voicemail and we’ll answer your question on the show. Get a daily dose of Equity Mates in your inbox by signing up to our newsletter.

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    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.



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    30 September 2024, 7:00 pm
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