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Get Started Investing

Equity Mates Media

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Hi! I'm Jess. This year, I finally started investing. After years of indecision, I took a leap and began documenting my journey, bringing you along to learn the investing ropes together.

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Designed to build your confidence, our short, easy-to-understand episodes make investing approachable- so you can make the most of your money. New episodes drop every Tuesday & Thursday.

On Tuesdays: I tackle real questions from a beginner investor- whether my own or sent in by our community. We cover everything from ETFs & shares, to super, property and personal finance.

On Thursdays: Our series, How I Got Started where I chat with a community members to hear the highs, lows and lessons from their investing journey- proving that investing really is for anyone.

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  1. Don't panic: Here's why time in the market beats timing the market

    · 17 min

    If you’re feeling nervous about the current market volatility, you’re not alone. In this episode, we explain why trying to time the market rarely works but staying invested gives you the best chance at long-term…

  2. Buy the dip on US Tech? Which ETF is best: NDQ or US-100

    · 15 min

    With US Tech companies stock prices dipping, is now a good time to invest? There are a couple of indexes that you can invest in if you want exposure to the biggest tech companies in the US such as; the Nasdaq, the S&P…

  3. How we would invest our first $5000 today

    · 22 min

    If we had $5,000 to start our investment portfolio from scratch today, what would we buy? We’ve been given that very challenge by Betashares Direct. In this episode we take $5,000 (fully hypothetical dollars- sadly)…

  4. We reveal our 2025 investment performance - here's the strategy that works

    · 16 min

    It’s been an uncertain start to 2025, but how have our portfolios performed so far? In this episode, we break down our real portfolio results, what’s working, what’s not, and the simple investing strategies that have…

  5. Top 4 gold ETFs in Australia: GOLD, QAU, PMGOLD, NUGG explained

    · 11 min

    Gold prices are surging and Gold ETFs are the easiest way to invest in this beloved commodity- without the hassle of buying and storing physical gold. In this episode we go through the 4 best ASX listed Gold ETFs to…

  6. Dividend investing: how to build passive income with ETFs & Stocks

    · 21 min

    It's the most popular ways to generate long-term passive income, but what is dividend investing? And how can you use dividends to start building passive income? Whether you are new to Dividend investing and want to…

  7. Is my super performing? How much do I need to retire? Your superannuation questions answered

    · 17 min

    Superannuation, we all (should!) have it, but are you making the most of it? However you're thinking about super- optimizing for retirement, considering a self-managed super fund (SMSF), or wondering about concessional…

  8. What is the best ETF to invest in India? IIND vs NDIA

    · 18 min

    India is the world's most populous nation and fastest growing large economy. With its stock market having doubled in the past 5 years, it is a market well worth having exposure to, in your portfolio. An India ETF is a…

  9. How to save thousands and wipe out your mortgage

    · 18 min

    If you're a mortgage holder, you know all too well the frustration of paying hundreds of thousands in interest over the life of your home loan. But did you know you can wipe years off your mortgage and save hundred of…

  10. Index Funds or ETFs, what's the difference?

    · 13 min

    Understanding the difference between index funds, ETFs, actively managed funds or even thematic funds can be confusing. But once it clicks, a whole lot of the investing world becomes so much clearer! So we are taking…

  11. Best ETFs for: Riding the AI boom

    · 18 min

    AI is arguably the most compelling reason to be an investor today. With trillions of dollars expected to be made, how can investors set themselves up to capture this opportunity? In this episode, we compare the most…

  12. The 3 biggest investing lies costing you money

    · 18 min

    Do you want to start investing but have something that’s been holding you back? We want to help you to get out of your own way and start. In today's episode we break down 3 common barriers or fears and go through our…

  13. How we're investing for 2025 | Summer Series

    · 21 min

    How are you planning to build your wealth this year? We're kicking off the year with a 5-part series designed to get you feeling confident about your financial future by helping you set up 2025 as your best financial…

  14. Top ETFs and our stock watchlists for 2025 | Summer Series

    · 19 min

    We’re unpacking the ETFs and stocks that could help you build a winning portfolio this year. In this episode you will: • Learn about 3 common portfolio constructions and what you can be buying in 2025 to build or…

  15. The best brokers, savings accounts & investing apps for 2025 | Summer Series

    · 17 min

    Using the best tools can make all the difference to your financial success. In this episode we go through the top 5 High Interest Saving Accounts, Investing Apps and Brokers that you should be using in 2025. We cover:…

  16. Building wealth starts with saving more | Summer Series

    · 21 min

    We're kicking off the year with a 5-part series designed to get you feeling confident about your financial future by helping you set up 2025 as your best financial year yet. Whether you're just starting out or looking…

  17. Make 2025 your best yet: The financial health check | Summer Series

    · 19 min

    Ready to make 2025 your best financial year yet? We're kicking off the year with a 5-part series designed to transform your financial confidence and set you up for success. Whether you're starting from scratch or…

  18. How our portfolios went in 2024

    · 17 min

    It’s our final episode of the year, It’s time to get personal. After much chatter from our Equity Mates Community…we reveal how our Portfolios performed in 2024! We cover: • Who’s performed better? • Full breakdown…

  19. It's not too late to maximise your super in 2024

    · 16 min

    The year is almost over, but the chance to give your superannuation a boost is not over yet! In this episode we go through the steps you can take today, to gift your future self the best present possible, $$$ in…

  20. ETF Explained: Ren's first ETF (still holding) - Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (HACK)

    · 15 min

    Is Betashares Global Cyber Security ETF (HACK) the best thematic etf on the asx? In this episode we try to answer that question. With trillions of dollars pouring into the cyber security market, it’s an enticing sector…

  21. We review the hottest new ETFs of 2024

    · 17 min

    The Aussie ETF market is booming! With over 50 new ETFs launched in 2024 and nearly 400 in total now available, it’s easy to overlook some great options. Don’t miss out—this episode is your shortcut to discovering the…

  22. 5 timeless investing rules everyone must know

    · 17 min

    Some people will tell you Investing is a fast moving, always changing, enigma-filled game. You might even sometimes feel that way, especially as a beginner. But we are here to tell you- it’s not as elusive as you…

  23. ETF Explained: Australia's most popular dividend ETF - Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY)

    · 15 min

    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…

  24. Best ETF's for quitting your job

    · 16 min

    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…

  25. How we would invest $5,000 right now

    · 17 min

    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…

  26. ETF Explained: VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT)

    · 18 min

    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…

  27. Same salary but Bryce saves 18% more - Our spending reviewed | PocketSmith

    · 21 min

    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…

  28. When we plan to retire

    · 14 min

    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…

  29. ETF Explained: Vanguard U.S. Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS)

    · 13 min

    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…

  30. Best ETFs for: Investing in Australia - VAS vs A200

    · 19 min

    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…

  31. 4 steps to replace your salary with passive income

    · 18 min

    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…

  32. ETF Explained: Betashares Diversified All Growth ETF (DHHF)

    · 20 min

    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…

  33. "I wish I knew this earlier" - We help a beginner investor build her portfolio

    · 22 min

    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…

  34. Our 5 best money hacks to save for your next holiday | Singapore Airlines

    · 18 min

    It’s that time of year where the lucky holiday makers who escaped Aussie winter for summer in the northern hemisphere are returning. Our FOMO is fading but the itch to start dreaming up a trip next year is upon us. So,…

  35. ETF Explained: iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV)

    · 19 min

    We're back with another episode in our ETF Explained series. This time, we unpack one of the most popular ETFs in Australia, the iShares core s&p 500 ETF (IVV). In this episode we break down all you need to know about…

  36. Best ETFs for: becoming a millionaire

    · 17 min

    Investing is a tried and tested way to build wealth, even to become a millionaire. But do you need a complicated investing strategy to get there? What if you used ETFs? In this episode we hear from 23 year old…

  37. Is this the best portfolio set up? How we use core and satellite

    · 20 min

    In this episode we answer a question from listener Anna about how to get the balance right between Core and Satellite stocks in your portfolio. So we dive into this strategy; who it’s for, some Do’s and Don’ts for…

  38. ETF Explained: JPMorgan Global Equity Premium Income Complex ETF (JEGA)

    · 17 min

    We are back with another ETF Explained, a series where we dive into one ETF to better understand it and give you the skills to analyse any ETF. Today we look at- JPMorgan Global Equity Premium Income Complex ETF…

  39. What this financial expert wishes she knew before having kids | Kid's Ain't Cheap with Ana Kresina

    · 26 min

    In today’s episode we look at one of the biggest financial decisions you will make: Parenthood. To unpack how much it ACTUALLY costs to have a kid and how to financially plan for it, we sat down with Author of ‘Kids…

  40. ETF Explained: JP Morgan US 100Q Equity Premium Income Active ETF (JPEQ)

    · 14 min

    We are back with another ETF Explained, a series where we dive into one ETF to better understand it and give you the skills to analyse any ETF. This time, we look at JPEQ - JPMorgan US 100Q Equity Premium Income Active…

  41. Can the ASX stop sending us letters!?

    · 15 min

    In this episode we answer a question from listener Austin; Why does he get so many letters in the mail about his investments? Couldn’t this all be in an email? It’s one of the more annoying parts of investing - the…

  42. ETF Explained: JPMorgan Equity Premium Income Active ETF (JEPI)

    · 15 min

    We are back with another ETF Explained, a series where we dive into one ETF to better understand it and give you the skills to analyse any ETF. This time we take a look at JEPI - JPMorgan Equity Premium Income Active…

  43. 5 things we wish we knew before investing (that we've never shared before)

    · 16 min

    We have learnt many lessons about investing since we began our journeys, and shared many of them too. In this episode of Get Started Investing, we get personal and reflect on 5 lessons we've have learnt that you…

  44. ETF Explained: VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (QUAL)

    · 13 min

    We are back with another ETF Explained, a series on Get Started Investing where we dive into one ETF to understand it and give you the skills to analyse any ETF. This time we take a look at QUAL, VanEck MSCI…

  45. Best ETFs For: above-average growth

    · 22 min

    We're back for the next episode in our new series, Best ETFs for. In these episodes we'll be diving deep into the world of ETFs and unpacking which products are generally suitable for different investing goals. There…

  46. Why should I Dollar Cost Average?

    · 17 min

    Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) is a foundational investing strategy, it can be a powerful tool to grow your portfolio. But what is DCA? And how do you implement it? Today on Get Started Investing we cover: • What is…

  47. ETF Explained: Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (VDHG)

    · 18 min · S7 E34

    Welcome to our new series: Inside the ETF. In each episode we're diving deep on one ETF to understand what it is suitable for, who should invest in it and how we can analyse it. Over the course of this series we want…

  48. Interview: Natasha Etschmann (aka Tash Invests) on how to not work forever

    · 26 min · S7 E33

    Financial freedom. Choice. Building the life you want. For many these are the reasons we invest. On today's episode we speak to Natasha Etschmann (aka Tash Invests) about her new book How To Not Work Forever on how…

  49. Who is Vanguard, Betashares or iShares & how do I buy an ETF?

    · 18 min · S7 E32

    Today's question comes from Emily in Sydney: "Who is Vanguard, Betashares and iShares? How do I actually buy an ETF?" That is what we are answering on today's episode of Get Started Investing. We cover: • The role…

  50. ETF Explained: Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS)

    · 16 min · S7 E31

    Welcome to our new series: Inside the ETF. In each episode we're diving deep on one ETF to understand what it is suitable for, who should invest in it and how we can analyse it. Over the course of this series we want…

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