{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/8c560a52-84ff-4b06-b819-f4e9bd6e85ef/68f9b87a237885ef4017984e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Boosting income in 2025 with Sam Watkins | PIMCO","description":"<p>Today’s expert entered the studio with a proposal- we rebrand to Bond Mates.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>PIMCO’s Sam Watkins is back to explain why income investing is having its moment. He makes the case for bonds and their new ETF, PIMCO Short Term Active Yield Active ETF <em>(ASX: EARN).</em></p><p><br></p><p>We cover:</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“enhanced cash” and how it compares to term deposits.</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What the RBA’s stance means for income seekers.</p><p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How a fixed income ETF fits in a diversified portfolio.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All benchmark performance data referenced relates to the period up to December 2024.</p><p><br></p><p>———&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/4uw5f58j\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">voice note</a> or <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/2hyfsrw7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">send us a message</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/equitymates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook Discussion Group</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>———</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing - <a href=\"https://linktr.ee/equitymates\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">we’ve got you covered</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Keep up with the news moving markets with our <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/2saau2ky\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">daily newsletter</a> and podcast (<a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/yxm3mm2c\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple</a> | <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/299dedpd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a>)&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Check out our latest show: Basis Points (<a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/2zmumf7v\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/mr4x8tae\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/yc596wem\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a>) and there’s a&nbsp;<a href=\"https://basispoints.beehiiv.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">monthly email</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>——</p><p><br></p><p>Looking for some of our favourite research tools?&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Download our free <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/7k2z7ebx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Basics of ETF handbook</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Or our free <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/4zjkm3pt\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">4-step stock checklist</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Find company information on <a href=\"https://www.tikr.com/?ref=equitymates\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TIKR</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Track your portfolio with <a href=\"https://www.sharesight.com/au/equitymates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sharesight</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>——</p><p>In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>——</p><p>Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Equity Mates Media"}