{"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/e7fd5f44-1fc9-4c63-a708-e9e0594d5fdf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"ASK THE EXPERTS: ETF Q&A Special w/ BetaShares","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6113c4e58b49030d2716f6e0/6113c5918ccb1a0014f00435.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>This episode is the audio recording from our ASK THE EXPERTS: ETF Special with Equity Mates &amp; BetaShares. The session was a live, virtual Q&amp;A with the co-founder of Betashares, Ilan Israelstam.</p><p>The questions we ask during the session have all come from the Equity Mates community, and cover a wide variety of topics. The key themes and questions of the night are below:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Building an ETF Portfolio&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>[5:03] What is an ETF</li><li>[7:30] With so many ETFs available, it feels like I’m picking stocks - how should my ETF process begin?</li><li>[12:09] How do you choose what ETF is right for you?</li><li>[14:36] What is your opinion on ETFs overlapping - index vs industry etc</li><li>[16:47] How many is too many ETFs?</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Comparing ETFs&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>[18:47] Other than management fees what are other factors to consider when comparing ETFs</li><li>[21:55] How do you/should you try to ‘value’ an ETF like a normal stock?</li><li>[26:07] What are some of the common risks associated with investing in ETFs; what can I implement to reduce these risks?</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>International ETFs: currency hedging, tax</strong></p><ul><li>[28:55] International ETFs overview – can link in broader tech exposures</li><li>Why it’s good to pick a locally domiciled product&nbsp;(W8 ben forms etc)</li><li>[34:00] What is currency hedging, and what is it used for?</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>LANCE ASKED -</strong> [38:37] The great Michael Burry and journalists have been reporting we’re in an ETF bubble. Whilst ETFS make up 90% of my portfolio I’m a little hesitant to continue down this path when I hear things like this.</p><p><strong>KIERAN ASKED</strong> - [42:08] What are some of the ETFs BetaShare is looking to bring out in the next year?</p><p><strong>DANIEL ASKED - </strong>[46:04] Are ETFs liquid enough if you need to exit?</p><p><strong>SIMONE ASKED -</strong> [47:20] Sneakers Vs. Shares: What differences is there when trading the physical (kicks/cars/collectables) and the digital? P.S. best recent pickups for sneakers (read this part out)</p><p><strong>SCOTT ASKED -</strong> [49:48] If the ETF tracks the ASX 50 and I invest $50, is it $1 into each company equally?</p><p><strong>CHRIS ASKED -</strong> [51:05] How does rebalancing happen with ETFs?</p><p>_________</p><p>Have you just started your investing journey? Head over to&nbsp;<a href=\"https://equitymates.com/?page_id=2309\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get Started Investing</strong></a>&nbsp;– our 12-part series with all the fundamentals you need to feel confident to start your investing journey.</p><p>Want more Equity Mates? Subscribe to Equity Mates Investing Podcast, social media channels, Thought Starters mailing list and more&nbsp;<a href=\"https://linktr.ee/equitymates\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p><p>If you have any questions, head to&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/equitymates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group</a>&nbsp;and ask the Equity Mates community.</p><p>Equity Mates is a part of the Diamantina Media Network – the home of Australia’s favourite podcasts. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http://diamantina.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.diamantina.com.au/</a></p>","author_name":"Equity Mates Media"}