{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/f0bf866e-f0bc-55f9-85a2-b4f309b4a2fc/377ec9c5-c5f2-4bff-9954-b53f12e7b1f0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"First decision every investor makes: Finding a broker","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/610c019e748075b262972247/610c01bdfbf8e200124004d6.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>The first decision every investor has to make, whether you are Warren Buffett or a new investor. We all start our investing journey with the same first step - choosing a broker. To make a trade in the share market you have to go through a broker, and with technology these days there has never been more choice.</p><p>So in this episode we answer the big question, \"how do I actually buy shares?\". We then break down all the factors you should consider so you can be confident in making the first choice in your investing journey.</p><p><strong>In this episode you will learn: </strong></p><ul><li>What is a broker</li><li>How brokers have changed with the internet and new technology</li><li>Factors to consider when deciding on a broker</li><li>How Bryce and Ren chose their first broker and if they've changed over time.</li><li>Some of the different costs that may be charged by a broker</li><li>How you can access overseas markets (and why you definitely should!)</li><li>What market data is offered by different brokers</li><li>How brokerage platforms are trying to become communities</li><li>What you should consider if you have multiple brokerage accounts</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Head to the <a href=\"https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ef2e1216-d319-11e9-b572-53b8e6a32fe8/podcasts/37d4250a-58d0-11ea-8a67-6f6ac3f08d5f/episodes/3c31191e-58d0-11ea-8cfa-276fc9df3d59/www.equitymates.com/get-started-investing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Get Started Investing</a> website for more info.</p><p>Want more? Subscribe to Equity Mates Investing Podcast, social media channels, Thought Starters mailing list and more <a href=\"https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/ef2e1216-d319-11e9-b572-53b8e6a32fe8/podcasts/37d4250a-58d0-11ea-8a67-6f6ac3f08d5f/episodes/3c6760f0-58d0-11ea-8cfa-17b5c6da5059/www.equitymates.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></p><p>Equity Mates is a part of the Diamantina Media Network - the home of Australia's favourite podcasts. For more information, <a href=\"http://www.diamantina.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a></p> ","author_name":"Equity Mates Media"}