Jess wants to start investing using ETFs. Small problem - there are hundreds on the Australian market - how is she supposed to choose which to invest in?
Not to worry, Shani Jayamanne, ETF expert and Investment Specialist at Morningstar joins Jess to explain in simple terms:
Plus Jess catches up with a long time listener of the show, Cooper, to hear how he got started with ETFs and has used them to revamp his portfolio along the way.
Chapters:
00:00 Why ETFs Feel So Confusing
00:03:00 The Easiest Way To Understand ETFs
00:06:30 Cut Through Thousands Of Options
00:10:30 Build A Portfolio That Hits Your Goal
00:15:30 The Cost Mistake To Avoid Early
00:19:30 What A Real Beginner Actually Did
Links Mentioned in this episode:
🔍 Shani's Articles - the 3 ETF Portfolio and this report about fees
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