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Equity Mates Investing Podcast

Our portfolio performance update, CHESS v Custodian explained & good news for Fortescue

Season 10

We believe there is power in financial transparency. So, every so-often, we share our full investment portfolios here at Equity Mates.


This isn't a buy or sell recommendation, or a suggestion that how we invest is right for you. Rather it is part of our effort to make investing less intimidating and to encourage more people to get started. If we can do it, you can too.


So on today's episode, tune in as we unpack how our personal portfolios have been going.


That’s not all in another big episode of Equity Mates: 

  • Good news may be coming for Australia's big miners as we enter the "bull quarter"
  • We delve into the CHESS v Custodian debate


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And come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.

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Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing - we’ve got you covered.


Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)

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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. 

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Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. 


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. 


Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.

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