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Gold prices are surging and Gold ETFs are the easiest way to invest in this beloved commodity- without the hassle of buying and storing physical gold. In this episode we go through the 4 best ASX listed Gold ETFs to give you exposure to this time honoured inflation hedging asset. In this episode we cover:Why invest in gold How gold ETFs work Our 4 ASX-listed Gold ETF picks (GOLD, QAU, PMGOLD, NUGG)How gold can fit into your portfolio (should you allocate to gold in 2025?)Gold vs Stocks - which is the better inflation hedge?You won’t want to miss this golden opportunity… (sorry, we had to)Links Referenced: See the stats of these Gold ETFs compared here📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast!🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here—------Want more Equity Mates?Sign up to our daily news emailListen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started 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. —------Get Started 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.

It's the most popular ways to generate long-term passive income, but what is dividend investing? And how can you use dividends to start building passive income? Whether you are new to Dividend investing and want to know where to start or are a dividend lover who wants to refine your strategy, this episode has something for you. We cover: What are dividends? And how do they workHow are dividends calculated? How to estimate your earningsWhy invest for dividends? Who suits this investing styleHow to start dividend investing: Beginner-friendly guideOur top ASX dividend ETF picks Links Referenced: Our episode on 4 steps for building passive incomeOur deep dive on ASX ETF VHYThe Morningstar Australian ETF listThe Morningstar upcoming Dividend list📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast!🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here—------Want more Equity Mates?Sign up to our daily news emailListen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started 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. —------Get Started 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.

Superannuation, we all (should!) have it, but are you making the most of it? However you're thinking about super- optimizing for retirement, considering a self-managed super fund (SMSF), or wondering about concessional contributions- this episode breaks it down. We fire through 6 questions from listeners looking to ake the most of their super: (timestamps included for easy listening!) 1:35: What is a ‘good’ return for your super fund?3:55: Should you use a self-managed super fund (SMSF) or a typical managed fund?7:05: Should you prioritise making concessional super contributions or invest outside of super?9:51: Should you split your super with your partner? 12:18: How much super do you need to retire in Australia? Links Referenced: YourSuper comparison toolHave an investing question? Record a voice note and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join our FB discussion group to continue the conversation with other equity mates.🎥 Watch & Subscribe on YoutubeDid you know you can watch full episodes on our new Get Started Investing YouTube channel? ➡ subscribe here Want more Equity Mates?Sign up to our daily news emailListen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started 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. —------Get Started 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.

India is the world's most populous nation and fastest growing large economy. With its stock market having doubled in the past 5 years, it is a market well worth having exposure to, in your portfolio. An India ETF is a well diversified and simple way to do it. But with many options on the ASX, how do you choose? In this episode we compare two of the most popular asx-listed India ETFs:  BetaShares India Quality ETF (ASX: IIND) vs Global X India Nifty 50 ETF (ASX: NDIA)In this episode we cover: Why so many investors are attracted to India's growthA side by side comparison Including holdings, fees, strategy and performanceOur top pick for adding India exposure to our own portfoliosLinks referenced:See the stats and info compared with THE ETF COMPARISON SHEETListen to more ETF comparisonsFidelity india active ETF (ASX: FIIN)Have an investing question? Record a voice note and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join our FB discussion group to continue the conversation with other equity mates.—------Sign up to our daily news email to get the news moving markets delivered to your inbox at 6am every weekday morning. Want more Equity Mates?Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates InvestingPick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started 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. —------Get Started 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.

If you're a mortgage holder, you know all too well the frustration of paying hundreds of thousands in interest over the life of your home loan. But did you know you can wipe years off your mortgage and save hundred of thousands in interest, using the power of an offset account?In this episode we breakdown: What is an offset account and how does it work? (in simple terms)How much could you save? We compare scenarios with $10,000, $50,000 and $100,000 in an offset account to show you the potential interest savingsOur tips to maximising the benefits of an offset - so you can live mortgage free fasterShould you save or invest? We weigh up whether your savings are better spent in an offset account or invested in stocksLinks referenced:Listen to offset v debt recycling v superannuation on Equity Mates InvestingHave an investing question? Record a voice note and we'll answer it on the podcast!Join our FB discussion group to continue the conversation—------Sign up to our daily news email to get the news moving markets delivered to your inbox at 6am every weekday morning. Short, sharp, to the point.—------Want more Equity Mates?Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started 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. —------Get Started 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.

Understanding the difference between index funds, ETFs, actively managed funds or even thematic funds can be confusing. But once it clicks, a whole lot of the investing world becomes so much clearer! So we are taking you through a set by step guide to deciphering Index funds and ETFs that will give you confidence on your investing journey. In this episode we walk through: What are Indexes? What are ETFs?How to invest in index funds with ETFs3 simple steps to identifying what a product is investing in and howLinks Referenced: ETFs mentioned: VAS, A200 & IVVListen to our episodes on two ‘all in one’ ETFs- VDHG and DHHF.The Morningstar Australian ETF listHave a question? Leave us  a voicemail and we'll answer it on the podcast!Sign up to our daily news email.—------Want more Equity Mates?Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started 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. —------Get Started 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.

AI is arguably the most compelling reason to be an investor today. With trillions of dollars expected to be made, how can investors set themselves up to capture this opportunity?In this episode, we compare the most popular thematic ETFs covering Artificial Intelligence on the ASX.We cover:Why invest in Artificial Intelligence?Unpack 3 ETFs on the ASX: SEMI, GXAI & RBTZ.Debate whether ETFs or single stock investing is the best way to invest in this theme.To see all the info on these ETFs compared you can download this google sheet or visit the links below. ETFs Covered:Global X Artificial Intelligence ETF (GXAI)Betashares Robotics & Artificial Intelligence (RBTZ)Global X Semiconductor ETF (SEMI) Listen to this AI 'Picks and Shovels' episode on Equity MatesHave an investing question? Record a voice note and we'll answer it on the podcast.all information sourced at time of recording (4th Feb 2025)—------Sign up to our daily news email to get the news moving markets delivered to your inbox at 6am every weekday morning. Short, sharp, to the point, it'll get you up to speed in less than 5 minutes.—------Want more Equity Mates?Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started 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. —------Get Started 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 

Do you want to start investing but have something that’s been holding you back? We want to help you to get out of your own way and start. In today's episode we break down 3 common barriers or fears and go through our advice to overcome each of them: 1:00 - 6:00 Investing is Gambling6:00 - 9:00 Investing is only for experts,9:55 - 17:00 I don’t have enough time or money to InvestLinks Referenced: University of California Berkley study ‘Trading is Hazardous to your Wealth’Morningstar Mind The Gap report    Our Book "Don't Stress Just Invest” or as an AudiobookSign up to our daily news email to get the news moving markets delivered to your inbox at 6am Have an investing question? Record a voice note or send us a message on our website and we'll answer it on the podcast. —------Want more Equity Mates?Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started 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. —------Get Started 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.

How are you planning to build your wealth this year? We're kicking off the year with a 5-part series designed to get you feeling confident about your financial future by helping you set up 2025 as your best financial year yet. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your money game, this series is for you. Pulling it all together in this final episode, we share our full financial plans for the year ahead:Our financial goals What we’re working on improving How we’re saving to invest What we’re buying in our core portfolio What else we’ll be investing in But wait, there's more! 📘 We've created a free '2025 Financial Success Handbook' to help you put everything into action. For this episode, we’ve included a reflection exercise that will help you nut out your plan for the year. 👉 Grab your free handbook here https://x40s1z0ymjt.typeform.com/to/i3fZZeRqWant more Equity Mates? • Sign up to our daily news email  • Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify) • Watch Equity Mates on YouTube • Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest • Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn———In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started 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. ———Get Started 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.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.