Get Started Investing

By: Equity Mates Media
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  • Get Started Investing is here to help you make the money of your money.


    We cover all the basics that you need to start your investing journey. We unpack all the jargon and confusing bits, hear your investing stories, with the goal of making investing less intimidating - and we want to have a good time along the way.

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  • Diversification: How to actually get it right

    Diversification: How to actually get it right
    Apr 28 2025

    Diversification. It is one of the most common investing buzzwords. But too many investors are getting it wrong. After listening to this, you won't be.


    In this episode we unpack everything you need to know about diversification, including:

    • What we mean when we say diversification
    • The different types of diversification
    • Common mistakes investors make
    • What good diversification looks like
    • How to check if your own portfolio has good diversification


    Then we close out by Ren running his portfolio through AI to get a sense of how diversified he is.


    Links Referenced:

    > Betashares Direct is designed to help self-directed investors build long-term wealth, find out more 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 new Get Started Investing channel Subscribe here


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    Pick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest

    Follow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn

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    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.

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    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.
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    20 mins
  • Best ETFs to invest in Asia: Active v Passive

    Best ETFs to invest in Asia: Active v Passive
    Apr 24 2025
    Asia is the fastest growing region in the world. And there’s more ways to invest in it now, than ever before. But with so much choice, comes a debate; what's strategy is best? Active, Passive or Thematic?We break it down in this episode: A list of the best ETF options for investing in Asia on the ASXWhich is the best performing?The case for Index, Thematic and Active investing in AsiaHow we invest in Asia; the products are in our portfoliosLinks Referenced: 📞 Have an investing question? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast!🎧 Listen to our episode: Best ETFs for Investing in India📈 Tickers mentioned: ASIA, AIA, VAE, FAS, EAFZ🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our new Get Started Investing 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    17 mins
  • How to buy property without a mortgage

    How to buy property without a mortgage
    Apr 21 2025

    What if you could invest in property without saving for a deposit or applying for a mortgage?


    In this episode, we break down REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts), a low-barrier way to invest in real estate.


    We cover:

    • What are REITs and how do they work?
    • The pros and cons of REITs vs. purchasing physical property
    • A comparison of their returns
    • Where and how you can buy REITS
    • A list of the top REITs and REIT ETFs on the ASX


    Resources:

    📝 Our Downloadable Guide to REITs: Click here


    Links Referenced:

    Thanks to Stuart for this episode's question!


    📞 Have an investing question just like Stuart did? Leave us a voicemail, and we'll answer it on the podcast!


    🎧 For more on REITs check out this episode on Equity Mates Investing


    🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes on our brand new Get Started Investing YouTube channel Subscribe here


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    Want more Equity Mates?

    Sign up to our daily news email

    Listen to our original podcast: Equity Mates Investing (Apple | Spotify)

    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.
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    18 mins

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Always laughing always learning

Love the personable unassuming hosts. Big fan of all the equity mates poddies. Best value stock on the market

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learnt heaps so far

Learnt heaps so far and am now investing.
They have a great entertaining style of podcasting making it I'm really enjoying it while also learning. it's great how there's little jargon and they explain it when there is.

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.