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  • Should I add active ETFs to my portfolio? I asked an adviser
    Oct 12 2026
    Should Jess add an active manager to her passive portfolio?
    After logging into her super and noticing that a portion is actively managed- it got her thinking, should she add active management outside of super too?
    And she’s not the only one wondering, the equity mates facebook group had a lot to say on the matter!
    Actively managed fund are now more accessible than ever- out of the 50 new ETFs listed on the ASX last financial year, 28 of them were active.
    But what actually is an active ETF and How does it compare to a passive one?
    Jess sat down with financial adviser Amie Baker to find out how active fits into a passive portfolio like Jess’.
    Chapters:00:00:00 Active vs Passive Investing 00:03:24 How Passive ETFs Work 0:05:27 How Active Funds Work 00:09:29 What the Research Says 00:12:54 Diversifying Your Portfolio 00:17:33 Choosing Active Investments 00:21:00 Small Caps and Fund Performance 00:24:06 Building a Balanced Portfolio
    Links mentioned in this episode:
    Episode with Dave Allen talking about red flag system hereMorningstar Active Passive Barometer here
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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.
    ———Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. The hosts of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares group but maintains editorial independence.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.
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    28 min
  • Bitesize: Should I pay off my HECs faster?
    Sep 7 2023
    This Bitesize comes from our Ask An Advisor series on Equity Mates Investing Podcast. We were joined by Jacob McCudden, and Ren put to him the question: 'Should I be paying off my HECs debt faster?' and he had quite the hot take.
    Join us for more Ask an Advisor here.
    Listen to the full episode here:Website | Apple | Spotify
    Want more Equity Mates? Click here.
    Also, our book is finally here! Don’t Stress, Just Invest is in all good bookshops, or you can order it now from Amazon or Booktopia.
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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.
    *****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.
    Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.
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    6 min
  • $100 Challenge: Bryce starts a dropshipping business
    Sep 4 2023
    We're back with another $100 challenge episode. It's a simple premise, an extra $100 each month in your investing pot could compound to over $350 000 in 40 years. Bryce and Alec chat through what they'll be doing this September, and we also hear from some Equity Mates community members about their plans as well.
    Want more Equity Mates? Click here.
    Also, big announcement from us – we’ve a new book! Don’t Stress, Just Invest, is out now at all bookshops and you can order it from Amazon or Booktopia.
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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.
    Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.
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    24 min
  • Bitesize: What's the best broker to get started with?
    Aug 31 2023
    This Bitesize is from one of our basics series a couple of years ago over on Equity Mates Investing! Ren goes through exactly what he's looking for from a broker, and what 3 have made his hit list.
    Listen to the full episode here:Website | Apple | Spotify
    Want more Equity Mates? Click here.
    Also, our book is finally here! Don’t Stress, Just Invest is in all good bookshops, or you can order it now from Amazon or Booktopia.
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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.
    Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.
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    10 min
  • What's the one ETF I should invest in for life?
    Aug 28 2023
    Dylan wrote to ask and asked: 'If you could choose, what's the one ETF you'd dollar cost average into for the rest of your life?'... which really got us thinking.
    We talk about the considerations you need to think about for yourself, our personal criteria for choosing an ETF, and then name some examples that we have on our shortlist. Note - this is absolutely NOT comprehensive and you might have some options you think are brilliant too! (If you've found any - hit us up at contact@equitymates.com).
    Also, our book is now available! Don’t Stress, Just Invest, is in all good bookshops and you can order it from Amazon or Booktopia.Want more Equity Mates? Click here.
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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.
    *****
    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.
    Get Started Investing is part of the Acast Creator Network.
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    19 min