Get Started Investing

One of the best and worst things about investing in the 21st century: there is never a shortage of information. You can find more facts and opinions on a company than you'll never need, but it also means you can get lost in this sea of conflicting opinions.

One Equity Mates guest referred to it as the "firehose of information" which we think sums it up quite nicely. To manage this information flow, the important skill is not being able to find information but finding the right information. In this episode we break down how we manage information and list some of our go-to sources.

In this episode you will learn:

• How we find information
• Difference between top down and bottom up approaches
• Where you can find information put out by companies themselves
• What you can learn from traditional financial media
• How the internet has created a whole culture of sharing information and ideas
• Some of our favourite financial books and podcasts

Stocks and resources discussed:

• Thought Starters
• Australian Financial Review
• Yahoo finance
• Google finance
• Trade view

Head to the Get Started Investing website for more info.

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At Equity Mates we are the only media company with an official policy on jargon. We hate it and officially are against it. A lot of people in the finance thrive when their clients don't understand what is being discussed and don't know what questions to ask. So, pardon the jargon, but here is some you need to know.

More importantly, at the end of this episode, we explain how we figure out what jargon mean when we come across terms we're unfamiliar with. This will help you do the same next time you come across jargon you're not familiar with.

In this episode you will learn:

• Market jargon: Bull & Bear, CHESS, Equities, Liquidity, ETF, Crypto & Capital
• Company specific jargon: P/E ratio, Income Statement, Balance Sheet & Dividend
• Trading jargon: Portfolio, Volatility, Yield, Diversification, Allocation & Capital Gains
• How to figure out the meaning of jargon you come across in the future

Stocks and resources discussed:

• Equity Mates glossary
• Investopedia
• Equity Mates Discussion Group

Head to the Get Started Investing website for more info.

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Halfway through this series and we're only just getting to 'buying your first stock'.

What have we been talking about... The theme of this episode is all about 'just getting started'. In the spirit of this we are introducing the concept of an index. An index is the perfect opportunity to take the indecision out of getting into the market and giving you access to hundreds of great companies all in one easy trade. It is the perfect way to just get started!

In this episode you will learn:

• What Bryce and Ren would purchase if they were starting their investing journey again
• What is an index
• The major index in Australia - ASX 200
• Major indexes around the world - S&P500, Dow Jones, NASDAQ100, FTSE100, DAX
• A few indexes that track the whole world
• Two main ways you can access an index - on market and off market
• How the ETF has made it easier to access indexes than ever before
• Other ETFs that track 'baskets of stocks'.
• How you can invest in 'themes' like biotech, marijuana and space exploration

Head to the Get Started Investing website for more info.

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The first decision every investor has to make, whether you are Warren Buffett or a new investor. We all start our investing journey with the same first step - choosing a broker. To make a trade in the share market you have to go through a broker, and with technology these days there has never been more choice.

So in this episode we answer the big question, "how do I actually buy shares?". We then break down all the factors you should consider so you can be confident in making the first choice in your investing journey.

In this episode you will learn:

• What is a broker
• How brokers have changed with the internet and new technology
• Factors to consider when deciding on a broker
• How Bryce and Ren chose their first broker and if they've changed over time.
• Some of the different costs that may be charged by a broker
• How you can access overseas markets (and why you definitely should!)
• What market data is offered by different brokers
• How brokerage platforms are trying to become communities
• What you should consider if you have multiple brokerage accounts

Head to the Get Started Investing website for more info.

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The beauty of investing is the world of choice that is available to you. Technology has broken down barriers and it has never been easier to access all of the opportunity that is out there. From Australian property to Asian stocks, European bonds to American currency, we can now buy all of these online. With so much opportunity at our fingertips the hardest part is knowing where to start.

So in this episode we break down some of the key assets that you can invest in (and one that you shouldn't!).

In this episode you will learn:

• The definition of an asset and the two functions it plays
• The three most common assets - money, stocks and bonds
• What role money (or cash) plays in your investing portfolio
• The definition of inflation and the risk it plays into your portfolio
• Why stashing cash under your mattress isn't a good investment
• An introduction to the difference between stocks and bonds
• The meaning, and importance of, diversification
• How you can buy other types of assets on the share market
• How you actually make money from these assets
• What a dividend is and how you get it as an investor
• Why stocks are the preferred asset class at Equity Mates

Head to the Get Started Investing website for more info.

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We understand how you might be feeling right now - that you don't know enough about investing and the markets to get started. Let us comfort you by saying it is ok to feel like this. Investing is a life-long journey, and you will continue to learn more and more as you go.

At this point you know why we're investing and hopefully have picked up some good savings habits. So, in this episode we get into the heart of investing and start unpacking all the basics

In this episode you will learn:

• What is the sharemarket? • How does a company come to be listed on the sharemarket?
• The major market in Australia and how it operates
• What are you actually buying (i.e. what is a stock?)
• What does it mean when you own a share?
• The different styles of investing
• The investing style that Bryce and Alec use in their personal investing
• How to know what investing style is right for you
• The difference between passive and active investing Stocks & resources discussed:
• A2 Milk (ASX: A2M)
• Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BKB.B)

Head to the Get Started Investing website for more info.

Want more? Subscribe to Equity Mates Investing Podcast, social media channels, Thought Starters mailing list and more here

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One of the most common reasons we hear from people not investing is that they don't have enough money.

In this episode we will prove to you why this is certainly not the case, and why learning to save is critical to getting started investing. We'll also share some of our money saving tips that help us keep on top of our savings.

In this episode you will learn:

• How much money you need to get started
• Money saving tips
• How Bryce & Alec both manage their savings
• The 'Rule of Threes'

Head to the Get Started Investing website for more info.

Want more? Subscribe to Equity Mates Investing Podcast, social media channels, Thought Starters mailing list and more here

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Join us and Get Started Investing with Equity Mates as we take you on a journey into the world of investing.

The stockmarket brings with it amazing potential to create wealth, but many people miss out on this opportunity. We don't want you to be one of them!

When we started Equity Mates, we were just like you, confused about where to begin and intimidated by the complex terminology. But with our help, you can overcome these barriers and start investing with confidence. In this podcast series, we'll guide you through the process, from setting up your account to making your first trade.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Who we are - Bryce and Alec (Ren)
• Our personal investing experiences
• The power of compound interest, and why the stockmarket is a wealth-creating machine
• How investing early can help you achieve early retirement
• The benefits of staying informed about the world through investing
• Our philosophy of "just get started"
• Where to find us and join our community!

Start now, and kick-start your investment journey.

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Want more Equity Mates? Come to our website and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more. 

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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.

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We know that the world of investing can be confusing, that’s why we created this show; a jargon-free zone where we break down investing concepts in ways you will actually understand. 

In our short, digestible episodes you’d discover: 

• The fundamentals of investing that no one ever taught you
• Everything you need to know about ETFs and building a diversified portfolio
• Practical personal finance strategies to maximize your savings and budgeting
• How to make your superannuation work harder for your future

Every episode is designed to give you actionable steps you can take today to start building real wealth. 

Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your investing knowledge, Get Started Investing gives you the tools, confidence, and community support to make smarter financial decisions.

So tune to new episodes every tuesday and second friday and start making your money work for you one episode at a time. 

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Have an investing question? Record a voice note or send us a message on our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.

Short, sharp, to the point, it'll get you up to speed in less than 5 minutes.

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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.