In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Tom Wickenden break down how to build passive income with ETFs. They cover:

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0:00 Welcome & Introduction

2:30 What is Passive Income?

6:45 How ETFs Can Pay You an Income

10:20 Understanding Yield & Distributions

15:30 The 4% Rule & Retiring Early

20:15 Common Passive Income Sources

25:10 The Risk of Chasing High Yield

30:40 Why Diversification Matters for Income

35:50 ETF Breakdown: QOZ (Smart Beta Aussie Shares)

40:20 ETF Breakdown: YMAX (Boosting Dividends with Options)

45:00 ETF Breakdown: MMKT (Cash Plus ETF – Better Than a Bank?)

48:30 ETF Breakdown: OZBD (Bonds for Income & Stability)

53:00 How to Structure a Passive Income Portfolio

58:15 Final Thoughts & How to Ask Your Finance Questions

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