In this Australian Finance Podcast Q&A episode, Owen Rask is joined by Rask Financial Adviser Tahli to tackle real listener questions. In this candid and relatable conversation, they cover:

– Investing in Asian and Emerging Market ETFs

– How to think about position sizing in a portfolio

– What it’s really like to switch careers (from fitness to finance)

– Why relatable and accessible financial advice matters

– Tahli’s unique money splurge and what it says about values

Whether you're building your ETF portfolio or wondering if a finance career is right for you, this episode has something for everyone.

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Topics Covered

– Meet Tahli: From Fitness Coach to Financial Adviser

– What Inspired the Career Switch?

– Early Money Influences & Finding Your Financial Identity

– Listener Q: Are Asian ETFs Worth It? (IAA, VAE, EMKT, IEM)

– How to Think About Risk & Position Sizing

– Why Emerging Markets Can Be Risky But Diversifying

– Investing for Different Goals with the Same ETFs

– Random Splurges Under $50: Acai Packets & Everyday Joy

– The Importance of Relatable Financial Content

– Q&A Hosting Twist: Tahli Interviews Owen

Resources for this episode

– Vaneck’s EMKT ETF
– iShares IEM ETF
– Luxury Car Tax Rates and thresholds
– EV Incentives
– Tax structuring explained article

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