ETFs 101: Using Exchange Traded Funds to build your core investment portfolio

Published: Aug. 11, 2023, 5 a.m.

b"In this episode, we\\u2019re going to introduce you to your new investing best friend, Exchange Traded Funds, or ETFs, as you\\u2019ll come to know them. ETFs are a great investment option for new and experienced investors and are an easy way to build a low-cost and diversified portfolio with just a few trades.\\nThey\\u2019re simple, they work, and you don\\u2019t need to be a financial wizard to get your head around them. Investing can be as easy as opening up a brokerage account, picking a low-cost, diversified ETF and buying small parcels frequently over a long period of time.\\nETFs can be your entire portfolio or just the core, but they instantly open the world of investing to you. They have changed how we invest and simplified the often complex world of finance. So, in this episode, we talk about exactly why we\\u2019re so keen on ETFs, how they work and how you can use them to invest.\\nThis episode is part of our Beginners Investing Month series on The Australian Finance Podcast. Just look for the episodes with the \\U0001f4b8 during August 2023!\\n\\U0001f39f\\ufe0f We're going on the road from August - October 2023; get your tickets here!\\n\\U0001f4da Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's upcoming book, Buying Happiness, which you can preorder on Booktopia or Amazon.\\n***\\nAccess the show notes for The Australian Finance Podcast: www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-finance-podcast\\n\\U0001f30f Ready-made ETF portfolios? Rask Core has you covered!\\nTake one of our fantastic money & investing courses (think ETFs, shares, property and FIRE) on Rask Education.\\n\\U0001f64b\\U0001f3fd\\u200d\\u2640\\ufe0f ASK A QUESTION: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00\\nIf you want to thank us for putting this show together, please give The Australian Finance Podcast a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it\\u2019s a 5-second task that really helps support the show (and puts a big smile on our faces).\\nPearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign-up to Pearler using the code \\u201cRASK\\u201d for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/Pearler\\nWe're proudly supported by Global X ETFs. Learn more about the growing range of leading ETFs on the Global X website:\\xa0https://bit.ly/gx-funds\\nBoost your investment potential with FundLater. With InvestSMART's Fundlater, you can start a $10,000 investment portfolio with only $4,000 upfront. Find out how: rask.com.au/inv-fundlater\\nInvesting Made Simple. Thanks to InvestSMART's ready-made ETF portfolios, you can start investing now in a portfolio managed by experts. Not only that, you can invest confidently, knowing your investment fees are capped. Learn more: rask.com.au/inv-pma\\nDISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs before acting on it. If you\\u2019re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.\\nFull individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen, Kate and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc.\\nAccess The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"