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this is investing is your weekly dose of realistic, no-hype investing encouragement. Hosted by Vince Scully, each short episode is designed to help you build long-term wealth by focusing on what actually matters: consistency, mindset, and simple...

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this is investing is your weekly dose of realistic, no-hype investing encouragement. Hosted by Vince Scully, each short episode is designed to help you build long-term wealth by focusing on what actually matters: consistency, mindset, and simple strategy over noise and hype. Whether you're new to investing or looking to stay on track, this series will keep you grounded and growing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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813 these 4 behaviours are destroying your returns

3/26/2026
Are your investments underperforming because of the market or because of your behaviour? In this episode, Vince Scully breaks down four investor behaviours that can quietly destroy returns and shares practical ways to reduce the damage. Vince Scully is the founder and portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/ Watch this is investing on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisinvesting Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you before acting. Always read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs before buying any financial product. Vince Scully is a representative and SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:28:47

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812 breaking ETF news: Betashares HBRD changes & Vanguard takes on IVV

3/19/2026
Breaking ETF news you actually need to know! Vince Scully unpacks major changes to HBRD and whether Vanguard’s new S&P 500 ETF is worth switching for. He covers: πŸ‘‰πŸΌ what is HBRD πŸ‘‰πŸ½ history of HBRD πŸ‘‰πŸΎ bank capital explained πŸ‘‰πŸΏ why regulators are killing hybrid securities πŸ‘‰πŸ» what’s changing with HBRD πŸ‘‰ fees, risk & the new strategy πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Vanguard launches S&P 500 ETF πŸ‘‰πŸ½ V500 vs IVV vs SPY πŸ‘‰πŸΎ Vince’s thoughts on V500 Vince Scully is the founder and portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/ Watch this is investing on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisinvesting Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you before acting. Always read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs before buying any financial product. Vince Scully is a representative and SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:30:34

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811 should you really dollar cost average your investments?

3/12/2026
Dollar cost averaging is often promoted as the safest investing strategy but is it actually the best one? In this episode Vince breaks down where the idea came from, why it helps investors stay disciplined, and what the evidence says about lump sum investing vs drip feeding money into the market. He covers: πŸ‘‰πŸΌ the history behind dollar cost averaging (DCA) πŸ‘‰πŸ½ what is DCA? πŸ‘‰πŸΎ it's link to behavioural investing πŸ‘‰πŸΏ lump sum or DCA, which is better? πŸ‘‰πŸ» Vanguard’s research paper on lump sum vs DCA returns Vince Scully is the founder and portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/ Watch this is investing on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisinvesting Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you before acting. Always read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs before buying any financial product. Vince Scully is a representative and SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:21:07

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810 why this strategy is flawed (especially for Aussies)

3/5/2026
In this episode, Vince unpacks where the 4% rule came from and why it may not apply to Australian investors, especially early retirees. πŸ‘‰πŸ½ what is the 4% rule? πŸ‘‰πŸΎ where did the 4% rule come from? πŸ‘‰πŸΏ The Trinity Study explained πŸ‘‰πŸ» flaws in the studies used πŸ‘‰ the biggest reason the rule does not reflect Australian spending habits in retirement Vince Scully is the founder and portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/ Watch this is investing on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisinvesting Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you before acting. Always read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs before buying any financial product. Vince Scully is a representative and SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:27:42

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809 core & satellite investing: smart strategy or overhyped?

2/26/2026
In this episode Vince breaks down where the core and satellite investing strategy came from, why it became so popular, and whether it genuinely adds value for investors. He covers: πŸ‘‰πŸΌ what is core & satellite investing? πŸ‘‰πŸ½ where the strategy came from πŸ‘‰πŸΎ flaws of the strategy πŸ‘‰πŸΏ benefits of the strategy πŸ‘‰πŸ» thematic fund return examples & considerations πŸ‘‰ the Australian thematic landscape πŸ‘‰πŸΌ covered calls explained πŸ‘‰πŸ½ and his closing thoughts Vince Scully is the founder and portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/ Watch this is investing on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisinvesting Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you before acting. Always read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs before buying any financial product. Vince Scully is a representative and SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:31:31

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808 rebalancing your portfolio vs riding winners: what actually works?

2/19/2026
Should you rebalance your portfolio or are you watering the weeds and cutting the flowers as Peter Lynch would say? In this episode Vince Scully unpacks: πŸ‘‰πŸΌ what is rebalancing and how does it work? πŸ‘‰πŸ½ should you double down on winners or rebalance? πŸ‘‰πŸΎ asset allocation is the #1 driver of risk and return for long term investors πŸ‘‰πŸΏ how to rebalance to your portfolio πŸ‘‰πŸ» key benefits of rebalancing πŸ‘‰ frequency and timing πŸ‘‰πŸΌ does rebalancing impact performance? πŸ‘‰πŸ½ Vince's final thoughts Vince Scully is the founder and portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/ Watch this is investing on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisinvesting Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you before acting. Always read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs before buying any financial product. Vince Scully is a representative and SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:31:20

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807 global & US equities (investing principles 11/11)

2/12/2026
In today's episode Vince Scully looks beyond Australia to the global and US index funds available on the market. He covers: πŸ‘‰πŸΌ the global market & US landscape explained πŸ‘‰πŸ½ how developed and emerging markets are classified πŸ‘‰πŸΎ what is considered small, mid and large cap globally πŸ‘‰πŸΏ currency diversification & risk πŸ‘‰πŸ» US % of the global equity market πŸ‘‰ US ETF analysis - IVV, SPY, NDQ, VTS πŸ‘‰πŸΌ ETFs including US - VGS, IOO, BGBL, IWLD πŸ‘‰πŸ½ developed market funds excluding US - VEU, IVE, XUS πŸ‘‰πŸΎ emerging market funds excluding US - lEM, EMXC, EMKT, VGE, IZZ, IAA, FEMX πŸ‘‰πŸΏ constructing your portfolio πŸ‘‰πŸ» getting small cap exposure πŸ‘‰ Vince’s closing thoughts on portfolio construction Vince Scully is the founder and portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/ Watch this is investing on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisinvesting Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you before acting. Always read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs before buying any financial product. Vince Scully is a representative and SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:53:54

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806 ethical investing: does ESG actually make a difference?

2/5/2026
Ethical investing and ESG sound appealing but do they actually make a difference? Vince Scully breaks down the reality of ESG-aware investing - why people choose it, how it’s implemented in practice, and whether it genuinely makes a difference to the world and/or your returns. πŸ‘‰πŸΌ why people choose to invest ethically πŸ‘‰πŸ½ ESG explained: environmental, social & governance πŸ‘‰πŸΎ why ESG screening is complex πŸ‘‰πŸΏ the main ESG investing approaches πŸ‘‰πŸ» why ESG screening is complex πŸ‘‰ does ethical investing really make a difference? πŸ‘‰πŸΌ how have ethical funds performed? πŸ‘‰πŸΎ cost, constraints & portfolio impacts πŸ‘‰πŸ½ impact on security selection πŸ‘‰πŸΏ applying ESG investing in your portfolio πŸ‘‰ how to decide if ESG investing is right for you Vince Scully is the founder and portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/ Watch this is investing on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisinvesting Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you before acting. Always read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs before buying any financial product. Vince Scully is a representative and SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:36:03

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805 investing in real estate & infrastructure (investing principles 10/11)

1/29/2026
Real estate and infrastructure play a powerful role in diversified portfolios. Vince Scully explains how they work, how they perform in downturns, and how to access them through ETFs. πŸ‘‰πŸΌ 3 key characteristics of these two asset classes πŸ‘‰πŸ½ how real estate performs in market downturns πŸ‘‰πŸΎ your home vs investment property vs REITs πŸ‘‰πŸΏ property syndicates vs listed REITs πŸ‘‰πŸ» global real estate ETFs: hedged vs unhedged πŸ‘‰ Australian real estate risks & concentration πŸ‘‰πŸΌ why infrastructure is different to property πŸ‘‰πŸ½ what actually qualifies as β€œcore” infrastructure πŸ‘‰πŸΎ infrastructure performance in the GFC & COVID πŸ‘‰πŸΏ long-term return drivers for infrastructure πŸ‘‰πŸ» the currency-hedging problem explained πŸ‘‰ infrastructure ETFs & portfolio role πŸ‘‰πŸΌ how real estate & infrastructure work together Vince Scully is a portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/ Watch this is investing on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisinvesting Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you before acting. Always read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs before buying any financial product. Vince Scully is a representative and SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:26:42

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804 bonds & fixed interest (investing principles 9/11)

1/22/2026
Are bonds the boring cousin of other investment options? Not entirely. In this episode Vince Scully unpacks what you need to know about bonds and fixed interest investing options: πŸ‘‰πŸΌ what is a bond? How do they work? πŸ‘‰πŸ½ other types of bonds you need to know πŸ‘‰πŸΎ how to apply your knowledge of bonds to your investing portfolio πŸ‘‰πŸΏ aren't bonds just the same as cash? Vince Scully is a portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/ Watch this is investing on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisinvesting Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you before acting. Always read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs before buying any financial product. Vince Scully is a representative and SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:32:21

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803 investing in gold (investing principles 8/11)

1/15/2026
Gold has delivered strong returns and big headlines but is it really worth holding and is bitcoin really digital gold? Vince unpacks: πŸ‘‰πŸΌ why gold is everywhere right now πŸ‘‰πŸ½ mixed opinions on holding gold πŸ‘‰πŸΎ what gold actually does in a portfolio πŸ‘‰πŸΏ why gold works differently for Aussie investors πŸ‘‰πŸ» gold vs bonds in market downturns πŸ‘‰ how gold performed in real crashes πŸ‘‰πŸΌ is bitcoin really digital gold? πŸ‘‰πŸ½ how to invest in gold πŸ‘‰πŸΏ ETFs and ETPs you can buy that track physical gold Vince Scully is the founder and portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/ Watch this is investing on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisinvesting Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you before acting. Always read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs before buying any financial product. Vince Scully is a representative and SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:33:57

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802 investing in Australian equities: home bias, franking credits & ETF choices (investing principles 7/11)

1/8/2026
Should Aussie investors stick close to home or look offshore? In this episode Vince breaks down home bias, franking credits, ASX concentration and how to work out your allocation to Aussie equities. πŸ‘‰πŸΎ advantages of investing in Aussie equities πŸ‘‰πŸΏ disadvantages of investing locally πŸ‘‰πŸ» criticism of investing in Aussie equities πŸ‘‰ what to look for when selecting a large cap equity fund πŸ‘‰πŸΌ some popular large cap funds πŸ‘‰πŸ½ smart beta strategies πŸ‘‰πŸΎ small and micro cap funds πŸ‘‰πŸΏ how much should you hold in Aussie equities? Watch this is investing on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisinvesting Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you before acting. Always read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs before buying any financial product. Vince Scully is a representative and SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:41:25

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801 choose your weapon: ETFs, LICs & managed funds (investing principles 6/11)

1/1/2026
ETFs, managed funds or LICs, which one should you actually choose? Vince breaks down the real differences between each structure, how tax and pricing work behind the scenes and why starting with what you want to invest in matters more than the wrapper you use. πŸ‘‰πŸΎ why ETF vs managed fund is the wrong starting point πŸ‘‰πŸΏ why most investors use pooled investments πŸ‘‰πŸ» listed investment companies: how they work, pros & cons πŸ‘‰ managed funds: how they work, pros & cons πŸ‘‰πŸΌ ETF vs managed fund equivalent performance πŸ‘‰πŸ½ how ETFs solved most structural problems, pros & cons πŸ‘‰πŸΎ how to choose the right structure for you Watch this is investing on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisinvesting Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you before acting. Always read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs before buying any financial product. Vince Scully is a representative and SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:40:07

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747 what's an index and why should you care (investing principles 5/11)

12/25/2025
In this episode Vince Scully breaks down how market indexes were created, how they’re constructed and how to use them effectively as an investor. He covers: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ why indexes exist and what problem they solved πŸ‘‰πŸΏ how the s&p 500 actually works πŸ‘‰πŸ» the origins of major global indexes πŸ‘‰ price indexes vs accumulation indexes πŸ‘‰πŸΌ index funds and the rise of passive investing πŸ‘‰πŸ½ when active management can make sense πŸ‘‰πŸΎ where index investing goes wrong πŸ‘‰πŸΏ how investors should really use indexes Watch this is investing on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisinvesting Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you before acting. Always read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs before buying any financial product. Vince Scully is a representative and SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:34:40

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746 building the ideal portfolio (investing principles 4/11)

12/18/2025
In today's episode of the investing principles series, Vince Scully walks through how to actually choose funds for your investment portfolio that fit your goals, risk tolerance and life stage. He covers: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ actively managed vs index funds πŸ‘‰πŸΏ allocating across countries, sectors and company size πŸ‘‰πŸ» why global market weights don’t equal good portfolios πŸ‘‰ why choosing active or passive is the wrong question πŸ‘‰πŸΌ 7 measures for choosing an index fund πŸ‘‰πŸ½ 6 Ps for selecting an active fund manager πŸ‘‰πŸΎ 4 ways to monitor and rebalance your portfolio Watch this is investing on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisinvesting Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you before acting. Always read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs before buying any financial product. Vince Scully is a representative and SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:52:43

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745 understanding & embracing risk (investing principles 3/4)

12/11/2025
In this episode, Vince unpacks one of the biggest misconceptions in investing - the difference between real risk and day to day volatility. He also breaks down concentration, leverage, investor behaviour and how to find the right level of risk so you can actually stay the course. Watch this is investing on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisinvesting Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store Nick Bradley is now over on Youtube! Subscribe to his show, 15 Minute Money: https://youtube.com/@15minutemoney?si=GOLaFNrEqh5iUCJ1 Want more investing content? Find 'this is investing' wherever you listen to podcasts. Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you before acting. Always read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs before buying any financial product. Vince Scully is a representative and SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:22:36

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744 the 5 B's to investing + why invest in gold (investing principles 2/4)

12/4/2025
Vince breaks down the 5 Bs which make up the core building blocks of every investment portfolio: bills, bonds, bullion, bricks and businesses + 6 common factors of a winning stock. Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you before acting. Always read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs before buying any financial product. Vince Scully is a representative and SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:33:36

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743 introducing a new host! + inflation, returns & your investing why (investing principles 1/4)

12/4/2025
Vince Scully kicks off a new era of this is investing with a back to basics 4-part series. In this episode Vince looks at why we invest in the first place. He breaks down inflation, long-term returns and the mindset that makes investing decisions easier over time. Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you before acting. Always read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs before buying any financial product. Vince Scully is a representative and SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:14:10

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742 the 10 questions with Sim Kaur from Friends That Invest

10/16/2025
Glen puts Simran Kaur from Friends That Invest in the hot seat with his signature 10 questions. They chat about: πŸ‘‰ what makes a successful investor πŸ‘‰πŸΏ invest inside or outside of retirement? πŸ‘‰πŸΌ pay down mortgage or invest? πŸ‘‰πŸ½ the biggest barrier stopping people investing πŸ‘‰πŸΎ do you have to be smart to be good with money? πŸ‘‰πŸΏ Sim’s definition of success πŸ‘‰πŸ» handbag investments and value πŸ‘‰ her best investment to date πŸ‘‰πŸΌ how capitalism and climate guilt connect πŸ‘‰πŸΎ the one book every investor should read Connect with Sim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendsthatinvest/ Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store Nick Bradley is now over on Youtube! Subscribe to his show, 15 Minute Money: https://youtube.com/@15minutemoney?si=GOLaFNrEqh5iUCJ1 Want more investing content? Find 'this is investing' wherever you listen to podcasts. Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:13:50

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741 passive income and life on your own terms

10/2/2025
In this episode, Glen and Nick Bradley get real about passive income, touching on: πŸ‘‰πŸΎ Nick’s $180k income target in Spain πŸ‘‰πŸΌ hat’s truly passive vs what’s really another job πŸ‘‰πŸΏ options trading πŸ‘‰ fixing your life before chasing passive income πŸ‘‰πŸ» dividends, REITs & business development companies explained πŸ‘‰πŸΎ bitcoin yield ETFs Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store Nick Bradley is now over on Youtube! Subscribe to his show, 15 Minute Money: https://youtube.com/@15minutemoney?si=GOLaFNrEqh5iUCJ1 Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:20:50