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

    01/01/2026 | 40 mins.

    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.👉🏾 why ETF vs managed fund is the wrong starting point👉🏿 why most investors use pooled investments👉🏻 listed investment companies: how they work, pros & cons👉 managed funds: how they work, pros & cons👉🏼 ETF vs managed fund equivalent performance👉🏽 how ETFs solved most structural problems, pros & cons👉🏾 how to choose the right structure for youWatch this is investing on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisinvestingLearn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/storeHave 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.

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

    25/12/2025 | 34 mins.

    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:👉🏾 why indexes exist and what problem they solved👉🏿 how the s&p 500 actually works👉🏻 the origins of major global indexes👉 price indexes vs accumulation indexes👉🏼 index funds and the rise of passive investing👉🏽 when active management can make sense👉🏾 where index investing goes wrong👉🏿 how investors should really use indexesWatch this is investing on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisinvestingLearn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/storeHave 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.

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

    18/12/2025 | 52 mins.

    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:👉🏾 actively managed vs index funds👉🏿 allocating across countries, sectors and company size👉🏻 why global market weights don’t equal good portfolios👉 why choosing active or passive is the wrong question👉🏼 7 measures for choosing an index fund👉🏽 6 Ps for selecting an active fund manager👉🏾 4 ways to monitor and rebalance your portfolioWatch this is investing on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisinvestingLearn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/storeHave 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.

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    745 understanding & embracing risk (investing principles 3/11)

    11/12/2025 | 22 mins.

    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/@thisisinvestingLearn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/storeNick Bradley is now over on Youtube! Subscribe to his show, 15 Minute Money: https://youtube.com/@15minutemoney?si=GOLaFNrEqh5iUCJ1Want 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.

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    744 the 5 B's to investing + why invest in gold (investing principles 2/11)

    04/12/2025 | 33 mins.

    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/storeHave 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.

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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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