{"podcast":{"title":"Australian Finance Podcast","slug":"australian-finance-podcast-1163565","podcast_index_feed_id":1163565,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/RRKKR5925883975","website_url":"https://www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-finance-podcast/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/92992eb0-1181-11ed-950d-73315c1fbe30/image/8e27fe75e7dbf62d98a37879f1052f43.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Rask","episode_count":400,"summary":"The Australian Finance Podcast is your guide to sorting out your finances, one episode at a time. Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer, & Gemma Mitchell, Senior Financial Adviser, bring you actionable strategies and knowledge that you can put into practice today. Save money, invest better and live life on your terms. ~~ New to the show? We recommend that you head back to our Starter Pack series of the podcast in Jan/Feb 2024, to get your head around some really important concepts! More advanced listeners might enjoy our other show, The Australian Investors Podcast. ~~ SHOW NOTES: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-finance-podcast/ ~~ DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast series is general financial information/advice only. That means, the advice 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. In addition, you should obtain and read the product disclosure statement (PDS) before making a decision to acquire a financial product. If you don’t know what your needs are, you should consult a trusted and licensed financial…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/australian-finance-podcast-1163565"},"episode":{"title":"How ETFs actually work: Capital growth, dividends & risk explained [2/5]","slug":"how-etfs-actually-work-capital-growth-dividends-risk-explained-2-5","published_at":"2026-05-14T00:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/australian-finance-podcast-1163565/how-etfs-actually-work-capital-growth-dividends-risk-explained-2-5","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/australian-finance-podcast-1163565","url":"https://www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-finance-podcast/","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/RRKKR5119596336.mp3?updated=1778542898","summary":"In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell continue the ETF mini-series with a deeper dive into how ETFs actually work. After covering the basics in episode one, this episode focuses on building your confidence by explaining how you make money from ETFs, what’s happening behind the scenes, and how to think about risk. They cover: - How ETFs generate returns through capital growth and distributions - What’s inside an ETF and how index tracking works - The difference between passive and thematic investing - How to assess risk and choose the right ETF for you If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode on ETFs, you'll love our series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights. Topics Covered - Recap: What is an ETF? - How you make money from ETFs: - Capital growth - Dividends (distributions) - Who makes money: fund managers & fees explained - What is an ETF “risk profile”? - Understanding risk levels: - What’s inside an ETF (holdings explained) - What is an index? (ASX 200, S&P 500 examples) - How index tracking works - What is passive investing? What is thematic investing? - Ethical ETFs explained - How to read ETF names & tickers - Beginner mistakes to avoid: - Thinking you must pick individual stocks inside ETFs - Misunderstanding daily price movements - Long-term mindset when investing in ETFs Resources for this episode - Download the ETF mini series checklist here - Buy Gemma’s book “The Money Reset” - Ask a question (select the Finance podcast) Show partner resources - Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit - Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith - View Betas…","meta_description":"In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell continue the ETF mini-series with a deeper dive into how ETFs actually…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2120,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/australian-finance-podcast-1163565/episodes/how-etfs-actually-work-capital-growth-dividends-risk-explained-2-5/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/australian-finance-podcast-1163565/how-etfs-actually-work-capital-growth-dividends-risk-explained-2-5.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}