{"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":"What is an ETF? Beginner guide to investing in ETFs [1/5]","slug":"what-is-an-etf-beginner-guide-to-investing-in-etfs-1-5","published_at":"2026-05-13T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/australian-finance-podcast-1163565/what-is-an-etf-beginner-guide-to-investing-in-etfs-1-5","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/RRKKR8704179717.mp3?updated=1778542472","summary":"In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell kick off a 5-part ETF investing mini-series by breaking down what ETFs actually are and why they’ve become so popular. Over this series, you’ll learn how to research, compare and build your own ETF portfolio with confidence. In this first episode, we focus on the foundations and remove the intimidation around getting started. They cover: - What an ETF is (and what it’s not!) - What “exchange traded fund” actually means - Why ETFs have grown so quickly in Australia - The key benefits: low cost, diversification and simplicity - How ETFs compare to shares and managed funds 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 - What is an ETF (and not an EFT)? - Breaking down the name: Exchange, Traded, Fund - “A basket of investments in one trade” explained - What is a share? - Why ETFs have grown rapidly (230 → 422 ETFs) - Accessibility: how easy it is to start investing - Low cost investing explained - Diversification and reducing analysis paralysis - Transparency: knowing what you own - ETFs vs Shares (one company vs many) - ETFs vs Managed Funds (listed, tradable, often cheaper) - Types of ETFs: - Shares ETFs - Bond ETFs - Gold ETFs - Cash ETFs - Thematic ETFs - How ETFs can help you grow wealth over time - Simple investing strategy: small, consistent investing 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…","meta_description":"In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell kick off a 5-part ETF investing mini-series by breaking down what ETFs…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2137,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/australian-finance-podcast-1163565/episodes/what-is-an-etf-beginner-guide-to-investing-in-etfs-1-5/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/what-is-an-etf-beginner-guide-to-investing-in-etfs-1-5.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}