Australian Finance Podcast

A200 ETF Review

Apr 2, 202500:12:14Tap to summarize

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask is joined by Tom Wickenden, Investment Strategist at BetaShares, to dive into A200, BetaShares' Australia 200 ETF.They explore: What makes A200 unique among Aussie share ETFs How its ultra-low fees can benefit investors The major companies inside A200 and why they matter Franking credits and how they impact your returns How A200 compares to other ASX ETFs Who might consider investing in A200 If you enjoy this episode, subscribe for more on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights.Topics Covered Welcome & Introduction Who is Tom Wickenden & What is BetaShares? What is A200 and what does it invest in? Why A200 is the lowest-cost Australian shares ETF The top companies inside A200 (CBA, BHP, ANZ, etc.) How franking credits work with A200 How A200 fits into a diversified portfolio Comparing A200 to VAS & other ASX ETFs How to decide if A200 is right for you Final thoughts and how to learn more Resources for this episode📄 Learn more about A200: A200 Betashares ETF~~ Show partner resources ~~💰 Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit - Sign up here 📊 Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith - Try it now 📈 View BetaShares' full range of funds - See more~~ Rask resources ~~🔗 Explore all Rask services - Click here 📋 Learn about Rask Financial Planning - Find out more 📈 Start investing with Rask - Get started 📜 Access Show Notes - Read more ❓ Ask a question (select the Finance Podcast) - Submit here📲 Follow us on social media: 📸 Instagram: @rask.invest 🎵 TikTok: @rask.investDISCLAIMERThis podcast contains general financial information only. It does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation, or needs. Always consider whether the information is appropriate to your circumstances before making investment decisions.If you’re unsure, consult a licensed financial planner. We do not guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including financial, taxation, and legal details. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial adviser, or financial planner. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG) for more information.#invest #RaskInvest #ASX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Budgeting = A System for Your Money (Not a Restriction!)

Mar 31, 202500:38:28Tap to summarize

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and Gemma Mitchell talk about why budgets get a bad rap and why they might just be your answer to building wealth. If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode, check out our other episodes and our budgeting FREE course. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Topics covered today:Gemma and Owen break down why budgeting doesn’t have to feel restrictive—it’s simply a system to give your money direction. They share real-life client examples showing how the right money system creates clarity, reduces overwhelm, and helps people take control of their finances with confidenceKey Takeaways: A budget is a plan, not a restriction. Setting up separate bank accounts makes money management easier. Rotating spending cutbacks prevents feeling deprived. Focus on what you’re adding to your life, not just what you’re cutting. Resources for this episode Gemma spreadsheet for budget Ask a question (select the Finance podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith ~~ Show partner resources ~~Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: https://bit.ly/PearlerGet 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmithView Betashares range of funds: https://bit.ly/beta-25~~ Rask resources ~~All services: https://bit.ly/R-servicesFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: 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’re 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. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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5 Thematic ETFs to Watch in 2025

Mar 27, 202500:43:43Tap to summarize

In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, your host Owen Rask is joined by Hugh Lam, Investment Strategist at Betashares, to discuss five key thematic ETFs poised for 2025. They cover: What thematic investing is and why it matters The difference between long-term trends and market fads Five ETFs that capture mega-trends shaping the global economy How to evaluate ETFs for risk, performance, and diversification If you enjoy this episode on thematic ETFs, make sure to subscribe to our podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more investing insights.Topics Covered Welcome & Introduction What is Thematic Investing? How to Identify Long-Term Trends vs. Fads ETF #1: Australian Quality (AQLT) – The Power of Quality Investing ETF #2: Australian Cash Plus Fund (MMKT) – A Safe Haven or Growth Play? ETF #3: Global Cybersecurity (HACK) – The AI & Cyber Defence Boom ETF #4: Gold Bullion (QAU) – Is Gold a Hedge Against Uncertainty? ETF #5: India Quality (IIND) – Why India’s Market is Gaining Momentum How to Use Thematic ETFs in Your Portfolio Final Thoughts & How to Ask Your Finance Questions Resources for this Episode📄 Learn more about these ETFs: Australian Quality (AQLT) – Learn More Australian Cash Plus Fund (MMKT) – Learn More Global Cybersecurity (HACK) – Learn More Gold Bullion (QAU) – Learn More India Quality (IIND) – Learn More ~~ Show Partner Resources ~~💰 Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit – Join Here📊 Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith – Try PocketSmith📈 View Betashares' full range of funds – Explore ETFs~~ Rask Resources ~~🔗 Explore all Rask services – See More📋 Learn about Rask Financial Planning – Get Advice📈 Start investing with Rask – Start Now📜 Access Show Notes – Read Here❓ Ask a finance question (just choose the finance podcast) – Submit Here📲 Follow us on social media:Instagram: @rask.investTikTok: @rask.investDISCLAIMERThis 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 before acting on it.If you’re unsure, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. 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. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG) – Read Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How to Start Investing in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide

Mar 26, 202500:24:08Tap to summarize

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask walks you through how to start investing in 2025, covering everything from investment platforms and brokerage accounts to micro-investing and ETFs.You'll learn: Why an emergency fund is crucial before investing How to choose the right investment platform (Raiz, Perla, CommSec, etc.) What ETFs are and why they’re great for beginners The step-by-step process to get started today If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode, 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 Why You Need an Emergency Fund Before Investing The 3-Year Investing Apprenticeship: What You Should Learn Starting Small: The Best Way to Begin Investing Understanding ETFs: Why They’re a Great First Investment How to Pick the Right Investment Platform Micro-Investing Apps: Perla Micro, Raiz, Sharesies, CommSec Pocket Traditional Brokerage Accounts: SelfWealth, Stake, NABTrade Automated Investing & Diversified ETFs (VDHG, DHHF, etc.) How to Write an Investment Thesis (Your Personal Investing Plan) Understanding Brokerage Fees & How to Minimize Costs Verifying Your Investment Platform: Checking for an AFSL How to Avoid Scams & Ensure You’re Investing Safely Resources for this episode📄 Learn more about ETF investing: Learn ETF investing basics from the Rask team Rask Beginner Shares Course ~~ Show partner resources ~~💰 Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit - Sign up here 📊 Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith - Start tracking your money 📈 View BetaShares' full range of funds - See ETFs here~~ Rask resources ~~🔗 Explore all Rask services - Check them out 📋 Learn about Rask Financial Planning - Find out more 📈 Start investing with Rask - Get started 📜 Access Show Notes - View here ❓ Ask a question - just select the Finance Podcast - Submit your question📲 Follow us on social media: 📸 Instagram: @rask.invest 🎵 TikTok: @rask.investDISCLAIMERThis 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’re unsure, 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. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG) here - Read it now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What do I do about my private health insurance?

Mar 24, 202500:46:57Tap to summarize

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host James O'Reilly, from Northeast Wealth speaks with longevity expert Dr Steven Lu about how to get the best Private Health cover for you, the health issues where you’ll most need it, and the times you won’t.If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode on navigating Private Health Insurance, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.This episode was originally featured on the Australian Retirement Podcast.Topics covered today: The history of Private Health Insurance (PHI) in Australia Why having PHI can significantly reduce your tax bill When does PHI deliver good value for policy holders? What are the major pitfalls of PHI? Spending on disaster recovery, versus disaster prevention How Australian Private Health Cover is changing today Your options if not taking out PHI How you can take action today Resources for this episode Dr Steven Lu’s practice - Everlab: https://www.everlab.com.au Ask a question (select the Finance podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest ~~ Rask resources ~~All services: https://bit.ly/R-servicesFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: 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’re 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. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Weekly Q&A- your investment questions answered

Mar 20, 202500:50:30Tap to summarize

In this episode, Owen is joined by Gemma Mitchell who steps in for Drew Meredith while he is away. This week they are answering your questions plus a quick update on how the portfolios are going and talk about transferring shares- what it means, why you’d do it and how it can go wrong. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Topics covered today: What are buybacks, and why do companies offer them? Diversifying inside vs. outside super Optimising dollar-cost averaging What is momentum investing? How to identify crossovers in your ETFs' asset allocations Resources for this episode ETF fund compare- Compare ETFs - Fund Comparison Tool | Vanguard Ask a question (select the Investment podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest ~~ Show partner resources ~~Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: https://bit.ly/PearlerGet 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmithView Betashares range of funds: https://bit.ly/beta-25~~ Rask resources ~~All services: https://bit.ly/R-servicesFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: 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’re 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. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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RSUs: How can I get the most from my package?

Mar 5, 2025Tap to summarize

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer at RASK, talks with James O'Reilly, from Northeast Wealth about how to maximise the financial outcomes from your RSUs and ESPP options.If you like this Australian Finance Podcast episode on maximising your RSUs, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Topics covered today: What are RSUs? How do they differ from ESPPs? Why do RSUs exist and how do they work? The inevitable tax complexities that accompany RSUs Effectively managing cashflow How can I ensure my RSUs help me to achieve my big financial goals? Common mistakes made with RSUs How you can take action today Resources for this episodeNortheast Wealth’s free RSU Management spreadsheet:Https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d3KtS73aazJsS2OTj43VHPPG2Yqqsj_h/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106053867535240111886&rtpof=true&sd=trueVideo from James explaining how to use this: https://www.loom.com/share/dc24459682964b24961a2cdf664eccdbAsk a question (select the Finance podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest~~ Show partner resources ~~View Betashares range of funds: https://bit.ly/beta-25Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: https://bit.ly/PearlerGet 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith~~ Rask resources ~~All services: https://bit.ly/R-servicesFinancial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: 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’re 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. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Passive investing, ETF bubbles & market makers ft. Betashares

Apr 19, 2023Tap to summarize

What really happens behind the scenes at one of Australia’s biggest ETF providers?We’re bringing you this intermediate conversation that originally aired on The Australian Investors Podcast, between Owen Rask and Cameron Gleeson. Are ETFs in a major bubble? Was Peter Lynch right about 'all in' passive investing? And did Michael Burry make a good call when he said there's a bubble in ETFs? Cameron Gleeson is the Senior Investment Strategist at Betashares ETFs, one of Australia's biggest ETF providers.🌏 Ready-made ETF portfolios? Rask Core has you covered!Take one of our fantastic money & investing courses (think ETFs, shares, property and FIRE) on Rask Education.🙋🏽‍♀️ ASK A QUESTION: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00If 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’s a 5-second task that really helps support the show (and puts a big smile on our faces).Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign-up to Pearler using the code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/PearlerWe're proudly supported by Global X ETFs. Learn more about the growing range of leading ETFs on the Global X website: https://bit.ly/gx-fundsBoost 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-fundlaterInvesting 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-pmaDISCLAIMER: 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’re 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.Full 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.Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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All episodes

A200 ETF Review

Budgeting = A System for Your Money (Not a Restriction!)

5 Thematic ETFs to Watch in 2025

How to Start Investing in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide

What do I do about my private health insurance?

Weekly Q&A- your investment questions answered

RSUs: How can I get the most from my package?

Passive investing, ETF bubbles & market makers ft. Betashares

Australian Finance Podcast

All episodes

A200 ETF Review

Budgeting = A System for Your Money (Not a Restriction!)

5 Thematic ETFs to Watch in 2025

How to Start Investing in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide

What do I do about my private health insurance?

Weekly Q&A- your investment questions answered

RSUs: How can I get the most from my package?

Passive investing, ETF bubbles & market makers ft. Betashares