7. Just get started: Buying an index | 12 Steps to Get Started Investing
From Get Started Investing by Equity Mates Media
January 26, 2026 · 16 min · Season 12
About this episode
This episode introduces index ETFs as a simple investment option and discusses their importance for new investors.
Introducing the simple investor’s best friend… the index ETF. You don’t have to be an expert on financial markets to be an investor. In fact, it’s arguably easier today than it’s ever been to invest and most of that is thanks to our friend; index ETFs. In this episode you will learn: What we would buy if we were starting again today What is an index Different indexes around the world How you can buy an index: ETFs Why an index is all you need Chapters: This is Part 7 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. ——— Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered . ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ——— Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is…
People in this episode
Host: Equity Mates Media
Topics covered
- index ETFs
- investing basics
- financial markets
- investment strategies
- education
Keywords
- index ETF
- investing
- financial markets
- investment strategies
- education
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Equity Mates Media
Products: index ETF
Books & works: Get Started Investing
Places: Australia
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