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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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May 5, 202639 min

814 invest in Australia or go global?

The US has dominated recent headlines. But zoom out, and the story looks very different. In this episode, Vince Scully breaks down the real role of “home bias,” why diversification still matters, and how to think about Australian vs global exposure without getting caught up in short-term noise. Vince Scully is a portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/storeWatch this is investing on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisinvestingHave a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group.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.Outro Music:"Photograph" by nomaBeatsLicensed via Pixabay Music – royalty-free for commercial use.No copyright infringement intended. All music used under appropriate commercial licences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 26, 202628 min

813 these 4 behaviours are destroying your returns

Are your investments underperforming because of the market or because of your behaviour? In this episode, Vince Scully breaks down four investor behaviours that can quietly destroy returns and shares practical ways to reduce the damage. Vince Scully is the founder and portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/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/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.

March 19, 202630 min

812 breaking ETF news: Betashares HBRD changes & Vanguard takes on IVV

Breaking ETF news you actually need to know! Vince Scully unpacks major changes to HBRD and whether Vanguard’s new S&P 500 ETF is worth switching for. He covers:👉🏼 what is HBRD👉🏽 history of HBRD👉🏾 bank capital explained👉🏿 why regulators are killing hybrid securities👉🏻 what’s changing with HBRD👉 fees, risk & the new strategy👉🏼 Vanguard launches S&P 500 ETF👉🏽 V500 vs IVV vs SPY👉🏾 Vince’s thoughts on V500Vince Scully is the founder and portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/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/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.

March 12, 202621 min

811 should you really dollar cost average your investments?

Dollar cost averaging is often promoted as the safest investing strategy but is it actually the best one? In this episode Vince breaks down where the idea came from, why it helps investors stay disciplined, and what the evidence says about lump sum investing vs drip feeding money into the market. He covers:👉🏼 the history behind dollar cost averaging (DCA)👉🏽 what is DCA?👉🏾 it's link to behavioural investing👉🏿 lump sum or DCA, which is better?👉🏻 Vanguard’s research paper on lump sum vs DCA returnsVince Scully is the founder and portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/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/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.

March 5, 202627 min

810 why this strategy is flawed (especially for Aussies)

In this episode, Vince unpacks where the 4% rule came from and why it may not apply to Australian investors, especially early retirees. 👉🏽 what is the 4% rule?👉🏾 where did the 4% rule come from?👉🏿 The Trinity Study explained👉🏻 flaws in the studies used👉 the biggest reason the rule does not reflect Australian spending habits in retirementVince Scully is the founder and portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/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/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.

February 26, 202631 min

809 core & satellite investing: smart strategy or overhyped?

In this episode Vince breaks down where the core and satellite investing strategy came from, why it became so popular, and whether it genuinely adds value for investors. He covers:👉🏼 what is core & satellite investing?👉🏽 where the strategy came from👉🏾 flaws of the strategy 👉🏿 benefits of the strategy 👉🏻 thematic fund return examples & considerations👉 the Australian thematic landscape👉🏼 covered calls explained👉🏽 and his closing thoughtsVince Scully is the founder and portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/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/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.

February 19, 202631 min

808 rebalancing your portfolio vs riding winners: what actually works?

Should you rebalance your portfolio or are you watering the weeds and cutting the flowers as Peter Lynch would say? In this episode Vince Scully unpacks:👉🏼 what is rebalancing and how does it work?👉🏽 should you double down on winners or rebalance?👉🏾 asset allocation is the #1 driver of risk and return for long term investors👉🏿 how to rebalance to your portfolio👉🏻 key benefits of rebalancing 👉 frequency and timing👉🏼 does rebalancing impact performance?👉🏽 Vince's final thoughtsVince Scully is the founder and portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/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/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.

February 12, 202653 min

807 global & US equities (investing principles 11/11)

In today's episode Vince Scully looks beyond Australia to the global and US index funds available on the market. He covers:👉🏼 the global market & US landscape explained👉🏽 how developed and emerging markets are classified👉🏾 what is considered small, mid and large cap globally👉🏿 currency diversification & risk👉🏻 US % of the global equity market👉 US ETF analysis - IVV, SPY, NDQ, VTS👉🏼 ETFs including US - VGS, IOO, BGBL, IWLD👉🏽 developed market funds excluding US - VEU, IVE, XUS👉🏾 emerging market funds excluding US - lEM, EMXC, EMKT, VGE, IZZ, IAA, FEMX👉🏿 constructing your portfolio👉🏻 getting small cap exposure👉 Vince’s closing thoughts on portfolio constructionVince Scully is the founder and portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/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/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.

February 5, 202636 min

806 ethical investing: does ESG actually make a difference?

Ethical investing and ESG sound appealing but do they actually make a difference? Vince Scully breaks down the reality of ESG-aware investing - why people choose it, how it’s implemented in practice, and whether it genuinely makes a difference to the world and/or your returns.👉🏼 why people choose to invest ethically👉🏽 ESG explained: environmental, social & governance👉🏾 why ESG screening is complex👉🏿 the main ESG investing approaches👉🏻 why ESG screening is complex👉 does ethical investing really make a difference?👉🏼 how have ethical funds performed?👉🏾 cost, constraints & portfolio impacts👉🏽 impact on security selection👉🏿 applying ESG investing in your portfolio👉 how to decide if ESG investing is right for youVince Scully is the founder and portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/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/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.

January 29, 202626 min

805 investing in real estate & infrastructure (investing principles 10/11)

Real estate and infrastructure play a powerful role in diversified portfolios. Vince Scully explains how they work, how they perform in downturns, and how to access them through ETFs.👉🏼 3 key characteristics of these two asset classes 👉🏽 how real estate performs in market downturns👉🏾 your home vs investment property vs REITs👉🏿 property syndicates vs listed REITs👉🏻 global real estate ETFs: hedged vs unhedged👉 Australian real estate risks & concentration👉🏼 why infrastructure is different to property👉🏽 what actually qualifies as “core” infrastructure👉🏾 infrastructure performance in the GFC & COVID👉🏿 long-term return drivers for infrastructure👉🏻 the currency-hedging problem explained👉 infrastructure ETFs & portfolio role👉🏼 how real estate & infrastructure work togetherVince Scully is a portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/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/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.