this is investing
this is investing

this is investing

Vince Scully

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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.

Recent Episodes

802 investing in Australian equities: home bias, franking credits & ETF choices (investing principles 7/11)
JAN 8, 2026
802 investing in Australian equities: home bias, franking credits & ETF choices (investing principles 7/11)
Should Aussie investors stick close to home or look offshore? In this episode Vince breaks down home bias, franking credits, ASX concentration and how to work out your allocation to Aussie equities. πŸ‘‰πŸΎ advantages of investing in Aussie equitiesπŸ‘‰πŸΏ disadvantages of investing locallyπŸ‘‰πŸ» criticism of investing in Aussie equitiesπŸ‘‰ what to look for when selecting a large cap equity fundπŸ‘‰πŸΌ some popular large cap fundsπŸ‘‰πŸ½ smart beta strategiesπŸ‘‰πŸΎ small and micro cap fundsπŸ‘‰πŸΏ how much should you hold in Aussie equities?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.
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801 choose your weapon: ETFs, LICs & managed funds (investing principles 6/11)
JAN 1, 2026
801 choose your weapon: ETFs, LICs & managed funds (investing principles 6/11)
ETFs, managed funds or LICs, which one should you actually choose? Vince breaks down the real differences between each structure, how tax and pricing work behind the scenes and why starting with what you want to invest in matters more than the wrapper you use.πŸ‘‰πŸΎ why ETF vs managed fund is the wrong starting pointπŸ‘‰πŸΏ why most investors use pooled investmentsπŸ‘‰πŸ» listed investment companies: how they work, pros & consπŸ‘‰ managed funds: how they work, pros & consπŸ‘‰πŸΌ ETF vs managed fund equivalent performanceπŸ‘‰πŸ½ how ETFs solved most structural problems, pros & consπŸ‘‰πŸΎ how to choose the right structure for youWatch 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.
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747 what's an index and why should you care (investing principles 5/11)
DEC 25, 2025
747 what's an index and why should you care (investing principles 5/11)
In this episode Vince Scully breaks down how market indexes were created, how they’re constructed and how to use them effectively as an investor. He covers:πŸ‘‰πŸΎ why indexes exist and what problem they solvedπŸ‘‰πŸΏ how the s&p 500 actually worksπŸ‘‰πŸ» the origins of major global indexesπŸ‘‰ price indexes vs accumulation indexesπŸ‘‰πŸΌ index funds and the rise of passive investingπŸ‘‰πŸ½ when active management can make senseπŸ‘‰πŸΎ where index investing goes wrongπŸ‘‰πŸΏ how investors should really use indexesWatch 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.
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746 building the ideal portfolio (investing principles 4/11)
DEC 18, 2025
746 building the ideal portfolio (investing principles 4/11)
In today's episode of the investing principles series, Vince Scully walks through how to actually choose funds for your investment portfolio that fit your goals, risk tolerance and life stage. He covers:πŸ‘‰πŸΎ actively managed vs index fundsπŸ‘‰πŸΏ allocating across countries, sectors and company sizeπŸ‘‰πŸ» why global market weights don’t equal good portfoliosπŸ‘‰ why choosing active or passive is the wrong questionπŸ‘‰πŸΌ 7 measures for choosing an index fundπŸ‘‰πŸ½ 6 Ps for selecting an active fund managerπŸ‘‰πŸΎ 4 ways to monitor and rebalance your portfolioWatch 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.
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52 MIN
745 understanding & embracing risk (investing principles 3/11)
DEC 11, 2025
745 understanding & embracing risk (investing principles 3/11)
In this episode, Vince unpacks one of the biggest misconceptions in investing - the difference between real risk and day to day volatility. He also breaks down concentration, leverage, investor behaviour and how to find the right level of risk so you can actually stay the course.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/storeNick Bradley is now over on Youtube! Subscribe to his show, 15 Minute Money: https://youtube.com/@15minutemoney?si=GOLaFNrEqh5iUCJ1Want more investing content? Find 'this is investing' wherever you listen to podcasts.Have 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.
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22 MIN