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

812 breaking ETF news: Betashares HBRD changes & Vanguard takes on IVV
MAR 19, 2026
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:πŸ‘‰πŸΌ what is HBRDπŸ‘‰πŸ½ history of HBRDπŸ‘‰πŸΎ bank capital explainedπŸ‘‰πŸΏ why regulators are killing hybrid securitiesπŸ‘‰πŸ» what’s changing with HBRDπŸ‘‰ fees, risk & the new strategyπŸ‘‰πŸΌ Vanguard launches S&P 500 ETFπŸ‘‰πŸ½ V500 vs IVV vs SPYπŸ‘‰πŸΎ 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.
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811 should you really dollar cost average your investments?
MAR 12, 2026
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:πŸ‘‰πŸΌ the history behind dollar cost averaging (DCA)πŸ‘‰πŸ½ what is DCA?πŸ‘‰πŸΎ it's link to behavioural investingπŸ‘‰πŸΏ lump sum or DCA, which is better?πŸ‘‰πŸ» 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.
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810 why this strategy is flawed (especially for Aussies)
MAR 5, 2026
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. πŸ‘‰πŸ½ what is the 4% rule?πŸ‘‰πŸΎ where did the 4% rule come from?πŸ‘‰πŸΏ The Trinity Study explainedπŸ‘‰πŸ» flaws in the studies usedπŸ‘‰ 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.
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809 core & satellite investing: smart strategy or overhyped?
FEB 26, 2026
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:πŸ‘‰πŸΌ what is core & satellite investing?πŸ‘‰πŸ½ where the strategy came fromπŸ‘‰πŸΎ flaws of the strategy πŸ‘‰πŸΏ benefits of the strategy πŸ‘‰πŸ» thematic fund return examples & considerationsπŸ‘‰ the Australian thematic landscapeπŸ‘‰πŸΌ covered calls explainedπŸ‘‰πŸ½ 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.
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31 MIN