<p>If you’re stuck deciding which ETF to invest in, use our 5 steps to compare any ETF. In 10 mins you’ll have all the information you need to make the best choice for you.</p><br><p>ETFs have made investing super accessible. So accessible in fact, that there are now so many to choose from that it can be overwhelming.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If decision paralysis is getting in your way, these steps will help you focus on what really matters and get invested.</p><br><p><strong>Links Referenced:</strong></p><p>📈 ETFs mentioned: <a href="https://www.vanguard.com.au/adviser/invest/etf?portId=8210" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VHY</a>, <a href="https://www.vanguard.com.au/personal/invest-with-us/etf?portId=8205" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VAS</a></p><p>🎧 Listen to: <a href="https://equitymates.com/episode/we-hate-fees-here-are-the-cheapest-etfs-in-australia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">We hate fees! Here are the Cheapest ETFs in Australia</a></p><p>📝 <a href="https://x40s1z0ymjt.typeform.com/etf-handbook" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download our FREE ETF Handbook</a>: everything you need to get started with ETFs.</p><p>📞 Have an investing question? Leave us <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/EquityMates" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a voicemail</a>, and we'll answer it on the podcast!</p><p>🎥 We're on YouTube! Watch full episodes <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCENnvB5MjP6ggtALzmy1BEw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong> </p><p>00:00:00 – Introduction And Episode Setup</p><p>00:01:29 – How To Compare Any ETF In Ten Minutes</p><p>00:02:27 – Listener Question: VHY Or VAS</p><p>00:04:13 – Step One: Look At The Name</p><p>00:05:08 – Step Two: Understand Its Purpose</p><p>00:05:55 – Step Three: How It Achieves That Goal</p><p>00:07:15 – Step Four: What It Costs</p><p>00:08:36 – Step Five: After-Fee Returns</p><p>00:09:51 – How To Compare Two ETFs</p><p>00:10:41 – VHY Versus VAS: Key Differences</p><p>00:13:21 – Fee Comparison And Returns</p><p>00:15:15 – Long-Term Performance</p><p>00:16:30 – Final Thoughts And Takeaways</p><p>———</p><br><p>Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – <a href="https://linktr.ee/equitymates" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">we’ve got you covered</a></p><br><p>———</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>———</p><p>Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.</p><p>This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.</p><p>Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>