Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra in Money Matters, that aired live on Friday 12 June 2026. The topic is: Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) – Why could it be right investment for your portfolio? After you’ve set your goals and determined your risk profile, the next decision to make is what will you invest in? An ETF might be a suitable option for you. But as always, there’s a bit to consider before you buy any investment. In this episode Luke takes a deep dive into ETFs.
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Key topics covered include:
- What is an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)?
- What are the characteristics of an ETF?
- What does an ETF cost?
- What are the benefits of buying an ETF?
- How do you buy an ETF?
- How do you earn money from an ETF?
- Are ETF’s good investment options for kids?
- Liquidity and Exchange Traded Funds
- How ETFs work in practice – they’re not all built the same!
- Some super funds offer ETFs, some do not – you can buy them outside of your super too.
- Luke shares his thoughts on ETFs as part of a diversified investment portfolio.
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Luke will return to 2CC to talk about other ‘Money Matters’ next week, we hope you can join us. You can also catch up with ‘The Strategy Stacker – Luke Talks Money’ podcast at a time that suits you.
We look forward to your company again. Luke’s book Smart Money Strategy is out now. 
