Financial Planner Luke Smith joined 2CC Talking Canberra in Money Matters, that aired live on Friday 7 August 2026 with 2CC’s Leon Delaney. The topic is: What is an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)? In this episode Luke takes a deep dive into ETFs as an investment vehicle, and how it can be used within your investment portfolio to help you reach your goals.
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Key topics covered include:
- How do Exchange Traded Funds work?
- How do ETFs relate to a share market index, eg the ASX 200?
- How does the cost of an ETF compare to a Managed Fund in terms of cost?
- Benefits of portfolio diversification and risk mitigation.
- Are ETF’s easy to buy and administer?
- Are all ETF’s the same? There are niche and specific sector ETFs.
- Wealth building opportunity for young Australians too.
- ETF’s are listed – What does that mean?
- Also check your superfund, some Super Funds don’t offer Exchange Traded Funds an investment.
- Luke shares his key points to consider if you’re considering Exchange Traded Funds and where to get more information.
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Have you thought about ETFs as part of your investment, super or retirement portfolio?
Luke as a Financial Planner can help you set up a financial planning strategy to help you achieve your personal financial goals, including investment, super and retirement (including transition to retirement). Simply make an appointment to confidentially discuss your goals. Call Envision Financial Services on 6260 4749. You can use the contact us form to make an appointment, for a confidential discussion about your own goals and situation.
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.
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