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How do ETF providers make money?
First-time investor
Hi, I have a few basic questions about the companies that issue ETF like Vanguard, BetaShares etc: How do ETF provider...
Anjali Patel
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November 12th, 2024
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45 views
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lump sum from PPOR equity investment strategy
Investing strategy
Hi everyone, I am hesitating at the moment with how to invest a lump sum of $300k extracted from my PPOR equity into my ...
Yoko
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September 18th, 2025
2 likes
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1509 views
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Do I start over?
Investing strategy
Hi, I’m looking for advice on what the best investing strategy is. I started investing last year but feel like I have no...
Ivana Saric
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September 16th, 2025
2 likes
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1511 views
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FHSS & HELP debt
Homes and mortgages
I'm considering putting contributions into my super through the FHSS scheme but I'm confused about the implications of h...
Bailey McErvale
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September 23rd, 2025
2 likes
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1633 views
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Questions Around Account Type and Investment Ownership
Investing strategy
Hi all I am completely new to pearler and ETF investment. I do hold a commsec account. I have a few questions I am hop...
Luke
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September 7th, 2025
2 likes
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1404 views
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FIRE Calculator to determine when I've reached FIRE
Financial independence
Is there a FIRE calculator or tool that can help me determine when I’ve reached FIRE?
Diego Lopez
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September 12th, 2024
1 like
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126 views
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VDHG Investments
First-time investor
Hello I am starting my investing journey. Im keen on investing in VDHG. This maybe a stupid question but just wanted to ...
Dapana
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October 1st, 2024
1 like
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24 views
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Etfs/Compound interest
First-time investor
Probably a stupid question, but was just wondering if etfs have compound interest or if it's only certain ones that do.
Joel K
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November 22nd, 2022
1 like
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9 views
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Comparing ETFs and LICs
Investing strategy
There's a lot of talk about ETFs, but I haven't seen much about LICs. I'm curious why people are choosing one over the o...
Emily Chen
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September 16th, 2024
1 like
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31 views
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Is 5 dollars a good start for investing
Investing strategy
Ella
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September 14th, 2024
1 like
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22 views
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Sharsies transfer
Pearler features
Is it possible for me to transfer my shares held with Sharesies over to my Pearler account?
Tracey Campbell
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January 8th, 2023
1 like
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47 views
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Using home equity to top up share portfolio vs investing another rental property?
Dividends & tax
Hi, I wonder is it still worth it to take out home equity to top up my current share portfolio vs using the equity to in...
Anthony YEH
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September 7th, 2024
1 like
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21 views
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Ishares s&p (Ivv) or vanguard diversified high growth (VDHG)?? Help!
Investing strategy
I can’t decide between vanguard high growth (Vdhg) or Ishares s&p 500(Ivv)? The Ishares seems to have a much higher est...
Vanessa null
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September 13th, 2024
1 like
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53 views
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Debt recycling
Dividends & tax
Hi there, I’ve been thinking about Debt Recycling and have a few questions. I’m weighing four options: 1. Invest 100% i...
Charlotte Muller
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September 10th, 2024
1 like
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28 views
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VDGH vs DZZF or both?
Investing strategy
Hi there, I'm a 30yo female looking to start investing for the long term. I think I'd like a pretty hands off approach s...
Helen Law
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September 18th, 2024
1 like
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104 views
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DHHF, IVV, VAS OR VDHG- HELP?
Investing strategy
Im looking at the following options but feeling lost which is the best one (new investor, doing lots of research at pres...
Vanessa null
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September 17th, 2024
1 like
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65 views
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Is VDHG really that complicated for tax returns?
Investing strategy
People say VDHG is complicated for tax returns, but I don’t get it. I’m new to this and thought you just send the Pearle...
Ethan Brown
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October 14th, 2024
1 like
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62 views
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Auto-investing: Fortnightly or Quarterly to save on fees?
Investing strategy
Hi everyone! I'm invested in VAS, VSO, and VGS, and I'm setting up an auto-investment. I save $900 weekly and plan to i...
Mason King
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September 30th, 2024
1 like
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88 views
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using dividend money to buy shares
Dividends & tax
Currently i receive cash payments for the dividends i receive into my bank account. How do i change this so that the div...
Warren Inkster
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September 29th, 2022
1 like
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14 views
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Best mortgage strategy for FIRE: Pay down or use offset?
Dividends & tax
Hi there, I’ve recently bought my starter home but am trying to balance living in the present with my long-term goals: ...
Alex Kim
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October 8th, 2024
1 like
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32 views
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