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If you had $20,000, build your ETF portfolio like this
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How would you invest $20,000 over 10 years without ending up with a jumble of overlapping ETFs?
In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask sits down with Cameron McCormack, Senior Portfolio Manager at VanEck, to build a simple core-and-satellite portfolio from scratch with $20,000. Owen also throws Cameron a curveball, in the way of an extra $3,000 for a satellite choice.
They unpack ETF overlap, home-country bias, concentration in the ASX 200, the difference between core and satellite holdings, and why every investment should have a clear role in the portfolio.
If you want a practical framework for combining Australian shares, international quality, emerging markets and gold, this episode gives you a clear place to start your research.
Episode resources
– Explore VanEck ETFs
– VanEck Australian Equal Weight ETF (ASX: MVW)
– VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (ASX: QUAL)
– VanEck MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets Equity ETF (ASX: EMKT)
– VanEck Gold Bullion ETF (ASX: NUGG)
– Buy Gemma’s book “The Money Reset”
– Speak with the Rask Advice team
– Ask a question (select the Finance podcast)
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Before acting, consider whether the information is appropriate for you and consider seeking personal advice from a licensed financial adviser. You can read our Financial Services Guide at www.rask.com.au/fsg. If a financial product is mentioned, consider the relevant PDS and TMD, where applicable, before making any financial decision.
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