Where to find (good) income in Australian shares & ETFs, ft. Tom Wickenden

Australian Finance Podcast

Where can an investor find income from shares or ETFs in 2025? Given the rise of the share market, people are worried about where their income might come from.

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/QT1bPgbIVKc

In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask Invest, is joined by Betashares' Tom Wickenden, to talk about finding passive income from ETFs.

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Topics covered today:

  1. Why income matters in 2025
  2. What is "yield" and how is it calculated?
  3. Are Australian shares still good for income?
  4. Why ETFs can unlock more sources of income
  5. One big theme for 2025 & beyond
  6. An overview of 5 ETFs:
  7. A200
  8. AAA
  9. YMAX
  10. CRED
  11. EX20

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  • Betashares ETFs to research: https://bit.ly/beta-25
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg

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