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Dec 2020
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1. Broker Basics: Fundamentals of Broker...

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About this episode

The most common question we are asked is 'what broker should I use?"

So, we've teamed up with Superhero to help answer this question, once and for all!

Broker Basics with Superhero is a 3-part series, with questions crowdsourced from the Equity Mates Community.

We’ll be covering: 

  • Fundamentals of Brokers
  • Choosing the right broker for you
  • Making a trade and managing your portfolio.


This is going to be your one-stop shop for ALL of your broker questions. We’ve brought in an expert from Superhero to help us through it all.

In this episode, we cover:

  • What is a broker and where they fit in the financial landscape
  • How brokers have changed over the years and what options are available today
  • The basics of opening and operating a brokerage account
  • Finish with a chat about how safe brokers are
  • Plus, much more!


Thanks to Superhero for supporting this series. Superhero offers $5 brokerage and $0 brokerage on ETFs.

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Always remember, all information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Equity Mates are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional.

For more information head to our Disclaimer Page, where you can find resources to search for a registered financial professional near you.

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