

Friends That Invest
Friends That Invest
With over 10M downloads, join Sim, an optometrist turned Forbes 30 under 30 investor, as she breaks down the intimidating and not-so-well-taught world of investing and growing wealth, minus the jargon.New episodes every Tuesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 13, 2021 • 12min
Part 2: 10 Popular ETFs in 2021
Hello & welcome back angels! In today's episode Sim & Sonya cover 5 popular ETF's (exchange traded funds): 6. iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (USMV) 7. iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV)8. Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF (VEU)9. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO)10. iShares MSCI KLD 400 Social ETF (DSI)This is part 2 of 2 episodes Watch the episode on Youtube hereFor more Friends That Invest:Stock Market Tea newsletter: build financial freedom in under 5 minutes a week. Join 115,000+ investors in training.InstagramTikTokTwitterFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 6, 2021 • 16min
Part 1: 10 Popular ETFs in 2021
Hello & welcome back angels! In today's episode Sim & Sonya cover 5 popular ETF's (exchange traded funds): 1. Standard & Poors 500 (S&P500) 2. InvescoQQQ (QQQ) 3. Ark Genomic Revolution ETF (ARKG) 4. Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) 5. Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA)This is part 1 of 2 episodes so stay tuned for next week's eppy where we cover the other 5 top ETF's of 2021! Watch the episode on Youtube hereFor more Friends That Invest:Stock Market Tea newsletter: build financial freedom in under 5 minutes a week. Join 115,000+ investors in training.InstagramTikTokTwitterFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 6, 2021 • 29min
Peeking into a Millennial’s Investing Portfolio: Sonya
Every wanted to know what a millennial invests in? Join us as we dive into the investing portfolio of our co-host Sonya! Watch the episode on Youtube hereFor more Friends That Invest:Stock Market Tea newsletter: build financial freedom in under 5 minutes a week. Join 115,000+ investors in training.InstagramTikTokTwitterFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30, 2021 • 25min
The Investing Journey of a CEO: Sonya Williams
Welcome back angels! Today, we're introducing you to none other than Sonya Williams: Co-founder, Co-CEO & Director at Sharesies. This episode is filled with gems as we dive into the Sharesies backstory, what drove Sonya to be a co-founder and how she felt stepping foot into the investment world. Watch the episode on Youtube hereFor more Friends That Invest:Stock Market Tea newsletter: build financial freedom in under 5 minutes a week. Join 115,000+ investors in training.InstagramTikTokTwitterFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 2021 • 19min
Investing Fees 101: How Fees Can Cost You 40% Of Your Investments
Hello our loves, investing fees doesn't sound like the most fun topic, but what if we told you that 2% in mismanaged fees could cost over 40% of your investing portfolio in the long term? Fees are one of the most important considerations to make when it comes to which investing broker to go with. In this episode we break down the fees that matter including:1. Foreign exchange fees2. Subscription fees3. Management fees4. Performance fees5. Brokerage fees6. Exit feesWatch the episode on Youtube hereFor more Friends That Invest:Stock Market Tea newsletter: build financial freedom in under 5 minutes a week. Join 115,000+ investors in training.InstagramTikTokTwitterFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 2021 • 18min
Best and Worst Stocks: Mid Year Stock Market Review
Welcome back loves. Today, we're giving you a high level overview on the best and worst stocks in the first half of 2021! Join as we discuss trends, the why behind certain stock performance and how the pandemic has played a part in all of this. Watch the episode on Youtube hereFor more Friends That Invest:Stock Market Tea newsletter: build financial freedom in under 5 minutes a week. Join 115,000+ investors in training.InstagramTikTokTwitterFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 9, 2021 • 18min
Investing 101: How to Choose What Company to Invest In
Ever looked at a company and not been sure if it's a good investment or not? Sim and Sonya your two fave millennial investors are BACK to start season 3 off with A BANGER of an episode. We're here to tell you the exact formulae you need to know about deciding if a company is worth your hard earned cash. The formulas we use today are P/B Ratio, P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio and Dividend Yield Watch the episode on Youtube hereFor more Friends That Invest:Stock Market Tea newsletter: build financial freedom in under 5 minutes a week. Join 115,000+ investors in training.InstagramTikTokTwitterFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 2021 • 26min
4 Takeaways from Rich Dad Poor Dad That Every Investor Needs to Know
Who has the time to sit down and read, or re-read rich dad poor dad? a staple in the personal finance world, Sim and Sonya break down the key takeaways you need to know, saving YOU the hassle! Watch the episode on Youtube hereFor more Friends That Invest:Stock Market Tea newsletter: build financial freedom in under 5 minutes a week. Join 115,000+ investors in training.InstagramTikTokTwitterFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 7, 2021 • 34min
Gen Z Investing Portfolio: Sarah from the One Up Project
Hello and welcome back loves. On today's episode we have our very first guest on the poddy, none other than Sarah from the @TheOneUpProject! How lucky are we?! Join us as we dive into Sarah's investing journey, what her portfolio entails and what she's learnt so far. Thank you SO much for joining us again, Sarah. Make sure you check her out on insta @theoneupproject. For more links: http://linktr.ee/theoneupproject Watch the episode on Youtube hereFor more Friends That Invest:Stock Market Tea newsletter: build financial freedom in under 5 minutes a week. Join 115,000+ investors in training.InstagramTikTokTwitterFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 2021 • 24min
Forex Trading 101: How to Make $ (And Lose $)
Hello and welcome to another episode, today we dive into the world of forex trading, what it is, how people actually make money and how people loss money. The forex trading world sounds super complicated, but once again we promise it's not as we hear Sim and Sonya, our two fave millennial investors, break it down for us. Watch the episode on Youtube hereFor more Friends That Invest:Stock Market Tea newsletter: build financial freedom in under 5 minutes a week. Join 115,000+ investors in training.InstagramTikTokTwitterFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


