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this is investing

this is investing

Written by: Vince Scully
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this is investing is your weekly dose of realistic, no-hype investing encouragement. Hosted by Vince Scully, each short episode is designed to help you build long-term wealth by focusing on what actually matters: consistency, mindset, and simple strategy over noise and hype. Whether you're new to investing or looking to stay on track, this series will keep you grounded and growing.

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Vince Scully
Economics Personal Finance
Episodes
  • 814 invest in Australia or go global?
    May 5 2026

    The US has dominated recent headlines. But zoom out, and the story looks very different. In this episode, Vince Scully breaks down the real role of “home bias,” why diversification still matters, and how to think about Australian vs global exposure without getting caught up in short-term noise.


    Vince Scully is a portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/


    Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store


    Watch this is investing on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisinvesting


    Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group.


    Any advice is general financial advice and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you before acting. Always read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs before buying any financial product. Vince Scully is a representative and SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.


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    39 mins
  • 813 these 4 behaviours are destroying your returns
    Mar 26 2026

    Are your investments underperforming because of the market or because of your behaviour? In this episode, Vince Scully breaks down four investor behaviours that can quietly destroy returns and shares practical ways to reduce the damage.


    Vince Scully is the founder and portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/


    Watch this is investing on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisinvesting


    Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store


    Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group.


    To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.


    Any advice is general financial advice and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you before acting. Always read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs before buying any financial product. Vince Scully is a representative and SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    29 mins
  • 812 breaking ETF news: Betashares HBRD changes & Vanguard takes on IVV
    Mar 19 2026

    Breaking ETF news you actually need to know! Vince Scully unpacks major changes to HBRD and whether Vanguard’s new S&P 500 ETF is worth switching for. He covers:


    👉🏼 what is HBRD

    👉🏽 history of HBRD

    👉🏾 bank capital explained

    👉🏿 why regulators are killing hybrid securities

    👉🏻 what’s changing with HBRD

    👉 fees, risk & the new strategy

    👉🏼 Vanguard launches S&P 500 ETF

    👉🏽 V500 vs IVV vs SPY

    👉🏾 Vince’s thoughts on V500


    Vince Scully is the founder and portfolio manager at Life Sherpa Invest. To learn more visit: https://lifesherpa.com.au/


    Watch this is investing on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisinvesting


    Learn to be a better investor with The Quick Start-Guide to Investing: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store


    Have a question or topic for the show? Post it in our Facebook group.


    To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.


    Any advice is general financial advice and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for you before acting. Always read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs before buying any financial product. Vince Scully is a representative and SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    31 mins
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