Gearing & ETFs Explained: Smarter Investing with Leverage

Discover how gearing works in investing, the risks and rewards of leverage, and how BetaShares' Wealth Builder ETFs can be used to enhance long-term investment strategies.

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In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask is joined by Cameron from BetaShares to discuss geared ETFs. They cover:

  • What gearing means and how it applies to investments
  • Margin loans vs. internally geared ETFs
  • Why gearing is commonly used in property but underutilized in shares
  • How BetaShares Wealth Builder ETFs provide structured leverage
  • Why self-managed super funds (SMSFs) might benefit from these ETFs

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