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title: 18 Exchange Traded Funds - What are They and Why They Belong in Every Portfolio
description: "In this episode of Her Money Matters, we’re diving into one of the most accessible and empowering ways to invest — Exchange Traded Funds, or ETFs.\n\nWhether this is your first time hearing the term, or you’ve already got a few on your radar, this episode will break it all down — what ETFs are, how they work, and how you can use them to build a diverse, affordable portfolio"
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# [18 Exchange Traded Funds - What are They and Why They Belong in Every Portfolio](https://www.hermoneymatters.com.au/blog/18-exchange-traded-funds-what-are-they-and-why-they-belong-in-every-portfolio)

 Written by [Naomi Holmes](https://www.hermoneymatters.com.au/blog/author/naomi-holmes) | Oct 26, 2025 1:00:00 PM

In this episode of *Her Money Matters*, we’re diving into one of the most accessible and empowering ways to invest — Exchange Traded Funds, or ETFs.

Whether this is your first time hearing the term, or you’ve already got a few on your radar, this episode will break it all down — what ETFs are, how they work, and how you can use them to build a diverse, affordable portfolio.

Naomi is joined by Jessica Leung, Portfolio Manager at Global X, to explore the ins and outs of ETFs, including:

- What makes ETFs different from managed funds and individual shares
- How to choose and buy ETFs
- Real examples like the Global X Australia 300 ETF (A300) and Global X US 100 ETF (U100)
- The risks to be aware of — and how to manage them
- Why ETFs have become one of the fastest-growing investment options in Australia

And yes — we even have a little fun with Madonna’s *Material Girl* along the way.

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