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Too many ETFs to choose from? Here’s how to pick | Jess Gets Investing

May 11, 2026 · 24m

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Jess wants to start investing using ETFs. Small problem - there are hundreds on the Australian market - how is she supposed to choose which to invest in? Not to worry, Shani Jayamanne, ETF expert and Investment Specialist at Morningstar joins Jess to explain in simple terms: What ETFs actually are and how they work. How to choose ETFs (including fees, allocation, holdings- explained). The biggest mistakes beginners make with ETFs and how to avoid them. Plus Jess catches up with a long time listener of the show, Cooper, to hear how he got started with ETFs and has used them to revamp his portfolio along the way. Chapters: 00:00 Why ETFs Feel So Confusing 00:03:00 The Easiest Way To…