True or false? There is an exchange traded fund called 'Global Millennials ETF (Code: MILN)' that holds companies that service millenials. True or false? There is an exchange traded fund called 'Tobacco Companies ETF (Code: SMK)' that holds the world's largest tobacco companies. Exchange Traded Funds give you the ability to access many different markets and invest in a large range of companies without the need to spend time investing in individual companies. This week we kick off our 3 part series on ETFs with Betashares, and sit down with Ilan Israelstam. Ilan is Head of Strategy and Marketing at Betashares and has vast experience in financial services and investing. After spending time in private equity and venture capital, Ilan worked for the world's leading strategy consulting firm The Boston Consulting Group, before spending 18 months of careful planning to launch Betashares. Betashares is the largest Australian provider of ETFs. This episode we discuss the history of Betashares, Ilan's incredibly interesting background and then put his knowledge to the test with a game of exotic ETFs. Head over to our ETF 101 page for stacks of information on the ETFs Betashares have on offer, as well as how to get started! In this episode you will learn: • How Ilan went from starting his first business in university to running Betashares • What Betashares is • Why it's important that Betashares is Australian • How Betashares combatted some of the world's biggest ETF companies Stocks and resources discussed: • Australian 200 ETF (ASX: A200) • NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ) • Global Sustainability Leaders ETF (ASX: ETHI) • Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF (ASX: FAIR) • Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK) To keep up to date with the latest in the world of investing, and get tailored articles for the Basics 101 of investing, sign-up to our weekly Thought Starters email. Knowledge is power! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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