Welcome to part 3 of our 4 part exploration of the power of index ETFs. We may have written a book on them, but we still think index ETFs are under-appreciated.Over four episodes we'll be discussing why indexes:Ensure you don't miss out on growthOffer income without the hassleCut your losers, double-down on your winners (this episode)Are designed to last foreverIn this episode we're taking a closer look how the design of an index gives us more of the companies doing well, and less of the companies doing poorly.Two of the hardest parts of investing - knowing when to sell and getting your position sizing correct. Luckily, the design of the index product takes care of both of those for you by applying a consistent, rules-based approach. Listen to today's episode to understand how.—------This content has been made in collaboration with iShares by Blackrock, NAB Trade and S&P Dow Jones Indicies. Thank you to these partners for helping keeping all of our content free and accessible.—------Want a short, sharp summary of the news moving markets? Sign up to our email to keep up with the day's business news —------Want to get involved in the show?Have a question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion Group—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. —------Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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