Is investing really worth the risk? Joe Youssef, Chief Investment Officer at Vado Private, joins Ben McEachen and Pete Burrows to answer the questions left over from the Money: Faith & Finance investing livestream. Find out why anyone with super is already an investor, how to check whether an ethical fund lives up to its label, and what the Parable of the Talents says about fear and money. Plus, what to do with an inheritance and how to respond when an investment goes wrong. You'll learn to weigh risk, give generously and decide early.

Key Takeaways:
Reward Follows Risk: Investments promising unusually high returns generally carry more risk, and some of them aren't sound at all.
You're Already Investing: Anyone with super already has money in the markets, so it pays to know which investment option it sits in.
Look Through the Label: Ethical funds usually publish their top holdings, which lets investors check a fund against their own values and screens.
The Generosity Test: Asking whether you would back an investment even without a return can show what's really driving the decision.
Be Intentional With a Windfall: Treating an inheritance like income, with some to save, some to enjoy and some to give, helps it land well.
Decide Early: When an investment goes wrong, pushing past the embarrassment and getting advice early usually beats hanging on and hoping.

Notable Quotes:
"Investment is good, invest for good." — Joe Youssef
"Don't forget to apply your values to your investments. Your investments don't exist in a bubble." — Pete Burrows
"As I'm investing, aren't I investing for myself?" — Ben McEachen
"The quality of my output is contingent upon the quality of your input." — Joe Youssef
"You learn the best lessons with your own money, unfortunately, sometimes." — Pete Burrows

 

Got a question, comment or personal story to share? Send it through at hopepodcasts.com.au. Ben and Pete will get stuck into it on a future episode.

Pete Burrows is an accountant for small business and individuals with Lower Russell and Farr in Penrith, Western Sydney, Australia.

Ben McEachen hosts Hope Mornings on Hope 103.2FM in Sydney, Australia.

Is investing really worth the risk? Joe Youssef, Chief Investment Officer at Vado Private, joins Ben McEachen and Pete Burrows to answer the questions left over from the Money: Faith &amp; Finance investing livestream. Find out why anyone with super is already an investor, how to check whether an ethical fund lives up to its label, and what the Parable of the Talents says about fear and money. Plus, what to do with an inheritance and how to respond when an investment goes wrong. You'll learn to weigh risk, give generously and decide early.
Key Takeaways:
<ul>
<li>Reward Follows Risk: Investments promising unusually high returns generally carry more risk, and some of them aren't sound at all.</li>
<li>You're Already Investing: Anyone with super already has money in the markets, so it pays to know which investment option it sits in.</li>
<li>Look Through the Label: Ethical funds usually publish their top holdings, which lets investors check a fund against their own values and screens.</li>
<li>The Generosity Test: Asking whether you would back an investment even without a return can show what's really driving the decision.</li>
<li>Be Intentional With a Windfall: Treating an inheritance like income, with some to save, some to enjoy and some to give, helps it land well.</li>
<li>Decide Early: When an investment goes wrong, pushing past the embarrassment and getting advice early usually beats hanging on and hoping.</li>
</ul>
Notable Quotes:
<ol>
<li>"Investment is good, invest for good." &mdash; Joe Youssef</li>
<li>"Don't forget to apply your values to your investments. Your investments don't exist in a bubble." &mdash; Pete Burrows</li>
<li>"As I'm investing, aren't I investing for myself?" &mdash; Ben McEachen</li>
<li>"The quality of my output is contingent upon the quality of your input." &mdash; Joe Youssef</li>
<li>"You learn the best lessons with your own money, unfortunately, sometimes." &mdash; Pete Burrows</li>
</ol>
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Got a question, comment or personal story to share? Send it through at <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/show/money/">hopepodcasts.com.au</a>. Ben and Pete will get stuck into it on a future episode.
Pete Burrows is an accountant for small business and individuals with <a href="https://www.lrf.com.au/">Lower Russell and Farr</a> in Penrith, Western Sydney, Australia. Ben McEachen hosts <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/programs/hope-mornings/">Hope Mornings on Hope 103.2FM</a> in Sydney, Australia.

Money: Faith & Finance explores the profound and practical of everyday finances. In every episode, we explore the real-life impact of everything from superannuation to stewardship, the World Bank to your wallet – and what does God have to say about money?

Welcome to the profit, loss and real balance sheet of wherever money intersects with you.

Pete Burrows is an accountant for small business and individuals with Lower Russell and Farr in Penrith, Western Sydney, Australia.

Ben McEachen hosts Hope Mornings on Hope 103.2FM in Sydney, Australia.

Money: Faith &amp; Finance explores the profound and practical of everyday finances. In every episode, we explore the real-life impact of everything from superannuation to stewardship, the World Bank to your wallet – and what does God have to say about money? Welcome to the profit, loss and real balance sheet of wherever money intersects with you.
Pete Burrows is an accountant for small business and individuals with <a href="https://www.lrf.com.au/">Lower Russell and Farr</a> in Penrith, Western Sydney, Australia. Ben McEachen hosts <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/programs/hope-mornings/">Hope Mornings on Hope 103.2FM</a> in Sydney, Australia.

Money: Faith & Finance

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Is Investing Worth the Risk? A Christian Q&A

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