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What Aussies are buying, competition amongst brokers & lessons on entrepreneurship - John Winters, CEO & cofounder of Superhero

Season 9, Ep. 92

We're joined in studio by John Winters, cofounder and CEO of Superhero. Competition amongst online stock brokers has been hot for years, and Superhero is right in the middle of it.


In today’s episode we speak to John about:

  • What his data shows Aussie investors are buying and selling
  • How different age cohorts are investing
  • Any other noticeable trends amongst Aussie investors
  • John's entrepreneurship journey with Superhero & what he's learned
  • How he sees competition amongst brokers in Australia
  • Why Superhero changed their price to $2 brokerage
  • What's in the product pipeline at Superhero


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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. 


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Superhero does not provide financial advice, so consider whether their product is right for you. Superhero Super is a sub-plan of OneSuper and is issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee. Read the PDS and TMD at superhero.com.au.


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Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. 


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