Welcome to the final installment of our series exploring the power of index ETFs. Over four episodes we've been discussing why indexes: Ensure you don't miss out on growthOffer income without the hassleCut your losers, double-down on your winnersAre designed to last forever (this episode) In this episode we're taking a closer look at why indexes may be the only truly timeless investment product. We all love the idea of being a long term investor, but not every investment is designed to be long-term. The history of the stock market is a history of companies rising and falling, of one generation's giants being disrupted by a new wave of companies. When it comes to index ETFs, it is a completely different proposition. They are designed to be timeless and capture the growth in the stock market, wherever it comes from next. Tune in to today's episode to find out 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. —------ 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. The content is distributed by WealthHub Securities Limited (WSL) (ABN 83 089 718 249)(AFSL No. 230704). WSL is a Market Participant under the ASIC Market Integrity Rules and a wholly owned subsidiary of National Australia Bank Limited (ABN 12 004 044 937)(AFSL No. 230686) (NAB). NAB doesn’t guarantee its subsidiaries’ obligations or performance, or the products or services its subsidiaries offer. This material is intended to provide general advice only. It has been prepared without having regard to or taking into account any particular investor’s objectives, financial situation and/or needs. All investors should therefore consider the appropriateness of the advice, in light of their own objectives, financial situation and/or needs, before acting on the advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Any comments, suggestions or views present do not reflect the views of WSL and/or NAB. Subject to any terms implied by law and which cannot be excluded, neither WSL nor NAB shall be liable for any errors, omissions, defects or misrepresentations in the information or general advice including any third party sourced data (including by reasons of negligence, negligent misstatement or otherwise) or for any loss or damage (whether direct or indirect) suffered by persons who use or rely on the general advice or information. If any law prohibits the exclusion of such liability, WSL and NAB limit its liability to the re-supply of the information, provided that such limitation is permitted by law and is fair and reasonable. For more information, please click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.