How to build passive income with ETFs - Ep 3: Portfolio Construction Series

In this Australian Investors Podcast episode, Owen Rask sits down with Marc Jocum from Global X for episode three of the portfolio construction series, this time focusing on income: what it is, where it comes from, and why most investors start in the wrong place. Marc explains why income investing should begin with goals, not yield. Whether you are nearing retirement, supplementing your salary or funding a future expense, the job of an income portfolio changes depending on what you actually need it to do. From there, he breaks down the different engines that can produce income, including dividends from equities, coupons from fixed income and option premiums from covered call strategies. The conversation also tackles one of the biggest traps in ETF and share investing: chasing headline yield. Marc explains why trailing yields can be misleading, how special dividends and capital gains can distort the numbers, and why investors need to understand the source and sustainability of income before buying anything. They also unpack sequencing risk, the role of bonds and floating-rate credit, why total return still matters, and how investors can think about blending defensive and growth assets across different life stages. Marc finishes with practical ETF ideas across Australian bank credit, US Treasuries, high dividend shares and covered calls. If you want a more thoughtful framework for building income from a portfolio, this episode is packed with practical ideas. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:19 Guest Welcome 01:50 Defining Income Goals 05:04 Income Asset Classes 07:07 Chasing High Yields 09:56 Dividend Traps Explained 12:11 Fixed Income Basics 15:44 Understanding Bonds 21:17 Income ETFs for Retirees 24:14 Income vs Growth 28:36 ETF Examples 37:44 Closing Thoughts Episode resources Speak with the Rask Advice team: https://rask.com.au/advice Ask a question (select the Investors podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest Show partner resources ETF investor? Go beyond ordinary with Global X: View all funds https://www.globalxetfs.com.au Visit TermPlus to learn more https://termplus.com.au/?utm_source=r... Join Pearler using the code "RASKSWITCH" and get $32 of Pearler Credit: https://bit.ly/Pearler Whatever comes next for your business, power it with Stripe: https://stripe.com Rask resources All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest We love feedback! https://raskau.typeform.com/to/ZbfHy6IP Follow us on social media Instagram:   / rask.invest   TikTok:   / rask.invest   DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg