Investing Education

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Types of shares to invest in

There are many different types of shares. Here are some of the most common to get you started on your investing journey.

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How to invest in shares: A beginner's guide

Ready to start investing in the share market but not sure of the first steps to take? We've got you covered.

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Your 3-step guide to financial independence

What does financial independence look like, and how do you achieve it?

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What is the ASX 200, and how does it work?

Gain a deeper understanding of this key index, why it's important, what it includes, and how you can invest in ASX 200 shares.

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Your guide to ASX market sectors

An understanding of ASX market sectors can help investors to better analyse stocks and build a well-diversified share portfolio.

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Everything you need to know about investing in technology

The ASX technology sector offers plenty of investment opportunities, but where should you start? Here's a guide to investing in technology.

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Investing in ASX renewable energy shares

Renewable energy companies provide an alternative to fossil fuels and help reduce the negative impacts of climate change. So are they worth considering for your share portfolio?

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Your guide to dividend investing

Gain a basic understanding of dividend share investing and how to create your own ASX income-based strategy.

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Shares or property: Which is the best investment?

Investment heavyweights shares and property go head to head as we explore which is the better way to build wealth.

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Should cash be part of your portfolio?

Investing in cash is low risk and typically means keeping money in a savings account or term deposit. Yet investors frequently disagree about how much to invest in this asset class and whether to invest in cash at all.

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Hungry for more?

ROI, QE, PE, EBITDA, IPO, REIT? Yes, it's clear that the investing space has some pretty bewildering acronyms and jargon to navigate when you first dive in. To help out, we've started building a handy list of definitions for reference if you get stuck.