Learn about Investments

Basics

Learn about where you can invest your money and what diversification means. Understand how to set your investing goals and how to avoid some of the common traps.

Markets

Find out about the different markets you can invest in and how market volatility affects you and your investment. Understand how to measure the performance of your investment.

Starting to invest

Find out how to get started - how much you should invest and for how long. Learn about building an investment portfolio, and your options if you need to take money out.

Types of investment

There are a range of investment funds to consider for your financial goals. Learn about the features of managed investments, multi-manager funds, margin lending and wrap accounts.

Risk

Higher investment risk can mean greater opportunity. Understand the risks involved in investing and how you can manage them, plus the level of risk that you’re comfortable with.

Tax

Learn about some of the taxes that might apply to your investment, including Capital Gains Tax. Understand how investments can also save you tax through tax credits and deductions.

Fees

Learn about the types of investment fees that apply to super, managed funds and wrap accounts, plus where to find information on the fees that apply to your account.

Margin Lending

Taking out a margin loan is borrowing money to invest in shares or managed funds, learn about using this method of increasing your investment potential.