Starting to invest
The best things in life may be free but there are also things that cost money. Houses, cars, holidays, school fees and your retirement lifestyle all need to be paid for somehow. Investing can help you reach your financial goals – so the sooner you get started, the better.
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How much should I invest?
You don't need a lot of money to start investing - you just need to get organised.
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How much investment time is needed?
To achieve your goals and secure your future, you need to start by setting some realistic goals and achievable investment time frames.
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Can I get my investment money out?
With the exception of super, your ability to withdraw funds depends on what you are invested in and how that investment is performing. Generally you need to have reached the legal age for retirement before you can access your super.
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How do I build an investment portfolio?
Building an investment portfolio takes time, planning and a strategic approach.
Did you know?
Investing money for the first time can be daunting. Whilst it’s important to seek professional advice before investing, it’s also good to understand the investment basics.
Financial markets can be general or specialised. In a general stock market you can buy and sell many commodities but in a specialised stock market only one commodity is traded.
