Before you get started lay some foundations

Having a clear idea of the fundamentals of investing provides the building blocks for you to work with as an investor.

Investing can be the first important step in helping to achieve your best possible financial future. It can mean additional income and opportunities to grow wealth.

With some personal goals mapped out, you can start matching your investment to your different aspirations.

We all have the potential to be successful investors. The hardest part can be knowing where to begin. We explain what’s involved.

Not sure which investments are right for you? It’s all about matching different investments to your goals, personal circumstances and appetite for risk.

When it comes to financial advice, some want to do it all themselves, some want confirmation on decisions already made and others want a specialist who can help them along the way.

Discover how BT can help you manage your portfolio of investments - view our Investment solutions page

BT Invest is a new way to invest your money, how you want, when you want. Pick from one of our 5 ready-made managed portfolios, or you can choose the build your own portfolio option and select from over 50 managed funds, 7 managed portfolios or 15 term deposits.

  • Expert support

  • Choice and control over your investments

  • Integrated with your banking

Since 1969, our business has been built on the expertise and innovation of our investment specialists. Today we help thousands of customers find the investment solutions that suit their personal needs, goals, life stage and tolerance for risk.

BT doesn’t offer a ‘one-size-fits-all’ investment approach. We understand that investors have differing goals and attitudes towards investing, so we make available a wide choice of investment options.

BT Portfolio Services Ltd ABN 73 095 055 208 AFSL 233715 (BTPS) is the operator of BT Invest. Westpac Financial Services Ltd ABN 20 000 241 127 AFSL 233716 (WFSL) is the responsible entity and issuer of interests in BT Managed Portfolios. Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 AFSL and Australian credit licence 233714 (Westpac) is the issuer of the BT Invest Cash Management Account (BT Invest CMA) (together, the BT Invest products).

This information does not take account of your individual objectives, financial situation and needs. A Product Disclosure Statement or other disclosure document (PDS) for the BT Invest products can be obtained by contacting BT on 1300 881 716 or by visiting www.bt.com.au. You should obtain and consider the relevant PDS before deciding whether to acquire, continue to hold or dispose of the BT Invest products.

BTPS and WFSL are subsidiaries of Westpac. Apart from any interest investors may have in Westpac term deposits, Westpac securities or the BT Invest CMA through the BT Invest products, the BT Invest products are not a deposit with, investment in, or any other liability of Westpac or any other company in the Westpac Group. These investments are subject to investment risk, including possible delays in repayment of withdrawal proceeds and loss of income and principal invested. Westpac and its related entities do not stand behind or otherwise guarantee the capital value or investment performance of the BT Invest products.