Investing

Eight lessons from what investing is and saving vs investing through to the Australian share market and getting started as a young investor.

Phase 1: Foundation

Lesson 1: What is Investing?

9 min

What investing means and how it differs from saving.

Learn what investing means and how it differs from saving and spending.

Lesson 2: Saving vs Investing

8 min

When to save and when to invest.

Understand the difference between saving and investing and when each makes sense.

Lesson 3: How Investments Grow

8 min

How your money can grow over time.

See how investments can grow over time and why time in the market matters.

Lesson 4: Compound Interest

7.5 min

Why time is your superpower.

Understand how compound interest works and why starting early matters.

Lesson 5: Risk vs Reward

8.5 min

The tradeoff between risk and returns.

Learn what risk and return mean and why higher returns often come with higher risk.

Lesson 6: Types of Investments

11 min

Shares, property, bonds and more.

Get an overview of the main investment types: shares, property, bonds and ETFs.

Phase 2: Going further

Lesson 7: The Australian Share Market

11 min

How the ASX works and how shares are traded.

See how the Australian share market works, including sectors, dividends and research.

Lesson 8: Getting Started as a Young Investor

10 min

Practical steps to start investing.

Practical steps and habits to get started as a young investor.