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Investor Journeys—Hannah

Investor Journeys

Hannah didn't know about investing growing up. But now she’s become a confident investor through the Sharesies platform.

19 October 2021

4 min read

Hannah stands smiling in front a brick wall.

Investor Journeys—Dave
Published date 7 October 2021
4 min read
Dave owns a beautiful home in Melbourne and is building a Sharesies portfolio with his two sons in mind. We had a quick chat about why he started investing.
Investor Journeys—Annabelle
Published date 6 October 2021
4 min read
Having once been bogged down by buy-now-pay-later debt, Annabelle is now on the road to building an investment portfolio that she’s proud of.
Annual reports: what they can tell you about a company
Published date 6 October 2021
5 min read
Companies share heaps of information publicly—it’s part of the deal when listing on an exchange. One way they do this is by releasing annual reports.
Planning for your future
Published date 8 September 2021
2 min read
Let’s take a look at the impact of investing now, building a regular investing habit, and how you can shape your money for years to come.
Invest, save, or spend?
Published date 3 September 2021
4 min read
Every decision you make with your money falls into one of three categories: investing, saving, and spending.
Why do shares change price?
Published date 9 August 2021
5 min read
If you take a look at a line graph of any share price history, you might see all kinds of movements. Sometimes it goes up in price, sometimes it goes down.
How an index fund works
Published date 2 August 2021
5 min read
Index funds are investments that track an index—like the S&P/ASX 200. They follow a set of rules, and tend to track the overall share market’s movements.
What to think about before you sell
Published date 23 July 2021
5 min read
Before selling your shares, you might want to think about your goals, the price you’re locking in, and whether or not you need the money.
What’s an ADR?
Published date 20 July 2021
5 min read
An American depositary receipt (ADR) represents shares in a foreign company that’s listed on an exchange outside of the US. But how do they differ from shares?
Investor Journeys—Alex
Published date 19 July 2021
4 min read
Alex started building her investment portfolio six years ago using multiple investment platforms—and now, she has a Sharesies account too!
Three things to think about before you start investing
Published date 16 June 2021
3 min read
Before you start investing it can help to think about your budget, saving up an emergency fund, and making a plan to tackle debt.
Some investment strategies to get you started
Published date 4 June 2021
5 min read
If you’re just starting your investing journey, an investing strategy can help you figure out what to invest in, when to buy and sell shares, and how much to sell your shares for.
WTF is an ETF?
Published date 28 May 2021
4 min read
ETF stands for exchange-traded fund. When you invest in an ETF, your money is split across lots of different investments.
Why invest for the long term?
Published date 27 May 2021
5 min read
Investing for the long term is a strategy where you expect an investment to grow over many years—even if its value goes up and down in the short term.
Who owns the investments I have through Sharesies?
Published date 24 May 2021
4 min read
Short answer: you do. You’re in control of your money and investments, and tell Sharesies what to do with them (such as buy or sell shares).
How to form an investing habit
Published date 14 May 2021
4 min read
Whether you’ve decided to invest small amounts regularly, or to save up and invest a lump sum, an investing habit can be an effective way of sticking to it.
How much should I invest?
Published date 14 May 2021
4 min read
When deciding how much to invest, having a goal—and an investing strategy to reach it—can help you choose an amount that’s affordable and sustainable.
Four beginner investor mistakes (and some ways to avoid them!)
Published date 14 May 2021
4 min read
When you’re starting out as an investor, you’re bound to make a few mistakes. That’s okay! Here’s some ways you can avoid some of the common pitfalls.
What’s a time horizon?
Published date 22 April 2021
3 min read
How long you plan to invest for—aka a ‘time horizon’ is an important decision. Generally, this has a big impact on the type of things you invest in.
An introduction to corporate actions
Published date 22 April 2021
4 min read
Corporate actions: when companies do something that might affect share prices. We explain more about corporate actions and how they affect your investment.
A deep dive into foreign exchange
Published date 12 April 2021
5 min read
We explain why foreign exchange—the concept of buying and selling foreign currency—is a major factor when you’re investing overseas.
What is risk anyway?
Published date 12 April 2021
6 min read
Different investments have different levels of risk. But what does this mean in practice? What’s the difference between low-risk and high-risk investments?
How to choose a fund to invest in
Published date 12 April 2021
2 min read
If you’re investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for the first time, you might feel a bit spoiled for choice. Here's how to narrow it down.
Investing 101: how to start investing
Published date 9 April 2021
4 min read
So you want to start investing. The problem is, you have no idea where to start. That’s okay! We’re here to help with this handy guide.
The different dimensions of diversification
Published date 9 April 2021
6 min read
By investing across lots of different things, you spread your money around. It’s like the old cliche—“don’t put all your eggs in one basket”.
How do I make money from investing in shares?
Published date 23 March 2021
4 min read
When you’re investing, even for the long term, you probably have one main goal: to make money. But how exactly do you do this? Let’s get into the details.
Is now a good time to invest?
Published date 23 March 2021
4 min read
Choosing when to invest is entirely your choice, but it can help to think about your goals, financial responsibilities, and when you’ll need your money.
Questions to ask when you invest in companies
Published date 22 March 2021
5 min read
Investing in companies is about giving you a shot at the returns you want, in a desirable time horizon, while taking risks you’re comfortable with.
Due diligence: a fancy word for doing your homework
Published date 17 March 2021
5 min read
Due diligence is the research you do to decide whether you’re going to put money into an investment or not—think of it as doing your investment homework.
Why you need to know about dollar-cost averaging
Published date 10 March 2021
2 min read
Dollar-cost averaging is when you choose to invest a certain amount on a particular investment regularly, regardless of whether the share price is high or low.

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Investor Journeys—Dave

Investor Journeys—Annabelle

Annual reports: what they can tell you about a company

Planning for your future

Invest, save, or spend?

Why do shares change price?

How an index fund works

What to think about before you sell

What’s an ADR?

Investor Journeys—Alex

Three things to think about before you start investing

Some investment strategies to get you started

WTF is an ETF?

Why invest for the long term?

Who owns the investments I have through Sharesies?

How to form an investing habit

How much should I invest?

Four beginner investor mistakes (and some ways to avoid them!)

What’s a time horizon?

An introduction to corporate actions

A deep dive into foreign exchange

What is risk anyway?

How to choose a fund to invest in

Investing 101: how to start investing

The different dimensions of diversification

How do I make money from investing in shares?

Is now a good time to invest?

Questions to ask when you invest in companies

Due diligence: a fancy word for doing your homework

Why you need to know about dollar-cost averaging

Investor Journeys—Hannah