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'This is a no-nonsense guide that brings clarity to an opaque world... though, I think the font is doing a lot of heavy lifting.' -Dan Ilic, comedian Start investing in shares and ETFs-and build the wealth you want Control your money, control your future!
The Quick-Start Guide to Investing is your handy, step-by-step guide to investing in the share market, ETFs and so much more. With this no-frills, no-nonsense guide, you'll discover everything you need to know to get on your way. Money experts Glen James and Nick Bradley, hosts of the popular
this is money and
this is investing podcasts, will show you just how easy investing really can be. From laying solid financial foundations to building a resilient investment portfolio, this book will help shape you into a skilled investor in no time. Learn about ownership structures and tax considerations, platforms and brokers, and understand core and satellite investing. With these nailed, you'll master more advanced tactics-like how to grow your portfolio through trading, thematic investing and options. Discover how to:
- clarify your money and investing goals
- develop a personalised investment strategy
- learn how to invest in Australia and globally
- value a company and assess investing trends
- build a profitable share portfolio.
It's time to get comfortable with investing, strengthen your money mindset and achieve your financial goals simpler, smarter and sooner.
List of contents
Hi, we're so glad you're here! xi 1 Know your 'why' 1
2 Think and act like an investor 25
3 Nail your strategy 51
4 Grasp the basics 97
5 Build your portfolio: index investing 123
6 Build your portfolio: single shares investing 145
7 Thematic investing 169
8 Advanced strategies 179
9 Your investing constitution 199
Over to you 205
Disclosures 213
Index 215
About the author
GLEN JAMES is a former financial adviser, the bestselling author of
Sort Your Money Out and creator of the
money money money (formerly
my millennial money) and
Retire Right podcasts and platforms.
NICK BRADLEY is a lifelong investor, self-made millionaire and the host of the
this is investing podcast.
Summary
Go from zero to investing and build the wealth you want
Control your money? Control your future! So sit back and watch your wealth grow by investing the smart and simple way. The Quick-Start Guide to Investing will show you how to kick-start your share-investing journey today. No more gatekeeping. This handy, step-by-step guide gives you everything you need to know to consistently invest -- and win -- with the share market, ETFs, and so much more.
Money experts Glen James and Nick Bradley, hosts of the popular this is money and this is investing podcasts, will show you just how easy investing really is. From building solid financial foundations to designing a resilient investment portfolio, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing will make you the investor you've always wanted to be. You'll learn what apps and brokers are out there, how to take advantage of compound interest, why index funds perform so well, and how ETFs and REITs work. And once you've nailed the basics, you'll discover more advanced tactics -- like how you can grow your portfolio through trading, thematic investing, and options.
* Develop your own personal strategy to achieve your investing goals
* Learn how to invest in the sharemarket and stock exchanges in Australia and the US
* Understand how to value a company and assess investing trends
* Put it all together in a profitable plan to grow your long-term wealth
The Quick-Start Guide to Investing is packed with expert insights, real-world examples, and activities and tips. With this handbook, you'll strengthen your money mindset and achieve your financial goals sooner.
