Beginners - Introduce yourselves!

[Ann]

Hi all. Bought a few ETFs (the staples - VAS and VGS) a few years ago but have decided to take it all a bit more seriously this year. I am mainly looking at indexing for now but very much want to get into picking up specific companies here and there once I think my portfolio is set (as set as it can be anyway). Just wanted a place to talk to like minded people because none of my friends or family are really into this stuff the way I am! Cheers.

Welcome Crunchy! There are some really interesting and very well informed people here, feel free to jump into any subject which is of interest to you.

 

[Crunchy]

Thanks Ann!

 

[tinhat]

Hi all. Bought a few ETFs (the staples - VAS and VGS) a few years ago but have decided to take it all a bit more seriously this year. I am mainly looking at indexing for now but very much want to get into picking up specific companies here and there once I think my portfolio is set (as set as it can be anyway). Just wanted a place to talk to like minded people because none of my friends or family are really into this stuff the way I am! Cheers.

Welcome Crunchy.

 

[Darc Knight]

Welcome Crunchy! There are some really interesting and very well informed people here,

"Really nteresting" lol. Geez Ann, you make us sound like a bunch of cross dressers ...... not that theres anything wrong with that, apparently.

Welcome Crunchy!

 

[Joe Blow]

Hi all. Bought a few ETFs (the staples - VAS and VGS) a few years ago but have decided to take it all a bit more seriously this year. I am mainly looking at indexing for now but very much want to get into picking up specific companies here and there once I think my portfolio is set (as set as it can be anyway). Just wanted a place to talk to like minded people because none of my friends or family are really into this stuff the way I am! Cheers.

Welcome to ASF Crunchy! I'm sure you'll find plenty of like minded people here. Please don't be afraid to ask questions and get involved in the various discussions. That goes for all newcomers to the community. If you can't find an existing thread with an answer to your question or query then feel free to start a new one yourself.

If you need any assistance, or have any questions about how things work around here, please don't hesitate to let me know. Enjoy the forums!

 

[Ann]

"Really nteresting" lol. Geez Ann, you make us sound like a bunch of cross dressers ...... not that theres anything wrong with that, apparently.

Welcome Crunchy!

DK .....sweety, sweety daaarling! If I was talking about one of my beloved trans I would use the description of exotic and flamboyant, never interesting. I would also raise the pitch in my voice.
Really interesting (using my normal deep voice) means there is a collection of the brilliant, the knowledgeable, the fakers, the learners, the d!cks and the really profound gentleman for whom you would walk the extra mile.

 

[Moneygrub]

hi all just found your forum and found it very interesting reading some of the comment. just started buying share in a small way but love to learn more cheers

 

[Joe Blow]

hi all just found your forum and found it very interesting reading some of the comment. just started buying share in a small way but love to learn more cheers

Welcome Moneygrub! I hope you find the forums to be educational and informative. If you have any questions, please ask.

 

[tinhat]

hi all just found your forum and found it very interesting reading some of the comment. just started buying share in a small way but love to learn more cheers

Hi Moneygrub. Jump in and join the conversation any time. Welcome.

 

[b1gcr4ig]

Hi,

Just joined up, know nothing, got hammered with cryptos after getting swept along for the ride, think it is now time to get serious and plan for a future where I can actually plan to live.

cheers

 

[tinhat]

Hi,

Just joined up, know nothing, got hammered with cryptos after getting swept along for the ride, think it is now time to get serious and plan for a future where I can actually plan to live.

cheers

Welcome b1gcr4ig. With the market currently in a correction now might be a good time to look at some potential entries into stocks but who knows where the market is headed from here.

 

[Ann]

Hi,

Just joined up, know nothing, got hammered with cryptos after getting swept along for the ride, think it is now time to get serious and plan for a future where I can actually plan to live.

cheers

Welcome b1gcr4ig, fell free to jump into any thread which is of interest to you!

 

[shoaibuddin_23]

Hey guys just joined the forum, I am 33 yrs old, looking to take baby steps into the trading and investing. I have no knowledge or background, have a bit of savings looking to learn and understand the market better before I make any moves.

 

[shoaibuddin_23]

Good afternoon, I have finally built up the courage to begin my new path of successful trading (currently optimistic). I don't know where to begin but I do know I need guidance and mentoring from those who do. I ask sincerely and trustingly does anyone have any specific steps to start?

I am endlessly reading/researching/watching listening to everything I can but am struggling to establish a solid start point. The information overload has almost been detrimental to me starting.

Can anyone recommend hands on seminars or good hands-on experiences for a beginner?

Thanks,

Cunno

Hey cunno, i am in the same boat as you, reading up everything. have a bit of savings not much, but want to start somewhere, it would be great if we could share info, if you have figured where to start, would be great if you can share.

 

[Trav.]

Firstly I need to purchase some software and data (providers) and learn how to use it.
I would appreciate some recommendations that I can sort through to see which I prefer.

@Austwide

I use ProTrader as I have found it very simple to use and the owner Frank Watkins also has a very good book aimed at people like us. Another reason I like the software is it is cloud based therefore I can access it on my tablet when at work as I am FIFO and dont want to carry another laptop with trading software on it. He also does a Friday broadcast where he goes through some scans and comments on breakouts, volume etc.

I have subscribed for maybe a year now but will start checking out something a little more advanced next year but maybe that is just me wanting to run before I can walk

http://www.protrader.com.au

Cheers Trav

 

[Ann]

Shaoibuddin 23, welcome! Feel free to join in anytime there is anything of interest.

 

[Skate]

@Austwide

I use ProTrader as I have found it very simple to use and the owner Frank Watkins also has a very good book aimed at people like us. Another reason I like the software is it is cloud based therefore I can access it on my tablet when at work as I am FIFO and dont want to carry another laptop with trading software on it. He also does a Friday broadcast where he goes through some scans and comments on breakouts, volume etc.

I have subscribed for maybe a year now but will start checking out something a little more advanced next year but maybe that is just me wanting to run before I can walk

http://www.protrader.com.au

Cheers Trav

@Austwide

@Trav. gave you a great suggestion & here is mine..

The software program I have elected to use is ‘Amibroker’ a powerful yet inexpensive charting program with the unique ability to code and implement your own strategy or you can purchase a trading strategy off-the-shelf.

With Amibroker and a data supplier such as Norgate ‘Premium Data’ you have a complete self-sustained package to create and implement your own trading plan.

Skate.

 

[mack_truganina]

Hi just getting started, I am mack from Truganina VIC.
Hoping to crowd sorce my knowledge and learn a trick or two.

 

[Joe Blow]

Hi just getting started, I am mack from Truganina VIC.
Hoping to crowd sorce my knowledge and learn a trick or two.

Welcome Mack!

 

[Joshua_Investor]

Hi all,
This will be my first post, seemed like the place to put it =)

I have been trading very "safely" now since i was around 23, blue chip and slow return type trading. I have spent months now researching day trading and am looking to change my style to something more aggressive. I'm currently only trading using nabtrade but it feels clunky ( could be be haha). Is there something more live and fast trading, a more suitable platform that would suit a beginner.

Cheers, Josh.