Beginners - Introduce yourselves!

[Joe Blow]

Welcome all new ASF members!

If you're just finding your way around ASF here are a few tips to get you started:

Master the site search function and tracking down threads of interest will be a breeze! It's a lot more powerful than you think but you do need to spend some time with it. Take a look at the Tips on using ASF's search function thread.

The Five Commandments of Aussie Stock Forums will give you a greater understanding of what is expected from those posting here at ASF. We try to keep it friendly and constructive so ASF remains an enjoyable place for all to visit.

Aussie Stock Forums hints and tips offers some more tips on how to make the most out of ASF!

Finally, if you have a question about how to do something, post it in the ASF 'How do I do it?' thread.

 

[Doun]

Hey All,

Just joined today.

I have been reading the forum for a while and decided to join.

 

[suvashish_das]

Hi,
I am Suvashish Das. New in this forum.

Want to learn about Technical Analysis and Stock Market. In my Homeland (Bangladesh) & Abroad. Hope you guys help me. And i will help you as much as i can.

 

[Comper100]

Hi all

Totally new to the forum, so will be reading a lot over the next few months.

Not invested in any shares yet, but my get a share pack soon to get the hang of it.

Thanks

 

[McCoy Pauley]

G'day all,

Bought some shares in TLS' T1 float, COH, CTX and Colonial Bank when they all floated, so I have shares in CBA as part of CBA's takeover of Colonial way back when.

Been looking to off-load some shares to help finance a property purchase but in the meantime, I've been looking at the market to expand/replace my existing holdings.

 

[Airfireman]

Gday all,

I started investing in shares with little knowlege a few months ago, and now that i have found this web site, sat down, read an studied, it has already improved my portfolio

Thanks to all for the great info,,, Im hooked

Tim
Alice Springs NT

 

[nunthewiser]

Gday all,

I started investing in shares with little knowlege a few months ago, and now that i have found this web site, sat down, read an studied, it has already improved my portfolio

Thanks to all for the great info,,, Im hooked

Tim
Alice Springs NT

No worries m8 .

That will be $ 59.95 thanks.

 

[sav163]

Hi all
Joined today and enjoy reading the forums. Will contribute when I get my feet wet.
Have a modest portfolio and do a bit of trading through ComSec. Need all the help I can get.
Regards
Sav163

 

[Airfireman]

What do you suggest for my 2twocents x 3000 Nunthewiser

Tim

 

[TexasBC]

Hi all BM's,

Obviously new here (a few days) and am thoroughly enjoying the useful info on offer. Will probably spend most of my time catching up on all the threads firstly – that is before I start asking silly question, which no doubt have been answered many times over.

I’ve not actually entered into any investments as yet – I thought improving my knowledge base while building capital (compound interest savings account) would be the best approach – the stock market isn’t going anywhere

I'm feeling positive and with what I have read so far, feel as though I'm in good hands here.

Cheers,

Brett

 

[Wysiwyg]

Will probably spend most of my time catching up on all the threads firstly – that is before I start asking silly question, which no doubt have been answered many times over.

Hi there. As you have noted there have been many threads started relating to many subjects. The search function is fairly precise with word matching and I use it in "Advanced Search" "Search Titles Only" mode for most effectiveness. You will be surprised how much archived material there is and if none is relevant then most certainly a new thread is warranted. Here is the guide for searching topics.

https://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8380&highlight=using+search

 

[Investor82]

Hi there
I have just joined up. I havent had a chance to read through everything yet but will get to that at some point.
I mainly invest in property and property development, however have a small share portfolio. I have had mixed success with shares, so wanting to learn more to improve my 'chances'. I am yet to venture into the futures market, but am planning on diving in later this year.

Hope to be able to share my experiances (good and bad) and learn a bit from the 'old hands' on this forum too.

All the best

Black Dog

 

[Speculator]

Greetings all ASF members!

It's a pleasure to join the community.

I look forward to siphoning your knowledge to make myself wealthy

 

[Truckiemuzz]

G'day, I'm Muzz I'm sick of driving trucks Trading looks like a good option + ?? Catcha soon!

Cheers and beers,

Muzz

 

[sydney_hawka]

G'day All,

I'm new to this Forum as well.

Been Trading the Futures Markets (mainly Currencies) for approx 6 months. What I learnt in the first few months has been very valueable. Lost a lot of money, then found a way to make it work.

Doing extremely well at the moment, and taking it up full time at years end. Look forward to sharing / taking on new ideas with othrs.

Darren

 

[aph1985]

Hi,

This is Anuj Haribhakti from Melbourne,

I have joined this forum to learn about Australian stock exchange and trends

Thank you,
Regards,
Anuj

 

[danielberry]

Hello ASF,

I am just about to start buying some shares etc, I have no experience as yet.
Only looking at starting out very very small.
I'm looking at using Kinetic Securities kineticsecurities
Thier account minimum is tiny unlike IB or others where I have to have an account of $10K or more. As I'm interested in some US stocks, this seems like a good company to deal with and they took the time to talk to me at length over the phone.
Anyone use this company??? I did a search but ccould not find anything.

Thanks
Daniel.

 

[rbourne1]

Hello ASF,

I am just about to start buying some shares etc, I have no experience as yet.
Only looking at starting out very very small.
I'm looking at using Kinetic Securities kineticsecurities
Thier account minimum is tiny unlike IB or others where I have to have an account of $10K or more. As I'm interested in some US stocks, this seems like a good company to deal with and they took the time to talk to me at length over the phone.
Anyone use this company??? I did a search but ccould not find anything.

Thanks
Daniel.

I have no knowledge of this firm but what concerns me is your desire to start trading US stocks when you have no previous experience and you are only wanting to start on a "very very small" basis. The biggest killer to small trades will be brokerage and if you are trading US stocks it will be a lot more than what you pay locally.
Cut your teeth first on the ASX. There's plenty of companies to choose from where you can make (and lose) just as much money as any US stock.
You'll also find the major bank broking platforms (EG Comsec,e-trade) hard to beat for online brokerage.

 

[cutz]

Cut your teeth first on the ASX. There's plenty of companies to choose from where you can make (and lose) just as much money as any US stock.

Agree,

Currency risk is also a factor that needs consideration. US stocks are possibly beyond the scope of a beginner.

 

[danielberry]

I have no knowledge of this firm but what concerns me is your desire to start trading US stocks when you have no previous experience and you are only wanting to start on a "very very small" basis. The biggest killer to small trades will be brokerage and if you are trading US stocks it will be a lot more than what you pay locally.
Cut your teeth first on the ASX. There's plenty of companies to choose from where you can make (and lose) just as much money as any US stock.
You'll also find the major bank broking platforms (EG Comsec,e-trade) hard to beat for online brokerage.

Agree,

Currency risk is also a factor that needs consideration. US stocks are possibly beyond the scope of a beginner.

Thanks for that advice, but i'm not looking at making any regular trades with the US stocks, simply there are two US companys that I want stocks in, and will probably hold for a long time. If they improve over time I will get more etc and it will be a kind of super for me. I'm keen to learn and make some more regular trades with ASX as you suggest, I aggree that makes sense. Just finding it a little hard to find an online platform that will allow me to start of fairly small without any additional account cost's or data fees.
I really want everything in one place (platform) if possible.
Thanks
DB