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Hello all, it's nice to be back reading about this stuff. I have gotten back into trading after having two kids In Quick succession....my first was in the midst of the GFC, breast feeding and dealing with margin calls is no fun, let me tell you!:)

Let's hope my approach is a little more successful this time, and that I've learnt something from those dark days!

I have kept a bunch of shares for years so will be using this forum to try and figure out what to do. Also looking to expand my portfolio a bit, and hoping to use this as one of my reference points. Cheers
 
Bond girl said:
Hello all, it's nice to be back reading about this stuff. I have gotten back into trading after having two kids In Quick succession....my first was in the midst of the GFC, breast feeding and dealing with margin calls is no fun, let me tell you!:)

Let's hope my approach is a little more successful this time, and that I've learnt something from those dark days!

I have kept a bunch of shares for years so will be using this forum to try and figure out what to do. Also looking to expand my portfolio a bit, and hoping to use this as one of my reference points. Cheers
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Trader Girl
That you??
 
well welcome anyway:D
I found this forum very educational and learnt a lot
Hope you will have the same positive experience
 
Welcome to all our new ASF members! :)

Here are a few words of wisdom from a previous post:

Joe Blow said:
A brief word of advice on getting the most out of ASF.
  • Always abide by the forum rules. They exist to ensure that ASF remains a constructive and civil community. A good summary of what is expected from all ASF members can be found in this thread: The Five Commandments of Aussie Stock Forums.
  • Search, search, search. There are almost 20,000 forum threads here at ASF and there are some wonderfully informative, educational and simply enjoyable threads out there just waiting to be found. The regular search (search box above) scans forum thread titles for keyword matches and the advanced search scans the content of all the posts. Find out more about getting the most of the site search function here: Tips on Using ASF's search function.
  • Be sure to read the Aussie Stock Forums hints and tips! thread, and if you have any questions about how ASF works, feel free to ask them in the ASF 'How do I do it' thread.
Oh, and be sure to have a read of Sir O's thread, as burglar suggested. Lots of great info to be found in there!
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Thank you all for being a part of our community. I sincerely hope you enjoy the forums! :)
 
Hi everyone,

My name is Nick (if you hadn't guessed...), I'm new to trading and this site (any trading site, actually). I have been interested for 5 or 6 years, but couldn't do anything due to my (now ex-) partner. I intend to absorb lots of information and wisdom first, then do some shadow trades, then perhaps put some real money in when I feel ready enough. Was in Oz, now in NZ. Please try not to hold that against me, the sheep are really alluring, what can I say?
 
sirnick said:
Hi everyone,

My name is Nick (if you hadn't guessed...), I'm new to trading and this site (any trading site, actually). I have been interested for 5 or 6 years, but couldn't do anything due to my (now ex-) partner. I intend to absorb lots of information and wisdom first, then do some shadow trades, then perhaps put some real money in when I feel ready enough. Was in Oz, now in NZ. Please try not to hold that against me, the sheep are really alluring, what can I say?
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Nick you can learn both Markets. Try to learn one by one. You can start with few sectors. May be you are good at resources, food or banking. So you know the subject. Try to learn as much as possible. Even if you go to library you can find out some books on stock markets. You can buy some books too. Remember no body is 100% perfect. Even experts make mistakes in markets. If you need I can go through my computer and can send your some links so that you can read. In every sector there are risks and returns. On Google you can do wonders. Type on the Google what you want to learn. Once you know the subject you can slowly and gradually buy stocks. So you will have good knowledge later and thereafter you will become expert. All the best!
 
Hi my name is Steve and I am a complete newbie to the stock market.

I have bought and listened to a couple of podcasts from audible and I am trying to learn as much as I can about long term stock investments. I live in hobart, is anybody aware of any local share market groups down here in Tassie?

Thanks for reading and have a great day

Cheers
Steve
 
Hi All,

My name is Joey.
Decided to register an account with an online broker, and wanting to learn how to trade (hopefully successfully) as I want to be a bit more adventurous than placing all my cash in a ING savings account.

My aim is to dip my toes into the ASX and hopefully adventure into international shares, once i start to get a feel of things.
Does anyone recommend any books, podcast, and/or other materials for a newbie (ill search the forums once i get home)

Thanks for reading!
Joey
 
jok3r said:
Hi All,

My name is Joey.
Decided to register an account with an online broker, and wanting to learn how to trade (hopefully successfully) as I want to be a bit more adventurous than placing all my cash in a ING savings account.

My aim is to dip my toes into the ASX and hopefully adventure into international shares, once i start to get a feel of things.
Does anyone recommend any books, podcast, and/or other materials for a newbie (ill search the forums once i get home)

Thanks for reading!
Joey
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Take a look at this thread.
https://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23221&highlight=Books

The search box in the top right will be your best friend on ASF, all I typed in was 'books' and numerous threads popped up, with this being the best of them.
 
Very new here too, hoping to get advice from here, 21 years old and a student nurse with have no background in stock shares what so ever.
Any advice in stock shares for a beginner?!
 
Hi guys, I'm from Sydney and still a newbie at trading. As part of my new year's resolution :), I hope to learn about trading, sign up to a broker and click away on my first trade. Looking forward on this forum, cheers!
 
Hi,

I am totally new to share trading and my first goal is to find an online broker.

Just wondering if any body could suggest online brokers that include the following?:

1. A reputable company
2. Provide a good set of software tools to use (practice), software which I can grow into over time.
3. Where I am in control (not dealing with a broker)
4. Commissions $5-$10 to buy and $5-$10 to sell.
5. Open balance required is $3000 AUD or less.
6. Can trade an invest in US market
7. Trading is not required immediately (perhaps 30 days).

I am going to stick with blue chip stocks initially and trade using candle stick chart.

I am currently taking part in Robert Kiyosakis rich dad coaching program and shares is one of the investment strategies I would like to learn now.

My coach suggested I consider the above points 1-7 when searching for a online broker (although he used the term discount broker). He trades daily, though he is not familiar with the online brokers in Australia,
he suggested I look at Tradeolosity (which I did and they seem ok) based on information from one of his previous Australian students.

The issue I had with Tradeolosity is I just could not open a demo account?, I will email them and find out why.

Hope this makes sense, my apologies if some of the terminology is incorrect.

Thank you for reading this
 
Buckfont said:
Welcome miccos. There is lots of info here on ASF. It takes a while to sort out all the threads and all the reading needed, but nothing comes easy in life. This link will possibly help but don't expect any easy answers without your own input and effort.

https://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=25

All the best in your search.
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Thank you Buckfont

I agree, little effort brings little reward.

I very happy to receive a wise reply!

Now for some more reading :)
 
Hi,
I'm 18 and am in my second year of university. I'm studying finance/mathematics and am interested in opening up a trading account for the ASX.
Would anyone be able to suggestion what account i should open with and what software to use as a beginnner?
I'm trading $2000
 
Hello everyone,

I'm Lachlan, 17 years old

I'm currently studying in high school and undertaking a Diploma of Business ( which will be completed when I finish year 12) , after high school I plan on going to university to achieve my degree perhaps higher.
A goal of mine is to own or work in a Hedge Fund as a top paid employee I know this requires a lot of work, luck and is a stressful job but I feel as though working in a hedge fund would provide me with am excellent income to support my luxuries :p

I am currently trying to find an internship in an Australian Hedge fund to see what it is like and have a head start.
 
Hi there, I am a beginner trader

Hi everyone,

My name is Filippa and I am interested in Forex.

Actually I don’t have a real account because I find the risk quite high when you are a ‘beginner’ so I am testing if I am good enough on an online competition.

I would like to have some advices from other beginners.

Hope to hear from you soon!

Bye for now
jaydan
 

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