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A share is simply part ownership of a business. Owning shares means you participate in the company's performance in the form of profits which can be given to you as dividends and/or capital growth through the value of your shares increasing.

Listed Property Roadshow- A seminar not to be missed for those with investments in listed property!

Few sectors of the market have been as volatile in the past 12 months as listed property or A-REITs as the sector is now called. During October and November, ASX in conjunction with industry professionals such as Savanth Sebastian from CommSec will be conducting a series of free roadshows in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth which will look at the sector fundamentals and help investors navigate their way forward. Gain a better understanding of the listed property sector and its future outlook.

Attendance is free however registration is essential.

Sharemarket basics

What are shares? Learn about their features, benefits and risks.

Why invest in shares?

Potential to outperform other investments over the long term
Easy to buy or sell
Can help you diversify your investments

How to buy and sell shares

Simple ways to get started

Read the Starting out in Shares the ASX Way book. It aims to teach readers how to effectively use shares to build a financial future.
Play the ASX Sharemarket Game
Read the ASX guide Getting started in shares (PDF 584KB)
Free online classes, introductory to advanced.

Audio visual presentations

These presentations cover a range of topics including an overview of the history of the ASX as well as the basics of investing in companies listed on the exchange. You will need to have Macromedia Flash installed and your computer's sound turned on.

News & resources

Company information - Price, announcement & chart information for all companies listed on ASX.

Dividends - Search for recent company dividends.

S&P/ASX Indices - Live local and global indices.

How different investments perform - Compare the returns from shares, property and managed funds.

ASX Investor Hour seminars - Keep up-to-date with the latest market developments.

How shares work

How the sharemarket works
The role of a stockbroker
Find a broker
ASX settlement and the role of CHESS (Clearing House Electronic Subregister System).
Frequently asked questions
Trade Cancellation Policy

Share tools

Sharemarket Software - vendors who distribute market information from the ASX.
Australian Tax Office - The ATO website is a good source of tax related information.
Treatment of Capital Gains Tax on shares
Purchase ASX historical share price information
Delisted companies - A list of companies delisted in the last 6 months.

Get price / announcement / info

Find the sharemarket daunting?

Take a look at our step-by-step guide to help you start investing.

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The MyASX section of the ASX website allows you to access the following free services:

Watchlists Classes	Newsletters
Investment clubs

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