Hundreds of people attend each ASX Investor Day, making it an event not to miss for those who want to start investing in the sharemarket, or others who want to keep-to-update with latest market and investment insights. 

This year, ASX Investor Day is held in Melbourne on May 4 and in Sydney on May 11. You can register for these events here. Investors in other locations can view presentation highlights from the event via the ASX website, when uploaded.

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss your opportunity to register for ASX Investor Day. For those attending, here are seven quick tips to get the most out of the day.

1. Socialise it

A noticeable trend at ASX Investor Day in recent years has been the growing number of groups attending. More people are coming to the event with their friends and family, or through share clubs. Parents bringing older children to the event – to help them learn about investing – is another trend.

Of course, many people attend ASX Investor Day on their own and benefit from it. For others, attending with friends or family makes the event more enjoyable and memorable – and helps them embark on a shared investment journey. 

2. Plan it

Review the presentation schedule before the event, via the ASX website. Decide which breakout sessions to attend and which presentations best suit your investment needs. That way, you’ll be better prepared to ask questions or seek further information. 

Typically, the most popular sessions at ASX Investor Day are in the afternoon. They include the panel discussion on investment ideas for the year ahead and ASX Investor Day’s traditional highlight – the Buy/Hold/Sell discussion. If you can’t make the full day, try to be there at the end, if it fits your schedule.

3. Come armed with questions  

There is no such thing as a silly question at ASX Investor Day. The event uses Slido, an audience-interaction technology, to allow attendees to post questions (rather than ask them aloud) and participate in audience polls on the day.

This is your chance to ask some of Australia’s leading investment experts about an issue – during a presentation or in scheduled breaks throughout the day. 

4. What to bring  

ASX Investor Day provides a link to presentation slides at the start of the event. If you can, bring an iPad or another mobile device that makes it easier to view slides and take electronic notes, compared to viewing slides on a smartphone. The slides are shown a large screen at the event, but having your own device can help if you want to view charts closely, for example.

Although it is held at a five-star hotel, ASX Investor Day is a casual event. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a bag if you intend to collect investment information materials on the day.

5. Visit the stalls

One of the great features of ASX Investor Day is the stalls from investment firms outside the main presentation room. The stalls provide a market-like atmosphere for ASX Investor Day – and an opportunity to seek investment information (not financial advice) from leading investment experts.

You can visit the stalls before ASX Investor Day’s first presentation or during the main breaks throughout the day. If you want to visit the stalls, it’s a good idea arrive a little before the first presentation to talk to investment experts. 

6. Network it

As a fully catered event, ASX Investor Day provides coffee before the first presentation, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. These breaks are an opportunity to meet like-minded investors, talk to ASX experts or visit the event stalls. The cost of food and drinks is included in your ticket, so make the most of what’s on offer.

7. Follow it up

During the event, make a note of presentations that are most relevant to your investment needs. You can rewatch highlights from these presentations via the ASX website (from May 20), revisit the presentation slides or search for information on the topic from ASX or the presenter’s firm.

Also, consider taking advantage of free ASX online education resources, after attending ASX Investor Day.  These include the ASX Sharemarket Game, ASX Online courses, ASX Investor Update and other content on ASX-listed entities. 

A final thought

Don’t forget to provide feedback on ASX Investor Day at the end of the event. ASX Investor Day continues to evolve each year based on your comments, to better meet the needs of attendees and provide an even more informative event each year.

DISCLAIMER

The content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.  Independent advice should be obtained from an Australian financial services licensee before making investment decisions.

The information in this article is for information purposes only and should not be considered personal advice. It has been prepared without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on information in this article, consider its appropriateness and accuracy, regarding your objectives, financial situation and needs. Do further research of your own and/or seek personal financial advice from a licensed adviser before making any financial or investment decisions based on this article.