Guide to share trading

Thinking about trying your hand at share trading? Whether you’re interested in day trading or looking to invest over the long-term, it’s not exactly something you can jump into without a good amount of direction and planning. To help you out, we spoke Alek Trpkoski, Vice President of Blackpearl Capital for his thoughts on what every beginner trader should be doing. For anyone without trading experience, the share market can seem mysterious, if not downright inaccessible. The following tips hope to get you off to the right start.

From virtual chatbots which streamline customer service and support to computer generated investment advice Australians are increasingly interacting with robots in the day-to-day management of our money.

So you've bought your power suit, cigar and $400 haircut, and all that's left to do is make an e-trade killing.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced that it is conducting a review of environmentally focused investment funds. The regulator expressed its concerns over potential ‘greenwashing’, as demand for more ethical and environmentally friendly investments grows.

A new generation of investors has flocked to the share market over the past year, looking for a home for their savings that isn’t producing negligible returns. But while share trading can be a great way to build your wealth, it’s not always easy to take the first step.To help, we’ve compiled a list of share trading platforms that are exceptional in their own right, but could also cater to the needs of beginners particularly well. That means low brokerage fees, easy-to-navigate apps, and plenty of tools and resources to make your foray into share trading as smooth as possible. As always, there are risks involved in share trading, so make sure you do your research before diving in.

Online share trading app Superhero has expanded its offering beyond Australian securities with this morning’s announcement of its launch into US shares.

Online brokerage platform Stake has announced its intention to offer investors the chance to trade Australian shares and ETFs from later this year.