Education

At ASX, we believe that wealth begins with better knowledge. Learn more by using our free resources such as the Sharemarket Game or Free Online Courses.

Free online courses

ASX offers a free education program of online courses from introductory to advanced. Understand the various investment options and key concepts such as risk, return and diversification.

ASX Sharemarket Games

Create your own portfolio using live prices and real time trades. Experience what it's like to invest without spending a cent of your own money.

 Investor Update newsletter

ASX publishes the monthly Investor Update email newsletter. It contains practical information for getting the most out of investing in the sharemarket.  The newsletter is distributed on the second Tuesday of each month.

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Watchlists

A watchlist enables you to monitor the performance of securities that you hold or are interested in.  They are easy to create and allow you to access price and other information on securities quickly and conveniently.

Investor Hour seminars

  • Investor Hour seminars - Lunchtime trading and financial education seminars in Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.
  • Podcasts - Can't get to an Investor Hour seminar? Audio and Slide recordings provide you with an experience similar to attending the event.

Free booklets and resources

 ASX Way investment books

Build your expertise and confidence as you work through the concepts in the updated books in the ASX Way series:

Where do you start?

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

  • Getting started in shares (PDF 724KB) provides you with the basic information you will need to understand and get started with investing.

  • Personal investors - starting in the sharemarket might seem daunting to start with, visit the Personal investors page for helpful information.