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 investment courses

ASX offers a free education program of online courses from introductory to advanced. Courses are easy to follow and complete; diagrams to make learning easier and activities to test your knowledge. Understand the various investment options and key concepts such as risk, return and diversification.

  • Online courses on Shares, Options, Warrants, Instalments, Futures & ASX Listed CFDs.

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.

  • First-time investors - starting in the sharemarket might seem daunting to start with, visit the First-time investors page for a step-by-step guide.

 Audio visual presentations 

ASX has created a series of audio visual presentations to help you understand various sharemarket topics. These are quick and easy to watch and include the following subjects:

  • What is the stock market?

  • What is a stockbroker?

  • The language of trading

  • Dividends explained

  • ASX Sharemarket Game

     View the full list of audio visual presentations

  • ASX Way investment books

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

    ASX Newsletter

    ASX publishes the monthly Investor Update email newsletter. It contains practical information for getting the most out of investing in the sharemarket.

    Events and 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 users with an experience similar to attending the event.

    ASX Games and simulators

    Create your own portfolio using live market prices and real time trades - all without spending a cent of your own money!

    Free education booklets and resources