Understand the basics: Shares

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About this course

This Beginner Shares course  is a online program that is aimed at helping you understand the basics of investing in Australia, starting with the core terms, definitions, strategies and ideas.

What you’ll learn in the Beginners Shares Course…

This program is designed for individuals and couples who are just kicking things off. It introduces you to key knowledge of the sharemarket and investing more broadly, including:

  • How to invest for the first time
  • What shares represent and how to think about creating wealth from shares
  • Dividends — what they are, how they’re paid and the key dates
  • An explainer of the common investing terms you’ll come across online (earnings versus profit versus revenue, EBITDA, etc.)
  • Franking credits, including how they work and what they mean
  • Investment risks and what people mean by low/medium/high-risk investing
  • Lots more!

What you will get from this course…

We say this is a beginner’s program, but it covers just about everything you will want to know about investing. While it’s a short course, if you successfully complete this course we hope that you will be able to make educated decisionsengage with a finance professional with confidence and be able to set yourself up for financial success over the long run.

That’s not half bad for a online course, right?

Course Content

Course introduction 3 Topics
Step 2: Setting financial goals 2 Topics | 1 Quiz
Essential toolkit for new investors 3 Topics
Bonus material 3 Topics
Wrap up and final quiz 1 Quiz
Course complete

Meet our expert instructors

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Owen Rask

Owen “Rask” Raszkiewicz is the Founder of The Rask Group. He is a highly experienced Australian investor, educator and currently serves as Chief Investment Officer at Rask. Owen is passionate about all things wealth creation and financial advice, and has chosen to specialise in helping investors, business owners and entrepreneurial people. He holds two master’s degrees in finance, and a bachelor level degree in technology from Swinburne University of Technology. Most of all, he loves spending time fishing and with his family.

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Gemma Mitchell

With over two decades of experience, Gemma’s expertise spans all things personal finance, property investment, career transitions, superannuation, and overall financial wellness. As a mum of two, she understands the importance of balancing life’s responsibilities and knows that the quickest way from dream to reality is a solid plan that includes flexibility and fun. Gemma holds a Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning, and Advanced Diploma of Financial Services.

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