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InvestChat :: Australian Investment and Wealth Management Community

  1. Investing Basics

    Saying hello, talking about general investing topics, keeping the finances under control, getting started with investing

    1. General Investing Discussion

      If you aren't sure where to post - try here first.
      Latest: Bad Financial Behaviour Can Be Expensive! Tropo, 22nd Jul, 2016
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    2. Investing Strategies

      Strategies and techniques for investing.
      Latest: Peter Thornhill - Dividend Investing twisted strategies, 29th Sep, 2016 at 12:39 PM
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    3. Money Management

      Getting started saving and managing money.
      Latest: Being too frugal? austing, 29th Sep, 2016 at 1:10 PM
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    4. The Economy

      Discussion about the economy and how it impacts on our investments
      Latest: Australian Dollar and Economy set to fall twisted strategies, 25th Sep, 2016 at 11:37 PM
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    5. Financial Planning

      Discussion about the financial planning process and about financial planners / advisors
      Latest: When does it make sense to talk to a financial adviser? Simon Hampel, 28th Sep, 2016 at 9:55 PM
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  2. Study Groups

    Sub-community for people taking investment related courses

    1. Financial Planning Study Group

      Studying for your Diploma of Financial Planning, Masters of Financial Planning, Regulatory Guide 146 (RG146) compliance license for financial product advisers - discuss assignments and study programs here!
      Latest: Insurance - Stephan & Marie Dalgar Carly Robertson, 29th Sep, 2016 at 11:18 AM
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  3. Shares and Managed Funds

    Sharemarket and equity based investments and managed funds

    1. Shares

      Investing or trading in direct shares (other than listed managed investments).
      Latest: AGMs branson, 29th Sep, 2016 at 8:52 AM
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    2. Managed Funds & Index Funds

      Investing in unlisted managed funds and index funds
      Latest: MacQuarie reFleXion trust June 2007 mdougie, 17th Aug, 2016
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    3. Exchange Traded Funds (ETF)

      Investing in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
      Latest: Market Timing for ETFs twisted strategies, 27th Sep, 2016 at 7:51 PM
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    4. Listed Investment Companies (LIC) and Trusts (LIT)

      Investing in Listed Investment Companies (LICs) and Listed Investment Trusts (LITs)
      Latest: Platinum Capital Limited (PMC) twisted strategies, 28th Sep, 2016 at 4:50 PM
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  4. Property

    Property related investments

    1. Real Estate

      Buying & selling, property management, renovating, development, houses, units, residential, commercial
      Latest: Melbourne Apartments - Question michaelmaloney, 19th Aug, 2016
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    2. Real Estate Investment Trusts (A-REIT / LPT)

      Investing in Listed Property Trusts (LPTs) / Australian Real Estate Investment Trusts (A-REITs)
      Latest: Any LPT / REIT investors? twisted strategies, 24th Sep, 2016 at 11:00 PM
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  5. Advanced Investing Techniques

    Generating money through advanced or risky techniques

    1. Business & Startup Investing

      Investing directly in businesses (including franchises), either passively or actively. Startup investing, angel finance, private equity, etc.
      Latest: Multiple Businesses under one ACN - Need advise Simon Hampel, 24th Sep, 2016 at 2:18 PM
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    2. Trading

      Trading share, options, currency, etc
      Latest: The Power of Leverage OscarBravo, 25th Sep, 2016 at 3:59 PM
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    3. Alternative Investments

      Alternative investments such as hedge funds, precious metals, rare coins, wine, art, etc
      Latest: Alternative investment twisted strategies, 27th Sep, 2016 at 9:54 PM
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  6. Managing Wealth Discussions

    Once you've started to build wealth - you also need to manage it

    1. Accounting, Tax & Legal

      Accounting, bookkeeping, taxation, contracts, legal issues, etc.
      Latest: High income and investment structures austing, 27th Sep, 2016 at 9:20 AM
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    2. Finance & Banking

      Saving money, borrowing money, lending money, mortgages, LOCs, credit cards, brokers, lenders, margin loans & more!
      Latest: First property(investment)/low income Hodor, 17th Sep, 2016
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    3. Superannuation, SMSF & Personal Insurance

      Superannuation, self-managed super funds, pensions, life insurance, disability insurance, income insurance, and more...
      Latest: 1st time caller.... Simon Hampel, 27th Sep, 2016 at 10:57 AM
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    4. Investor Resources & Tools

      Books, magazines, websites, seminars, software, anything of use to investors
      Latest: Property Investment Analysis software jake., 13th Aug, 2016
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    5. Estate Planning

      Wills, Probate, Testamentary trusts
      Latest: Estate planning & investment properties Terryw, 27th Nov, 2014
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  7. Investing Community Discussions

    Forums for the community itself

    1. Announcements

      Find out the latest news about InvestChat here.
      Latest: Membership upgrades Simon Hampel, 27th Sep, 2016 at 10:57 PM
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    2. Introductions

      New to InvestChat? Come and say hello - introduce yourself - we'd love to get to know you.
      Latest: Hi!! austing, 25th Sep, 2016 at 7:41 AM
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    3. Networking & Meetups

      Post and discuss info on upcoming networking events, and social gatherings.
      Latest: Canberra Regional Investors Network (CRIN) Qaz, 28th Jun, 2012
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    4. Service Provider Directory

      Directory of our professional members and sponsors who provide products and services to property investors

    5. Help & Feedback

      Have a question or a suggestion about the forum or this website ? Post it here.
      Latest: Scope 3 Emissions ksan1989, 18th May, 2013
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    6. Off Topic

      Talk about anything else not specifically related to investing ... within reason ! Keep it clean, and make sure you observe the forum rules in relation to acceptable posts and behaviour.
      Latest: Check for Alzheimer's twisted strategies, 28th Sep, 2016 at 8:27 AM
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  8. Investing Resources

    Glossary, Articles, Reviews

    1. Articles

      Investing Articles
      Latest: Trustee Directors Liability Update NickM, 17th Oct, 2009
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    2. Investing Book Reviews

      Reviews of books, seminars, and other educational resources for investors
      Latest: Terry Ryder: Real Estate without Agents Jacque, 29th Jan, 2006
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    3. Investing Glossary

      Glossary of investing terms and acronyms with definitions
      Latest: FUM Glossary, 26th May, 2008
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    4. Investing Resource Repository

      Our resource repository with spreadsheets and other useful information for investors