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  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: Tax Query re VAS/VGS dividends Jay, 21st Jul, 2018 at 5:22 PM
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    2. Investing Strategies

      Strategies and techniques for investing.
      Latest: Should you be a value or growth investor? twisted strategies, 19th Jul, 2018 at 11:59 AM
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    3. Money Management

      Getting started saving and managing money.
      Latest: MoneySmart: Car buying in Australia Indika sonnadara, 12th Jul, 2018
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    4. The Economy

      Discussion about the economy and how it impacts on our investments
      Latest: Real vs Nominal GDP svetsi, 8th Apr, 2018
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    5. Financial Planning

      Discussion about the financial planning process and about financial planners / advisors
      Latest: ASIC is not soft: who’s next in line for scrutiny? twisted strategies, 27th Jun, 2018
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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: Kaplan - DFP - Super and Life Assignment karan jot, 13th Jul, 2018
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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: KalibrateV ccsbb, 13th Jul, 2018
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    2. Managed Funds & Index Funds

      Investing in unlisted managed funds and index funds
      Latest: The reason most quant funds fail Tropo, 22nd Jun, 2018
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    3. Exchange Traded Funds (ETF)

      Investing in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
      Latest: Not All ETFs are Created Equal Tropo, 23rd Jul, 2018 at 10:52 AM
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    4. Listed Investment Companies (LIC) and Trusts (LIT)

      Investing in Listed Investment Companies (LICs) and Listed Investment Trusts (LITs)
      Latest: 2018 Financial Year ETF & LIC Performance Report twisted strategies, 11th Jul, 2018
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  4. Property

    Property related investments

    1. Real Estate

      Buying & selling, property management, renovating, development, houses, units, residential, commercial
      Latest: Warning on Builders in Perth JBprojects, 21st Jun, 2018
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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: Australian Listed Real Estate Tables twisted strategies, 9th Jul, 2018
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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: AFOF and ESVCLP WillieAHill, 12th Feb, 2018
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    2. Trading

      Trading share, options, currency, etc
      Latest: Tinker Tailor Trader Tropo, 4th Jul, 2018
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    3. Alternative Investments

      Alternative investments such as hedge funds, precious metals, rare coins, wine, art, etc
      Latest: Investors sharpen watch on RMBS twisted strategies, 11th Jul, 2018
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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: Interest deductibility for bonus share plans Terryw, 19th Jul, 2018 at 12:47 PM
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    2. Finance & Banking

      Saving money, borrowing money, lending money, mortgages, LOCs, credit cards, brokers, lenders, margin loans & more!
      Latest: Margin Loan Corey Batt, 20th Aug, 2017
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    3. Superannuation, SMSF & Personal Insurance

      Superannuation, self-managed super funds, pensions, life insurance, disability insurance, income insurance, and more...
      Latest: SMSF Loans - What are the options? Terryw, 19th Jul, 2018 at 4:39 PM
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    4. Investor Resources & Tools

      Books, magazines, websites, seminars, software, anything of use to investors
      Latest: Posting Guidelines - Investor Resources forum twisted strategies, 12th Jun, 2018
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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: Welcome to InvestChat twisted strategies, 24th Oct, 2017
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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 I'm back twisted strategies, 7th Jul, 2018
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    3. Networking & Meetups

      Post and discuss info on upcoming networking events, and social gatherings.
      Latest: Myriad Festival Brisbane Hodor, 15th May, 2018
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    4. Service Provider Directory

      Directory of our professional members and sponsors who provide products and services to property investors
      Latest: Precision Funding & Precision Private Wealth Corey Batt, 2nd Mar, 2017
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    5. Help & Feedback

      Have a question or a suggestion about the forum or this website ? Post it here.
      Latest: InvestChat moved to a new server Simon Hampel, 28th Aug, 2017
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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: Supersonic Airplanes and the Age of Irrational Technology Tropo, 22nd Jun, 2018
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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