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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: Career develop: Do I need CFA charter if I’ve already got master and bachelor in finance Eason, 17th Feb, 2019 at 2:50 PM
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    2. Investing Strategies

      Strategies and techniques for investing.
      Latest: Reflections on four decades of investing Giallo, 16th Feb, 2019 at 11:43 AM
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    3. Money Management

      Getting started saving and managing money.
      Latest: My 11yo the junior investor! GoAnna, 22nd Jan, 2019
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    4. The Economy

      Discussion about the economy and how it impacts on our investments
      Latest: Hand Up If You Still Listen To Economists Btaylor, 27th Dec, 2018
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    5. Financial Planning

      Discussion about the financial planning process and about financial planners / advisors
      Latest: Paid while doing the AMP Horizons program Annelise, 1st Jan, 2019
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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 DFP3 CareerChanger, 10th Jan, 2019
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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: Getting into Penny Stocks? twisted strategies, 15th Feb, 2019 at 10:09 PM
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    2. Managed Funds & Index Funds

      Investing in unlisted managed funds and index funds
      Latest: something like unisuper? TSK, 22nd Jan, 2019
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    3. Exchange Traded Funds (ETF)

      Investing in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
      Latest: Need Help Building Investing Plan Giallo, 17th Feb, 2019 at 9:21 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: Watch for LICs that never return to par twisted strategies, 7th Feb, 2019
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  4. Property

    Property related investments

    1. Real Estate

      Buying & selling, property management, renovating, development, houses, units, residential, commercial
      Latest: Regarding sourcing properties for investment Hodor, 13th Feb, 2019 at 9:11 AM
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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: Having the spouse own shares in a company Terryw, 4th Jan, 2019
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    2. Trading

      Trading share, options, currency, etc
      Latest: 2018 in Review Tropo, 2nd Jan, 2019
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    3. Alternative Investments

      Alternative investments such as hedge funds, precious metals, rare coins, wine, art, etc
      Latest: I Love These Tropo, 14th Dec, 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: Moving money from company to a trust Olga Anderson, 16th Feb, 2019 at 8:47 PM
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    2. Finance & Banking

      Saving money, borrowing money, lending money, mortgages, LOCs, credit cards, brokers, lenders, margin loans & more!
      Latest: Diploma of Mortgage broking Michael67, 9th Dec, 2018
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    3. Superannuation, SMSF & Personal Insurance

      Superannuation, self-managed super funds, pensions, life insurance, disability insurance, income insurance, and more...
      Latest: Cointree SMSF Account michael-syd, 14th Feb, 2019 at 1:44 PM
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    4. Investor Resources & Tools

      Books, magazines, websites, seminars, software, anything of use to investors
      Latest: Looking for a copy of Motivated Money - Peter Thornhill Terryw, 8th Jan, 2019
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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 new re: Canterbury property services Djd86, 4th Feb, 2019
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    3. Networking & Meetups

      Post and discuss info on upcoming networking events, and social gatherings.
      Latest: Career develop:Do I need CFA chapter if I’ve already got master and bachelor degree in Finance Eason, 16th Feb, 2019 at 1:41 PM
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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.
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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: Hoax exposes academic absurdities Tropo, 14th Nov, 2018
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  8. Investing Resources

    Glossary, Articles, Reviews

    1. Articles

      Investing Articles
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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