New to InvestChat? Come and say hello - introduce yourself - we'd love to get to know you. Thu, 28 Feb 2019 10:27:23 +0000 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 10:27:23 +0000 InvestChat https://www.investchat.com.au/community/forums/introductions.20/ Mon, 04 Feb 2019 02:01:56 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hi-new-re-canterbury-property-services.7543/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hi-new-re-canterbury-property-services.7543/ invalid@example.com (lepou1) lepou1
much appreciated.]]> 10 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 04:59:39 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/im-new-and-ive-recently-quit-work-what-next-ideas-welcome.10211/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/im-new-and-ive-recently-quit-work-what-next-ideas-welcome.10211/ invalid@example.com (Sunshine Yellow) Sunshine Yellow So in Feb I said good-bye to a perfectly good job to work on me, spend time with my boys and work for myself. Now that I've had time to recoup, catch my breath, be a better mother and wife, it's time to work on the $$$ part of it. Has anyone here done...

I'm new and I've recently quit work.... what next.... ideas welcome]]> 6 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 08:49:51 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/newby-to-investing.10210/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/newby-to-investing.10210/ invalid@example.com (Dash) Dash Has anyone used brighter trade or should i stay away.
Thanks]]> 1 Fri, 03 Aug 2018 04:41:39 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hi-everyone.10185/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hi-everyone.10185/ invalid@example.com (Kevin Connolly) Kevin Connolly I am the owner of https://www.smsfcommunity.com.au/
I am interested in seeing what people are chatting about with investment ideas feel free to say hi]]> 1 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 14:54:56 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hi-im-back.10153/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hi-im-back.10153/ invalid@example.com (GoAnna) GoAnna
I'd love to hear how everyone is doing.]]> 4 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 06:41:26 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/new-to-this-forum.10133/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/new-to-this-forum.10133/ invalid@example.com (JBprojects) JBprojects 3 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 00:20:07 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/new-to-forum.10116/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/new-to-forum.10116/ invalid@example.com (GThomo) GThomo
Gary here, new to the forum. There seems to be plenty of members and plenty of experience here, looking forward to sharing with you.

I have a few investment properties, aiming to continue to grow. I am sure everyone is having the same issues with banks as I am at the moment. I am not on massive income. Personal debt is low, investment debt is high.

Anyone got any good workarounds with lenders at the moment who are so tight with investment lending?

GT]]> 5 Thu, 10 May 2018 08:35:43 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/time-to-start-learning.10080/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/time-to-start-learning.10080/ invalid@example.com (Luke83) Luke83

I have recently setup a trading account through Self wealth and blindly purchased $ 660 in shares in AFI just to see what to expect when buying stock...

Time to start learning]]> 15 Tue, 08 May 2018 00:44:59 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hi.10088/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hi.10088/ invalid@example.com (jbdt72) jbdt72 I currently have an ASX concentrated portfolio of ETFs, LICs and individual stocks. I would like to get some global exposure via ETFs so I would love to hear about other peoples experiences with global ETFs, particularly non Vanguard ETFs, that are worthy of a deeper dive.
Thank you!
JBDT]]> 3 Wed, 25 Apr 2018 11:51:05 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/kaplan-dfp-1.10079/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/kaplan-dfp-1.10079/ invalid@example.com (Kaulini) Kaulini Sat, 31 Mar 2018 12:24:34 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/an-introduction.10058/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/an-introduction.10058/ invalid@example.com (Preston) Preston
I'm relatively new to the trading scene, am currently in year 11 and have invested twice the last year but I am looking to turn it into a possible career, Investment banking and/or Day trading are the careers I'm leaning towards at the moment.

I joined this forum to talk to people in the industry, get advice on trading strategies, and to just generally expand my investing knowledge.]]> 1 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 01:19:50 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/claiming-a-loss-from-family-trust.7536/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/claiming-a-loss-from-family-trust.7536/ invalid@example.com (TaxDiva) TaxDiva
Claiming a Loss from Family Trust]]> 5 Wed, 14 Feb 2018 20:56:04 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/newbie-to-site.10019/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/newbie-to-site.10019/ invalid@example.com (Waikan) Waikan Cheers Waikan]]> 6 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 23:37:28 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/please-explain-financial-jargon-decoded.10014/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/please-explain-financial-jargon-decoded.10014/ invalid@example.com (CairnsFinancialPlanner) CairnsFinancialPlanner
Who knows you may impress them so much they may even ask you for some financial advice... (probably about Bitcoin or residential property is my guess).

Please explain!...

Please Explain!!!! Financial Jargon Decoded]]> Wed, 17 Jan 2018 11:26:07 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/lets-get-ready.9985/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/lets-get-ready.9985/ invalid@example.com (Kraftette) Kraftette
Yes...I’m new. I’m from the greater Brisbane area and work in HR - specialising in finance (Banking & general insurance) and retail. My partner is a primary school teacher. We have 2 kids with our youngest about to go to school, our crippling daycare costs have now come to an end so we are excited to make good use of the money we used to spend on daycare. We are looking to start with a solid investment property and then maybe another, before branching...

Let’s get ready]]> 3 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 18:10:53 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/new-to-this.9956/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/new-to-this.9956/ invalid@example.com (Yocalkey) Yocalkey 1 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 18:09:07 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hi-im-new-here.9889/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hi-im-new-here.9889/ invalid@example.com (antonyg) antonyg
I just also signed up to what seems to be this site's sister site, PropertyChat so I apologise if you see me twice.

I am new to the investment scene and at this point trying to learn what I can to figure out what will work for me and my family.

I look forward to learning from others in here and shaping a financially positive future.

Have a great day.

Antony.]]> 2 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 18:07:26 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/high-frequency-trading.9929/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/high-frequency-trading.9929/ invalid@example.com (Keelan) Keelan
Market Making for Crypto Currencies
About MM: Our Quant / Programmer said the models that have are based on Futures and Derivatives .. No models to crypto .. He needs to adapt .. This can take 1-2 weeks if wanting to trade this within crypto. If not we can start futures and derivatives trading asap! And you are looking at least a 20% ROI monthly on this. - Service fee and servers.

I have 3 models of MM (VLC-MM, Raw MM and SpreadCross), currently converted only raw MM that is the...

High Frequency Trading]]> 1 Wed, 30 Aug 2017 04:52:01 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/where-to-start-new-to-this.9880/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/where-to-start-new-to-this.9880/ invalid@example.com (stark) stark
Just a new starter keen to learn about investing , combined with money management techniques. I just put some of my deposit in getting some piece of real estate which is going well so far but I am very interested to know where to start for getting ideas into shares /LICs etc. my income levels are pretty stable and would like to invest 10k to 20k in different asset class apart from Brick and mortar. Just a big HI to you all lovely people. will be doing a lot of reading.

Thanks]]> 21 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 00:40:56 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hi.9878/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hi.9878/ invalid@example.com (lbaird) lbaird Fri, 04 Aug 2017 11:06:13 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/intro.9866/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/intro.9866/ invalid@example.com (Will5308) Will5308 By way of introduction, I'm in my mid-50's and have a number of investments and investment vehicles, including a SMSF, trusts, a small business and just kicking off an investment company with my family.
I live in Darwin and have contacts in a number of SE Asian countries in a variety of areas of interest. No doubt I'll be posting some questions and hoping for some interest and...

Intro]]> 3 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 23:26:28 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/learning-investment-strategy.9849/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/learning-investment-strategy.9849/ invalid@example.com (investsupply) investsupply 2 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 22:48:33 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/greetings.9847/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/greetings.9847/ invalid@example.com (Natxo) Natxo
I just found your investments community and I am glad you accepted me to be part of it.

I am a private investor dealing with financial markets for more than 10 years (maybe 15? I can't remember when I started ). At this point of my "personal financial career" I am looking forward to learn more about another private investor experiences, more related to portfolio management, less related to investments selection. My root knowledge comes basically from The Intelligent...

Greetings]]> 6 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 21:03:46 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hello.9857/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hello.9857/ invalid@example.com (jared) jared
I look forward to searching around and getting ideas from others.

Cheers]]> 1 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 21:24:28 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/kicking-back-on-a-sunday-night.9837/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/kicking-back-on-a-sunday-night.9837/ invalid@example.com (money_penny) money_penny
I've been interested in investing for a long time although had to put it on hold while I saved for my first home. Now I'm ready to start regularly investing and am keen to improve my knowledge with like-minded people. My investment goal is to grow my little share portfolio into something that provides enough passive income to be semi-retired and have nice things. Currently leaning towards shares but would like to...

Kicking back on a Sunday night]]> 5 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 02:10:26 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/intro.9831/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/intro.9831/ invalid@example.com (Browntiger) Browntiger
I have invested some money in shares, some in ETFs and have 2 IPs. I'm not a very active or aggressive investor. I just want to invest for long term and dont want to do much once money is invested.

Currently looking for ideas for where to invest now. I am a regular at PC but just came across IC only today. Its a great place to learn i think......

Intro]]> 10 Fri, 19 May 2017 07:56:11 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hi.9674/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hi.9674/ invalid@example.com (Hosko) Hosko
I play around with ASX Options on a regular basis but this is purely to generate a little bit of cashflow or grocery money. Some weeks it goes better than others and we could have a trip to Bali, other weeks it would mean baked beans for 3 meals a day.

Being a novice I am in awe of the achievements of some people on these internet forums. Great place for learning once you sort through the chaff.]]> 7 Tue, 04 Apr 2017 12:27:03 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hello.9762/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hello.9762/ invalid@example.com (coolcup) coolcup
Just wanted to say hi - found this site and it looked more general than the more specific shares and property forums I browse. Hopefully can learn a lot and contribute my fair share!

Cheers]]> 2 Tue, 28 Feb 2017 22:36:30 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/introduction.9737/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/introduction.9737/ invalid@example.com (MrMarket) MrMarket
I just wanted to introduce myself. I am 31, partnered with no kids (yet) and based in Sydney.

I came across this forum as part of some research into investment structuring and tax effective investing.

To say that I have learnt a lot from this forum in terms of personal wealth management is a massive understatement. The active contributor base is impressive and I have found the forum to be a tremendous resource.

Some background about me:

I currently work full time in investment...

Introduction]]> 5 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 00:06:37 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/property-and-shares.9727/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/property-and-shares.9727/ invalid@example.com (Al1979) Al1979
I am a regular reader and sometime contributor over on the property chat forum.

I am 37, married with kids and currently hold four properties.

I feel like I have a good understanding of property and am somewhat addicted so continue to soak up knowledge.

I have ventured over to InvestChat to hopefully learn a little more about investing in shares long term. I have read @austing's "LIC Beginners guide" and loved it. Thanks Austing.

I have looked at Peter...

Property and Shares]]> 12 Mon, 13 Feb 2017 06:05:54 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/finally-checking-in.9713/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/finally-checking-in.9713/ invalid@example.com (Aaron Sice) Aaron Sice
Avid short-term leveraged shorter here, looking to make the most out of learning about dividend and growth shares.

Happy to share any knowledge I can about my intermittent but ongoing shorting CFD escapades on the US market.

Help a brother out, yo!]]> 2 Mon, 16 Jan 2017 03:37:57 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hello.9699/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hello.9699/ invalid@example.com (Anchal) Anchal 4 Mon, 02 Jan 2017 20:39:31 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/looking-to-boost-super.9695/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/looking-to-boost-super.9695/ invalid@example.com (TaxDiva) TaxDiva 2 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 05:30:58 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/macquarie-reflexion.4336/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/macquarie-reflexion.4336/ invalid@example.com (aln1001) aln1001 17 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 02:23:11 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/gday.9677/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/gday.9677/ invalid@example.com (Matt_Edwards) Matt_Edwards I stumbled across this forum looking for the PIA.
My FA uses the PIA from Somersoft, I am thinking I will probably buy a copy later when I start buying more properties.
We purchased a townhouse off the plan in Melbourne this year. We are intending to sell up in Sydney and start collecting 3 or 4 properties in regional NSW area as we move out for a better life style.
I have been playing around with the IP Holding Cost spread sheet I found here. I looks pretty good for single...

G'day]]> 1 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 06:10:49 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hi.9667/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hi.9667/ invalid@example.com (Gockie) Gockie Many of you may know me from property chat, but with a different username.

I am a property investor, but I've recently copped a huge capital gain on a property sale. That provided some impetus to buy the next one in a different structure.
That and I was thinking of doing a development on it.

Anyway, I work for CBA as a report developer in Parramatta and looking to learn more about the tax and accounting side of things too.]]> 1 Tue, 15 Nov 2016 07:39:36 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/complete-newbie-to-the-finance-world-here.9663/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/complete-newbie-to-the-finance-world-here.9663/ invalid@example.com (Suz) Suz My question is can I transfer the money to our offset account or directly into our mortgage so the money is working where we would like it to (reducing our mortgage) or does it have to stay in the family trust account until the accountant has distributed it...

Complete newbie to the finance world here.]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2016 05:37:08 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hiya.9637/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hiya.9637/ invalid@example.com (en710) en710

Totally new to this side of investing. Looking forward to read and learn new things.

I had tried Forex before (although it's more like dip my toes in without knowing what's involved and get burned) and bought small amount of shares (and luckily made little profit). Know almost zilch so most likely will be reading and not posting for a while.]]> 13 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 01:29:49 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hi-from-brisbane-newbie.9638/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/hi-from-brisbane-newbie.9638/ invalid@example.com (Hanso) Hanso
I've lurked for awhile now over on propertychat and have just discovered investchat, so looking forward to absorbing plenty of info.

Bit about myself. 31 i work in the oil and gas industry so currently reasonably well paid but aware of how quickly it can all end. With that in mind I like the thought of building a passive portfolio that doesn't require taking on additional debt.

I have a couple of IP's that are CF neutral and seeing reasonable CG gains i also have a solid buffer...

Hi from brisbane newbie]]> 22 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 07:59:35 +0000 https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/new-to-investchat.9630/ https://www.investchat.com.au/community/threads/new-to-investchat.9630/ invalid@example.com (Dian2) Dian2
I'm new to InvestChat and looking forward to sharing ideas and learn from the forum.

Cheers

Dian2]]> 3