How do I actually get started?

Hi everyone.
I'm new to the forums and I'm very keen to start investing in assets to grow my wealth I'm only 19 years old at the moment with a part time job and I want to start investing about 20-30% of my income, since it's waste sitting in my bank account.

I was wondering what I should be investing in... like shares or mutual funds. I'm currently studying Commerce and Melb Uni so I guess I know a bit about this lol.
I don't have enough cash to invest massive sums or money at once but probably around $400 each month.

This might be a stupid question but to invest in Mutual funds exclusively, Do i have to buy it directly from the mutual fund or go through a Share trading website like etrade/commsec.

Thank guys!

 

Index mutual funds - Colonial First State

Index ETFs - Commsec or Mywealth

Term Deposits & internet banking - CBA


All run by the Commonwealth Bank.



Make a start by buying an ASX200 index direct debit. After a while you will not notice having less free cash.


Johny.

 

getting started

check out the barefootinvestor club n make sure you get started.

I also invest 10% in perpetual just for safety as its professionally managed