Get to know the basics

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Basics

A beginner's guide to investing

10 May 2024

Whether it's financial independence or a brand-new ride, investing your money can help bring you one step closer to realising your dreams. Here's how.

Basics

ETFs explained

3 Oct 2023

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are pooled investments that can be traded just like shares, giving investors access to a range of assets.

Basics

How to manage your risk when investing

16 April 2024

Most things in life come with an element of risk, and so does investing. Luckily, the power to understand and manage that risk starts with you.

Diving into dividends
 

26 May 2023

Dividends are important returns made to sharemarket investors. This report examines some of the concepts involved.

How international shares could spell BIG returns

14 October 2024

Our stock market only makes up about 2% of the global market. So if you’re keeping it local, you might be missing out on a whole world of opportunities.

Dividends: Reinvest or take the cash?
 

23 May 2024

When a company makes a profit, it has several options on how to use that money. Here's what you need to know about dividends.

Investing in a volatile market
 

9 October 2024

Share markets can be volatile, so investing your hard-earned money can seem a little unnerving. Have you considered volatility can be a good thing?

CommSec Bites

Introducing CommSec Bites, where we break down big ideas into snackable pieces.

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Cut through the noise with these must reads - tailored for you.

5 ETFs our customers are loving in 2025

17 April 2025

Here are the top 5 most-traded ETFs on CommSec in 2025.

Australia’s largest stocks: The Big 10
 

17 Apr 2025

Thinking about investing? Check out the top 10 largest companies on the ASX.

Understanding Dividends: A Guide for New Investors

17 April 2025

Dividends are a company’s way of sharing its profits with its shareholders. 

Top 5 places to get your stock market news

9 May 2024

What happened during the dotcom era and is the same thing happening today? We take a closer look.

Trending on CommSec

See what CommSec customers are loving, plus the latest trends from across the markets.

Trending

Breaking down barriers

20 January 2025

See how shifting your money mindset can open doors to financial success for women.

Case study

Where Hayley chooses to invest

For Sydney Chocolatier Hayley, investing is a constant learning experience. Still, she’s in it for the long haul – and she’s confident time is on her side.

Case study

Where Ellis invests

Electrical engineer Ellis likes to look beneath the surface both at work and when he invests – a strategy he’s found successful to date. Learn why.

Case study

Where Emer invests

20-year-old Sydney student Emer credits the early start on her investment journey to her high school economics teacher. Here’s what she’s up to.

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