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How investing works, why index funds suit most people, which accounts to use first, and how gains are taxed.
4 lessons · about 10 minutes
Lessons
- 1 Investing basics: super, ETFs and getting started What investing is, how shares, bonds and index ETFs work, how your super already invests for you, and how to start investing outside super in Australia. 2 min read Done
- 2 Index funds vs picking stocks in Australia: why go passive What an index fund or ETF is, why most Australian fund managers fail to beat the ASX 200, what fees cost you in and outside super, and how to start. 3 min read Done
- 3 Where to invest: super or outside super? Investing in or outside super in Australia: how extra contributions are taxed, the 2026–27 caps, ETFs and shares, your home loan, and which to do first. 2 min read Done
- 4 Capital gains tax in Australia: the discount and 2027 change How capital gains tax works in Australia: the 50% discount, the main residence exemption, losses, and the change to the discount announced for July 2027. 3 min read Done