The Australian share market - Investments & advice

The Australian share market

The Australian share market has prospered over the past 25 years, despite constantly changing economic conditions, political environments, investor sentiments and market ups and downs.

Share market investing is easy and puts you in control

At any given time, there are generally both buyers and sellers in the market, making it easy to buy and sell shares conveniently, at a competitive price. This is in contrast to investments such as property, which can often be expensive and time-consuming to buy and sell.

Share market investing doesn't cost the earth

Another benefit of investing in shares is that the cost of buying and selling is relatively cheap in comparison to a lot of other investments, including property and many managed investment funds.

It's easy to get started with small amounts

Investing in shares is easy and you can start with a small amount of money. You don't need to be wealthy or risk everything you own just to get into the share market.

Important

The performance of an investment in the Online Investment Account is not guaranteed and can be volatile, particularly in the short term. Once the money that you have deposited is invested, it is no longer held on deposit by ANZ or subject to any depositor protection under the Banking Act 1959. ANZ does not guarantee your investment in the Online Investment Account or the performance of the product or its investments. Your investment in the product is subject to a range of investment risks. They include possible delays in the repayment of withdrawals from your investment and loss of income and principal invested. ANZ recommends you read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDF 812kB) before deciding to acquire or hold the product.

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