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Understanding Share Market Basics

8 lessons · 20 min

The share market can seem complicated and risky, particularly for those who are new to investing. However, understanding how it works, why share prices move and how to approach market volatility can help you become a more confident and disciplined investor.

In this short course, Rob explains the fundamentals of the share market, how investors can build wealth through owning businesses, and why patience, discipline and diversification are essential for long-term investing.

What you'll learn

  • What the Share Market Is
  • How Share Prices Move
  • How Investors Make Money
  • Understanding Market Volatility
  • The Importance of Time in the Market
  • Diversification
  • Common Investing Mistakes
  • Dollar-Cost Averaging
  • Becoming a Long-Term Business Owner

By the end of this course, you'll have a better understanding of how share markets work and why successful investing is often more about patience, discipline and behaviour than trying to predict what the market will do next.

The information provided in this article is general in nature only and does not constitute personal financial advice.