Choosing a broker to make your first investment
b"Finding the best online trading account to buy or sell shares in Australia can be scary. Believe us; we know that buying shares in Australia for the first time is a daunting task. Commsec, Pearler, Selfwealth, Stake, Vanguard Personal Investor, Superhero, Sharesies\\u2026 where do I even start?!\\nIn this episode, Kate Campbell & Owen Rask break down what a broker is, how they work, how to open an account and how to make your first investment.\\nBest online trading share trading accounts in Australia for 2023 | Rask Media\\nThis episode is part of our Beginners Investing Month series on The Australian Finance Podcast. Just look for the episodes with the \\U0001f4b8 during August 2023!\\n\\U0001f39f\\ufe0f We're going on the road from August - October 2023; get your tickets here!\\n\\U0001f4da Enjoyed this episode? You'll love Kate's upcoming book, Buying Happiness, which you can preorder on Booktopia or Amazon.\\n***\\nAccess the show notes for The Australian Finance Podcast: www.raskmedia.com.au/podcasts/australian-finance-podcast\\n\\U0001f30f Ready-made ETF portfolios? Rask Core has you covered!\\nTake one of our fantastic money & investing courses (think ETFs, shares, property and FIRE) on Rask Education.\\n\\U0001f64b\\U0001f3fd\\u200d\\u2640\\ufe0f ASK A QUESTION: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00\\nIf you want to thank us for putting this show together, please give The Australian Finance Podcast a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it\\u2019s a 5-second task that really helps support the show (and puts a big smile on our faces).\\nPearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign-up to Pearler using the code \\u201cRASK\\u201d for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/Pearler\\nWe're proudly supported by Global X ETFs. Learn more about the growing range of leading ETFs on the Global X website:\\xa0https://bit.ly/gx-funds\\nBoost your investment potential with FundLater. With InvestSMART's Fundlater, you can start a $10,000 investment portfolio with only $4,000 upfront. Find out how: rask.com.au/inv-fundlater\\nInvesting Made Simple. Thanks to InvestSMART's ready-made ETF portfolios, you can start investing now in a portfolio managed by experts. Not only that, you can invest confidently, knowing your investment fees are capped. Learn more: rask.com.au/inv-pma\\nDISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs before acting on it. If you\\u2019re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.\\nFull individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen, Kate and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc.\\nAccess The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"