The Investing Course
Eight free modules, from what a share actually is through to tax, property, crypto, retirement and FIRE. Test yourself first with a short quiz, then use our guides, calculators and books to fill any gaps. Learn by doing, not just reading.
8 modules · 63 quiz questions · free · no sign-up
Foundations
What a share and an ETF actually are, how dividends and the ASX work, and why compound interest is the whole engine.
Before You Invest
Budget, goals, net worth, an emergency fund and clearing high-interest debt, the groundwork that stops investing going wrong.
How to Buy Your First Investment
Choosing a broker or investing app, CHESS vs custodial, brokerage fees, and placing your very first order.
Choosing What to Invest In
ETFs vs index funds, MER fees, franking credits, VDHG vs DHHF, LICs, REITs and building one simple portfolio.
Tax on Your Investments
Capital gains tax and the 50% discount, franking credits, tax on dividends and selling, plus property and crypto tax basics.
Beyond Shares: Property, REITs & Crypto
Property vs shares, negative gearing basics, REITs, and a clear-eyed look at crypto and its risks.
Retirement & Super
How super works, preservation age, salary sacrifice, co-contributions, lost super, FIRE and the bridge to early retirement.
Building & Sticking to a Plan
Turning it all into a routine: regular investing, rebalancing, managing your own psychology, and knowing when to get advice.
How the Course Works
Every module flips the usual order: you take the quiz first, then learn what you missed. Answer a handful of real questions and practical scenarios, get a personalised profile from Rookie to Guru, and the module points you straight at the guides, calculators and books tied to whatever you got wrong. It's built from our own 59+ investing guides and 12 free calculators, plus trusted external sources like ASIC Moneysmart.
What You'll Learn, Module by Module
The eight modules build on each other, from the absolute basics to the moves that actually grow wealth over time:
- 🌱 Foundations: What a share and an ETF actually are, how dividends and the ASX work, and why compound interest is the whole engine.
- 🧱 Before You Invest: Budget, goals, net worth, an emergency fund and clearing high-interest debt, the groundwork that stops investing going wrong.
- 🛒 How to Buy Your First Investment: Choosing a broker or investing app, CHESS vs custodial, brokerage fees, and placing your very first order.
- 🎯 Choosing What to Invest In: ETFs vs index funds, MER fees, franking credits, VDHG vs DHHF, LICs, REITs and building one simple portfolio.
- 🧾 Tax on Your Investments: Capital gains tax and the 50% discount, franking credits, tax on dividends and selling, plus property and crypto tax basics.
- 🏘️ Beyond Shares: Property, REITs & Crypto: Property vs shares, negative gearing basics, REITs, and a clear-eyed look at crypto and its risks.
- 🏖️ Retirement & Super: How super works, preservation age, salary sacrifice, co-contributions, lost super, FIRE and the bridge to early retirement.
- 🚀 Building & Sticking to a Plan: Turning it all into a routine: regular investing, rebalancing, managing your own psychology, and knowing when to get advice.
Who This Course Is For
If you've ever felt like everyone else got a memo about money that you missed, this is for you. It assumes zero prior knowledge in module one, so it works for total beginners, but the later modules on tax, super and FIRE are meaty enough to fill gaps for people who already invest. Not sure where to start? Our What Kind of Investor Are You quiz takes 90 seconds and points you to the right first step.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the investing course free?
Completely free, and there's no paywall or upsell. Every module, quiz and linked calculator is free to use, and you can go through the whole course without spending anything.
Do I need an account to take the course?
No. The course runs in your browser and your progress saves on your device automatically, no sign-up required. Creating a free account is optional and only there if you want your progress saved across devices.
Who is this investing course for?
Australian beginners and improvers who want to understand investing before they put real money in. It assumes no prior knowledge in module one and builds up to tax, property, crypto, super and FIRE, so it works whether you're starting from scratch or filling gaps.
How long does the course take?
Go at your own pace. Each module is a short graded quiz plus a set of resources to fill any gaps, so most people spend around 10 to 15 minutes per module. You can do one a day or binge the lot, and your spot is saved if you leave.
What will I learn?
The eight modules cover what a share and an ETF actually are, how to buy your first investment, choosing what to invest in, tax on investments, property, REITs and crypto, superannuation and retirement, and building a plan you'll stick to. Each one ends with a quiz and a personalised profile so you can see where you stand.
Is this financial advice?
No. This course is general educational information for Australians, not personal financial advice. It doesn't know your situation, so treat it as a way to learn the concepts and questions to ask, not a recommendation to buy anything specific.
This course is general information, not personal financial advice. Progress is saved on this device unless you create a free account.