6. How do you actually buy shares? 12 Steps to Get Started Investing​

Once you’ve decided what to invest in, how do you actually make an investment? If you're investing outside of superannuation, you’ll need to use a broker. But which broker should you use? It’s one of the most frequent questions we get from people starting their investing journey. There are so many of them available, it can be hard to know where to start. But no need to stress, that’s why we’re here and making this series! In this episode you’ll learn: · The two ways every person can invest · What is a broker? · The 4 factors we use when choosing a broker (and why they matter): · Which brokers we use This is Part 6 of our 12 step series sharing everything we’ve learned about investing to help you get started, or to remind you of why it’s so important. Chapters: 00:00:00 The First Choice Every Investor Makes 00:02:21 Super Or Outside: Your Two Options 00:05:05 Why You Need A Broker 00:06:41 The Four Broker Rules We Use 00:11:20 Avoid Dodgy Fees And Products 00:15:40 Brokers That Tick The Boxes ——— Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we’ve got you covered . ——— In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ——— Get Started Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This episode was published on Jan 19, 2026.

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