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Start investing in four easy steps
We understand that investing can be overwhelming sometimes. Fortunately, we’re here to help get you started so you can reach your financial goals sooner.
Here are our four steps to kickstart your investing voyage.
Here are our four steps to kickstart your investing voyage.
1. Set your goals
First things first, it’s crucial to work out what you want to achieve. Is it to buy a new car? Are you saving for a house deposit? Perhaps you’re investing on behalf of your child or saving for a holiday.
Once you establish what your objectives are, you can start to understand what it will take to reach them.
2. Know your timeframe
Once you’ve set your goals, next you can start thinking about when you’d like to achieve them by. The timeframe of your goals will determine how long you invest your money for and when you may need access to it.
Some timeframes can be short. For example, saving for a new car or a holiday are likely to be short-term investments. Meanwhile, some goals require longer timeframes. If you want to put money away for a child or family trust, you may not need access to that money for 10-15 years.
It’s important to remember that your goals are unique to you. There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to investing your money. So, take the time to understand what timeframe will suit your goals.
3. Understand your risk profile
With your goals and a timeframe now established, getting to know your risk profile is the next step.
Your risk profile determines how comfortable you are taking risks with your investments. There are a lot of different ways to invest your money. And every investment option has a certain level of risk attached to it.
If you’re unsure what’s right for you, our investment style selector can help you understand your options.
4. Managing your investment
Finally, it’s vital to know how you’ll manage your investment. This determines how much control you have over your investment and helps you choose what to invest in.
There are a range of options to consider. And your knowledge of investing and your personal situation will likely play a role in this decision.
If you’re new to investing or unable to actively monitor your investment, you might prefer a professional to manage your investment. If so, consider a managed fund.
On the other hand, if you’re a confident and experienced investor, you may opt for a more hands on approach, such as investing directly in shares through Bendigo Invest Direct.
For more helpful advice, check out our Education HUB.
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Things you should know
Sandhurst Trustees
Sandhurst Trustees Limited ABN 16 004 030 737 AFSL 237906 (Sandhurst) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited ABN 11 068 049 178 AFSL 237879. Sandhurst is the responsible entity and issuer of the managed funds available on this website. Additionally, Sandhurst is the issuer of commercial lending products and the provider of traditional trustee services available on this website. Each of these companies receives remuneration on the issue of the product or service they provide. Investments in these products are not deposits with, guaranteed by, or liabilities of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank nor any of its related entities, and are subject to normal investment risk, including possible delays in repayment and loss of income and capital invested.
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