Investors select shares in a number of ways. Some buy for ?income? and choose shares that pay good dividends; others try to buy ?cheap? and purchase stocks with low P/E ratios; some only buy Top 200 stocks while others go for the small caps. Wouldn't it be great to test these strategies and find out which really work and really work in Australia?Inspired by James O'Shaughnessy's ground-breaking research, written up in his best-selling book, What Works on Wall Street, local authors Matthew Brooks and Paul Nojin decided to test the performance of investing strategies in Australia to find the ultimate share investing strategy. Using all the data available on Australian stocks they conducted their own extensive quantitative analysis over the period of 1995 to 2009.In Stock Market Strategies That Work in Australia the authors have done all the hard work for investors. They communicate the results of their research in easy- to-understand language and round off each chapter with a ?What to Remember? wrap up. ?What to Remember? about the whole book can be encapsulated below:This simple quantitative strategy beat the All Ords by 11.03% per year-You don't need to be a stock market expert or spend countless hours analysing financial statements to dramatically improve your chances of beating the market over the long term-What works in the US does NOT always work in Australia-These results possible from quantitative investing, are truly remarkable.Authors Matthew Brooks and Paul Nojin are pioneers of quantitative investing in Australia. Matthew Brooks has a Masters in Economics with Honours from Sydney University and has worked as an investment strategist and economist with leading institutions. Paul Nojin studied economics at university before starting his career with Bankers Trust. Together they produce The Super Investor Report www.TheSuperInvestor.com.au which has helped thousands of Australian investors achieve a better result in the share market.

Seventh edition stockmarket guide, fully updated to include the latest GST and Stock Market indices. First published 1990. Written as a reference guide for current investors, former investors and potential investors who have existing knowledge of the area. Chapter titles include 'Approaching Your Investment', 'Risk', 'Types of Securities', 'Investment Strategies', 'Market Information' and 'The Stockmarket and our Economy'. Includes cartoons and dictionary of terms. Bennett is a lecturer and examiner for the Securities Institute of Australia. In 1997 he was made a Fellow of same.

The Australian Share Market for Beginners book is a guide for new investors who want to start trading in the Australian shares. The book aims at creating enough understanding of the stock market to help you make your first trade. In this book you will learn: -What are shares? -What is ASX ? -What is an index ? Think All Ords -How to trade online? -Brokers and brokerage -LIC's and ETF's & more...

An introduction to share investing—and whether it's right for you The ASX investor education team has been providing the essentials about share investing for over 30 years. The latest edition of Starting Out in Shares the ASX Way is your one-stop resource to understanding what shares are—and how to buy and sell them. Inside, you'll have the pros and cons of shares over other investments explained. Many people don't know how the sharemarket actually works—the ASX team takes you through this. In easy to understand language, they will cover the process of investing including: effective ways to manage a portfolio, tried-and-tested stock selection methods, how to set yourself up for share investment, how to analyse shares and their prices and much more. If you want to explore the opportunities of share investing, you've come to the right place. Serves as a resource for those looking for more information before getting started in the sharemarket Fully updated with the latest information for 2015 A glossary of ASX sharemarket terms is provided at the back of the book If you're a would-be or beginner investor looking for trusted information on how to begin buying and selling shares on the Australian market, Starting Out in Shares the ASX Way will give you the confidence and knowledge you need to succeed.

We often hear about the successes of traders from around the world but rarely get an insight into home-grown, Australian traders. Nick Radge explores the lives of Australian traders who are not known in the public domain yet make their living from the markets. This is more than just a collection of good stories - its aim is to get answers that can be applied to your own trading.

Markets trend: up, down and sideways. Stocks never stand still. Knowing this, how can you consistently profit from the Australian stock market? In Trade My Way, best-selling author and sharemarket expert Alan Hull reveals his two short-term trading strategies—active trading and breakout trading. These tried-and-tested strategies will help you turn a profit no matter which way the stock market is trending. Written in easy-to-understand, engaging language, Trade My Way also offers: a simple introduction to share trading for beginners a complete guide to understanding and interpreting price charts risk management essentials for trading success MetaStock indicator formulas for more experienced traders detailed step-by-step trading simulations. Buy and sell stocks for profit like a professional—become an active trader!

Make your money work harder than ever with share investing If you've always wanted to invest in shares, but you've never known where to start, look no further! This new edition of Getting Started in Shares For Dummies reveals in plain English the investing secrets you need to know — how the market works, how the stock exchange operates, and what brokers really do. In no time, you'll find out how to pick the best shares and diversify your portfolio, minimise your risk and maximise your returns, and reduce your capital gains tax bill. The world of share investing can seem intimidating to the uninitiated, but it doesn't have to be. Free of confusing jargon and packed with practical advice, this hands-on, friendly guide helps you get to grips with developing an investment strategy, assessing your risk, buying and selling shares, working with brokers, understanding taxes, and so much more. Plus, you'll even learn about ten great investors and their strategies — and ten things you should never, ever do. Find out how the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) works Develop your own successful share investing strategy—and know how to assess potential share investments Analyse the share market and track trends to make informed choices and grow your wealth Realise the tax implications of share ownership and understand how holding shares affects your tax liability If you're ready to take your first steps towards investing in the share market, Getting Started in Shares For Dummies will help you build the successful share portfolio you've always wanted.