Share Trading

Shares are one of the most commonly traded elements on the Australian stock market. A share is simply a part ownership in a company, and shares are often referred to as stock or stocks. When you own a share in a company, you become a stakeholder.

A company's performance will affect the price of your shares in the long term, and other market influences can also affect the price of shares. Shares can also pay dividends, which can be delivered to the shareholder in a number of different ways.

Share trading is conducted on the stock market, and you must have a qualified stock broker to buy and sell shares. People employ many different strategies when share trading, and we discuss this and other information in further detail in the categories below.

• Investing in Shares
• Buying Shares
• Selling Shares
• Share Prices
• Day Trading
• ETFs
• Online Stock Trading

According to studies performed by the ASX, in 2006 46% of Australians owned shares. A total 6 million (38%) owned shares directly and this number was predicted to increase. Historically, share trading has out-performed all other forms of investment, and many Australians have discovered the benefits of investing in shares.

For a range of share trading information, stockmarket.com.au has you covered.