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Tip #3 - How to learn the secrets of the share market

by Tony Ryburn, Executive Chairman, Sharesight | May 28th 2013

Every week we post a tip that we hope will help you become a successful share market investor.

Tip #3 — How to learn the secrets of share market investing

Do you want to invest in the share market but lack knowledge and confidence? We suggest you learn the same way many of our most successful customers did – buy a small parcel of shares in 2 or 3 companies. There is nothing like having some of your own money on the line to discover how the share market works! As you follow the fortunes of your stocks you will be amazed how quickly you get to grips with the ins and outs of share market investing.

This information is not a recommendation nor a statement of opinion. You should consult an independent financial adviser before making any decisions with respect to your shares in relation to the information that is presented in this article.

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Product updates - September 2026

by Ben Clendon | Sep 23rd 2026

See what’s up and what’s down at a glance with our new gains & losses toggle, and more product improvements. It’s all in Sharesight’s September update.

Top 20 stocks & ETFs traded by global Sharesight users (ex. AU & NZ) in August 2026. Top 5: NVIDIA (70.7% buy / 29.3% sell), Apple (82.5% buy), Space Exploration Technologies (70.4% buy), Microsoft (57.1% buy), Rocket Lab (83.6% buy).

August top trades: Apple ⬆️, Microsoft ⬇️ and Australians trade close to home 🇦🇺

by Jen Robson | Sep 16th 2026

Deep dive into the shares, stock and ETFs Sharesight’s investors bought and sold through August 2026, and stay up with the latest share trading trends.

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Sharesight product updates – August 2026

by Milly Brent | Aug 25th 2026

This month's focus was on support for the Taipei Stock Exchange, franking credit estimates for Australian ETFs and a range of report improvements