Blog

Tip #4 - How to pick good shares

by Tony Ryburn, Executive Chairman, Sharesight | Jun 4th 2013

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

Tip #4 — How to pick good shares

You DO NOT have to be a financial guru and you do not need a financial advisor to do well in the share market. All you have to do is focus on companies. Look for well-known companies with a long, proven track record offering top quality products and services that you understand and that you think will be in strong demand well into the future.

FURTHER READING

How to calculate Australian CGT with Sharesight

Capital gains tax made simple: CGT guide for Australian investors

by Stephanie Stefanovic | May 13th 2026

We explain the fundamentals of capital gains tax (CGT) in Australia, how it applies to your investments and how you can calculate your CGT with Sharesight.

NZ top trades Apr 26

Top trades by New Zealand Sharesight users — April 2026

by Stephanie Stefanovic | May 8th 2026

Welcome to the April 2026 edition of Sharesight’s monthly trading snapshot, where we look at the top 20 trades made by New Zealand Sharesight users.

Global top trades Apr 26

Top trades by global Sharesight users — April 2026

by Stephanie Stefanovic | May 8th 2026

Welcome to the April 2026 edition of Sharesight’s monthly trading snapshot, where we look at the top 20 trades made by Sharesight users around the world.