How to buy + invest in ETFs in Australia – Guide for beginners [Video]

You might have heard that exchange traded funds (ETFs) are great way to invest your money, which explains their growing popularity.

ETFs let you invest in a whole portfolio of stocks, including index funds, and some ETFs even let you invest in alternative assets like bonds, property gold and oil.

Find out what you need to know about these low-cost, easy-access investment products.

Watch: How to invest in ETFs

Step 1: Choose an investment account

ETFs are traded on the stock market the same way that stocks are, so to access them you’ll need to sign up to a share trading platform or investment app.

The first step is to make sure you choose the right platform for your ETF strategy.

For instance, many ETF investors prefer to invest once or twice a year or less into their ETF. So it makes sense to find a platform that doesn’t charge any monthly or ongoing fees.

Other investors might want to invest small …

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