Around one-third of Australians own shares directly, and many more via their superannuation funds. But what are they, and how do they work?

In this session, we'll chat about:

• What is a share?
• Types of shares
• Risks and benefits of investing in shares
• Buying and selling shares
• The role of the ASX
• Sharemarket sectors and indices
• The role of stockbrokers
• Dividends and franking credits
• Shares and tax
• How much do you need to buy shares?