Starting out in the Australian sharemarket doesn’t have to be confusing… but it does require the right foundations.
In this Talking Trading episode, Louise Bedford breaks down share trading for beginners in Australia. She covers the essential skills you need to trade safely, protect your capital, and build confidence over time.
This episode is designed for new traders who want clarity, structure, and realistic expectations – not hype.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why trading is a business and how rules and risk management protect you
- Fundamental vs technical analysis in plain English
- How to read charts and identify trends, momentum, and key price levels
- How indicators support better trading decisions
- Stop losses, position sizing, and money management basics
- A beginner’s roadmap to getting started on the ASX
- What realistic returns look like and why survival comes first
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear framework for taking your first steps toward a simple, rules-based trading system suited to the Australian market.
Next Steps:
- Grab a copy of Louise’s book Trading Secrets for more step-by-step trading guidance.
- Check out the Trading Made Simple video course, free at tradinggame.com.au, to move from beginner to confident trader at your own pace.
- Do Louise’s survey so she can shine a light into your blindspots and book a call with her using this link: survey.tradinggame.com.au
About Louise Bedford
Louise Bedford has traded, taught, and written extensively about the financial markets for over 30 years, building a reputation as a highly accomplished and experienced trader, educator, and author.
She co-founded The Trading Game and has gained recognition for her unique approach to teaching trading psychology and market analysis.
Louise has authored several successful trading books. In particular, her titles include Trading Secrets, Charting Secrets, The Secret of Candlestick Charting, and Investing Psychology Secrets.
Louise runs her hugely popular, repeat-for-free Mentor Program Pro online course. Through this course, she shows you how to automate your trading so you can retire early and get on with your life.
Did you know you can book a free 30-minute call with Louise to discuss your current trading strategies?
Just click the button below to take the quick survey, and then you’ll be able to choose a time to talk to Louise.
Other ways to get in touch with Louise
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TradingGame/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTradingGame
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/louise-bedford/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/tradinggame
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tradinggame.com.au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tradinggame.com.au/
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