Posts by Stella Ong
What is investing?
What is investing? Investing means allocating resources, such as money, time or effort, to gain some sort of profit or advantage. In other words, the goal of investing is to get out more than you put in. The problem, though, is that while you might know in advance how much you’re planning to invest, you…
Read MoreSavings account or share market?
Do you put money in a savings account or term deposit? If so, you’re an investor. You might not think of this as investing, because the return is guaranteed. But it is investing, because you’re handing over money to earn a return – i.e. the interest paid by the bank. Investing in shares or ETFs…
Read MoreIs investing in shares risky?
When you invest in the share market, you have the potential to enjoy strong returns, particularly over the long-term. But you can’t expect to gain rewards without taking some risk. Historically, the main share markets in Australia and the US have gone up over the long-term. As the 2022 Vanguard Index Chart shows, between 1992…
Read MoreSetting up your Superhero account
Setting up your Superhero online trading account only takes a few minutes. You can invest in ASX and U.S. shares with Superhero with no monthly fees. Set up your Superhero account To get started investing with Superhero, you’ll need to create an account via the Superhero website or mobile app. Create your account in a…
Read MoreHow are my shares protected by Superhero?
Superhero has been built to ensure our customers and your investments are protected. It can be difficult to understand the difference between various acronyms and what they actually mean so we’ve explained a few of these below. If you still have questions our team is available to support you. What is a CHESS-sponsored trade? The…
Read MoreHow to trade shares with Superhero
Superhero gives you access to Wall Street from US$2 brokerage* and the ASX with brokerage from A$2*. Where you choose to invest your money is a completely personal decision, based on your investing budget, goals and risk tolerance. Our purpose at Superhero is to facilitate this decision making process by providing you with accurate information…
Read MoreTransfer your shares to Superhero
You can transfer your existing shares to Superhero from another broker or platform. We do not charge a fee for transferring your shares to Superhero. Australian Shares To transfer some or all of your existing shares to your Superhero account: Complete the Superhero Broker to Broker Transfer Form Provide a copy of your government-issued ID…
Read MoreAutomate your investment deposits with Superhero
At Superhero we’re big fans of consistent, regular investing. Instead of going into your bank account and making individual deposits each time you’d like to invest, you can automate your deposits through a recurring bank transfer. How to automate your Superhero deposits You can automate your Superhero deposits through your internet banking account: Log in…
Read MoreTracking your portfolio performance
Track your portfolio performance, diversification and activity through your Superhero dashboard. Superhero Dashboard You can track your total Superhero portfolio performance in your Superhero Dashboard. You will also be able to see: Portfolio Value: shows how your overall portfolio is performing. You can track your Aussie and US portfolios separately, and together. Holdings: track the…
Read MoreSuperhero deposits and currency transfers
Once you have successfully created your Superhero account, you’re ready to deposit funds into your Superhero Wallet and start trading. Your Superhero Wallet has four sections: NZD AUD USD Bank Accounts Deposit funds into your Superhero Wallet Superhero only offers Direct Bank Transfers and deposits may take 1-2 business days to appear in your Superhero…
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