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Online investing platforms

An online investing platform is a website or mobile application used to invest within the financial markets. Online platforms have made investing more accessible.  You can invest smaller amounts of money at relatively low cost and they’re easy to use. They can be an opportunity to learn about investing by doing it. 

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If you have investing FOMO, first consider the Five D’s of DIY investing:

Recent research by the FMA into online investing platforms found 31% of all online DIY investors jumped into an investment because they didn’t want to miss out. Additionally, 27% said they invested based on a recommendation from someone they know without doing their own research.

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Is online investing right for you? Here are some things to think about if you decide that online investing is for you.

How to choose an online investing platform

Investment goals are the first step to using investing platforms, then focus on products that will help you reach those goals.

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Online investing platforms make investing 'easy' but aren't exempt from their share of risks or scams.

Understand the risks of online investing