TalkingTrading

Getting started with share trading in Australia can feel overwhelming... especially when you’re not sure who to trust or where to begin.In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford walks you through the core foundations every beginner trader needs to start safely and build confidence in the Australian sharemarket.This is a practical, plain-English guide designed to help you understand how trading really works - without hype, shortcuts, or unnecessary complexity.You’ll learn:Why trading should be treated like a business - and how mindset and risk rules protect your capitalThe difference between fundamental and technical analysis, and when to use eachHow to read line, bar, and candlestick charts - and what they reveal about trend and momentumHow indicators help confirm trends and support higher-probability decisionsStop losses and money management basics so you can survive losing tradesA simple beginner roadmap: writing a trading plan, opening a broker account, and starting small on the ASXWhat realistic