Free Investing Education for Australians

Illuminvest is a free investing education platform for Australians. We provide short, structured articles and simple questionnaires that explain investing fundamentals—risk, time horizon, diversification, fees, and behaviour— so you can think more clearly about your money. We do not provide financial advice.

Learn Investing Basics

Our learning paths cover essential topics for Australian investors:

• Financial foundations - emergency buffers, debt management, cashflow systems
• Investing basics - compounding, diversification, volatility, inflation
• Risk and behaviour - risk tolerance vs capacity, loss aversion, investor psychology
• Strategy fundamentals - asset allocation, rebalancing, passive vs active

Australian Investing Resources

Browse our investing glossary for plain English definitions of terms like ASX, ETF, franking credits, CGT, CHESS, and MER. Read our frequently asked questions for answers to common beginner questions about investing in Australia.

How Illuminvest Works

1. Learn - Read articles covering investing fundamentals in plain English
2. Test - Use questionnaires to check understanding and identify knowledge gaps
3. Track - Save your results and revisit them as your circumstances change

Topics We Cover

• What is compounding and how does it work?
• Risk tolerance vs risk capacity explained
• How to diversify investments in Australia
• Understanding asset classes and ETFs
• Capital gains tax basics for Australian investors
• How to avoid investment scams in Australia

Why Illuminvest Exists

Most investing mistakes aren't caused by a lack of intelligence. They come from stress, noise, and unclear rules. Illuminvest focuses on the foundations that don't expire: risk, time horizon, diversification, fees, and behaviour.

What You Get

• Education - Learn how investing works in plain English
• Quizzes - Check your understanding of core concepts
• Profile - Measure your tolerance for uncertainty and track progress

Get Started Free

All educational content is free to read without an account.Browse the knowledge base or start a learning path. Creating an account unlocks progress tracking, questionnaire scoring, and a saved profile.

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Disclaimer: Illuminvest provides general educational information only and does not provide personal financial advice. We do not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional financial advice.