Shares: how do you know what to buy, how can you make them grow...and what are they? Investing can seem out of reach if you don't understand the stock market, so Mel Browne and Pallavi Sharda speak to expert Sarah Conte, Senior Manager of Technical and Regulatory at BT, to break down how to choose and buy shares, diversifying your investments, and how much risk you should take. CREDITS  What The Finance is made possible by our partners at Westpac. Hosts:Melissa Browne and Pallavi Sharda Executive & Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Assistant Producer: Emmeline Peterson Guest: Sarah Conte - Senior Manager, Technical and Regulatory at BT LINKS Head to westpac.com.au/whatthefinance to find free resources to help set up good financial habits. ASX Sharemarket Game: https://game.asx.com.au/game/info/public/about-the-game ASIC Money Smart: https://moneysmart.gov.au/ Melissa Browne's Online Courses: https://www.melissabrowne.courses/ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A special thanks to our friends at Poly Studios on the Gold Coast! https://polystudios.com.au/ SURVEY Enjoyed the show?  Tell us what you think by taking our 3 minute survey for your chance to win a $100 gift voucher: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6238926/Mamamia-What-The-Finance-survey GET IN TOUCH Call us on the pod phone (02) 8999 9386. Email us at [email protected] Want to hear more Mamamia podcasts? You’ll find them here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. CREDITS  Hosts: Melissa Browne and Pallavi Sharda Executive & Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Assistant Producer: Emmeline Peterson Guests: Nicolle Stuart and Samantha McDonald GET IN TOUCH Call us on the pod phone 02 8999 9386. Email us at [email protected] Want to hear more Mamamia podcasts? You’ll find them here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.