She's On The Money

Bec's Investing Confessions: Her First Year in the Share Market

Jan 11, 2026
Bec Syed, an early-stage investor and team member, candidly shares her first year in the share market. She reveals how she overcame her initial fears and misconceptions about investing and started building her portfolio with just $5 a day using automation and round-ups. Bec highlights the importance of small wins and shares her journey through confusion, accidental successes, and learning from mistakes. Her progress from uncertainty to earning dividends is inspiring, proving that anyone can start investing, regardless of their financial situation.
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ANECDOTE

From Confusion To A $10 Start

  • Bec Syed didn't understand investing at first and assumed it was for richer people.
  • She only started after getting bored and using a Sharesies sign-up bonus to try a $10 ETF.
ADVICE

Start With ETFs To Reduce Pressure

  • Choose ETFs if you don't want to pick single shares because they act like a basket of companies.
  • ETFs reduce pressure and feel easier for beginners according to Bec's experience.
INSIGHT

Small Gains Change How Investing Feels

  • Seeing portfolio gains made investing feel real and motivating for Bec.
  • Small wins shifted her perception from skepticism to engagement.
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