It will provide a general sense on what everything you need to know to start dabbling.
Thirdly, if you are still unsure I would recommend seeing a financial adviser who can guide you through the process such as risk profiles etc...
Forth, there has been a lot of talk of ETFs being better than LIC's as they are more tax effective/lower fees. ETFs that mimic the ASX and other indexes around the world are often use. There are even bond like ETF's as well.
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