Australian Shareholders’ Association – Membership FAQs
What is the Australian Shareholders’ Association?
The Australian Shareholders’ Association, also known as ASA, is a not-for-profit organisation that supports everyday investors and retail shareholders through investor education, shareholder advocacy, company monitoring and member events.
What is ASA membership?
ASA membership gives investors access to education, advocacy, company monitoring resources, voting guidance, events, webinars and a national community of like-minded investors.
Who should join the Australian Shareholders’ Association?
ASA membership is designed for everyday investors, retail shareholders, self-directed investors, SMSF trustees, retirees, pre-retirees and people who want to build their investment knowledge and become more confident shareholders.
Why should I become an ASA member?
You should become an ASA member if you want to improve your investment knowledge, understand your rights as a shareholder, connect with other investors and support advocacy for individual shareholders in Australia.
Is ASA only for experienced investors?
No. ASA supports investors at different stages of their investment journey. Newer investors can build confidence and learn from others, while experienced investors can access deeper insights, events, company monitoring resources and shareholder advocacy.
Is ASA suitable for SMSF trustees?
Yes. ASA membership can be useful for SMSF trustees who want to stay informed about Australian shares, company performance, governance, voting issues, shareholder rights and long-term investment themes.
Is ASA suitable for retirees and pre-retirees?
Yes. Many ASA members are retirees or pre-retirees who manage their own investments and want access to education, events, market insights and a community of engaged investors.
What are the main benefits of ASA membership?
ASA membership provides access to investor education, webinars, local investor groups, company monitoring resources, voting guidance, member events, ASA communications and a national community of investors.
What investor education does ASA provide?
ASA provides investor education through webinars, events, newsletters, online courses, podcasts, ASA Insights, Equity magazine and local investor discussion groups.
What are ASA local investor groups?
ASA local investor groups are member discussion groups held around Australia. They give members the opportunity to meet other investors, discuss investment ideas, hear from speakers and learn in a supportive environment.
How does ASA advocate for retail shareholders?
ASA advocates for retail shareholders by engaging with ASX-listed companies, asking questions at annual general meetings, making policy submissions and representing the interests of individual shareholders.
What is ASA company monitoring?
ASA company monitoring involves reviewing ASX-listed companies, attending annual general meetings, asking questions of boards and publishing voting intentions or AGM reports to help shareholders make informed voting decisions.
Can ASA represent shareholders at company annual general meetings?
Yes. Through its Company Monitor program, ASA represents retail shareholders at ASX-listed company annual general meetings and asks questions about performance, governance, remuneration and shareholder rights.
Does ASA provide voting guidance?
Yes. ASA provides voting intentions and AGM reports to help members understand key governance issues and make more informed decisions when voting their shares.
Does ASA provide personal financial advice?
No. ASA provides general investor education, shareholder information and advocacy. ASA does not provide personal financial advice. Investors should consider their own circumstances and seek licensed financial advice where appropriate.
Does ASA sell investment products?
No. ASA does not sell investment products. ASA provides education, advocacy, events, insights and shareholder resources to help investors make their own informed decisions.
What types of ASA membership are available?
ASA offers Individual Membership, Family Membership and Supporter Membership.
What is ASA Individual Membership?
ASA Individual Membership is for one person and provides access to investor education, shareholder advocacy, networking, voting guidance, company monitoring resources and member benefits.
What is ASA Family Membership?
ASA Family Membership includes up to four members and provides access to ASA investor education, advocacy, networking and member resources for a household or family group.
What is ASA Supporter Membership?
ASA Supporter Membership is for members who want to provide a higher level of support to ASA’s work. It includes ASA membership benefits and complimentary ASA Investor Conference or Summit registration.
How much does ASA membership cost?
ASA Individual Membership is $172 per year. ASA Family Membership is $200 per year. ASA Supporter Membership is $795 per year.
Is ASA a not-for-profit organisation?
Yes. ASA is a not-for-profit organisation focused on financial literacy, shareholder advocacy and supporting retail shareholders across Australia.
Is ASA independent?
ASA is an independent membership-based organisation representing individual shareholders. ASA’s role is to support investor education, shareholder rights and effective engagement between companies and retail investors.
Can non-members access ASA resources?
Some ASA resources are available publicly, while many benefits are designed for members. ASA members receive broader access to education, events, company monitoring resources, voting guidance and member communications.
What is the best ASA membership for me?
Individual Membership may suit one investor. Family Membership may suit a household or family group of up to four people. Supporter Membership may suit members who want to support ASA’s advocacy and attend an ASA Investor Conference or Summit.
How do I join the Australian Shareholders’ Association?
You can join ASA by selecting the membership type that suits you on the ASA membership page and completing the online sign-up process.
Why join ASA today?
Joining ASA connects you with a national community of investors and gives you access to education, advocacy, company monitoring and events designed to help you become a more informed and confident shareholder.
