The percentage of Australians with direct or indirect sharemarket investments is high by global standards. Many shareholders own shares in only one or two companies and do not trade. They are savers and investors who are already familiar with the basics of investing on the stock exchange and now want to widen their knowledge of the subject. The topics covered in Learn More About Shares include some often neglected investment yardsticks; several interesting types of security; and a few investment strategies. Floats, takeovers, options, proxies and share placements are among the many topical issues discussed. The informed investor is likely to become a wealthier investor.