I invested in shares for the first time this week: hereâs how I did it Weâre sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss May 8, 2021 â 11.00pm May 8, 2021 â 11.00pm Save Normal text size Advertisement Amid ultra-low interest rates, hundreds of thousands of Aussies are dipping their toe into the sharemarket for the first time, in search of a higher return on their savings. This week, I joined them. And because I know you love details, let me walk you through exactly how I did it. Credit:Dionne Gain Decide a plan for your money Donât just go throwing your money into the sharemarket on a whim. Take time to think about what time horizon you have to invest and the possible alternative uses of your money.