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Mutual Fund or ETF? Which is a better option for you?
July 21, 2021 07:45 AM AEST| By AayushSummary A mutual fund is an investment vehicle, which basically comprises a pool of investments from retail investors. ETFs are generally passively managed funds, which lead to very low management fee. Risk appetite plays a major role in selec.....
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How do ETFs stack up against CFDs? Seven things you should know
July 19, 2021 04:13 PM AEST| By AayushThere are many financial products available to trade in the market. From plain vanilla stocks to complex products such as derivatives, each product has its own financially engineered structure making it suitable for different groups of investors. .....

Seven money habits for millennials
July 19, 2021 03:17 PM AEST| By AshishSummary According to older generations, who have completely different priorities in life, most of the spending by millennials is on relatively less important items. Millennials spend more on convenience, online shopping, debt payments, food awa.....

What are robo-advisors? How can they help investors in Australia?
July 19, 2021 12:51 PM AEST| By AshishSummary Robo-advisors are digital or automated platforms that offer financial planning services at zero human interaction or supervision. They have the capability to make decisions on behalf of investors on how to invest their money. How.....

How to become financially independent through investing
July 19, 2021 12:49 PM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanIn the recently released Indian financial thriller series – Scam 1992 – the lead character, former Indian stockbroker Harshad Mehta (played by Bollywood actor Pratik Gandhi), goes on to say that the “stock market is such a well that...

How does the superannuation guarantee work?
July 18, 2021 12:15 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary In a recent government superannuation act, the superannuation Guarantee (SG) rate has been increased by 0.5% to 10% from July 1. The SG Rate is impacting the existing and new compensation and wage packages of many Aussie employees. The.....

Five factors that impact exchange rates
July 17, 2021 04:46 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The exchange rate is a crucial macroeconomic indicator that projects the relative strength of the product and capital markets of a country. Exchange rate fluctuations impact not only large-scale policy decisions but also alter the cours.....

Hedging strategies: Five ways investors can stave off inflation jitters
July 17, 2021 04:42 AM AEST| By AshishSummary Rising inflation can have a negative impact on the rate of return on investments. Hike in interest rates can also push down bond prices due to inflation. However, proper planning and smart foresight can help to a large extent in protec.....

Steps to build portfolio for early retirement
July 16, 2021 02:27 PM AEST| By AayushSummary Your retirement portfolio needs to be robust so that it remains stand strong under all conditions. Before planning for your retirement portfolio, you must have a corpus amount in mind that would be sufficient enough to take care of your.....

How do you choose a high momentum stock?
July 15, 2021 03:31 PM AEST| By AshishStock investors are generally advised by experts to remain invested in a scrip for a long time to get good returns at low risk. Chances of reaping healthy returns are relatively high for a long-term investor since the associated risk reduces .....

ROI vs ROCE: Which one is better?
July 14, 2021 03:17 PM AEST| By AayushSummary ROCE can only be used when comparing companies within the same industry, whereas ROI is more flexible and is used to compare a variety of assets. Both measures help determine the efficiency of how well a company utilises its capital. I.....

What is MIRR? How does it address the challenges of internal rate of return?
July 14, 2021 07:03 AM AEST| By AshishThe modified internal rate of return or MIRR refers to a measure that determines the attractiveness of an investment. The financial measure is used to compare different investments. MIRR is a modification of internal rate of return (IRR) form.....

A Guide to Gold Financial Investments
July 13, 2021 02:31 PM AEST| By Anees Saddique (Guest)You may have imagined the previous years when several people dipped their pans into the river in the Gold Rush. They are sitting for hours in a stream, and they swirl water over and over in the hopes of seeing glints of yellow and become rich. Since...

What does an economic moat mean?
July 12, 2021 06:22 PM AEST| By AayushThe term “economic moat” has been popularised by Warren Buffett which refers to a long-term competitive advantage that protects a company’s foothold in the marketplace. The term is inspired by the moat that used to surro.....

Are pot stocks a good investment?
July 12, 2021 01:41 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Cannabis has therapeutic and other demands, and there are abundant opportunities available for companies operating in this market. The Australian cannabis sector has seen a few boosters from the government in the past, and increasing le.....

What is an FPO? How is it different from an IPO?
July 11, 2021 01:09 AM AEST| By AshishSummary A follow-on public offering (FPO) refers to issuance of stocks to investors by a company already listed on the stock exchange. The issuance of additional shares via FPO happens after the initial public offering (IPO). An IPO is general.....

Why do real estate investors not take 15-year mortgage?
July 10, 2021 04:10 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Interest rates on mortgages loan are ranged from 8.15% to 11.80% per annum. In the long run, a 15-year term mortgage is less expensive than a 30-year mortgage since the overall interest payments are lower. With a 30-year mortgage, you .....

What happens when the RBA alters its interest rates?
July 10, 2021 01:08 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The RBA keeps changing its interest or cash rate, indirectly impacting inflation or general price rise The changes in the cash rate depend on various factors like inflation, employment, demand- supply position and others. RBA's i.....

Best indicators for cryptocurrency
July 09, 2021 08:48 PM AEST| By Alex Harper (Guest)For experienced crypto users, it’s been a hell of a ride. Five years ago, there were around 500 cryptocurrencies. Today, after a period of dizzying growth, there are up to 8,000 coins in circulation. This has its own upside. Witness the abilit...

Which are top five super funds in Australia?
July 07, 2021 06:32 PM AEST| By AshishSummary Superannuation is a company pension program for the benefit of its workforce after retirement. Under this type of long-term investment, the employer contributes a fixed amount regularly. The employees can use the funds if they do not h.....

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