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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.....
What are franking credits? Do they count as income?
July 07, 2021 01:38 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Franking credits refer to the tax rebate offered on franked dividends, that can be availed by shareholders to avoid double taxation. In Australia, the Australia Tax Office is tasked with regulating and issuing the franking credits. Unf.....
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What should you look for before investing in dividend stocks?
July 06, 2021 04:49 PM AEST| By Sonal SinhaInvesting in stocks that provide a dividend is a strategic way to generate regular income. Through dividend investing, investors can generate income in the form of dividends and appreciation of shares in the long run. When a company makes a profit.....
What does the S&P/ASX 200 measure? What is the sector-wise breakdown of the index?
July 05, 2021 06:28 PM AEST| By Sonal SinhaSummary The benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 gauges the performance of the top 200 index-eligible stocks on the ASX as per float-adjusted market cap. ASX 200 is dominated by the top ten players, five of whom are from the financial sector. The i.....
6 Investing Tips When Thinking About Buying A Property
July 02, 2021 12:37 PM AEST| By Rebecca Lee (Guest)With property markets heating up across the globe post-COVID-19, there is renewed interest in property investment as a means to generate a hefty profit in both the long and short term. In Australia and across the globe, we’ve seen some major le...
Top 3 investments to secure your retirement
June 30, 2021 08:19 PM AEST| By Sipho Mavhusa (Guest)I am sure everyone has envisioned what their retirement will look like someday. Some may wish for endless days cruising on yachts and drinking expensive champagne with their mates, and maybe for some, it could be a piece of land in the countryside wi...
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What is considered a good dividend yield?
June 29, 2021 06:47 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary A dividend yield is a financial ratio calculated as annual dividend per share over market price per share. Large, mature companies from utilities, consumer staples, telecom, energy sector generally provide a dividend to their shar.....
What are unlisted bonds?
June 28, 2021 10:09 AM AEST| By Sonal SinhaSummary Unlisted bonds trade over the counter instead of a securities exchange and are tracked using pink sheets or OTCBB. Among the various bonds available, corporate bonds issued by private and public companies trade on OTC. Bonds are less r.....
What sectors should I invest in 2021?
June 26, 2021 01:20 AM AEST| By Suhita PoddarSector-specific investment is a focused style of money invested in which companies from a single segment of the economy is selected for investment. It helps to diversify the portfolio and manage risk. However, investment return depends upon the per.....
Why shouldn’t you buy penny stocks?
June 25, 2021 01:05 PM AEST| By Sonal SinhaSummary Penny stocks trade at a very low price with a small market capitalization and are generally preferred by investors with a high-risk appetite. Through penny stocks, investors can make massive gains and run the risk of making significant .....
Factors That Matter When Calculating Funeral Insurance Costs
June 23, 2021 11:57 AM AEST| By Hannah Gilbert (Guest)As people have become more aware of the high costs of funerals, they have started considering options like buying a funeral plan. The number of burial insurance policies being sold in the next five years is expected to grow from 2 million to 4 milli...
How to settle your mortage in 10 years?
June 22, 2021 04:03 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary People who want to buy a home usually prefer to opt for a mortgage loan. There are mainly two types of mortgages - fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgage. The borrower undertakes to repay the loan over the time, usually in a series of.....
Bitcoin in Australia: How does it work?
June 22, 2021 12:33 PM AEST| By Daniel Paul JohnsSummary Bitcoin, as well as other cryptocurrencies, were declared legal in 2017. However, they are subject to capital gains tax and must adhere to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act. The predominant way people invest .....
What are value stocks? Which stocks are amongst the most undervalued stocks?
June 21, 2021 07:05 PM AEST| By Sonal SinhaSummary A value stock is perceived to trade at a lower price compared to its fundamentals. Value stocks trade at a price below the other stocks from the same industry group. Webjet and Origin can be considered as undervalued stock at present. .....
Can you retire at a monthly saving of AU$500?
June 18, 2021 04:38 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Average life expectancy in Australia ranges from 80-85 years with people mostly retiring by 55.4 years, as per ABS. While, retirement is inevitable, it is difficult to estimate exactly how much retirement corpus one needs. The current .....
Ether vs Ethereum: What is the difference?
June 16, 2021 07:16 PM AEST| By Daniel Paul JohnsSummary Ethereum is a decentralised blockchain, within which Ether is the platform’s currency. Ethereum cannot be bought and sold, whereas Ether can be bought and sold. The difference between Bitcoin and Ethereum is, although both use blo.....
What is an ASX SPI Futures Contract?
June 15, 2021 07:48 PM AEST| By Daniel Paul JohnsMany investors can be confused over what a futures contract represents and how it works, let alone what an SPI futures contract represents. Source: © Johnkwan | Megapixl.com So, let us break it down. Futures Contracts In a futures contr.....
Understand Your Rights as a Commercial Tenant
June 09, 2021 08:11 PM AEST| By Armughan Zaigham (Guest)You may not own the building where your business resides, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have rights. The problem is that some commercial landlords try their hardest to make you believe that you don’t. Whether you’re struggli...
Is it a good time to invest in technology stocks?
June 09, 2021 07:27 PM AEST| By Sonal SinhaSummary The tech industry acted as a backbone to multiple sectors during the pandemic. Driven by the growing need for technological solutions, the sector flourished during the period. The sector reached its all-time high in March 2021, experien.....
What are dividend stocks? Why do companies pay dividends?
June 08, 2021 05:32 PM AEST| By Sonal SinhaSummary Dividend forms a part of a Company’s profit that it provides to its shareholders during a specific financial period. The dividend amount provided to the shareholders is decided by the Company’s Board of Directors and require.....
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