Investing essentials

Explaining aggressive investment strategy: What is it and how does it work?
September 07, 2021 01:25 PM AEST| By AshishThere are several investing strategies followed by global investors to maximise their gains. While some believe in approaching the markets in a defensive way, others take relatively high risks to get the best out of their investment portfolio. One .....

Investing in corporate bonds? Here are 3 things to look at
September 06, 2021 08:33 AM AEST| By AshishBonds are debt market financial instruments which offer fixed interest rate at periodic intervals and are redeemable at a specific time-period. These are issued by either the government or some private entity to raise funds for business purposes. .....

CFDs: An Exciting Way to Trade Markets
September 03, 2021 05:28 PM AEST| By Shams Ul Zoha (Guest)Introduction CFD (contract for differences) trading has become more popular recently amongst retail investors. When you trade CFDs, you open up a contract between your broker and yourself that allows speculating the difference in the instrum...

5 things to do during bull market rally
September 02, 2021 09:21 AM AEST| By AshishA bull market is referred to as a period in financial markets when the price of a security rises continuously. The most common definition of a bull market is when share prices jump 20% after two falls of 20% each. During bullish market conditions, .....

Three things you can do if your superannuation fund fails APRA test
September 01, 2021 12:52 PM AEST| By AshishThe latest report by financial watchdog, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), revealed that 13 big name funds have failed its performance test, which had assessed nearly 5 years of performance history against the objective benchma.....
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How trading differs from investing: Here are three deciding factors
August 28, 2021 01:04 AM AEST| By AayushHighlights Trading and investing are two different approaches to spot profitable opportunities in financial markets. The major difference between the two is that investing is generally a long-term game, while trading could be a short-term.....

Do you have a stock portfolio? Here’s the ideal number of stocks to own
August 27, 2021 01:13 PM AEST| By AshishHighlights One of the most common doubts in the minds of investors is about the number of stocks they should hold in their investment portfolio. As experts say that a stock portfolio should be diversified, packed with stocks of different attrib.....

ETFs vs Stocks: Where to invest for best growth
August 24, 2021 03:31 PM AEST| By AshishInvesting in stocks is sort of an art, which if executed deftly, can help investors enrich their coffers. By choosing right options and employing sound investment strategies, investors can potentially turn $10,000 into $500,000 over time. However, .....

Decoding the difference between investing and speculating
August 23, 2021 07:30 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSeveral people unknowingly use the terms - investment and speculation - interchangeably. However, both these terms have a separate meaning in the world of finance. While it is understandable why investors mistake one to be the other, it is essentia.....

How are retail investors different from institutional investors?
August 23, 2021 07:00 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Investors can broadly be categorised as institutional investors or retail investors. Retail investors generally participate in the market at an individual level with help from experts and investment advisors. Institutional investors.....
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7 best ways to maximise profit using a diversified portfolio
August 22, 2021 12:30 AM AEST| By AshishThe importance of a well-diversified investment portfolio should never be undervalued in any market condition. While the bulls are driving the market, investors are assured of high returns. But the situation changes when bears weigh on the market s.....

Planning retirement? Seven tips to ensure your golden days are really golden
August 22, 2021 12:23 AM AEST| By AayushA lot of people dream about having free time in their golden years. Being not able to meet the basic expenditures in case of early retirement is one of the worst nightmares you could have. In the later years of life, you would need to earn a lot mo.....
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A quick guide to investing in earnings season
August 20, 2021 03:53 PM AEST| By AshishHighlights Earnings season is considered as one of the most critical periods during a financial year for stock markets. During this period, publicly traded companies release their quarterly reports. The significance of the financial reports ca.....

What are main sources of business risks that companies should plan for?
August 18, 2021 07:00 AM AEST| By AshishHighlights A business is always accompanied by a certain level of risk. Knowing about these risks would help a company’s management to make decisions regarding acceptable risk levels relative to potential profits. Thus, the key to succes.....

Where Do I Invest? Crypto or Property?
August 17, 2021 03:03 PM AEST| By Daniel Paul JohnsHighlights Historically, property has been the coveted asset that, particularly in the major cities, has achieved appreciating returns over the long term. Analysts believe that house prices will continue to rise throughout the rest of 2021 and .....
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Why should investors keep penny stocks on their radar?
August 15, 2021 12:39 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaMost of us must have heard about the term “penny stocks”, often referred to as highly speculative investments. In recent years, with more startups and small businesses flooding the market, penny stocks have been gaining lot of attentio.....

10 personal finance hacks that can change your life
August 14, 2021 12:00 AM AEST| By AshishHighlights Personal finance can be a tricky subject for those who lack financial discipline in their life. People who lack financial discipline in life end up adding stress to their life. Maintaining healthy finances just requires a prop.....

When should you buy or sell a stock?
August 12, 2021 01:42 PM AEST| By AshishTiming a stock market is a tough task. Not even the best in the business is able to always time the market and maximise their profits. There are times when even the best bets fall flat on the face. Since investors and traders are expected to take t.....

What is stock dilution? How does it impact shareholders?
August 11, 2021 02:00 PM AEST| By AshishSummary Stock dilution is a way by which a corporation issues fresh shares and brings down the ownership percentage of existing shareholders. Stock or share dilution can potentially reduce the value of shares held by the company’s pre-exi.....

Currency risk decoded: How do exchange rate fluctuations impact investors?
August 09, 2021 10:54 AM AEST| By AshishSummary The variations in price of one currency compared to another is known as currency risk or exchange-rate risk. The changes in global exchange rates bear a significant impact on value of investments. The changes in prices of currencies ma.....

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