Investing essentials
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.....
How diversification helps investors shield their portfolios against risk
August 08, 2021 12:50 AM AEST| By AayushSummary Diversification is allocation of capital into multiple asset classes, primarily to reduce the risk posed by a large investment. Over-diversification can also lead to loss of potential returns. Diversification also helps to vastly reduc.....
Can investments in IPO help you earn big?
August 07, 2021 12:00 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The stock market has seen a slew of companies offering IPOs in the recent times. IPO of a firm with high growth potential is a medium for its investors to grow their capital. Make the right match and earn big, you must base your .....
Three things to focus on in bear or bull market
August 06, 2021 04:10 PM AEST| By AshishSummary Bull and bear phases are integral part of any stock market. While bull markets are synonymous with gains in stock prices, bear markets represent a phase of losses and value destruction. There are different definitions for both bu.....
What is speculative investing? Is it risky?
August 06, 2021 10:50 AM AEST| By AshishEver heard about speculating? It is a risky investing technique where the focus of investor is on maximising gains through price fluctuations in the stock market. Someone who makes a speculative investment is known as a speculator. Speculative inv.....
Looking to chalk out a profitable portfolio? Here are three ways
August 05, 2021 12:20 PM AEST| By AshishA well-diversified investment portfolio plays a critical part in any investor’s success. It is essential to know how to determine an asset allocation which matches your goals and risk appetite. Thus, investors can build portfolios employing .....
Looking to boost portfolio returns? Here are five simple strategies
August 04, 2021 12:13 PM AEST| By AshishAll investors look for ways to maximise their portfolio returns. However, getting best returns is not only about finding and purchasing best assets. Bear v.....
Why are speculative stocks risky? Should you invest in one?
August 03, 2021 02:34 PM AEST| By AayushSummary A new entrant, or a company with incapable management or a rough patch ahead etc. is considered to be a speculative stock. The major difference between a speculative stock and not-so speculative stocks lies in the “predictability .....
Four strategies for bond portfolio management
August 03, 2021 10:48 AM AEST| By AshishBonds are generally loans from an investor to a company or a government. In return, investors receive periodic payments based on the interest rate at which the bond was sold. However, bond investing is not that simple as it appears. There are seve.....
What investors need to know before placing a stop-loss order?
August 02, 2021 12:07 PM AEST| By AshishStop-loss is a widely used term in the stock market, which refers to an order placed with a broker to buy or sell a security when it reaches a certain price. Investors place a stop-loss order when they expect stock prices to move against their expe.....
Are you an investor or a speculator? Here’s the difference between the two
July 30, 2021 12:47 PM AEST| By AshishThe core rule followed by investors and traders globally is to earn a maximum profit from transactions done in the market. However, the levels of risks taken by investors and speculators differ. The level of risk and probability of failure is rela.....
Top tips of stock trading for new investors
July 29, 2021 04:39 PM AEST| By James Hunt (Guest)A stock market is an unpredictable place. The tips of stock trading for new investors are to be cautious at all times and know how to make the most of every situation. This requires time and practice. You must once visit Stockinvest.us to get more kn...
What is couch-potato investing strategy? Is it right for you?
July 29, 2021 10:46 AM AEST| By AshishInvesting is all about having a good strategy. Be it creating a retirement portfolio or other investment targets, investors with sound investing approach can meet their goals faster. However, there are different kinds of investors and each one has .....
Got money to invest? Here are five ways for prudent investing
July 28, 2021 01:38 PM AEST| By AayushThere’s an interesting saying about stock markets that over 90% of people eventually lose money in stocks. The primary reason for this high failure rate is the lack of investing know-how. Most of the people rely on others for their investment.....
What is meant by bottom-up investing? Should you go for it?
July 28, 2021 12:19 PM AEST| By AshishInvesting is generally divided into two broad approaches. While the first one considers various macroeconomic factors such as the gross domestic product, and geopolitical situation, the second one analyses the performance of a company or its shares.....
Planning to invest? Keep track of these economic indicators
July 27, 2021 08:25 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Economic indicators can be used to better understand the economy and map out its future pace of growth. Using indicators such as GDP and relevant data on output can help investors view the market beyond just a set of graphs. GDP growth.....
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