ROI vs ROCE: Which one is better?

Summary 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 a...

What is MIRR? How does it address the challenges of internal rate of...

The modified internal rate of return or MIRR refers to a measure that determines the attractiveness of an investment. The financial measure is used to...

A Guide to Gold Financial Investments

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...

What does an economic moat mean?

The term “economic moat” has been popularised by Warren Buffett which refers to a long-term competitive advantage that protects...

Are pot stocks a good investment?

Summary Cannabis has therapeutic and other demands, and there are abundant opportunities available for companies operating in this market. The Aus...

What is an FPO? How is it different from an IPO?

Summary A follow-on public offering (FPO) refers to issuance of stocks to investors by a company already listed on the stock exchange. The issuanc...

Why do real estate investors not take 15-year mortgage?

Summary 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 tha...

What happens when the RBA alters its interest rates?

Summary  The RBA keeps changing its interest or cash rate, indirectly impacting inflation or general price rise The changes in the cash rate...

Best indicators for cryptocurrency

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 dizzy...

Which are top five super funds in Australia?

Summary Superannuation is a company pension program for the benefit of its workforce after retirement. Under this type of long-term investment, th...

What are franking credits? Do they count as income?

Summary Franking credits refer to the tax rebate offered on franked dividends, that can be availed by shareholders to avoid double taxation. In Au...

Why should one invest in penny stocks?

Summary Despite the considerable risk, penny stocks have the potential to generate a massive profit at a faster rate. Investing in penny stocks gi...

What is an ASX hybrid? What are its risks and benefits?

Hybrid securities are those financial instruments that have features of both debt and equities. Hybrid securities pay a rate of return, generally high...

What should you look for before investing in dividend stocks?

Investing in stocks that provide a dividend is a strategic way to generate regular income. Through dividend investing, investors can generate income i...

How to invest in index funds?

Index funds refers to a fund which tracks a stock market index such as the ASX 200. These funds seek to imitate the performance of a benchmark, by man...

What does the S&P/ASX 200 measure? What is the sector-wise breakdown...

Summary 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...

6 Investing Tips When Thinking About Buying A Property

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 profi...

Top 3 investments to secure your retirement

I am sure everyone has envisioned what their retirement will look like someday. Some may wish for endless days cruising on yachts and drinking expensi...

Which are the seven best ETFs on ASX for growth?

Summary An exchange traded fund (ETF) is a kind of security that tracks an index, sector, commodity, or other asset but which trades on the stock e...

What is considered a good dividend yield?

Summary  A dividend yield is a financial ratio calculated as annual dividend per share over market price per share. Large, mature companies f...