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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.....
Why should one invest in penny stocks?
July 07, 2021 11:25 AM AEST| By Sonal SinhaSummary Despite the considerable risk, penny stocks have the potential to generate a massive profit at a faster rate. Investing in penny stocks gives one an option to add niche businesses in one’s portfolio that could have substantial pot.....
What is an ASX hybrid? What are its risks and benefits?
July 07, 2021 08:53 AM AEST| By AshishHybrid securities are those financial instruments that have features of both debt and equities. Hybrid securities pay a rate of return, generally higher than bank term deposits or certain corporate bonds, until a certain period. They offer a higher.....
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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.....
How to invest in index funds?
July 06, 2021 07:31 AM AEST| By AshishIndex 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 managing the same allocation and underlying securities, irrespective of the state of the markets. &n.....
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...
Which are the seven best ETFs on ASX for growth?
June 30, 2021 07:09 AM AEST| By AshishSummary 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 exchange just like a regular stock. ETFs can have all types of investments such as stocks, commodi.....
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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.....
Which are five widely used penny stock screeners in Australia?
June 29, 2021 03:03 PM AEST| By AshishSummary Penny stocks are those shares of a company that trade for less than a dollar. There are plenty of penny stocks in the market, and it needs proper research to choose a stock that matches your criteria. A stock screener is an automated d.....
What is over the counter (OTC) market? How is it different from an exchange?
June 29, 2021 09:12 AM AEST| By AshishOver the counter (OTC) is the decentralised market in which the participants trade currencies, instruments, stocks directly without having any intermediary. The brokers and dealers transact in this unorganised market without computer networks and .....
What is contract for difference (CFD) trading? Is it safe?
June 28, 2021 03:28 PM AEST| By AshishSummary Contract for difference (CFD) trading is a way to speculate on financial markets without any need to purchase or sell underlying assets such as shares, forex, indices, and commodities. Under a CFD contract, a buyer must pay the seller t.....
Where is rhodium used in cars? How is it mined?
June 28, 2021 11:45 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Rhodium is a precious, highly reflective, corrosion resistant metal, primarily mined as a by-product of palladium, platinum, or nickel mining. The metal finds application in automotive catalytic converters to reduce toxic gas emissions......
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.....
How many types of shares are there in Australian companies?
June 26, 2021 01:10 AM AEST| By AshishSummary A stock or an equity gives its holder a portion of ownership of a company, entitling the stockholder to a proportion of the company’s assets and profits. Broadly, there are three main types of shares that are traded on the ASX. I.....
Where is the largest deposit of lithium? Will we run out of lithium?
June 25, 2021 05:51 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Lithium is extensively used in the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries, used to power electric vehicles. Growing popularity and government focus on electric vehicles amid climate change have skyrocketed the demand for this silvery-wh.....
What is a managed fund? Should you invest in it?
June 25, 2021 02:55 PM AEST| By AshishSummary A managed fund is a registered managed investment scheme that pools together investors’ money to invest in various securities. A professional money manager operates the fund on behalf of all investors. The primary benefit of inve.....
Why go for gold ETFs? Which is Australia’s best gold ETF?
June 25, 2021 01:47 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Gold is commonly used for portfolio diversification. It also serves as a hedge against market volatility. Gold ETFs offer investors a simple, cost-efficient and secure way to access the yellow metal. They trade on a stock exchange just.....
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