Investing essentials

Got $100? 3 smart ways to put your money to work
June 04, 2022 10:05 PM AEST| By Kajal JainHighlights Beginners can start by investing small amounts of money regularly. Investing C$ 100 using the right approach can get you to significant sums due to a higher return on investment (ROI). Fractional investing can help you build a diver.....

Do you know about Warren Buffett's dream investment? It's a small candy company
May 28, 2022 12:01 AM AEST| By Akanksha VashishtIf you are wondering what one of the world’s richest people has on his mind, then it is probably something you may have never expected. Warren Buffet’s knack for finding out the best investment ventures remains unmatched, even as the wo.....

Warren Buffett’s three key investing mantras for millennials
May 21, 2022 12:15 AM AEST| By AshishThe word millennial is used to describe the generation born from 1981 to 1996. This is the set of people who are relatively high-risk takers. Along with Generation Z, millennials are widely considered as the major growth engines for stock mark.....

Three timeless lessons for investors from billionaire Ray Dalio
April 03, 2022 04:37 AM AEST| By AayushHighlights Investors can add up ETFs, such as an index ETF, which are already a ready-made portfolio of diversified securities to minimise risk. Placing bets on companies within your competence of understanding their business model should not b.....
Three best-selling books every investor should read
April 03, 2022 04:34 AM AEST| By AayushInvesting in learning to invest can reap exponentially higher returns than directly starting to put your money on the line, without any prior knowledge. As Warren Buffett has rightly said “risk comes from not knowing what you are doing”.....

Five ETF portfolio strategies to sail through volatility
March 27, 2022 12:10 AM AEDT| By AayushHighlights Adding blue-chip ETFs to the portfolio never goes out of fashion in the investing world. Investors should keep some spare cash at hand during market correction to buy ETFs at a lower price. Investors must research well to find the h.....

Why tracking volume is a key factor in stock analysis
March 26, 2022 12:50 AM AEDT| By AayushHighlights Stock volume refers to the number of shares being traded over a given period of time and illustrates the forces of demand and supply in action. Volume is used to validate the price behaviour. Abnormally high volume in a stock tells .....

Planning retirement? Here’s how to tackle inflation risk
March 26, 2022 12:36 AM AEDT| By AshishHighlights A spike in inflation can pose serious challenges for retirees. Retirees require an income source which can easily adjust to a rise in consumer prices. Investment returns are critical for retirees since most retirees don’t add .....

US rate hike: How Australians can prepare if RBA follows suit
March 19, 2022 01:27 AM AEDT| By AshishHighlights Australians are now expecting a rate hike anytime soon after the US Fed raised rates on Wednesday. The US Fed announced a 0.25% hike in its benchmark short-term interest rate. Rate hikes lead to higher loan rates for many.....

International Women’s Day: Here’s how to become financially smarter
March 09, 2022 04:59 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaToday, women have more decision-making power related to financial issues in most countries. They earn more, control wealth, and establish themselves in every field whether it's related to sports, politics, law, medicine, or business. In this articl.....

How are bond prices related to the stock market?
March 06, 2022 12:15 AM AEDT| By AayushHighlights In general, the bond market is inversely proportional to the stock market An ideal portfolio has a judicious mix of both, and the ratio of this asset allocation has a vast impact on the portfolio’s performance. However, this i.....

5 best trading apps in UK
February 13, 2022 12:17 AM AEDT| By Priya BhandariAs inflation is rising unexpectedly and lower interest rates on saving accounts can’t keep up with the rising inflation, investing in shares or other assets is very crucial. The first step to start trading or investing in stocks, mutual fund.....

Shareholders vs stakeholders: What is the difference?
February 09, 2022 04:02 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaShareholders and stakeholders are two terms that we often think are similar. But when it's about investing in a company they work differently. In this article, we will learn what a shareholder and stakeholder is and the key differences between them.....

What is green investing, SRI & ESG?
February 06, 2022 04:00 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaA green investment fund invests in companies that follow environment-friendly approaches and the companies that take responsibility for conserving the environment are called green investing companies. In this article, we will learn about green inve.....

How do stocks work? 5 key points to know
February 06, 2022 04:00 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Stocks indicate that the holder owns some part of that company. In the stock market, public listed companies exchange their shares. A startup company can raise capital from the public by issuing shares through an initial public offe.....

What is the difference between stocks & bonds?
February 05, 2022 01:34 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Stocks are the securities that a company issues to investors for growing and expanding their business. Bonds function as a loan to a company that provides interest income to investors. Bonds work like a debt instrument whereas.....

What is a stock exchange and how do TSX and TSXV work?
February 05, 2022 01:05 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Stock exchanges provide a meeting place for buyers and sellers to trade their securities. The Toronto Stock Exchange Venture (TSXV), and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) are the leading stock exchanges in Canada. Transactions on the.....

5 investing questions newbie investors should know the answers to
February 05, 2022 12:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaWhen you make an investing plan, several questions arise in your mind like which stocks should you invest in? This article should help newbie investors to make some investment decisions. What are mutual funds? A mutual fund is a type of an invest.....

What is an IPO prospectus & how does it help with investment decisions?
January 30, 2022 02:01 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaGenerally, we read the prospectuses of schools or colleges before applying for admissions. Similarly, public companies issue prospectuses to the public so that they can make their decisions and invest in companies. It is like inviting someone to a.....

What is a share buyback?
January 30, 2022 01:58 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Share buyback is considered as a method to return money to shareholders. The buying back of shares boosts up investors’ confidence. There are two methods of share buyback -- Tender offer buyback and Open market buyback. T.....
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