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How good is gold as an inflation hedge asset?
June 08, 2021 03:22 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Gold is extensively used as an inflation-hedge asset during economic downturns to protect investments. The short-term volatility in gold prices can degrade the value of gold, thus decreasing the value of an investment. Analysts also be.....
What is an IPO? Why does a company go public?
June 04, 2021 12:19 AM EDT| By Chitranjan KumarGlobal equity markets witnessed a surge in the number of companies going public in 2021 despite concerns about the potential volatility from the resurgence of COVID-19 cases. In the first quarter of 2021, as many as 727 companies launched initia...
2 Easy-To-Use, Low-Fee Stock Market Apps In Canada
June 03, 2021 05:04 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaThe Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) reached a milestone on June 1, 2021. Leaving behind the heavy selling by investors in March when the pandemic struck, it topped the 20,000 milestone. The key index, S&P /TSX Composite Index, is up nearly 75 per c...
5 Ways How Economy Impacts Stock Markets
May 25, 2021 01:54 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaStock market investors often make it a habit to keep track of changing economic trends. Economic indicators often foreshadow many of the stock market trends. While it may not be possible to predict the stock market developments at every step, econo.....
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5 Reasons to Worry About Growing Inflation Anxiety
May 21, 2021 12:52 PM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaInflations concerns among investors and experts have taken shape over the past few months. Fears are mounting that a strong post-COVID recovery could spur consumer spending and a resultant price increase in economies, like the US. At a time when i.....
What do Rising Bond Yields Indicate About the Economy?
May 19, 2021 04:22 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Bond yields have a significant impact on the economy and the stock markets, with rising bond yields usually indicating a stock market slowdown. Interest rates are inversely linked to bond prices due to the time-honoured tradition of dem.....
Curious about Mutual funds? Here's why one should invest in them
May 18, 2021 09:07 PM EDT| By Sonal SinhaA mutual fund is a financial instrument that combines the money of several investors and then invests the pooled amount into various financial securities such as stocks, bonds. In a mutual fund, the holder owns units of mutual funds. These units fo.....
What are the Factors Impacting Bond Yields?
May 18, 2021 03:19 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Rising bond yields are often associated with some pressure in the share market. When interest rates fall, investors may prefer investing in bonds rather than stocks, and bond yields fall. The bond yields rise in case of economic growth.....
Here’s What You Need To Know About Commodity Supercycle
May 17, 2021 11:31 PM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary A commodity supercycle is a prolonged period of price increase of a commodity, usually due to a demand shock. Most supercycles have an underlying structural shift leading the prices to break their long-run levels. The first known commo.....
Will environmental concerns pave the way for Bitcoin to get greener?
May 17, 2021 07:31 AM EDT| By AayushSummary Environmentalists have been criticising bitcoin's energy consumption and its reliance on fossil fuels for a long time. Tesla could take an active role in helping make Bitcoin mining greener by investing in new technologies. Despite a f.....
Hopping on the Bitcoin bandwagon? Check out pros and cons before you invest
May 14, 2021 01:51 PM EDT| By AshishSummary Bitcoin is popular among investors for its huge returns despite being highly volatile in nature. The allure of virtual currencies has increased manifold ever since bitcoin exploded in popularity. However, the risk factor associated wit.....
Impact of Low Government Bond Yields on Canadians’ Mortgage Debt
May 04, 2021 12:53 AM EDT| By Guest AuthorThe coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on the economy all throughout the world. Unemployment rose, incomes fell, and industries like transportation, service, and manufacturing all suffered. The S&P 500 index, which is used as an in...
Planning retirement? Avoid committing these 5 mistakes
April 09, 2021 04:00 PM EDT| By AshishSource: emilie zhang, Shutterstock Summary Anyone planning for retirement must have a solid financial plan to avoid any uncertainties in the remaining life. People moving closer to retirement age must reduce their exposure to equities and incr...
Education trends: How pandemic has shaped the way we learn
April 04, 2021 10:11 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSource: Natee Meepian, Shutterstock Summary The COVID-19 period has seen innovative approaches in support of education and training continuity. The pandemic has created many challenges for the education sector, and students are worried about t...
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How To Invest In Index Funds In Canada?
April 03, 2021 11:20 PM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSource: Freedomz, Shutterstock Summary Investment in an index fund is the best option for those who are limited by direct investment complications. Canadian index funds are usually low-cost. In the long run, an index fund investor can outperf...
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Excited about investing in IPOs? Here are few dos and don’ts
April 03, 2021 09:17 AM EDT| By AshishSource: Kristsina Yakubovich, Shutterstock Summary The global IPO market has heated up in the recent past. There have been several public offerings that have even given robust returns to investors on the listing day. However, you should not r...
Fundamental risk management strategies for active traders
March 31, 2021 12:29 AM EDT| By Hamza Zahid (Guest)Source: Chinnapong, Shutterstock Risk management is one of the fundamental processes for a sustained, long-term performance in financial markets - its additionally, quite possibly, the most neglected or misjudged part of trading. Being a high-risk,...
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Decoding the dividend dilemma: reinvesting vs pocketing the cash
March 26, 2021 12:23 PM EDT| By AshishSummary While dividend reinvesting forms a critical part of strategy for some investors, others use dividend as a source of income. Investors can even purchase fractional shares with dividend reinvestments since majority of brokers don&rs.....
What Drives a Surge in Bond Yields? Here are 5 Factors
March 25, 2021 01:06 AM EDT| By DaminiSource:focal point, Shutterstock Summary Bond yields tend to rise when bond prices fall amid lower demand for bonds. A rise in interest rates and inflation push bond prices lower, and bond yields higher. Economic growth, stock market rally an...
Three things you should know before jumping on Bitcoin bandwagon
March 19, 2021 11:39 AM EDT| By AshishSource: Bingo TB, Shutterstock Summary The virtual currency market is known to be highly volatile and prone to risks. So, you are required to completely understand the entire scenario before moving forward with an investment plan. Even...
