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 3 popular must-gift investing books for Christmas

3 popular must-gift investing books for Christmas

October 18, 2021 06:40 PM AEDT| By Samta

Highlights There are several keys to successful investments, but they also come with possible pitfalls that can destroy capitals. Many investors still use the old techniques and proven methods to move ahead in the market. Books like – Th.....

 Smashing the myths surrounding technical analysis

Smashing the myths surrounding technical analysis

October 10, 2021 12:35 AM AEDT| By Aayush

Technical analysis is an approach to find profitable investment opportunities in the market. A technical analyst primarily uses the price chart of the security that is to be analysed along with its volume data to derive a conclusion on whether to i.....

 Two ASX-listed stocks that plunged over 50% in 2021

Two ASX-listed stocks that plunged over 50% in 2021

October 02, 2021 12:05 AM AEST| By Ashish

Highlights  Few of the ASX companies have lost over 50% of their value so far in 2021. The drop is due to challenges posed by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and weak financial results, which hurt the stock price significantly. The lates.....

 Smart financial planning tips for parents: Include RRSP & stocks

Smart financial planning tips for parents: Include RRSP & stocks

September 30, 2021 10:14 PM AEST| By Ankit Sethi

Highlights Parents can invest in different sub-categories like RRSPs and large-cap stocks RRSPs share some features with the 401 (k) retirement plans available in the US The S&P/TSX 60 Index’s one-year return is 23.8 per cent and YTD.....

 Planning to save? 2 fall investment resolutions to mind

Planning to save? 2 fall investment resolutions to mind

September 29, 2021 07:16 PM AEST| By Ankit Sethi

Highlights  Fall may be the time you think about some unexplored investment options Investments done today can cushion you during unexpected financial shocks like the pandemic The TSX Composite Index’s return is over 27 per cent on .....

 Keen on knowing investing secrets of the rich? Here they are

Keen on knowing investing secrets of the rich? Here they are

September 25, 2021 12:04 AM AEST| By Aayush

Wealth creation, for the most part, is about investing in assets which could generate a decent return over a long period of time. Irrespective of the asset class in question – be it stocks, bonds, commodities, real estate or even complex deri.....

 The Most Preferred Stocks ETFs on the Market You Shouldn’t Miss

The Most Preferred Stocks ETFs on the Market You Shouldn’t Miss

September 22, 2021 05:18 PM AEST| By Emma Smith (Guest)

Preferred stocks are the little-known answer to the common dividend question, “How does one juice meaningfully 6-7% yields by investing in blue-chip stocks?” Most common blue-chip stocks don’t even pay a 5% yield. Even the S&P...

 Beginner's Guide: What is hedging? How it works for investors

Beginner's Guide: What is hedging? How it works for investors

September 18, 2021 12:37 AM AEST| By Ashish

Hedging is a popular investment strategy which is employed to limit risks in financial assets. The risk management strategy also typically results in lowering potential profits. Thus, hedging reduces potential loss but doesn’t maximise potent.....

 What makes penny stocks so risky?

What makes penny stocks so risky?

September 17, 2021 05:27 PM AEST| By Aayush

Highlights Most of the penny stocks belong to companies with very low-quality business and therefore the supply of their shares outweighs demand, keeping the price generally under a dollar. Penny stocks tend to get manipulated quite easily due .....

 Tempted to invest in penny stocks? Here are few timing tips

Tempted to invest in penny stocks? Here are few timing tips

September 16, 2021 06:54 PM AEST| By Aayush

Penny stocks are often tagged as a high-risk investment. However, Warren Buffet rightly said, “risk comes with not knowing you are doing”. One of the major reason why penny stocks are difficult to trade is their unexpected moves due to .....

 Five under-the-radar investment strategies to reap stock market gains

Five under-the-radar investment strategies to reap stock market gains

September 16, 2021 02:23 PM AEST| By Ashish

If you are a stock market enthusiast, you very well know why it is imperative for investors to have strategies up their sleeve in order to eke out maximum gains. Generally, investors and traders resort to strategies which are followed most commonly.....

 Ready to dip your toes into investing? Here are three basic mantras

Ready to dip your toes into investing? Here are three basic mantras

September 11, 2021 12:20 AM AEST| By Aayush

Highlights  Investing is not as easy as it seems and investors, especially beginners, need to have some basic financial and business acumen before they dive headfirst into the world of investing. With lucrative returns seen in the last one.....

 10 basic terms you must learn before crypto trading

10 basic terms you must learn before crypto trading

September 10, 2021 09:02 PM AEST| By Priya Bhandari

Cryptocurrency is the newest investment rage across the world, which is very popular with the younger people. Skyrocketing prices of cryptocurrencies are surely fascinating for new investors, but they should be aware of the risk before investing. .....

 Market capitalisation and market value: what’s the difference?

Market capitalisation and market value: what’s the difference?

September 10, 2021 05:00 AM AEST| By Akanksha Vashisht

Two terminologies that newbie investors often mistake for each other are market capitalisation and market value. However, as one spends time investing, the difference between the two terminologies quickly becomes apparent. Typically, investors giv.....

 Going for gold? Here’s how you can invest in the yellow metal

Going for gold? Here’s how you can invest in the yellow metal

September 09, 2021 12:39 PM AEST| By Ashish

From time immemorial, gold has been used as the world’s currency of choice. Experts advise investors to include safe-haven gold in their investment portfolios to lower overall risk by using it as a hedge against political unrest and inflation.....

 How trading differs from investing: Here are three deciding factors

How trading differs from investing: Here are three deciding factors

August 28, 2021 01:04 AM AEST| By Aayush

Highlights  Trading and investing are two different approaches to spot profitable opportunities in financial markets. The major difference between the two is that investing is generally a long-term game, while trading could be a short-term.....

 Decoding the difference between investing and speculating

Decoding the difference between investing and speculating

August 23, 2021 07:30 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Several people unknowingly use the terms - investment and speculation - interchangeably. However, both these terms have a separate meaning in the world of finance. While it is understandable why investors mistake one to be the other, it is essentia.....

 How are retail investors different from institutional investors?

How are retail investors different from institutional investors?

August 23, 2021 07:00 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights Investors can broadly be categorised as institutional investors or retail investors. Retail investors generally participate in the market at an individual level with help from experts and investment advisors. Institutional investors.....

 7 best ways to maximise profit using a diversified portfolio

7 best ways to maximise profit using a diversified portfolio

August 22, 2021 12:30 AM AEST| By Ashish

The importance of a well-diversified investment portfolio should never be undervalued in any market condition. While the bulls are driving the market, investors are assured of high returns. But the situation changes when bears weigh on the market s.....

 A quick guide to investing in earnings season

A quick guide to investing in earnings season

August 20, 2021 03:53 PM AEST| By Ashish

Highlights Earnings season is considered as one of the most critical periods during a financial year for stock markets. During this period, publicly traded companies release their quarterly reports. The significance of the financial reports ca.....

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