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A look at a few leading Sectors for long term investment
August 06, 2021 11:57 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaAmerican billionaire investor Charlie Munger once said - waiting helps as an investor since many people just can't stand to wait. The amount of success achieved in investing is directly proportional to the period of investment. Extended investment .....

Why should investors have a blue-chip stock in their portfolio?
August 01, 2021 12:59 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaWhen investing in stocks, investors have varied options from various asset classes before them. It often becomes difficult for an investor to decide where to invest. However, over the recent years, if one carefully looks at the investment trends, i.....
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Penny stocks investing: 5 factors to consider
July 22, 2021 07:11 PM AEST| By Suhita PoddarSummary Penny stocks are cheaply priced stocks having a low market capitalisation Penny stock investing has risen in popularity in recent years due to its potential to give big returns, however, they are considered a very risky investment.....

How does the superannuation guarantee work?
July 18, 2021 12:15 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary In a recent government superannuation act, the superannuation Guarantee (SG) rate has been increased by 0.5% to 10% from July 1. The SG Rate is impacting the existing and new compensation and wage packages of many Aussie employees. The.....

Five factors that impact exchange rates
July 17, 2021 04:46 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The exchange rate is a crucial macroeconomic indicator that projects the relative strength of the product and capital markets of a country. Exchange rate fluctuations impact not only large-scale policy decisions but also alter the cours.....
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5 Opportunities and Risks: Stocks and Shares ISA
July 17, 2021 12:27 AM AEST| By Suhita PoddarSummary Stocks and Shares ISA, while have the potential to give high returns, they are also riskier compared to other types of ISAs. An investor must keep in mind several factors such as risk capacity, investment goals and others before decidin.....

A Guide to Gold Financial Investments
July 13, 2021 02:31 PM AEST| By Anees Saddique (Guest)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, and they swirl water over and over in the hopes of seeing glints of yellow and become rich. Since...

Why do real estate investors not take 15-year mortgage?
July 10, 2021 04:10 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary 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 than a 30-year mortgage since the overall interest payments are lower. With a 30-year mortgage, you .....

What happens when the RBA alters its interest rates?
July 10, 2021 01:08 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The RBA keeps changing its interest or cash rate, indirectly impacting inflation or general price rise The changes in the cash rate depend on various factors like inflation, employment, demand- supply position and others. RBA's i.....

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.....
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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.....

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.....

How to create a huge retirement pot?
July 02, 2021 04:22 PM AEST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary Traditional notions about retirement age have undergone a lot of change over time. Increasing life expectancy and changes in the age requirement for state pension has contributed to this change. The age is expected to go up further to .....

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...

How do you pick a winning stock?
July 02, 2021 02:26 AM AEST| By Suhita PoddarSummary Identifying winning stocks can involve looking at several factors from sustainable free cash flow to the simple price to earnings ratio and more. Prior to picking stocks, an investor must first identify their investment goals, diversifi.....

Top 5 Share Trading Apps for UK Investors
June 30, 2021 08:24 PM AEST| By Suhita PoddarSummary Mobile trading apps offer various features and are becoming the primary tool for businesses. Several online brokers offer their trading app; one can choose depending upon the feature one is looking for. The time since smartphones e.....

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...
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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.....

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.....

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