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 How Do Dividends Work in the UK? What Is the UK Tax Rate on Dividends?

How Do Dividends Work in the UK? What Is the UK Tax Rate on Dividends?

June 09, 2021 11:35 PM AEST| By Kamalika Ghosh

Summary A dividend is a payment that any firm can make to shareholders in case it makes a profit. They are paid from the remaining share of a company profit after the essential expenses have been taken care of. They can be paid out by the comp.....

 All that you want to know about G7 2021

All that you want to know about G7 2021

June 09, 2021 06:31 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary The G7 2021 meeting would be taking place in Carbis Bay, Cornwall on the 11th and 13th of June after a gap of one year. The G7 summit aims towards global recovery from the pandemic, all the while maintaining a climate change goals. All.....

 What is credit rating?

What is credit rating?

June 09, 2021 06:26 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Credit rating is a measure of the creditworthiness of a bank, a financial institution, or an individual borrower. Credit rating agencies search through the credit history of the borrowers and their financial accounts to rate them. The .....

 Why is inflation good for value stocks? 

Why is inflation good for value stocks? 

June 09, 2021 05:10 PM AEST| By Ashish

Summary Different groups of stocks perform differently as inflation rises. While the value stocks gain as prices of commodities and services rise, the growth stocks feel the pressure during the periods of high inflation. The stocks overall are.....

 What is Insider Selling?

What is Insider Selling?

June 08, 2021 07:27 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Insider Selling is the process of selling securities by an insider of a company. Insiders must record their sales openly so that every investor can see when a particular insider is selling. Insiders often have more knowledge of a corpo.....

 How good is gold as an inflation hedge asset?  

How good is gold as an inflation hedge asset?  

June 08, 2021 05:22 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary 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.....

 Is it good to invest in an IPO?

Is it good to invest in an IPO?

June 08, 2021 03:19 PM AEST| By Ashish

Summary Private companies raise funds and get listed on stock exchanges through an initial public offering (IPO). The public offerings generally infuse a lot of excitement in the investor community, because of the underlying belief of buying lo.....

 Can you live off dividend stock?

Can you live off dividend stock?

June 07, 2021 07:18 PM AEST| By Nitish Kumar

Summary Dividend is a share in profits that a company pays its shareholders Dividend stocks could become a regular source of income for investors and reap benefit without having to sell their stake in the company One should refrain from invest.....

 Is it good to invest in Australian stocks?

Is it good to invest in Australian stocks?

June 07, 2021 06:40 PM AEST| By Daniel Paul Johns

Summary With the Australian economy’s recent recovery coupled with the property boom throughout much of the country, the big four banks should be seriously considered as viable options for investors. Although a rift in iron ore trading be.....

 What is seasonally adjusted economic data?

What is seasonally adjusted economic data?

June 07, 2021 04:12 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Seasonal adjustment is an integral tool used to map trends in the economy that are occurring on a non-seasonal and a non-cyclical basis. Seasonal effects are one of the three components of time series including trends and irregularities.....

 How does a stock market work?

How does a stock market work?

June 07, 2021 03:32 PM AEST| By Ashish

Summary A stock market is among the most popular platforms for investors to build wealth. But bourses should be approached with caution as these are not risk-free. Approaching the stock markets in a disciplined manner is the best method to gro.....

 Why do investors look for dividend stocks?

Why do investors look for dividend stocks?

June 07, 2021 10:36 AM AEST| By Sonal Sinha

Summary Dividend stocks are companies that offer regular dividends to their shareholders. In general, well-established businesses offer dividends consistently. Companies generally pay dividends in the form of cash. However, companies also provi.....

 What is an ETF? 3 FTSE 100 ETFs with 1-year return of 25%

What is an ETF? 3 FTSE 100 ETFs with 1-year return of 25%

June 05, 2021 01:18 AM AEST| By Abhijeet

Summary Equities have been the preferred asset class for higher returns Through ETFs, one can invest in a basket of securities without owning them Investing in sector specific ETFs provides benefits of industry  Equities have been th.....

 What Are the Best Investments in the UK?

What Are the Best Investments in the UK?

June 05, 2021 12:10 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary There are multiple options available for investments such as UK Stocks, ETFs, Gold and Bitcoin. Depending on the investment time frame and risk-taking capacity, one can choose where to invest. The year 2020 has been a roller coaste.....

 Understanding CHESS and its advantages

Understanding CHESS and its advantages

June 04, 2021 07:26 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

The Clearing House Electronic Sub-Register System (CHESS) refers to a world-class computer system used by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) for enabling the transfer of a title or legal ownership of securities from a seller to a buyer in exc.....

 What are the top FTSE AIM companies?

What are the top FTSE AIM companies?

June 04, 2021 04:34 PM AEST| By Abhijeet

The FTSE AIM, or Alternative Investment Market, index is a platform for smaller, growing companies all listed on the London Stock Exchange. Launched in 1995, it was created to help companies to raise capital for their operations. The FTSE has three i...

 What is inflation? Should investors worry about it?

What is inflation? Should investors worry about it?

June 04, 2021 03:37 PM AEST| By Ashish

Summary Inflation can be described as a fall in purchasing power of a given currency over time. The prices rise as more dollars chase relatively fewer goods. Inflation directly impacts the return on investments.  Inflation is one thi.....

 What is an IPO? Why does a company go public?

What is an IPO? Why does a company go public?

June 04, 2021 02:19 PM AEST| By Chitranjan Kumar

Global 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...

 5 Top Alternative Investments in the UK

5 Top Alternative Investments in the UK

June 04, 2021 01:25 AM AEST| By Kamalika Ghosh

Summary Alternative investments offer an opportunity to get lucrative returns beyond the traditional asset classes of shares, bonds, or cash. One prominent reason for the rising popularity of alternative investment is a rapid rise in their avai.....

 2 Easy-To-Use, Low-Fee Stock Market Apps In Canada

2 Easy-To-Use, Low-Fee Stock Market Apps In Canada

June 03, 2021 07:04 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

The 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...

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