Investing essentials

Rewards Vs Risks for Australian Super – All that you need to know

May 20, 2021 05:37 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Super funds are a long-term investment instrument, which act as a security post retirement. Individuals invest in a super fund to receive increased returns on top of the invested amount when the super account matures. Employers must put 9.5% of an.....

Tips to safeguard portfolio amid rising bond yields

May 19, 2021 05:20 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

The rise in bond yields is driven by a variety of factors including monetary policy of the central bank, government’s fiscal position, global markets, economy, and inflation. Surging bond yields come as a scare for investors, who then look fo.....

Curious about Mutual funds? Here's why one should invest in them

May 19, 2021 11:07 AM AEST| By Sonal Sinha

A 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.....

Pondering over penny stocks? Check out these five golden investing hacks

May 18, 2021 04:58 PM AEST| By Ashish

Even as penny stocks are prone to high risks, they are known for their enticingly low prices and manage to allure small investors. At the heart of their undeniable allure, lie attractive returns that some of the penny stocks deliver every now and t.....

Cyclical vs Defensive stocks: What all investors should know

May 17, 2021 06:16 PM AEST| By Ashish

Summary Stock markets have two kind of stocks namely – cyclical and defensive. While cyclical stocksare volatile and tend to follow the economic trends, defensive securities outperform the market during a slowdown. Investors invest .....

Impact of Inflationary Expectations on Stock Market

May 17, 2021 03:37 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Inflation expectations hold key significance in macroeconomics and can greatly alter the effectiveness of anticipated changes. Businesses may see a loss in profits during inflation due to rising capital costs which may hurt the stock ma.....

Growth vs Value investing: All you must know about two stock market approaches

May 17, 2021 03:33 PM AEST| By Ashish

Investing in stock markets might not be rocket science, but then it is not a cakewalk either. The art of stock picking requires nuanced understanding of various elements and approaches. Growth and value are generally two types of approaches used in.....

Hopping on the Bitcoin bandwagon? Check out pros and cons before you invest

May 15, 2021 03:51 AM AEST| By Ashish

Summary 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 02:53 PM AEST| By Guest Author

The 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...

5 Tips For NZ Investors To Make Money During COVID-19 Pandemic

April 26, 2021 04:25 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Follow the golden rule of investment - diversification of portfolio. Investors must focus on the company’s fundamentals rather than just stock price trends. One should know one’s risk appetite and take informed investment d.....

Planning retirement? Avoid committing these 5 mistakes

April 10, 2021 06:00 AM AEST| By Ashish

Source: 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 05, 2021 12:11 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Source: 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...

How To Invest In Index Funds In Canada?

April 04, 2021 01:20 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Source: 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...

Excited about investing in IPOs? Here are few dos and don’ts

April 04, 2021 12:17 AM AEDT| By Ashish

Source: 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 03:29 PM AEDT| 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,...