Investing essentials


 Is FICO score overrated? If yes, why?

Is FICO score overrated? If yes, why?

December 28, 2021 01:52 PM AEDT| By Ankit Sethi

Highlights Low FICO® score doesn’t necessarily translate into non-availability of credit in future Lenders charge a higher-than-usual interest rate when borrower’s FICO score is under stress To increase income level and.....

 Active vs passive investing: Which should Canadian investors choose?

Active vs passive investing: Which should Canadian investors choose?

December 28, 2021 01:45 PM AEDT| By Kajal Jain

Highlights New investors who are unaware of stock market dynamics or do not have ample time to research and stay updated about market trends generally prefer passive investing. On the other hand, experienced investors with adequate knowledge ab.....

 What can you do to protect your savings?

What can you do to protect your savings?

December 27, 2021 12:31 AM AEDT| By Kajal Jain

  Highlights A primary reason behind the sluggish growth of one’s savings is the bad habit of occasionally dipping into it when the money is tight. Keeping your regular and occasional expenses in check can ensure the safety of your...

 When & how to de-risk your investment portfolio?

When & how to de-risk your investment portfolio?

December 25, 2021 03:55 PM AEDT| By Sundeep Radesh

Highlights De-risking, first, primarily involves discerning realistically where your portfolio stands in terms of your risk ability The closer you get to your goal, the more you have to lose It is best to de-risk in a staggered fashion rather .....

 How can you invest your money in a mutual fund? A complete guide

How can you invest your money in a mutual fund? A complete guide

December 24, 2021 07:29 PM AEDT| By Shreya Biswas

Highlights A large section of the masses fear the financial markets. This fear is mostly driven by the complexities and risk factors that they come along with the financial markets. Both these factors can be somewhat managed if one were to und.....

 How to reduce your debt?

How to reduce your debt?

December 23, 2021 11:25 PM AEDT| By Kajal Jain

For many people, managing finances and eliminating debt burden can be an overwhelming task. If not managed responsibly and in time, student loan, house loan, car loan, credit card dues and other such debts can instil fear and anxiety in one’s.....

 How can Canadian investors smartly pick stocks?

How can Canadian investors smartly pick stocks?

December 19, 2021 02:33 PM AEDT| By Kajal Jain

Highlights Stock market investing can be a tricky game, but people can enhance their wealth over time if funds are parked timely in the right stocks. Proper analysis, investment strategies, and some ground rules could help investors earn si.....

 New to investing? Three thumb rules you must know

New to investing? Three thumb rules you must know

December 19, 2021 01:00 AM AEDT| By Aayush

Highlights  Generating optimum returns over a long haul, while keeping the risk in check is the whole essence of successful investing. Diversifying your portfolio is a wise move as it reduces the concentrated risk of one asset class or sec.....

 Difference between fee-only and fee-based financial advisors

Difference between fee-only and fee-based financial advisors

December 18, 2021 03:24 PM AEDT| By Ankit Sethi

Highlights Fee-only advisors do not charge a commission like fee-based advisors Neither can be called good or bad, and it depends on the prudence and knowledge of the advisor Investing money in stocks is not a bad idea at a time when s.....

 4 financial moves to make before the year ends

4 financial moves to make before the year ends

December 18, 2021 12:00 AM AEDT| By Ashish

Highlights  At the end of a year, people generally review their financial performance of the past 12 months. They do so to learn from their mistakes and enter the new year in the best possible financial position. They also want to take th.....

 Top investment lessons from 2021

Top investment lessons from 2021

December 17, 2021 02:00 PM AEDT| By Ashish

Highlights The year 2021 taught investors and traders several lessons. The biggest of them all was to stay patient and focused even in the most adverse conditions. Investors also learnt how climate change should be a part of everyone's financi.....

 Real estate investing in Canada: What you should know

Real estate investing in Canada: What you should know

December 12, 2021 02:01 PM AEDT| By Kajal Jain

Highlights Any kind of investment made in the real estate sector with the agenda of gaining profits is known as real estate investing. By ideally managing cash flow, tax breaks and capital appreciation, real estate investors can notably diversi.....

 5 simple money lessons for a financially smooth 2022

5 simple money lessons for a financially smooth 2022

December 12, 2021 12:58 AM AEDT| By Ashish

Highlights The coronavirus pandemic has taught us people several financial lessons in 2021. One of them is to be able to budget judiciously in times of uncertainty. Diversification of investments and buying health insurance are other important.....

 Top 4 investing strategies investors in Canada should know

Top 4 investing strategies investors in Canada should know

December 11, 2021 01:56 PM AEDT| By Kajal Jain

Highlights People generally invest their surplus money to become financially stable and to enhance their wealth for the future. However, all investors may not know how to navigate efficiently through investments opportunities and procedures.....

 ETF vs Index Fund: Which is a better investment option?

ETF vs Index Fund: Which is a better investment option?

December 05, 2021 02:03 PM AEDT| By Kajal Jain

Highlights For risk-averse investors, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and index funds could be a smart investment option to fetch healthy returns as these provide risk diversification. ETFs, like shares, are listed and traded on stock exchanges, w.....

 5 simple tips to boost your retirement income

5 simple tips to boost your retirement income

November 27, 2021 12:54 AM AEDT| By Ashish

Retirement can easily be termed as one of the most challenging phases in lives of working people since it directly impacts your income. As a result, it requires wise preparations in ensuring the emotional and financial security of a person. Respons.....

 What is short selling? What are its pros and cons?

What is short selling? What are its pros and cons?

November 21, 2021 12:41 AM AEDT| By Ashish

Highlights Short selling refers to the selling of a stock that the seller doesn’t own. In short selling, investors borrow stocks whose value, they think, will decrease. While short selling may deliver huge profits, the losses can.....

 5 ways Australians can gear up for interest rate rise

5 ways Australians can gear up for interest rate rise

November 15, 2021 01:47 PM AEDT| By Ashish

Highlights The existing interest rate in Australia is at a historic low of1. With inflation seeing an uptick, central banks across the world are looking to raise interest rates. Thus, it might be the time to start assessing your investment por.....

 How retirees can cushion themselves against ill-effects of inflation

How retirees can cushion themselves against ill-effects of inflation

November 15, 2021 12:55 PM AEDT| By Ashish

Highlights Retirees are generally considered most prone to inflation’s adverse effects since their portfolio income has no inherent inflation adjustment. Furthermore, retired people do not add much to their accounts, which makes returns i.....

 Worried about market fall? Here’s how to protect your portfolio

Worried about market fall? Here’s how to protect your portfolio

November 14, 2021 12:54 AM AEDT| By Aayush

As stock markets move in a straight leg-up, market falls or corrections are inevitable parts of an investment journey. However, not every investor is able to handle stressful periods of drawdowns and it surely does not mean to liquidate your holdin.....

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