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 What are franking credits? Do they count as income?

What are franking credits? Do they count as income?

July 07, 2021 01:38 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary 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.....

 Why should one invest in penny stocks?

Why should one invest in penny stocks?

July 07, 2021 11:25 AM AEST| By Sonal Sinha

Summary Despite the considerable risk, penny stocks have the potential to generate a massive profit at a faster rate. Investing in penny stocks gives one an option to add niche businesses in one’s portfolio that could have substantial pot.....

 What is an ASX hybrid? What are its risks and benefits?

What is an ASX hybrid? What are its risks and benefits?

July 07, 2021 08:53 AM AEST| By Ashish

Hybrid securities are those financial instruments that have features of both debt and equities. Hybrid securities pay a rate of return, generally higher than bank term deposits or certain corporate bonds, until a certain period. They offer a higher.....

 What should you look for before investing in dividend stocks?

What should you look for before investing in dividend stocks?

July 06, 2021 04:49 PM AEST| By Sonal Sinha

Investing 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.....

 How to invest in index funds?

How to invest in index funds?

July 06, 2021 07:31 AM AEST| By Ashish

Index funds refers to a fund which tracks a stock market index such as the ASX 200. These funds seek to imitate the performance of a benchmark, by managing the same allocation and underlying securities, irrespective of the state of the markets. &n.....

 Why should you become debt-free before starting long-term investments?

Why should you become debt-free before starting long-term investments?

July 06, 2021 01:20 AM AEST| By Abhijeet

Summary People often consider a mix of assets for building a desirable retirement corpus Other than retirement, a person has to make arrangements for a number of things Investing for the long-term requires a disciplined plan with which you.....

 What does the S&P/ASX 200 measure? What is the sector-wise breakdown of the index?

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 Sinha

Summary 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?

How to create a huge retirement pot?

July 02, 2021 04:22 PM AEST| By Kamalika Ghosh

Summary 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

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?

How do you pick a winning stock?

July 02, 2021 02:26 AM AEST| By Suhita Poddar

Summary 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.....

 Can intraday stock market trading make you rich?

Can intraday stock market trading make you rich?

July 02, 2021 01:19 AM AEST| By Abhijeet

Summary People looking forward to making quick fortunes often consider day trading Not all of intraday traders end up with gains as they had expected initially There is a small proportion of day traders who benefit from the intraday deals .....

 What should I look for while investing in stocks?

What should I look for while investing in stocks?

July 02, 2021 12:47 AM AEST| By Abhijeet

Summary Stock market investment is one of the most lucrative money-making   There is certain scope of loss if a person is unaware of the fundamentals  Stock market investment is one of the most lucrative money-making ways co.....

 Top 5 Share Trading Apps for UK Investors

Top 5 Share Trading Apps for UK Investors

June 30, 2021 08:24 PM AEST| By Suhita Poddar

Summary 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

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...

 Which are the seven best ETFs on ASX for growth?

Which are the seven best ETFs on ASX for growth?

June 30, 2021 07:09 AM AEST| By Ashish

Summary An exchange traded fund (ETF) is a kind of security that tracks an index, sector, commodity, or other asset but which trades on the stock exchange just like a regular stock. ETFs can have all types of investments such as stocks, commodi.....

 What is considered a good dividend yield?

What is considered a good dividend yield?

June 29, 2021 06:47 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary  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.....

 Which are five widely used penny stock screeners in Australia?

Which are five widely used penny stock screeners in Australia?

June 29, 2021 03:03 PM AEST| By Ashish

Summary Penny stocks are those shares of a company that trade for less than a dollar. There are plenty of penny stocks in the market, and it needs proper research to choose a stock that matches your criteria. A stock screener is an automated d.....

 What is over the counter (OTC) market? How is it different from an exchange?

What is over the counter (OTC) market? How is it different from an exchange?

June 29, 2021 09:12 AM AEST| By Ashish

Over the counter (OTC) is the decentralised market in which the participants trade currencies, instruments, stocks directly without having any intermediary. The brokers and dealers transact in this unorganised market without computer networks and .....

 What is contract for difference (CFD) trading? Is it safe?

What is contract for difference (CFD) trading? Is it safe?

June 28, 2021 03:28 PM AEST| By Ashish

Summary Contract for difference (CFD) trading is a way to speculate on financial markets without any need to purchase or sell underlying assets such as shares, forex, indices, and commodities. Under a CFD contract, a buyer must pay the seller t.....

 Where is rhodium used in cars? How is it mined?

Where is rhodium used in cars? How is it mined?

June 28, 2021 11:45 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Rhodium is a precious, highly reflective, corrosion resistant metal, primarily mined as a by-product of palladium, platinum, or nickel mining. The metal finds application in automotive catalytic converters to reduce toxic gas emissions......

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