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How to become financially independent through investing
July 19, 2021 12:49 PM AEST| By Furquan MoharkanIn the recently released Indian financial thriller series – Scam 1992 – the lead character, former Indian stockbroker Harshad Mehta (played by Bollywood actor Pratik Gandhi), goes on to say that the “stock market is such a well that...

Can you inherit shares in the UK?
July 18, 2021 12:39 AM AEST| By Suhita PoddarInherited shares are stocks which individuals get through inheritance after the original investor or holder is dead. Inheritance refers to all or part of the assets of a person that are passed on to their loved once after they pass away. Inheritance...

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.....

Hedging strategies: Five ways investors can stave off inflation jitters
July 17, 2021 04:42 AM AEST| By AshishSummary Rising inflation can have a negative impact on the rate of return on investments. Hike in interest rates can also push down bond prices due to inflation. However, proper planning and smart foresight can help to a large extent in protec.....
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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.....

Steps to build portfolio for early retirement
July 16, 2021 02:27 PM AEST| By AayushSummary Your retirement portfolio needs to be robust so that it remains stand strong under all conditions. Before planning for your retirement portfolio, you must have a corpus amount in mind that would be sufficient enough to take care of your.....

How much will you get as child tax credit in the UK?
July 15, 2021 11:18 PM AEST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary A Child Tax Credit in the UK can only be claimed for children you are responsible for, based on certain conditions. For new as well as existing claims, amounts such as child element and family element can be received. Adopted and.....

How do you choose a high momentum stock?
July 15, 2021 03:31 PM AEST| By AshishStock investors are generally advised by experts to remain invested in a scrip for a long time to get good returns at low risk. Chances of reaping healthy returns are relatively high for a long-term investor since the associated risk reduces .....

ROI vs ROCE: Which one is better?
July 14, 2021 03:17 PM AEST| By AayushSummary ROCE can only be used when comparing companies within the same industry, whereas ROI is more flexible and is used to compare a variety of assets. Both measures help determine the efficiency of how well a company utilises its capital. I.....

What is MIRR? How does it address the challenges of internal rate of return?
July 14, 2021 07:03 AM AEST| By AshishThe modified internal rate of return or MIRR refers to a measure that determines the attractiveness of an investment. The financial measure is used to compare different investments. MIRR is a modification of internal rate of return (IRR) form.....

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...

What does an economic moat mean?
July 12, 2021 06:22 PM AEST| By AayushThe term “economic moat” has been popularised by Warren Buffett which refers to a long-term competitive advantage that protects a company’s foothold in the marketplace. The term is inspired by the moat that used to surro.....

Are pot stocks a good investment?
July 12, 2021 01:41 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Cannabis has therapeutic and other demands, and there are abundant opportunities available for companies operating in this market. The Australian cannabis sector has seen a few boosters from the government in the past, and increasing le.....

What is an FPO? How is it different from an IPO?
July 11, 2021 01:09 AM AEST| By AshishSummary A follow-on public offering (FPO) refers to issuance of stocks to investors by a company already listed on the stock exchange. The issuance of additional shares via FPO happens after the initial public offering (IPO). An IPO is general.....

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.....

Best indicators for cryptocurrency
July 09, 2021 08:48 PM AEST| By Alex Harper (Guest)For experienced crypto users, it’s been a hell of a ride. Five years ago, there were around 500 cryptocurrencies. Today, after a period of dizzying growth, there are up to 8,000 coins in circulation. This has its own upside. Witness the abilit...

A snapshot of the Alternative Investment Market
July 09, 2021 04:28 PM AEST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary The AIM is a sub-market of the LSE that was launched with the aim to help small and medium-sized companies. Initially in 1995, only 10 companies were listed on the AIM with approximately £82 million of market capitalisation......

Which are top five super funds in Australia?
July 07, 2021 06:32 PM AEST| By AshishSummary Superannuation is a company pension program for the benefit of its workforce after retirement. Under this type of long-term investment, the employer contributes a fixed amount regularly. The employees can use the funds if they do not h.....

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