Investing essentials

What exactly does OPEC do?

June 18, 2021 06:10 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

The journey of the oil market amid this pandemic has been a wild ride, with crude oil experiencing both the boom-and-bust phases. Last year, the COVID-19 pandemic-led global lockdowns forced cars, aeroplanes, and rail coaches to restrict movement......

How to look for the best healthcare stocks?

June 17, 2021 03:14 PM AEST| By Tripti Joshi

The Healthcare sector is vast and has many blue-chips as well as small players to select from in various sub-industries. Moreover, healthcare is a human necessity which means that the demand for healthcare services usually remains unchang.....

What are platinum group metals and why are they in high demand?

June 16, 2021 12:46 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) is a group of six precious metals that have similar properties. PGMs are extensively used in medical applications, jewellery, electronic devices, and vehicle manufacturing to limit emissions. The demand for.....

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.....

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...

Eyeing dividend stocks to invest? Basic facts to keep in mind

May 31, 2021 04:54 PM AEST| By Ashish

Summary Dividend stocks are always in demand since these offer passive income to investors. There are several firms in the market that offer regular dividends to their investors. You can identify whether a firm is paying dividend regularly or .....

5 Ways How Economy Impacts Stock Markets

May 25, 2021 03:54 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Stock market investors often make it a habit to keep track of changing economic trends. Economic indicators often foreshadow many of the stock market trends. While it may not be possible to predict the stock market developments at every step, econo.....

5 Reasons to Worry About Growing Inflation Anxiety

May 22, 2021 02:52 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Inflations concerns among investors and experts have taken shape over the past few months. Fears are mounting that a strong post-COVID recovery could spur consumer spending and a resultant price increase in economies, like the US. At a time when i.....

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.....

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.....

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...

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,...