Investing essentials

ETFs vs Stocks: Where to invest for best growth
August 24, 2021 03:31 PM AEST| By AshishInvesting in stocks is sort of an art, which if executed deftly, can help investors enrich their coffers. By choosing right options and employing sound investment strategies, investors can potentially turn $10,000 into $500,000 over time. However, .....

Decoding the difference between investing and speculating
August 23, 2021 07:30 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSeveral people unknowingly use the terms - investment and speculation - interchangeably. However, both these terms have a separate meaning in the world of finance. While it is understandable why investors mistake one to be the other, it is essentia.....

How are retail investors different from institutional investors?
August 23, 2021 07:00 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Investors can broadly be categorised as institutional investors or retail investors. Retail investors generally participate in the market at an individual level with help from experts and investment advisors. Institutional investors.....
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7 best ways to maximise profit using a diversified portfolio
August 22, 2021 12:30 AM AEST| By AshishThe importance of a well-diversified investment portfolio should never be undervalued in any market condition. While the bulls are driving the market, investors are assured of high returns. But the situation changes when bears weigh on the market s.....

Planning retirement? Seven tips to ensure your golden days are really golden
August 22, 2021 12:23 AM AEST| By AayushA lot of people dream about having free time in their golden years. Being not able to meet the basic expenditures in case of early retirement is one of the worst nightmares you could have. In the later years of life, you would need to earn a lot mo.....
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A quick guide to investing in earnings season
August 20, 2021 03:53 PM AEST| By AshishHighlights Earnings season is considered as one of the most critical periods during a financial year for stock markets. During this period, publicly traded companies release their quarterly reports. The significance of the financial reports ca.....

What are main sources of business risks that companies should plan for?
August 18, 2021 07:00 AM AEST| By AshishHighlights A business is always accompanied by a certain level of risk. Knowing about these risks would help a company’s management to make decisions regarding acceptable risk levels relative to potential profits. Thus, the key to succes.....

Where Do I Invest? Crypto or Property?
August 17, 2021 03:03 PM AEST| By Daniel Paul JohnsHighlights Historically, property has been the coveted asset that, particularly in the major cities, has achieved appreciating returns over the long term. Analysts believe that house prices will continue to rise throughout the rest of 2021 and .....
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Why should investors keep penny stocks on their radar?
August 15, 2021 12:39 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaMost of us must have heard about the term “penny stocks”, often referred to as highly speculative investments. In recent years, with more startups and small businesses flooding the market, penny stocks have been gaining lot of attentio.....
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5 habits you should follow while trading in penny stocks
August 14, 2021 01:22 AM AEST| By AbhijeetHIGHLIGHTS Many people look forward to investing in penny stocks, irrespective of the risks You should remain a quick decision maker when it comes to buy or sell A person should never try to replicate others’ success in stock markets A .....

10 personal finance hacks that can change your life
August 14, 2021 12:00 AM AEST| By AshishHighlights Personal finance can be a tricky subject for those who lack financial discipline in their life. People who lack financial discipline in life end up adding stress to their life. Maintaining healthy finances just requires a prop.....

When should you buy or sell a stock?
August 12, 2021 01:42 PM AEST| By AshishTiming a stock market is a tough task. Not even the best in the business is able to always time the market and maximise their profits. There are times when even the best bets fall flat on the face. Since investors and traders are expected to take t.....

What is stock dilution? How does it impact shareholders?
August 11, 2021 02:00 PM AEST| By AshishSummary Stock dilution is a way by which a corporation issues fresh shares and brings down the ownership percentage of existing shareholders. Stock or share dilution can potentially reduce the value of shares held by the company’s pre-exi.....
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Where should you invest with UK savings rate falling?
August 09, 2021 09:51 PM AEST| By Kamalika GhoshThe saving rates in the United Kingdom are falling tremendously and making things worse for savers. Recently, the Bank of England reported that interest rates were continuing to fall to a new low and it had left current base rate at just 0.1%. Prov.....

Currency risk decoded: How do exchange rate fluctuations impact investors?
August 09, 2021 10:54 AM AEST| By AshishSummary The variations in price of one currency compared to another is known as currency risk or exchange-rate risk. The changes in global exchange rates bear a significant impact on value of investments. The changes in prices of currencies ma.....

How diversification helps investors shield their portfolios against risk
August 08, 2021 12:50 AM AEST| By AayushSummary Diversification is allocation of capital into multiple asset classes, primarily to reduce the risk posed by a large investment. Over-diversification can also lead to loss of potential returns. Diversification also helps to vastly reduc.....
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Why you shouldn’t have too much gold in your portfolio
August 08, 2021 12:00 AM AEST| By Kamalika GhoshGold has been valuable for over thousands of years and has been used as a medium of exchange before money was introduced. Even after its introduction, every country, before 1971, used to value its currency based on a fixed gold weight. For example,.....
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Why do some investors prefer dividends over long-term capital gains?
August 07, 2021 01:29 AM AEST| By AbhijeetSummary Some investors always function by estimating a set rate of return Others look for opportunities in dividend paying stocks and high-return assets People invested in dividend paying shares often end up with double bonanza On the contrar.....

Can investments in IPO help you earn big?
August 07, 2021 12:00 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The stock market has seen a slew of companies offering IPOs in the recent times. IPO of a firm with high growth potential is a medium for its investors to grow their capital. Make the right match and earn big, you must base your .....
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Three things to focus on in bear or bull market
August 06, 2021 04:10 PM AEST| By AshishSummary Bull and bear phases are integral part of any stock market. While bull markets are synonymous with gains in stock prices, bear markets represent a phase of losses and value destruction. There are different definitions for both bu.....

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