Investing essentials

Should you invest in data centre stocks?
June 11, 2021 07:19 PM AEST| By Sonal SinhaSummary Data centres act as a backbone to data inflow and are essential in the current digital economy. The data centre market worldwide is expected to grow at a CAGR of ~13% from 2021 to 2028. The 5G rollout would have a direct impact on alli.....

How to pick good iron ore stocks?
June 11, 2021 12:41 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Iron ore is an essential ingredient for economic growth, given its use in almost every industry. Investors can park their funds in the stocks of iron ore miners, shares of integrated steel companies or ETFs. Investors should do their o.....

Which investments are inflation-proof?
June 10, 2021 06:00 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Inflation can eat away at one’s returns if the investments do not consider the level of inflation in an economy. Real assets, high growth investments, and variable-interest instruments are the type of investments that can offer re.....

How much should you invest to rake in a monthly dividend of AU$1,000?
June 10, 2021 01:30 PM AEST| By AshishDividend stocks belong to the companies which offer regular dividends to their shareholders. Since these are a source of regular income for investors, these stocks are in demand among investors. Investors use dividend yield as a metric to lo.....

All that you want to know about G7 2021
June 09, 2021 06:31 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The G7 2021 meeting would be taking place in Carbis Bay, Cornwall on the 11th and 13th of June after a gap of one year. The G7 summit aims towards global recovery from the pandemic, all the while maintaining a climate change goals. All.....

What is credit rating?
June 09, 2021 06:26 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Credit rating is a measure of the creditworthiness of a bank, a financial institution, or an individual borrower. Credit rating agencies search through the credit history of the borrowers and their financial accounts to rate them. The .....

Why is inflation good for value stocks?
June 09, 2021 05:10 PM AEST| By AshishSummary Different groups of stocks perform differently as inflation rises. While the value stocks gain as prices of commodities and services rise, the growth stocks feel the pressure during the periods of high inflation. The stocks overall are.....

What is Insider Selling?
June 08, 2021 07:27 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Insider Selling is the process of selling securities by an insider of a company. Insiders must record their sales openly so that every investor can see when a particular insider is selling. Insiders often have more knowledge of a corpo.....

How good is gold as an inflation hedge asset?
June 08, 2021 05:22 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary 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.....

Is it good to invest in an IPO?
June 08, 2021 03:19 PM AEST| By AshishSummary Private companies raise funds and get listed on stock exchanges through an initial public offering (IPO). The public offerings generally infuse a lot of excitement in the investor community, because of the underlying belief of buying lo.....

Can you live off dividend stock?
June 07, 2021 07:18 PM AEST| By Nitish KumarSummary Dividend is a share in profits that a company pays its shareholders Dividend stocks could become a regular source of income for investors and reap benefit without having to sell their stake in the company One should refrain from invest.....

Is it good to invest in Australian stocks?
June 07, 2021 06:40 PM AEST| By Daniel Paul JohnsSummary With the Australian economy’s recent recovery coupled with the property boom throughout much of the country, the big four banks should be seriously considered as viable options for investors. Although a rift in iron ore trading be.....

What is seasonally adjusted economic data?
June 07, 2021 04:12 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Seasonal adjustment is an integral tool used to map trends in the economy that are occurring on a non-seasonal and a non-cyclical basis. Seasonal effects are one of the three components of time series including trends and irregularities.....

How does a stock market work?
June 07, 2021 03:32 PM AEST| By AshishSummary A stock market is among the most popular platforms for investors to build wealth. But bourses should be approached with caution as these are not risk-free. Approaching the stock markets in a disciplined manner is the best method to gro.....

Why do investors look for dividend stocks?
June 07, 2021 10:36 AM AEST| By Sonal SinhaSummary Dividend stocks are companies that offer regular dividends to their shareholders. In general, well-established businesses offer dividends consistently. Companies generally pay dividends in the form of cash. However, companies also provi.....

Understanding CHESS and its advantages
June 04, 2021 07:26 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaThe Clearing House Electronic Sub-Register System (CHESS) refers to a world-class computer system used by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) for enabling the transfer of a title or legal ownership of securities from a seller to a buyer in exc.....

What is inflation? Should investors worry about it?
June 04, 2021 03:37 PM AEST| By AshishSummary Inflation can be described as a fall in purchasing power of a given currency over time. The prices rise as more dollars chase relatively fewer goods. Inflation directly impacts the return on investments. Inflation is one thi.....

What is an IPO? Why does a company go public?
June 04, 2021 02:19 PM AEST| By Chitranjan KumarGlobal 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...

What are meme stocks and why are they so popular?
June 03, 2021 05:08 PM AEST| By AshishWith stocks like GameStop and AMC hogging the limelight recently, the term ‘meme stock’ has crept into common stock market parlance and exploded in popularity. Meme stocks are the stocks that see an increase in their trading volumes not.....

How Inflation Affects Your Investments And Finances
June 02, 2021 05:54 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Inflation is often seen as a necessary evil by experts due to the dual nature of its impacts on the economy. Investors may find themselves in a tight spot when prices rise as the real returns offered to them decline, even when nominal r.....

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