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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...

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.....

What are franking credits? Do they count as income?
July 07, 2021 01:38 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary 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?
July 07, 2021 11:25 AM AEST| By Sonal SinhaSummary 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?
July 07, 2021 08:53 AM AEST| By AshishHybrid 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.....
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What should you look for before investing in dividend stocks?
July 06, 2021 04:49 PM AEST| By Sonal SinhaInvesting 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?
July 06, 2021 07:31 AM AEST| By AshishIndex 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.....

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 SinhaSummary 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.....

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...

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?
June 30, 2021 07:09 AM AEST| By AshishSummary 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.....

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