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 How many stock indices are there in Australia? Which is the main index?

How many stock indices are there in Australia? Which is the main index?

June 23, 2021 09:01 AM AEST| By Ashish

The stock indices measure the movement in value of the market or various sectors across the market. They provide a broad idea about how the market is behaving. For instance, ASX 200 tracks the overall performance of the top 200 Australian-listed c.....

 How to settle your mortage in 10 years?

How to settle your mortage in 10 years?

June 22, 2021 04:03 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary People who want to buy a home usually prefer to opt for a mortgage loan. There are mainly two types of mortgages - fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgage. The borrower undertakes to repay the loan over the time, usually in a series of.....

 Looking to invest in ASX 200 stocks? Here’s what you should know

Looking to invest in ASX 200 stocks? Here’s what you should know

June 22, 2021 01:58 PM AEST| By Sonal Sinha

Summary The ASX 200 index, which includes the 200 largest stocks by float-adjusted market cap, has done well in the last 12 months, delivering a 24+% return (as of 18 June 2021). Factors impacting the ASX 200 performance include economic events.....

 Bitcoin in Australia: How does it work?

Bitcoin in Australia: How does it work?

June 22, 2021 12:33 PM AEST| By Daniel Paul Johns

Summary Bitcoin, as well as other cryptocurrencies, were declared legal in 2017. However, they are subject to capital gains tax and must adhere to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act. The predominant way people invest .....

 What are value stocks? Which stocks are amongst the most undervalued stocks?

What are value stocks? Which stocks are amongst the most undervalued stocks?

June 21, 2021 07:05 PM AEST| By Sonal Sinha

Summary A value stock is perceived to trade at a lower price compared to its fundamentals. Value stocks trade at a price below the other stocks from the same industry group. Webjet and Origin can be considered as undervalued stock at present. .....

 Is options trading better than stocks?

Is options trading better than stocks?

June 21, 2021 04:06 PM AEST| By Ashish

Summary Both options and stocks are beneficial assets for the growth of an investment portfolio. While beginners generally stock with equities, investors with an active investment approach may find options exciting. However, it is essential to.....

 Can you get rich of penny stocks?

Can you get rich of penny stocks?

June 21, 2021 02:02 PM AEST| By Ashish

Summary Penny stocks are securities that trade for less than a dollar. A lack of credible history and information, and low liquidity make penny stocks risky, especially for the newbies. It would help if you first learned the rules of investing.....

 How can one buy oil shares in Australia?

How can one buy oil shares in Australia?

June 21, 2021 12:04 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Crude oil has registered a surprising journey with prices plummeting to negative levels in April 2020. Increased vaccination and significant production cuts by OPEC have stabilised the oil market. Investors can capitalise on oil by pur.....

 Buying a home? Are you being cautious enough?

Buying a home? Are you being cautious enough?

June 20, 2021 12:23 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Elon Musk has announced to sell his last remaining property located in the San Francisco Bay area.  The property market is brimming with a plethora of excited home buyers, competing fiercely to win the bidding war.  One shoul.....

 Bonds or stocks? Which is better for risk-mitigated returns?

Bonds or stocks? Which is better for risk-mitigated returns?

June 20, 2021 12:20 AM AEST| By Ashish

Summary Both stocks and bonds are popular financial instruments. While bonds are more suitable for risk-averse investors, stocks come with higher risk and offer relatively high returns. Both have their own advantages and disadvantages. Bo.....

 What exactly does OPEC do?

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......

 Can you retire at a monthly saving of AU$500?

Can you retire at a monthly saving of AU$500?

June 18, 2021 04:38 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Average life expectancy in Australia ranges from 80-85 years with people mostly retiring by 55.4 years, as per ABS. While, retirement is inevitable, it is difficult to estimate exactly how much retirement corpus one needs. The current .....

 How to look for the best healthcare stocks?

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.....

 Where is Jack Ma of Alibaba?

Where is Jack Ma of Alibaba?

June 16, 2021 03:39 PM AEST| By Ashish

Summary Jack Ma is in news again after an Alibaba executive on Tuesday said that the company founder is ‘‘lying low’ and focusing on his hobbies and philanthropy. Ma’s whereabouts have become a mystery ever since he made.....

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

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.....

 What is an ASX SPI Futures Contract?

What is an ASX SPI Futures Contract?

June 15, 2021 07:48 PM AEST| By Daniel Paul Johns

Many investors can be confused over what a futures contract represents and how it works, let alone what an SPI futures contract represents. Source: © Johnkwan | Megapixl.com So, let us break it down. Futures Contracts In a futures contr.....

 Which resources company pays the most dividend?

Which resources company pays the most dividend?

June 15, 2021 06:49 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Dividend, a reliable source of income for many investors, is considered as an important factor while making investment decisions. Decided by the Board of a company, dividends can be paid monthly, quarterly, or annually. The payment of .....

 Bitcoin down under - where and how to buy it?

Bitcoin down under - where and how to buy it?

June 15, 2021 06:45 PM AEST| By Daniel Paul Johns

Summary Today, it seems the turbulence of Bitcoin from last month has subsided, with the price of the coin rallying to US$40,197 at the time of writing. With this rallying comes the bulls who ever-optimistically claim that correction is over the.....

 Is inflation good or bad?

Is inflation good or bad?

June 15, 2021 05:19 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Inflation can have ambivalent impacts on the economy which is why experts do not consider it as a completely negative scenario. Inflation stimulates the economy by reducing government deficit and the borrower’s debt, increasing sp.....

 What is Reddit mostly used for? 

What is Reddit mostly used for? 

June 15, 2021 03:56 PM AEST| By Ashish

Reddit has been among the most visible websites since its launch 15 years ago. The American social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website provides a platform to users to discuss and vote on content that others have submitted. .....

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