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What are platinum group metals and why are they in high demand?
June 16, 2021 12:46 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary 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.....
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What are the 5 main reasons for investing in FTSE 100 shares?
June 16, 2021 01:06 AM AEST| By AbhijeetSummary Stock markets have always attracted a large pool of investors In order to recognise quick gains, people often consider various lucrative options FTSE 100 shares provide several advantages over penny stock investing Stock markets h.....
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What Is the Lowest Risk Investment in the UK?
June 15, 2021 11:50 PM AEST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary Volatility in share prices or a sudden crash in the market is what bothers low risk investors Putting money in a savings account is not risk-free, as the purchasing power of money decreases in the long term. Low-risk investment options.....
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How to invest in IPOs in the UK?
June 14, 2021 10:20 PM AEST| By AbhijeetSummary IPOs have been one of the most preferred routes for raising money Investors can bid for shares in lots during the IPO process IPOs seem very lucrative as some get massive listing day gains Initial public offerings (IPOs) have been.....
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How to make the most by investing 10,000 pounds?
June 12, 2021 02:09 AM AEST| By AbhijeetSumamry With £10,000 investment, a person can build a healthy portfolio of assets A purpose makes it very easy to pick up the assets from a pool of investment options Higher the years of investment, higher will be the cumulative return o.....
Which Investments Have the Best Return?
June 11, 2021 02:29 AM AEST| By Suhita PoddarSummary There are several factors to consider before choosing an investment, such as investing goals, time horizon, risk appetite, outstanding debt and more. Some of the financial instruments which have historically given high returns include s.....
Can You Get Rich of Penny Stocks?
June 11, 2021 02:25 AM AEST| By Kamalika GhoshInvesting in penny stocks might be as enthralling as buying a sports car, but if there is a crash, loss could be irreparable. Several big names at one point of time had traded under £1 a share, which include the well-known names of Monster B.....
Is it worth buying 1 or 2 shares of a stock?
June 11, 2021 02:22 AM AEST| By AbhijeetSummary Most first time investors often find it difficult to ascertain the company to invest in Quantity of shares bought ultimately reflects the investors’ confidence in company Number of shares purchases is directly proportional to ava.....
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Is It Better to Invest or Save Money? How Much Money Should I Keep in Savings?
June 11, 2021 01:36 AM AEST| By Suhita PoddarSummary While saving money is known to be safer than investing, but if your aim is wealth creation, then the latter might be a better choice, especially over the long-run. In case you want to have readily available cash for any immediate usage,.....
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How Do Dividends Work in the UK? What Is the UK Tax Rate on Dividends?
June 09, 2021 11:35 PM AEST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary A dividend is a payment that any firm can make to shareholders in case it makes a profit. They are paid from the remaining share of a company profit after the essential expenses have been taken care of. They can be paid out by the comp.....
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.....
What is an ETF? 3 FTSE 100 ETFs with 1-year return of 25%
June 05, 2021 01:18 AM AEST| By AbhijeetSummary Equities have been the preferred asset class for higher returns Through ETFs, one can invest in a basket of securities without owning them Investing in sector specific ETFs provides benefits of industry Equities have been th.....
What Are the Best Investments in the UK?
June 05, 2021 12:10 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary There are multiple options available for investments such as UK Stocks, ETFs, Gold and Bitcoin. Depending on the investment time frame and risk-taking capacity, one can choose where to invest. The year 2020 has been a roller coaste.....
What are the top FTSE AIM companies?
June 04, 2021 04:34 PM AEST| By AbhijeetThe FTSE AIM, or Alternative Investment Market, index is a platform for smaller, growing companies all listed on the London Stock Exchange. Launched in 1995, it was created to help companies to raise capital for their operations. The FTSE has three i...
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...
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5 Top Alternative Investments in the UK
June 04, 2021 01:25 AM AEST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary Alternative investments offer an opportunity to get lucrative returns beyond the traditional asset classes of shares, bonds, or cash. One prominent reason for the rising popularity of alternative investment is a rapid rise in their avai.....
How big is the UK stock market?
June 03, 2021 06:14 PM AEST| By AbhijeetSet up in 1571, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) is one of the most prominent stock exchanges in the world. It was founded by legendry English investors Thomas Gresham and Sir Richard Clough and was launched by Queen Elizabeth I of England. The tradi...
What Are the Three Major Stock Indexes in the UK?
June 03, 2021 02:21 AM AEST| By AbhijeetSummary LSE, established in 1571, is one of the largest and oldest Stock Exchange in the world The FTSE originated as a joint venture of Financial Times and London Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange (LSE) was established in 1571 and is o.....
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How Do I Buy Shares in the UK?
June 03, 2021 01:54 AM AEST| By Suhita PoddarSummary If you have some money to invest, trading in shares can be simply done with a click of the mouse. Shares are generally issued by companies that want to raise money from the public. For anyone just starting out, one should look at platf.....
Financial Learnings from Coronavirus Crisis!
June 02, 2021 08:15 PM AEST| By AbhijeetSummary One should carefully plan his or her’s financial goals and create an emergency fund to survive a pandemic-like crisis. One should realise the importance of emergency funds, multiple income streams, health insurance, and others. .....
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