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 Are you an investor or a speculator? Here’s the difference between the two

Are you an investor or a speculator? Here’s the difference between the two

July 30, 2021 12:47 PM AEST| By Ashish

The core rule followed by investors and traders globally is to earn a maximum profit from transactions done in the market. However, the levels of risks taken by investors and speculators differ. The level of risk and probability of failure is rela.....

 What is meant by bottom-up investing? Should you go for it?

What is meant by bottom-up investing? Should you go for it?

July 28, 2021 12:19 PM AEST| By Ashish

Investing is generally divided into two broad approaches. While the first one considers various macroeconomic factors such as the gross domestic product, and geopolitical situation, the second one analyses the performance of a company or its shares.....

 What is Couch to Financial Fitness programme all about?

What is Couch to Financial Fitness programme all about?

July 27, 2021 04:27 PM AEST| By Suhita Poddar

Summary  Launched by MoneyHelper, Couch to Financial Fitness is an online programme to help people deal with the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The new programme is based on a similar platform called Couch to 5K, which aims at .....

 Roth IRA: Is it the best way to invest money for your retirement years?

Roth IRA: Is it the best way to invest money for your retirement years?

July 27, 2021 03:39 PM AEST| By Kamalika Ghosh

A Roth IRA is an individual retirement account to which you can contribute after-tax dollars and that can provide you with tax-free income and growth in retirement, while there are no current-year tax benefits. You can also withdraw the amount tax-.....

 Low-risk or high-risk investment? Which one should you go for?

Low-risk or high-risk investment? Which one should you go for?

July 27, 2021 12:06 PM AEST| By Ashish

Summary Risk is one of the fundamental attributes of any investment. However, not all investors can figure out the risk associated with an investment. They must also understand the difference between a low-risk and a high-risk investment. .....

 How to invest in dividend stocks in UK

How to invest in dividend stocks in UK

July 26, 2021 03:56 PM AEST| By Kamalika Ghosh

Summary  Investing in dividend stocks is a great way to generate a stream of stable income. Although higher dividend yield is considered favourable, dividend yield traps must be avoided. Dividend income may also get taxed. Dividend s.....

 Which are the six popular tech trends transforming our lives?

Which are the six popular tech trends transforming our lives?

July 25, 2021 12:58 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

‘It’s not that we use technology, we live technology.’ - Godfrey Reggio As the saying goes, human lives are greatly influenced by every evolution that takes place in the tech world. Technology gives us a new pace to race against .....

 Thinking of investing in mutual funds? Here’s how to pick the right fund

Thinking of investing in mutual funds? Here’s how to pick the right fund

July 24, 2021 12:48 AM AEST| By Aayush

Summary An SIP is an investment technique wherein an investor does not try to time the market by waiting for a dip to buy. An index-based mutual fund basically tries to replicate the performance of its underlying index such as the ASX 200 in Au.....

 Confused between shareholders and stakeholders? Here’s how they differ

Confused between shareholders and stakeholders? Here’s how they differ

July 23, 2021 01:12 PM AEST| By Ashish

The terms shareholder and stakeholder are used interchangeably in business environment. However, both have very different meanings when analysed closely in context of business environment.                 &n.....

 Five ways to improve your financial literacy

Five ways to improve your financial literacy

July 23, 2021 07:14 AM AEST| By Ashish

Financial literacy has become a part and parcel of today’s life. Be it choosing the best retirement fund or stocks, financial knowledge plays a critical role. To put it simply, financial literacy is the foundation of one’s relationship .....

 Money market vs capital market: How do the two impact investors?

Money market vs capital market: How do the two impact investors?

July 22, 2021 11:17 AM AEST| By Ashish

Summary Investors and traders are expected to understand the difference between money and capital markets to make better investment decisions. While money markets are used for trading in short-term debt, capital markets are used for long-term l.....

 Is the sun shining on solar farm investments?

Is the sun shining on solar farm investments?

July 22, 2021 07:46 AM AEST| By Daniel Paul Johns

Summary A solar farm is a block of land with several ground-mounted solar tracking towers. Operating a solar farm can be simpler than operating a traditional farm as it reduces operational costs, particularly the cost of electricity. Although .....

 How to become financially independent through investing

How to become financially independent through investing

July 19, 2021 12:49 PM AEST| By Furquan Moharkan

In the recently released Indian financial thriller series – Scam 1992 – the lead character, former Indian stockbroker Harshad Mehta (played by Bollywood actor Pratik Gandhi), goes on to say that the “stock market is such a well that...

 Why should one invest in penny stocks?

Why should one invest in penny stocks?

July 07, 2021 11:25 AM AEST| By Sonal Sinha

Summary 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.....

 Where is rhodium used in cars? How is it mined?

Where is rhodium used in cars? How is it mined?

June 28, 2021 11:45 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Rhodium is a precious, highly reflective, corrosion resistant metal, primarily mined as a by-product of palladium, platinum, or nickel mining. The metal finds application in automotive catalytic converters to reduce toxic gas emissions......

 What sectors should I invest in 2021?

What sectors should I invest in 2021?

June 26, 2021 01:20 AM AEST| By Suhita Poddar

Sector-specific investment is a focused style of money invested in which companies from a single segment of the economy is selected for investment. It helps to diversify the portfolio and manage risk. However, investment return depends upon the per.....

 Where is the largest deposit of lithium? Will we run out of lithium?

Where is the largest deposit of lithium? Will we run out of lithium?

June 25, 2021 05:51 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Lithium is extensively used in the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries, used to power electric vehicles. Growing popularity and government focus on electric vehicles amid climate change have skyrocketed the demand for this silvery-wh.....

 Why shouldn’t you buy penny stocks?

Why shouldn’t you buy penny stocks?

June 25, 2021 01:05 PM AEST| By Sonal Sinha

Summary Penny stocks trade at a very low price with a small market capitalization and are generally preferred by investors with a high-risk appetite. Through penny stocks, investors can make massive gains and run the risk of making significant .....

 Factors That Matter When Calculating Funeral Insurance Costs

Factors That Matter When Calculating Funeral Insurance Costs

June 23, 2021 11:57 AM AEST| By Hannah Gilbert (Guest)

As people have become more aware of the high costs of funerals, they have started considering options like buying a funeral plan. The number of burial insurance policies being sold in the next five years is expected to grow from 2 million to 4 milli...

 What is Options Trading? What Are the Risks and Advantages Involved?

What is Options Trading? What Are the Risks and Advantages Involved?

June 21, 2021 06:09 PM AEST| By Sonal

Summary Options contract allows investors to buy or sell instruments at a pre-defined price over a specific period. Options trading is done for speculation and hedging risk. Options trading can help in making bigger profits than stock trading .....

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