Investing essentials

What to do when bears growl: Here are three tips for investors
June 18, 2022 12:05 AM AEST| By AshishGlobal markets and bonds are currently gyrating on a choppy note amid fears of stagflation, which has muddied the global economic outlook. Additionally, with traders starting to price in more price hikes during the year to tame rising consumer pric.....

Do you know about Warren Buffett's dream investment? It's a small candy company
May 28, 2022 12:01 AM AEST| By Akanksha VashishtIf you are wondering what one of the world’s richest people has on his mind, then it is probably something you may have never expected. Warren Buffet’s knack for finding out the best investment ventures remains unmatched, even as the wo.....

Warren Buffett’s three key investing mantras for millennials
May 21, 2022 12:15 AM AEST| By AshishThe word millennial is used to describe the generation born from 1981 to 1996. This is the set of people who are relatively high-risk takers. Along with Generation Z, millennials are widely considered as the major growth engines for stock mark.....

Tips to manage your retirement savings amid soaring inflation
April 23, 2022 06:00 AM AEST| By SonalHighlights Inflation causes a loss of purchasing power over the time and subsequently turns a positive return into a negative one if it gets unusually high. Proper financial and retirement planning becomes very important amid an inflation.....

Three timeless lessons for investors from billionaire Ray Dalio
April 03, 2022 04:37 AM AEST| By AayushHighlights Investors can add up ETFs, such as an index ETF, which are already a ready-made portfolio of diversified securities to minimise risk. Placing bets on companies within your competence of understanding their business model should not b.....
Three best-selling books every investor should read
April 03, 2022 04:34 AM AEST| By AayushInvesting in learning to invest can reap exponentially higher returns than directly starting to put your money on the line, without any prior knowledge. As Warren Buffett has rightly said “risk comes from not knowing what you are doing”.....

Five ETF portfolio strategies to sail through volatility
March 27, 2022 12:10 AM AEDT| By AayushHighlights Adding blue-chip ETFs to the portfolio never goes out of fashion in the investing world. Investors should keep some spare cash at hand during market correction to buy ETFs at a lower price. Investors must research well to find the h.....

Why tracking volume is a key factor in stock analysis
March 26, 2022 12:50 AM AEDT| By AayushHighlights Stock volume refers to the number of shares being traded over a given period of time and illustrates the forces of demand and supply in action. Volume is used to validate the price behaviour. Abnormally high volume in a stock tells .....

Planning retirement? Here’s how to tackle inflation risk
March 26, 2022 12:36 AM AEDT| By AshishHighlights A spike in inflation can pose serious challenges for retirees. Retirees require an income source which can easily adjust to a rise in consumer prices. Investment returns are critical for retirees since most retirees don’t add .....

US rate hike: How Australians can prepare if RBA follows suit
March 19, 2022 01:27 AM AEDT| By AshishHighlights Australians are now expecting a rate hike anytime soon after the US Fed raised rates on Wednesday. The US Fed announced a 0.25% hike in its benchmark short-term interest rate. Rate hikes lead to higher loan rates for many.....

International Women’s Day: Here’s how to become financially smarter
March 09, 2022 04:59 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaToday, women have more decision-making power related to financial issues in most countries. They earn more, control wealth, and establish themselves in every field whether it's related to sports, politics, law, medicine, or business. In this articl.....

How are bond prices related to the stock market?
March 06, 2022 12:15 AM AEDT| By AayushHighlights In general, the bond market is inversely proportional to the stock market An ideal portfolio has a judicious mix of both, and the ratio of this asset allocation has a vast impact on the portfolio’s performance. However, this i.....

5 best trading apps in UK
February 13, 2022 12:17 AM AEDT| By Priya BhandariAs inflation is rising unexpectedly and lower interest rates on saving accounts can’t keep up with the rising inflation, investing in shares or other assets is very crucial. The first step to start trading or investing in stocks, mutual fund.....

What is the difference between stocks & bonds?
February 05, 2022 01:34 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Stocks are the securities that a company issues to investors for growing and expanding their business. Bonds function as a loan to a company that provides interest income to investors. Bonds work like a debt instrument whereas.....
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Worrying about stock market crash? Here’s what you could do
January 29, 2022 12:52 AM AEDT| By AayushHighlights Investing is a long-term game marked by frequent ups and downs. Diversification is one of the best strategies to mitigate the risk of severe portfolio losses. An increase in volatility during uncertain times also provides some.....

Here’s how to pick fundamentally strong stocks
January 22, 2022 01:39 AM AEDT| By AayushHighlights Having a portfolio of fundamentally strong companies is very essential for long-term investing. Periods of broader market sell-off show the importance of these strong businesses in the portfolio. An investor should always try to inv.....

Should investors be worried about the national debt?
January 17, 2022 09:05 PM AEDT| By Akanksha VashishtHighlights While some amount of government debt is considered normal, high debt levels can be threatening to the economic well-being of a nation. With the supply of government bonds, authorities can regulate stock markets. The rising cost of d.....

How is Australia revolutionising its telehealth system?
January 03, 2022 12:17 AM AEDT| By ManishaHighlights Telehealth services enable people living in remote areas to stay connected with their healthcare providers despite geographical barriers. Australia has increased focus on developing telehealth services to help people access clinical .....

A must-follow checklist from investing legends
January 03, 2022 12:14 AM AEDT| By ManishaHighlights Some of the most influential investors have created a checklist for a profitable investment in the global financial market. A well-drafted checklist helps you balance the pros and cons of making a specific investment. Benjamin Graha.....
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Five trading mistakes and how to steer clear of them
January 01, 2022 12:56 AM AEDT| By AayushHighlights A trader needs to have a set of sharp skills to make it big in trading. Position sizing plays an instrumental role in successful trading. If a trader can only take care of cutting his losses at the right time, he/she is better.....