Investing essentials
Can you live off dividend stock?
June 07, 2021 07:18 PM AEST| By Nitish KumarSummary Dividend is a share in profits that a company pays its shareholders Dividend stocks could become a regular source of income for investors and reap benefit without having to sell their stake in the company One should refrain from invest.....
Is it good to invest in Australian stocks?
June 07, 2021 06:40 PM AEST| By Daniel Paul JohnsSummary With the Australian economy’s recent recovery coupled with the property boom throughout much of the country, the big four banks should be seriously considered as viable options for investors. Although a rift in iron ore trading be.....
What is seasonally adjusted economic data?
June 07, 2021 04:12 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Seasonal adjustment is an integral tool used to map trends in the economy that are occurring on a non-seasonal and a non-cyclical basis. Seasonal effects are one of the three components of time series including trends and irregularities.....
How does a stock market work?
June 07, 2021 03:32 PM AEST| By AshishSummary A stock market is among the most popular platforms for investors to build wealth. But bourses should be approached with caution as these are not risk-free. Approaching the stock markets in a disciplined manner is the best method to gro.....
Why do investors look for dividend stocks?
June 07, 2021 10:36 AM AEST| By Sonal SinhaSummary Dividend stocks are companies that offer regular dividends to their shareholders. In general, well-established businesses offer dividends consistently. Companies generally pay dividends in the form of cash. However, companies also provi.....
Understanding CHESS and its advantages
June 04, 2021 07:26 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaThe Clearing House Electronic Sub-Register System (CHESS) refers to a world-class computer system used by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) for enabling the transfer of a title or legal ownership of securities from a seller to a buyer in exc.....
What is inflation? Should investors worry about it?
June 04, 2021 03:37 PM AEST| By AshishSummary Inflation can be described as a fall in purchasing power of a given currency over time. The prices rise as more dollars chase relatively fewer goods. Inflation directly impacts the return on investments. Inflation is one thi.....
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...
What are meme stocks and why are they so popular?
June 03, 2021 05:08 PM AEST| By AshishWith stocks like GameStop and AMC hogging the limelight recently, the term ‘meme stock’ has crept into common stock market parlance and exploded in popularity. Meme stocks are the stocks that see an increase in their trading volumes not.....
How Inflation Affects Your Investments And Finances
June 02, 2021 05:54 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Inflation is often seen as a necessary evil by experts due to the dual nature of its impacts on the economy. Investors may find themselves in a tight spot when prices rise as the real returns offered to them decline, even when nominal r.....
Three strategies to sail through bubble-like scenario in global stock markets
June 02, 2021 03:57 PM AEST| By AshishSummary The global markets have seen several bubbles when stock prices jumped out of proportion to their companies’ fundamental values. The bubble eventually bursts, resulting in many investors losing their hard-earned money. However, th.....
How is inflation calculated?
June 02, 2021 01:55 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Keeping a tab on inflation is of special importance to government bodies as it is a key factor influencing policy decisions. Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of inflation that takes a weighted average of essential goods and servi.....
Planning to invest in blue-chip stocks? Here are few things to know
June 01, 2021 04:45 PM AEST| By AshishSummary Blue-chip stocks belong to companies that have large market capitalisation. These stocks are generally considered safe since they have a stable financial record and credibility. These companies are also known to disburse attractive div.....
A glance at different investment styles for ASX investors
May 31, 2021 08:41 PM AEST| By Sonal SinhaSummary Every investor has his/her own style of investing based on the objective of the investment. The most common investment strategies include growth strategy, income strategy, value investing and small-cap investing. Investors use fundamen.....
Eyeing dividend stocks to invest? Basic facts to keep in mind
May 31, 2021 04:54 PM AEST| By AshishSummary Dividend stocks are always in demand since these offer passive income to investors. There are several firms in the market that offer regular dividends to their investors. You can identify whether a firm is paying dividend regularly or .....
Factors to Evaluate Before Including Bitcoin in Portfolio
May 31, 2021 03:58 PM AEST| By AayushSummary The extreme volatility of Bitcoin makes it difficult for quite a few investors to invest in it. Bitcoin moves quite sharply and has the tendency to change direction quickly. Cryptocurrency is an unregulated space, which itself poses a .....
Investing in small-cap stocks? Here are its pros and cons
May 29, 2021 03:34 AM AEST| By AshishSmall-cap stocks belong to companies with low market capitalisation or market value of the outstanding shares. Even as different stock exchanges have different rules to differentiate a company as a small cap, a company with a market capitalisation .....
Seven Things to Know Before Investing Your Money in Cryptocurrencies
May 27, 2021 07:54 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Although crypto is subject to bull and bear markets, the nature of digital currency is extremely volatile and unstable, and investors should be wary of this before they consider putting any money down. Research as much as possible befor.....
Five tips to help you retire like a boss
May 26, 2021 04:59 PM AEST| By AshishSummary Retirement planning can be a tough task considering it includes emotional and financial security of a person. Such a planning becomes even more important in these uncertain and inflation-struck times. So, you must carefully consider al.....
5 Ways How Economy Impacts Stock Markets
May 25, 2021 03:54 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaStock market investors often make it a habit to keep track of changing economic trends. Economic indicators often foreshadow many of the stock market trends. While it may not be possible to predict the stock market developments at every step, econo.....
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