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 What is an FPO? How is it different from an IPO?

What is an FPO? How is it different from an IPO?

July 11, 2021 01:09 AM AEST| By Ashish

Summary A follow-on public offering (FPO) refers to issuance of stocks to investors by a company already listed on the stock exchange. The issuance of additional shares via FPO happens after the initial public offering (IPO). An IPO is general.....

 Why do real estate investors not take 15-year mortgage?

Why do real estate investors not take 15-year mortgage?

July 10, 2021 04:10 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Interest rates on mortgages loan are ranged from 8.15% to 11.80% per annum. In the long run, a 15-year term mortgage is less expensive than a 30-year mortgage since the overall interest payments are lower. With a 30-year mortgage, you .....

 What happens when the RBA alters its interest rates?

What happens when the RBA alters its interest rates?

July 10, 2021 01:08 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary  The RBA keeps changing its interest or cash rate, indirectly impacting inflation or general price rise The changes in the cash rate depend on various factors like inflation, employment, demand- supply position and others. RBA's i.....

 Best indicators for cryptocurrency

Best indicators for cryptocurrency

July 09, 2021 08:48 PM AEST| By Alex Harper (Guest)

For experienced crypto users, it’s been a hell of a ride. Five years ago, there were around 500 cryptocurrencies. Today, after a period of dizzying growth, there are up to 8,000 coins in circulation. This has its own upside. Witness the abilit...

 Which are top five super funds in Australia?

Which are top five super funds in Australia?

July 07, 2021 06:32 PM AEST| By Ashish

Summary Superannuation is a company pension program for the benefit of its workforce after retirement. Under this type of long-term investment, the employer contributes a fixed amount regularly. The employees can use the funds if they do not h.....

 What are franking credits? Do they count as income?

What are franking credits? Do they count as income?

July 07, 2021 01:38 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Franking credits refer to the tax rebate offered on franked dividends, that can be availed by shareholders to avoid double taxation. In Australia, the Australia Tax Office is tasked with regulating and issuing the franking credits. Unf.....

 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.....

 What is an ASX hybrid? What are its risks and benefits?

What is an ASX hybrid? What are its risks and benefits?

July 07, 2021 08:53 AM AEST| By Ashish

Hybrid securities are those financial instruments that have features of both debt and equities. Hybrid securities pay a rate of return, generally higher than bank term deposits or certain corporate bonds, until a certain period. They offer a higher.....

 What should you look for before investing in dividend stocks?

What should you look for before investing in dividend stocks?

July 06, 2021 04:49 PM AEST| By Sonal Sinha

Investing in stocks that provide a dividend is a strategic way to generate regular income. Through dividend investing, investors can generate income in the form of dividends and appreciation of shares in the long run. When a company makes a profit.....

 How to invest in index funds?

How to invest in index funds?

July 06, 2021 07:31 AM AEST| By Ashish

Index funds refers to a fund which tracks a stock market index such as the ASX 200. These funds seek to imitate the performance of a benchmark, by managing the same allocation and underlying securities, irrespective of the state of the markets. &n.....

 What does the S&P/ASX 200 measure? What is the sector-wise breakdown of the index?

What does the S&P/ASX 200 measure? What is the sector-wise breakdown of the index?

July 05, 2021 06:28 PM AEST| By Sonal Sinha

Summary The benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 gauges the performance of the top 200 index-eligible stocks on the ASX as per float-adjusted market cap. ASX 200 is dominated by the top ten players, five of whom are from the financial sector. The i.....

 6 Investing Tips When Thinking About Buying A Property

6 Investing Tips When Thinking About Buying A Property

July 02, 2021 12:37 PM AEST| By Rebecca Lee (Guest)

With property markets heating up across the globe post-COVID-19, there is renewed interest in property investment as a means to generate a hefty profit in both the long and short term. In Australia and across the globe, we’ve seen some major le...

 Top 3 investments to secure your retirement

Top 3 investments to secure your retirement

June 30, 2021 08:19 PM AEST| By Sipho Mavhusa (Guest)

I am sure everyone has envisioned what their retirement will look like someday. Some may wish for endless days cruising on yachts and drinking expensive champagne with their mates, and maybe for some, it could be a piece of land in the countryside wi...

 Which are the seven best ETFs on ASX for growth?

Which are the seven best ETFs on ASX for growth?

June 30, 2021 07:09 AM AEST| By Ashish

Summary An exchange traded fund (ETF) is a kind of security that tracks an index, sector, commodity, or other asset but which trades on the stock exchange just like a regular stock. ETFs can have all types of investments such as stocks, commodi.....

 What is considered a good dividend yield?

What is considered a good dividend yield?

June 29, 2021 06:47 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary  A dividend yield is a financial ratio calculated as annual dividend per share over market price per share. Large, mature companies from utilities, consumer staples, telecom, energy sector generally provide a dividend to their shar.....

 Which are five widely used penny stock screeners in Australia?

Which are five widely used penny stock screeners in Australia?

June 29, 2021 03:03 PM AEST| By Ashish

Summary Penny stocks are those shares of a company that trade for less than a dollar. There are plenty of penny stocks in the market, and it needs proper research to choose a stock that matches your criteria. A stock screener is an automated d.....

 What is over the counter (OTC) market? How is it different from an exchange?

What is over the counter (OTC) market? How is it different from an exchange?

June 29, 2021 09:12 AM AEST| By Ashish

Over the counter (OTC) is the decentralised market in which the participants trade currencies, instruments, stocks directly without having any intermediary. The brokers and dealers transact in this unorganised market without computer networks and .....

 What is contract for difference (CFD) trading? Is it safe?

What is contract for difference (CFD) trading? Is it safe?

June 28, 2021 03:28 PM AEST| By Ashish

Summary Contract for difference (CFD) trading is a way to speculate on financial markets without any need to purchase or sell underlying assets such as shares, forex, indices, and commodities. Under a CFD contract, a buyer must pay the seller t.....

 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 are unlisted bonds?

What are unlisted bonds?

June 28, 2021 10:09 AM AEST| By Sonal Sinha

Summary Unlisted bonds trade over the counter instead of a securities exchange and are tracked using pink sheets or OTCBB. Among the various bonds available, corporate bonds issued by private and public companies trade on OTC. Bonds are less r.....

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