What Helps Make An ASX IPO Successful?
Investors are often on the lookout for opportunities to capitalize on upcoming initial public offerings (IPOs), aiming for significant returns as shares debut on the stock market. One crucial aspect to consider when evaluating an IPO on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is the role of the lead manager. This entity is instrumental in steering…
BHP vs Rio Tinto – Which is the better investment?
Australia has long been known as “the lucky country” due to our abundance of the natural resources needed for the rest of the twenty first century and beyond. The ASX has some of the best mining companies in the world, key among them the two largest by market capitalisation – BHP Group with a market…
Australia’s Big 4 Banks – Are They A Good Investment?
Australia’s Big Four Banks – Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA), Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC), Australia and New Zealand Bank (ASX: ANZ), National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) – have long been hailed as the envy of the world, generating the largest contribution to the GDP of the country in which they operate (2.9%), and…
How to Invest in ASX Rare Earth Stocks
The Minister of Resources for the Australian government maintains a list of minerals considered essential to our modern technologies, economies and national security, where Australia has geological potential for the minerals which are in demand from our strategic international partners. Along with the well-known commodities like cobalt, lithium, graphite, manganese, and nickel critical for their…
Upcoming ASX IPOs – Floats to Watch Out For
Newcomers to share market investing during their search for “rules of the road” come across conflicting advice regarding the risk/benefit ratio of investing in companies looking to offer shares to the public. This article will try to illuminate the mystery behind the contradictory views, offering some guidelines for investing in IPOs. What is an IPO?…
Technical Analysis – A Beginner’s Guide
Technical analysis forms a key cornerstone of investment philosophy. It involves the filtering of different types of market data, such as price history or trading volumes, and using the conclusions of that research to establish when there might be good times to buy, sell, or hold positions. The approach can be used by an investor…
The Best US Tech Stocks to Buy in 2023
Although the lacklustre performance of tech stocks in 2022 disappointed investors, the sector jet-propelled in 2023. This resulted in 33% growth year on year (as of 5th September 2023) based on the Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (ticker: XLK) versus the S&P 500, reflecting less than half that metric for the same period. Source: money.usnews.com…
How to Trade Gold in Australia
The fascination with the glitter of gold dates back thousands of years. The ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilisations highly prized the metal. Gold was used as a medium of financial exchange in the ancient world, with the first recorded use of gold coins as currency being around 630 BCE in the kingdom of Lydia…
5 Trading Psychology Tips to Improve Your Online Trading
Trading online can be a stressful and daunting task, as it requires you to have a great knowledge of the markets and the ability to make decisions quickly. However, what many traders tend to overlook is that trading psychology plays an important role in successful trading. Set realistic goals Start by breaking down your trading…
How to Start Stock Trading in Australia
When first venturing in the world of stock trading in Australia, there are a lot of factors to consider. New traders need to consider the different brokers, trading platforms and strategies available. Stock market beginners also need to learn how to manage risk to give yourself the best chance. The good news is that there…
