How do I select the size of each trade?
Hello Experts – should I always trade the same size or different sized amounts, and should the size of the trade depend on the risk? Can you give me ideas of how other traders deal with this. Your help is appreciated. Clive Dear Clive and readers, Your question touches on a concept that is one…
How to choose investment software
Using a software package to select, track, and manage your investments can be a great help to most investors but with so many software packages available and all sorts of confusing claims from producers, choosing the right investment software can be an extremely difficult decision. Below we outline what investment software can do for you,…
Making lump sum contributions to super
I am 69 years of age and not working full time. I am living off the income from 2 rental properties and have the opportunity of part time employment. I have been advised that if I work 40 hours in a 30 day period I can make a lump sum contributation to superannuation. I do…
How can a share price rise when the market is closed?
Dear Panel, Could you please explain to my why it is when I buy shares through my broker online and they give me the price I have to pay (copy best sell price) and this transaction is when the stock exchange is closed, and the next morning when the market opens the shares have opened…
When is the best time to trade currencies?
When it comes to trading, everyone is trying to look for an “edge” but of course it is not easy to find. An edge can come in any form and is usually a small change that can make a difference. Many people, particularly new traders, do not realize that you can gain an edge in…
Commencing a transition to retirement strategy while still adding to super – Part 2
In Jeremy’s recent article “Commencing a transition to retirement strategy while still adding to super” he says (with reference to the 2009/10 financial year): “Secondly, at $30,000 taxable income you have optimised your personal tax situation. There is no point salary sacrificing below this level as things like low income earners rebate take you to…
A recession-proof stock
By Guy Carson, Clime Asset Management Beginning with the takeover of Foodland in 2005, Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) has continued to establish itself as the significant third player in the Australian grocery market with 19% market share (See Figure 1). Its 2009 results released last month further emphasised its significant position within the market and reaffirmed…
Commencing a transition to retirement strategy while still adding to super
I am 60 and have commenced a transition to retirement pension. I am taking the minimum amount 2%. As I am still working I am in a position to put some of my savings back into my super fund. Am I correct in assuming that I can do this providing I do not exceed $450,000 over a…
How to analyse price charts and use trading tools before you trade the markets
Market trading, like any mental exercise, requires a bit of knowledge and expertise before you really can give it a go. For many traders, that knowledge starts with not only having a sound trading plan, but also in techniques that help analyze a market in question – whether one wants to track and trade commodities,…
Portfolio Watch – targeting stocks for long-term capital growth
Establishing a share portfolio can be one of the best investments you’ll ever make. But like most things in life, success will usually require commitment, dedication and homework. These essentials need to be mixed with personal objectives, time frame and firm decision-making. Stockbroker Mark Goulopoulos, of Patersons Securities, has established a share portfolio he believes…
