Stocks That Give Shareholders That Little Extra
Newcomers to investing in shares are bombarded with platitudes about “becoming part owners” of a company of their choice. They are also advised of the many things to consider before buying into a company, the key among them being the differences between companies that pay dividends to their shareholders and those that choose to invest…
How to Buy Chinese Stocks in Australia
Aussie investors who may wish to restrict their portfolio to the safety of “homegrown” Australian companies have limited choices. The world’s largest economy – the United States – offers a virtually unlimited cornucopia of companies of all sizes and sectors from which to choose. Behind the US economy stands China – not only the world’s…
Fundamental Analysis – A Beginner’s Guide
Fundamental analysis is the cornerstone of many investment strategies. It involves studying core factors that influence the price of an asset, such as an ASX200 stock, and considering potential future events that might impact your strategy. Fundamental analysis of stocks allows you to establish if a stock is overvalued or undervalued, which leads to knowing…
What Are Fully Franked Dividend Shares?
Some Australian investors bemoan the fact the ASX simply doesn’t offer the wealth of opportunities found on US indices like the Dow Jones, the NASDAQ, and the S&P 500. Close to 50% of the stocks listed on the ASX 200 come from two sectors – financial services and basic materials. In short, the ASX 200…
How to Invest in ETFs in Australia
You’re not alone if you’re wondering how to invest in ETFs. The user-friendly investment instruments first became available in 1990, and despite rapidly growing to become a crucial sector of the investment industry, which is more than $10tn in size, they are still a relatively new proposition. There are good reasons for the popularity of…
Day Trading Strategies for Australian Shares
What is Day Trading? Every trade an investor makes, be it shares, forex pairs, or bonds, has an entry point – the time you buy – and an exit point – the time you sell. Unlike traditional Buy and Hold investors who worry about the holding period, the entry and exit points are clear for…
The Best US Blue-Chip and Large-Cap Stocks to Buy in 2023
As 2023 approaches its final quarter, investors continue to hunt for the best US blue-chip stocks to buy in 2023. Blue-chip companies display robust business models that can ride the storm of economic uncertainty and continue to deliver impressive returns for investors through regular and increasing dividends. These companies have large market capitalisations, representing their…
How to Start Trading Natural Gas in Australia
Of the major energy commodities available in the modern world – oil, natural gas, and coal – natural gas is the only one with lower carbon dioxide emissions. Oil remains the most traded commodity on the planet, but natural gas ranks second. Natural gas is a vital resource for both commercial enterprises and consumers. It…
How to Start Trading Oil in Australia
In the first quarter of 2020, major brokerage houses in the US began to report a surge in new account openings. It was attributed to young people being spurred into action by the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic. With the Great Financial Crisis (GFC), the percentage of US investors began a downward spiral from 65%…
The Most Shorted ASX Stocks
Newcomers to stock market investing can be surprised to learn that picking stocks with the expectation they will rise in price over time is not the only stock-picking strategy available. There is a strategy called short selling that allows investors to profit when a stock price falls. Financial websites list the Top Ten or Top…
