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Here are 9 of the most successful hedge fund managers of all time
To say the most successful hedge fund managers have made a lot of money from the stock market is an…
5 Best Stocks Under $100 To Buy Now
If you’re new to investing and don’t have a lot of money to start with, will you be missing out…
Like for like sales: What does it mean and why do retailers use that creative term?
ASX retailers often use ‘like for like’ sales in addition to total sales. It is most common for companies that…
Custodian trades: Here’s why it wasn’t really JP Morgan, HSBC or CBA that risked their money on your stock
Custodian trades are trades that make it appear like a major bank has bought or sold your company, but it…
6 ASX IPOs that bounced back with a vengeance after a nuanced debut
The list of ASX IPOs that bounced back is nowhere near as long as the list of IPOs that flopped…
Blue-chip stocks: What are they and what are the best examples on the ASX?
Blue-chip stocks are amongst the most desired stocks on the market. But what are they and what are the best…
When do you know it’s time to ‘buy the dip’? You could be catching a falling knife
‘Buy the dip’ – have you ever heard that term? It implies that when a company’s share price ‘dips’ or decreases,…
What are bonds and are they preferable to investing in stocks?
We’re taking a look at what are bonds and what else investors should know about them. Even if investors prefer…
How to Build a Stock Portfolio: Here are 5 essential steps
Here is Stocks Down Under’s 5-step guide on How to Build a Stock Portfolio! 1. Define Your Investment Goals…
Will Ozempic hurt healthcare stocks? Here are 5 reasons we don’t think so
Will Ozempic hurt healthcare stocks? Investors who’ve been selling healthcare stocks left right and centre – except Novo Nordisk of…
China Australia Relations Are Thawing: Here are 4 Companies that will Benefit
China Australia Relations are on the mend – if you had any doubts, the recent arrival of Chinese Premier Li…
Investing in NZX shares: Should Aussie investors say ‘sweet as’ to this >A$150bn market?
Have you ever considered investing in the NZX (New Zealand Exchange)? As the nearest overseas market to Australia (at least…
ESG Investing in Australia: Here are the 3 best options for intrigued investors
ESG investing in Australia is not just a fad, it is a fast growing trend that is here to stay.…
What does your company’s auditor do and here’s why you should care
Each and every ASX-listed company will have auditor. But what do they do? Why is it almost always one of…
Help: I own a delisted ASX company! What can I do?
If you own shares in a delisted ASX company, you’re probably wondering what to do. Some stocks have a happy…
Share buybacks: Are they a good sign or a waste of money?
Share buybacks are a controversial topic amongst investors. Some say it is a waste of money, others will welcome it…
Highest yielding ASX dividend stocks: Here are 5 to take a look at!
The list of highest yielding ASX dividend stocks fluctuates substantially from year to year, and even from month to month.…
Here’s what is the Price to Earnings Ratio (P/E Ratio) and 4 key ways investors can use it to their advantage!
What is the Price to Earnings Ratio or the P/E ratio? The P/E ratio is the most used multiple of…
Meme stocks: Are they still something investors should care about in 2024?
Meme stocks have become a popular topic in recent years, especially within the investing community. We thought we’d take a…
Best Stocks to Short if Trump Wins in November? Here are our top 3 picks!
What are the best stocks to short if Trump Wins in November? We’re not talking stocks to buy if Trump…
What’s a Bear Market? Here’s 7 ways to detect them and avoid big losses
It is easy to forget there is such a thing as a bear market during long-run stock booms, but the…
Profit Warnings: Here are 5 companies that issued them recently and red flags to look at for
A profit warning out of a company is never a good sign for investors. It is an official announcement made…
Australian Dollar Forecast: Will the Aussie Dollar Rebound later in 2024?
The Australian dollar (AUD) has experienced significant fluctuations over the past few years. As we look towards the end of…
ASX Stocks to buy when interest rates fall: Here are our top 3 sectors
Many investors are asking what ASX Stocks to buy when interest rates fall. When exactly interest rates will fall is…
How can you tell when to sell a stock? Here are 5 ways to tell
How can you tell when to sell a stock? If you don’t sell a stock, you can make significant losses,…
Carbon neutral investing: Here’s what curious investors need to know and which stocks they might easily consider
As the world seeks to reduce carbon emissions, carbon neutral investing might be a strategy for investors to consider. But…
Modi Stocks: Here are the best stocks to buy after the Indian election in 2024
Let’s take a look at so-called Modi stocks; in other words, stocks to buy after the Indian election. India may…
Director Trades: Are they a good or bad sign? Here’s what investors should read into them
Director trades – either purchases or sales – are taken by investors as a sign of confidence (or a lack…
Here’s why founder-led companies can be good investments, or the odd man out!
Some companies on stock exchanges are founder-led companies. For several reasons, a company being founder-led can be a sign of…
Orphan Drug Designation: What is it and why is it a big deal for biotech stocks?
While most small cap health stocks dream of commercialisation, healthcare companies at an early stage get excited about achieving Orphan…
ESG Investing in 2024: How can I tell if a stock or fund is ethical or ESG compliant?
ESG investing is becoming increasingly popular with investors. But as this happens, it begs the question as to just how you…
When to sell a bad investment? Here’s 3 red flags that tell you it’s time to cut your losses
When should you sell a bad investment? On one hand, if you fail to get out of a bad investment, you…
Why has Warren Buffett been so admired by investors for the last 50 years?
Everyone knows the name Warren Buffett as one of the most successful and well-known investors in history. But why is he…
What is CAGR and why do listed companies like using it?
Although it is not as commonly used by ASX-listed companies, Compound annual growth rate (CAGR), is a growth metric you’ll…
You need to keep an eye on the ex-dividend date if you want a solid payout! Here’s why
If you’re wondering what is the last day can you buy/sell a stock and still get/keep a declared dividend –…
Here are 4 of the worst red flags for stocks that you need to watch out for
Investors should always be on the look out for red flags for stocks. We’re talking about subtle signs that may appear…
How do analysts value stocks? Here are 3 key ways to judge what a stock is worth
In this article we answer the question ‘How do analysts value stocks?‘ By knowing how they do it, you can…
ASX takeover targets: 4 stocks we think have a good chance to be snapped up!
Let’s take a stab at which companies could be the next ASX takeover targets. It can seem like an easy…
When to invest in stocks? When you have these 3 things sorted
When to invest in stocks? Investing in stocks is a great way to grow your wealth and secure your financial…
How to create a passive income from stocks in 2024? Here are 5 strategies
Most people invest in stocks for capital gains (in other words for selling the stock for more than they bought…
Is free brokerage too good to be true? Here’s how stock brokers make money off you
Free brokerage is one of the key promises used by brokers to attract new clients. As one of the biggest…
EBITDA can be a powerful metric if you use it wisely. Here’s 2 key things you need to know
ASX investors will frequently hear companies talk about EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation) as well as its…
What is short selling and can retail investors make a buck doing it?
Short sellers are one of the most mysterious, but most powerful actors in the markets. They have been known to…
Why is my stock going down even though it’s so good? Here’s 3 reasons why!
Why is my stock going down even though it’s so good? That’s a question many investors ask themselves. You could think…
Rule of 72: Here’s how investors can use it to their advantage
Here’s why The Rule of 72 might be useful to consider when investing in Stocks Investing in stocks can be…
Cooking the Books: Here are 4 manipulative ways for your stocks to be manipulated
Have you heard of the term cooking the books? Cooking the books is a term used to describe the illegal act…
How are stock market indices like the ASX 200 determined?
Stock market indices like the ASX 200 and S&P 500 are used as barometers for the performance and overall health…
Pay attention to these 5 signs to buy a stock
What are the most important signs to buy a stock on the ASX or any other stock exchange? In this…
Here are the 3 best months to buy stocks
What are the best months to buy stocks? It is difficult to answer this question because there will always be…
Stocks burying bad news: Here are 4 types of bad announcements that companies try to slip past you by releasing after 4.10pm
Stocks burying bad news is something that all investors will encounter at some stage in their investing journey. But some…
Why do companies get an ASX query? These are the 3 most common reasons
In this article, we look at why your company might get an ASX query? Specifically, the 3 most common reasons.…
Here’s why you need to watch gross margins as much as net margins
When looking at margins, gross margins are not typically considered by retail investors. But by considering them, you might gain…
Investing in stocks for retirement: Here’s why you should give it serious thought
Investing in stocks for retirement is an excellent option to consider. Investing in stocks can help you build a substantial nest…
Here are the 5 best books about share trading
Books about share trading are a great way for beginners to get started and for more experienced investors to gain…
Consensus estimates: How accurate are they and why is it such bad news if companies miss them?
If you’ve read some of our articles before, you might hear us talk a lot about consensus estimates. You may…
Stage 3 tax cuts start in July: Which ASX stocks will benefit and which ones could lose?
Starting on July 1, the so-called stage 3 tax cuts will come into effect in Australia. These tax cuts, especially…
How to make money in the stock market? Here are the 2 most reliable ways
How to make money in the stock market? Simply put, it is to buy a stock, whether on the ASX…
Here are the 5 Top investing mistakes and how to avoid them
Sometimes, losing money in the stock market can occur due to bad luck, but other times it is due to…
Valuing stocks: Here are the 4 best methods used by investors
Valuing stocks can be an intimidating prospect for many investors, especially those just starting out. However, there are several well-established methods…
4 of the strangest reasons directors sell shares in their company
What does it take for directors to sell shares in their company? Given it can be perceived as a sign…
Anti Woke ETFs: Are they for real and do they practice what they preach?
Have you ever heard of so-called ‘Anti Woke ETFs’? If you’re sick of companies that are big on ESG, this…
Why was Charlie Munger so famous?
In light of his recent passing, you might be wondering why was Charlie Munger so famous? If you’re reading this…
Here’s why looking at a stock’s standard deviation is critical for investors
A stock’s standard deviation is not something that many investors tend to look, even some professional investors. It is slightly…
5 ASX Stocks that have seen substantial shareholders selling recently
When you see substantial shareholders selling their shares in their company on the ASX, whether all of them or just…
NZX companies on the ASX: Here are 4 peculiar ASX stocks you probably didn’t know were NZX listed too
There are roughly 60 NZX companies on the ASX, equating to more than a third of the total number of…
6 companies that suffered a remuneration report strike this AGM season
Each AGM season, there are always a handful of ASX companies that endure a remuneration report strike. All companies have…
The ASX is shrinking for the first time in 18 years – will this disturbing trend reverse in 2024?
“The ASX is shrinking for the first time in 18 years” – say the headlines in much of the media.…
5 bad ASX IPOs that we think will bounce back…eventually
Yesterday we looked at bad ASX IPOs (and some foreign ones too) that bounced back. The lesson we hoped investors…
Here is what a Santa rally is and whether or not long suffering investors can expect one in 2023
There is a stock market phenomenon known as a Santa rally. We thought we’d take a look at what this…
When looking at an IPO prospectus, here are the top 5 things to look out for
When companies list, they will commonly put out an IPO prospectus – a formal document that provides detailed information about…
What is the difference between fundamental and technical analysis? Here are the most important things aspiring investors must know
What is the difference between fundamental and technical analysis? And what even are these two methods to analyse stocks in…
The Alpha of a stock: Here’s why it is important for investors to know
The Alpha of a stock is another important investing metric that stock investors need to know about. In this article,…
Here are our top 4 contrarian stock ideas on the ASX
Many investors are looking for contrarian stock ideas on the ASX. After all, Warren Buffett said to be greedy when…
What is a dead cat bounce and how can you identify one?
The term dead cat bounce has gained popularity in recent years. And there have been plenty of examples of this…
Activist investors: Here’s what you need to know about them and 4 famous activists to watch out for
Hear the term ‘Activist investors’ and you might think GetUp, the progressive activist group that forced Woolworths to hold an…
Why a stock’s beta is important for investors to know about
In this article we look at the concept of Beta in relation to stocks. Beta (sometimes represented by the figure β)…
Government bonds: Why are they so important in financial markets and why are they so high now?
Most investors will have heard of government bonds and know that they are important to financial markets. But not all investors…
Here’s why the Lehman Brothers collapse was such a watershed moment
The Lehman Brothers collapse in September 2008 was one of the major triggers for the global financial crisis. This event…
Here’s how to get a remuneration strike at an AGM
This AGM season, like any other, a remuneration strike is one of few notable things that may happen at a…
The ASX & SGX: Imagine if the proposed $8.4bn merger had actually gone ahead
Remember when the Singapore Exchange (SGX) made a A$8.4bn bid for the ASX? It was over a decade now, but we…
Why has the Aussie dollar been weak in 2023 and is this good or bad for shares?
Just over a decade ago, the Aussie dollar was on parity with the US dollar, meaning you could buy a…
‘Don’t Catch a Falling Knife’: Here’s what this saying means and 3 ways to avoid it
Don’t Catch a Falling Knife: Have you ever heard that phase? If you haven’t, this article is for you because…
After hours trading: Here’s how it works on the ASX & internationally
The ASX may be ‘officially’ open for only 6 hours a day, but after hours trading extends it significantly. In this…
It is AGM Season! Here’s why investors should care and go to their company’s meeting
It is officially AGM Season! This is because most companies hold their AGMs (Annual General Meetings) in the next couple…
How to tell which stocks to buy? Here are the 6 most important ways
How to tell which stocks to buy? Investing in markets such as the ASX can be an exciting and profitable venture,…
Why do cash burning ASX companies raise capital at a discount?
Why do ASX companies raise capital at a discount? This is a question many investors ask when they are diluted…
Sovereign Wealth Funds: How do they work and how does Australia’s stack up?
In this article, we look at Sovereign Wealth Funds. They are worth knowing about because they have a bigger role…
What do these 9 ASX stocks and the Simpsons have in common?
We thought we’d have a bit of fun with our ASX stocks focus for a change. We’ve watched some companies closer…
Should I invest in metal exchanges rather than in resources stocks?
If investing in resources stocks (particularly junior explorers) is too risky, another option is investing in metal exchanges. But is…
Passive investing: What is it and is it a better option than active investing?
The question we’re looking at in this article is: how does passive investing compare to active investing? We look at…
What is Microinvesting and how can I give myself the best head start?
In this article, we take a look at Microinvesting – a form of investing that allows you to buy stocks…
Here are the 30 best investing quotes for stock investors
What are the best investing quotes? Warren Buffett would account for several such as ‘be fearful when others are greedy’ and…
What is the trading platform with the lowest fees?
Investors wanting a good return on their assets would be looking for the trading platform with the lowest fees. We can’t…
Performance rights: They can be handed out like a blank cheque, but here’s what investors need to know
Many investors will have heard of the term ‘performance rights’, but may not know what they are. Although these are intangible…
Here’s why its crucial to know the liquidation value of your stock
We don’t think many investors think about a company’s liquidation value. Unless they invest in distressed companies. But we think…
Here is the rich history of the ASX, all the way back to the 19th century!
The history of the ASX began in 1987 when half a dozen state-based stock exchanges amalgamated into one via an…
Why do ASX small caps get recapitalised? And do existing shareholders have hope of coming out ahead?
Every now and then, ASX companies get recapitalised for varying reasons. Typically, the company is in a poor state being…
When your company proposes issuing shares to directors, here are 3 questions you need to ask
Companies issuing shares to directors inevitably leave shareholders with mixed feelings. On the one hand, directors are getting something essentially for…
The ASX is demutualised: Here is why that is a good thing
The ASX is demutualised and it has been since 1998. At the time, it was the first in the world…
Should I trade CFDs? Only if you’re comfortable with the extreme risk
Should I trade CFDs? CFDs (contracts for difference) are a powerful trading tool that allow retail investors to speculate on…