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…

Here are the 5 Top investing mistakes and how to avoid them

We recap the 5 top investing mistakes that investors make. These mistakes are not the only ones investors make, but…

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…

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…

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…

Why do companies get an ASX query? These are the 4 most common reasons

In this article, we look at why your company might get an ASX query? Specifically, the 3 most common reasons.…

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…

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…

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…

ASX v US stocks: 5 things we’d like to see the ASX learn from Wall Street

The ASX v US stocks debate is a common one among Australian investors – which exchange will generate better returns?…

What is shareholder dilution and when is it a good thing?

With the ASX hosting more small-cap companies than large ones, the concept of shareholder dilution is one that investors should…

Why do ASX companies undertake share consolidations? Here are the 2 key reasons

Some microcap ASX stocks (particularly companies below 1c) will undertake share consolidations for several reasons. SIGN UP FOR THE…

Many stocks have investor relations personnel. How can you judge their success or failure?

Many listed companies will have people dedicated to investor relations – either in-house staff or outside personnel from dedicated firms.…

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…

What is CAGR and why do listed companies like using it?

Although it is not as commonly used by Australian listed companies, Compound annual growth rate (CAGR), is a growth metric…

Demergers … The 5 most famous break ups!

Demergers are a common organisational restructuring tactic listed companies undertake. In this article we look at why companies undertake them…

Most ASX companies are in a blackout period right now – here’s what it means

ASX companies that use either the calendar year or July 1-June 30 year as their financial year are currently in…

How to rebuild your wealth after a divorce? Here are 5 key steps

How to rebuild your wealth after a divorce? It can be a daunting and overwhelming task. However, it doesn’t have to…

Why do some companies capitalise expenses such as R&D? Should investors even care?

There’s plenty of accounting plays companies can make and one of them is to capitalise expenses. To capitalise expenses (particularly…

What is a contrarian investor, who are some of the most famous ones and can I make money if I adopt this strategy?

What is a contrarian investor? Are they nobodies on the fringe of the market? Or are they the prophets you…

Here are the 2 most important stock market taxes that investors need to be aware on

As one of two certainties in life, investors need to be aware of stock market taxes. Investors may be liable…

Clinical trial stages: Here are the 4 big hurdles that biotechs need to overcome

A biotech wanting to bring a drug or product to market has to clear various Clinical trial stages. In this…

How to avoid losing money on stocks? Here are 3 reliable ways

How to avoid losing money on stocks? In this article, we answer that question. Investing in stocks can be a…

Why companies do M&A deals? Here are the 3 most important reasons

In this article we look at why companies do M&A – Mergers and acquisitions. M&A activity is an extremely common…

Chinese tourists in Australia: Will they ever return in their pre-COVID 19 numbers or will tourist operators be left distraught?

Chinese tourists in Australia were important to Australia’s economy pre-pandemic. Spending peaked at $12.4bn annually. Six months since China re-opened,…

How do interest rates affect stocks? Here are the 3 big ways

How do interest rates affect stocks? That’s a question that is particularly pertinent with interest rates being hiked at the…

CDIs (Chess Depository Interests): Why are some ASX companies listed in this way?

Some ASX companies have their shares listed as CDIs, or ‘Chess Depository Interests’. This is particularly true with American companies…

So, you want to invest in India on the ASX? Here are your best options

So you want to invest in India on the ASX? Maybe you missed out on China and like the idea…

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…

Here are 4 of the most famous ASX corporate collapses in history and what you can learn from them

ASX corporate collapses – they can and do happen. No stock is immortal. Some survive longer than others – but…

What are consensus estimates? And why is it so bad if companies miss them?

You may have heard us talk so often about Consensus estimates. Just what are we talking about and are they…

Tax loss selling: Should you do it before the end of FY23?

It’s that time of the year when investors engage in tax loss selling. If you clicked on this article, you’re probably…

So your stock will release shares in escrow? What’s going to happen to the share price?

Just what are shares in escrow? And what happens when they are released? Essentially, escrow arrangements ensure that existing investors who…

What is an asset impairment? And is it really that bad a kick in the guts as some investors think?

You may have heard companies announce an impairment of particular assets. This is typically perceived by investors as bad news,…

The FIRB … Who is the Foreign Investment Review Board and why do they kill great deals?

Investors may or may not know the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB), but those who do might know it for…

The Humm saga showed ASIC has significant powers

At the end of last month, ASIC dropped a bombshell on Humm (ASX:HUM) and its investors. For roughly 24 hours, the…

So you stock went into voluntary administration … Is it all over now or will you get any of your money back?

Voluntary administration – these are the two words that no investor wants to hear. What will happen next and will…

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…

It is Confession Season: Here is why investors need to be particularly alert in FY23

It is Confession Season in the Australian share market. Companies will commonly provide guidance towards their annual results and it…

Pay attention to these 5 signs to buy a stock

What are the most important signs to buy a stock? In this article, we recap what we think are the 5…

Should you buy Qantas shares? Here are 5 reasons why the company thinks you should

Should you buy Qantas shares? On one hand, there’s the common mantra that investors should never buy airlines, not to mention…

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…

What does your company’s auditor do and why is it so likely to be a Big 4 firm?

Each and every ASX company will have auditor. But what do they do? And why is it almost always one…

Will crypto recover in 2023? And if so, is now the right time for investors to get in?

Will crypto recover? Investors have asked this question for several months. Some have been wanting to get in, but have been…

So your company announced a non-binding MOU: Is it a genuine deal or desperate puffery?

When you’re invested in a microcap stock, you might hear it has signed a ‘non-binding MOU’ (short for Memorandum of…

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…

Currency hedging: Here’s how it works and why it’s so important to so many companies and investors

You’ll commonly hear the term ‘currency hedging’. It is undertaken by many companies as part of the ordinary course of…

So you want to trade international stocks? Here’s 4 things to consider

Modern technology allows Australian investors to trade international stocks just like local shares. Stocks Down Under Concierge, recognising this, has…

Is $100 or more an expensive share price? Here’s why it’s not

With few ASX companies with share prices over $100, you’d be forgiven for thinking it is an expensive share price. Overseas,…

Share buybacks: Are they a good sign or a waste of company money in 2023?

Share buybacks are a controversial topic amongst investors. Some Concierge subscribers may be aware that Cyclopharm (ASX:CYC) unveiled one last week…

How can you build a stock portfolio that delivers good returns? Here are 4 necessary steps

How can you build a stock portfolio that generates good returns and grows your wealth? It’s not easy but it…

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…

Relative Strength Index (RSI): How can it be used and how useful is it?

One of the simplest technical indicators that investors can employ is the Relative Strength Index (RSI). How does it work…

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, companies at an early stage get excited about achieving Orphan Drug…

ESG Investing in 2023: 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…

5 of the worst ASX IPOs in the last decade!

Earlier this week, we wrote about the best ASX IPOs and now we’re writing about the worst ASX IPOs in…

What is a company’s profit margin and why is it crucial in 2023’s high-inflation environment?

In the high inflationary environment we’re in, investors will hear companies talk about margins. What are companies talking about? Why are…

Is investing in ASX international companies more challenging than domestic companies in 2023?

Investing in ASX international companies  is eerily similar to investing in domestic companies. After all, you buy and sell shares…

Income Investing: It’s a good strategy but here are 4 factors you should consider

Income investing in relation to stocks involves generating returns from stocks via dividends, rather than share price appreciation. Dividends are…

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 and sell it at a…

Your stock needs a moat! Here’s why it is so important

What is a moat? A 20th century dictionary would tell you it is a river surrounding a castle that provided…

Should you really ‘Sell in May and go away’? Here’s why we think that theory is nonsense

Have you ever heard of the saying ‘sell in May and go away’? It is probably better if you haven’t.…

How to find undervalued stocks? Here are 3 useful tools to help start your search

How can investors find undervalued stocks? It is a fine art, but it’s not impossible. In this article, we recap…

What is the VIX and what are the factors that cause it to violently surge and go into tailspins?

You may hear the occasional passing comment that the market is volatile, but the VIX Index is one way to…

Consensus estimates: Why is it a big deal 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…

Here are 5 useful ways other than NPAT to measure a company’s performance

How can you judge measure a company’s performance other than through NPAT? NPAT (Net Profit After Tax) is a useful guide…

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…

ROIC: How useful is this metric and which 3 sectors generate the highest returns?

ROIC, or Return on Invested Capital, is a financial metric used to measure a company’s efficiency in generating profits using…

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…

The Baltic Dry Index: What does it track and why has it dropped >30% in 12 months?

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) is an index you may not have heard of, but you should have. In this article,…

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…

How can you tell when to sell a stock? Here are 4 useful ways to tell

How can you tell when to sell a stock? If you don’t sell a stock, you can make significant losses,…

What are the best ASX shares for dividend investing? They all belong to these 4 sectors

What are the best ASX shares for dividend investing? It is difficult to pick individual stocks because dividends can fluctuate…

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…

Underlying v Statutory results? There’s a big difference between the 2 – here’s how to tell

When companies report results, you’ll hear underlying and statutory results. What is the difference between the two and how big…

R&D: Which companies spend the most on it and how do they set their budgets right?

R&D (Research and Development) is an important activity undertaken by companies. But how do companies decided how much to spend…

Who are the most successful investors of all time? Here is our top 4

Who are the most successful investors of all time? This is a question up for debate although here are our…

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…

When to sell a bad investment? Here’s how to tell when it’s the right time to take your losses

When should you sell a bad investment? On one hand, if you fail to get out of a bad investment,…

How to invest your super in 2023

How to invest your super (short for superannuation) is a question that all Australians will need to answer. Everyone will…

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.…

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…

What does a CFO (Chief Financial Officer) do and how important are they?

Every ASX company has a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in their C-suite. They are among the most important people in…

Here’s how short sellers can bring down a company that may appear to be perfect

Short sellers are one of the most mysterious but most powerful actors in the markets. They have been known to…

Is it really time to ‘buy the dip’ or are you risking catching a falling knife? Here’s a unique framework that investors can use

‘Buy the dip’ – have you ever heard that term? It implies that when a company’s share price ‘dips’ or…

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