Nick Sundich

how to invest your super

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…

ASX renewable energy stocks

ASX Renewable Energy Stocks: Here are the top 4

There aren’t many ASX Renewable Energy Stocks but the handful that are listed on the Aussie bourse could represent a…

Australia-China

The Australia-China trade relationship will make a quick recovery in 2023 and these companies will benefit

The Australia-China trade relationship is gradually defrosting after a difficult couple of years. This is good news for a number…

stocks for retirement

Should you consider stocks for retirement? Yes you should – here’s why

Should you consider investing in stocks for retirement? How should you pick what stocks to invest in and of course…

penny stocks

What are penny stocks and how can you make breakthrough profits from them?

Penny stocks can offer significant returns above and beyond traditional ‘blue chip’ stocks. By the same token, they also present…

CFO

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…

patents

What are patents and is it a big deal if an ASX company wins one?

So, your company has announced it has obtained a patent (or multiple patents) and has told investors that it is…

Silicon Valley Bank

Silicon Valley Bank has collapsed. Why are markets freaking out? Is it 2008 all over again?

Silicon Valley Bank collapsed over the weekend and markets are expected to fall this week as a consequence. Why are…

Annual Recurring Revenue

Annual Recurring Revenue: Is it a useful metric or lipstick on a pig?

Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), sometimes called Annualised Recurring Revenue, is a metric you’ll hear some ASX small caps use. What…

Silk Laser

Silk Laser (ASX:SLA) is not as discretionary as you may think, so when will investors stop punishing the stock?

Silk Laser (ASX:SLA) is one company that has been sold off amidst the current bout of inflation. Investors fear that…

Funds Under Management

Funds Under Management (FUM): Here are 4 factors that cause it to rise and fall

Funds Under Management (FUM) is a phase you’ll hear a lot of if you own shares in a financial advisory…

worst results

1HY23 reporting season is over: Here are 5 of the worst results from ASX companies

With 1HY23 reporting season completed, Stocks Down Under recaps five of the worst results from ASX companies. Today, we look…

1HY23

1HY23 reporting season is over: Here are 5 of the best results from ASX companies

With 1HY23 reporting season completed, Stocks Down Under looks at 5 of the best results. These companies may not have…

fast food stocks

Fast food stocks are meant to be recession proof, so why have they left investors disappointed in 2023?

Fast food stocks are meant to be recession-proof, at least in theory. When consumers tighten their belts, they look for…

GDP

Australian GDP grew by 0.5% in 4Q22, but the outlook appears weak. So what does this mean for investors

Australia’s most recent GDP figures (for 4Q22) were released on Wednesday. Investors’ response was nuanced, with the ASX 200 only…

supply chain issues

Supply chain issues: What are all the construction and infrastructure companies worrying about?

You’re probably sick of hearing the phase ‘supply chain issues’. ASX companies in so many industries, particularly construction and infrastructure…

stocks that benefit from inflation

Which are the Stocks that benefit from inflation the most? Here are 3 sectors to watch

Stocks that benefit from inflation do exist, but they might not be immediately obvious to find. After all, inflation can…

crypto

Why has crypto declined in 2022 and will it bounce back from its horror year?

2022 was an annus horribilis for crypto. Investors and industry players are hoping for a bounce back, but will it…

management

Is your company’s management good or bad? Here are 3 ways to judge

Management makes or breaks a company, especially a listed one. It is easy to look at a company’s past and…

ageing population stocks

Ageing population stocks are set to derive significant long-term value

Ageing population stocks represent among the best long-term opportunities that exist for investors. Over the next 25 years, the world’s…

food delivery stocks

Why have food delivery stocks been dud investments despite brutal consumer demand during COVID-19?

During the height of the COVID pandemic, we couldn’t dine out so we turned to food delivery companies – including…

biotech stocks

Why did biotech shares underperform in 2022 and will they rebound with a vengence in 2023?

In the past year, biotech shares have performed poorly. Why has this been the case and will things be better…

Cettire

Luxury fashion retailer Cettire (ASX:CTT) has ~60% upside

Cettire (ASX:CTT) has been a volatile company ever since its late-2020 listing. It is an online luxury goods retailing business…

asx coal stocks

ASX coal stocks have had a terrific 12 months…but where to now?

ASX coal stocks have been among the hottest stocks on the ASX in the last 12 months. The key catalyst…

monitoring a portfolio

Here are 4 factors that determine how much time spent monitoring a portfolio is ideal to generate top returns

Monitoring a portfolio is an important task for any investor, but just how much time is appropriate? Certainly, whatever your…

best overseas markets

What are the 6 best overseas markets for investors?

When it comes to the overseas markets, there are many that offer great prospects for investors, but which are the…

emerging industries

Here are the top 5 emerging industries and the best ways to invest in them

Emerging industries offer significant opportunities for investors who can capitalise on them. But what are some of the top emerging…

reopening of China

Will the reopening of China in 2023 be a further boom for ASX travel stocks?

The reopening of China has been underway for over a month now. Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) CEO Jamie Pherous claimed that…

West Texas Intermediate

The 4 key differences between West Texas Intermediate and Brent oil

Brent and West Texas Intermediate are two of the world’s most popular benchmarks for crude oil pricing. But what are…

graphite

Graphite is a misunderstood commodity that’s very important for EV’s and 7 ASX companies

Graphite is no ‘poorer cousin’ of lithium, it is a critically important metal for several industrial and commercial applications –…

etfs

There are over 240 ETFs on the ASX and here’s what you need to know to profit from them

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are an increasingly popular investment option for investors looking to diversify their portfolios. ETFs are a type…

egaming stocks

eGaming stocks are booming, so which ones should investors look at in 2023?

eGaming stocks haven’t performed well in recent years even as the global gaming industry has grown exponentially. The global gaming…

financial adviser

5 tips to find a financial adviser that’s right for you

How to find a good financial adviser? It goes without saying that it can be tricky. It’s important to do your…

bear market rally

How to tell the difference between a nasty bear market rally and the end of a bear market?

A bear market and a bear market rally can both represent opportunities for investors. Investors can make gains during bear markets…

lithium

3 reasons lithium is what everyone’s talking about right now

No commodity has endured a hotter run than lithium. According to U.S. Global Investors, prices rose by 443% in 2021…

ASX Mining stocks

Why ASX mining stocks live and die by project jurisdictions

ASX mining stocks have projects in dozens of countries around the world, but some are better than others. There are two…

bonza

Is the entry of Bonza going to hurt Australian airline stocks?

For the first time since 2007, Australia has a new airline. Sunshine Coast-based Bonza finally took its first flight on…

earnings season

It’s earnings season once again and here are 4 ASX stocks investors should watch

This month, it is earnings season once again. All ASX stocks have to release financial results every 6 months, no…

investment strategies

Here are 6 investment strategies. Which one is right for you?

Investment strategies are important for any investor, regardless of the size of their portfolio. But what are some of the…

ASX quarterly report

ASX quarterly reports: 3 things investors need to look for

This week is one of those four times of the year that ASX quarterly reports are due. Companies that are…

ASX listed company CEO

Here are 4 important things to look for in an ASX listed company CEO

An ASX listed company CEO has a lot of power and a lot of responsibility. She or he will likely…

Tesla lithium supplier

Tesla lithium supplier Piedmont (ASX:PLL) signs a fresh deal to begin supply in 2023

Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) is set to become one of the ASX’s Tesla lithium suppliers. The company announced overnight that it…

ASX health stocks

Which ASX health stocks might get FDA approval in 2023?

It is the dream of many ASX health stocks and their investors for their company’s device or drug to be…

ASX retail stocks

Which ASX retail stocks are at risk of having a poor Christmas in 2022?

The best time of the year for ASX retail stocks is typically Christmas, due to the higher level of shoppers.…

nsw casino tax

Just how big of a hit will the $120m NSW casino tax be for Star Entertainment Group?

Star Entertainment Group (ASX: SGR) shares have taken a fresh hit thanks to investor fears over the NSW casino tax.…

Adairs

Adairs (ASX: ADH) has taken a massive beating in 2022

Adairs (ASX: ADH) shareholders are back to Square One after the homewares company’s FY22 results. Shares fell 13% even though…

Qantas

Qantas (ASX: QAN) is rebounding aggressively into 2023

Qantas (ASX: QAN) released its FY22 results this morning and it showed the airline is recovering from COVID very nicely,…

Dominos Pizza

Will Dominos Pizza (ASX:DMP) inflation pain be offset by a big acquisition in 2023?

Dominos Pizza Enterprises (ASX:DMP) released its FY22 results this morning. While the company is no penny stock, it has been…

Nearmap

Nearmap (ASX: NEA) is flying high after a takeover bid and FY22 results!

Nearmap (ASX: NEA) has now doubled since the bottom of the Tech Wreck in late June, driven by Monday’s takeover…

nab

Is NAB (ASX: NAB) the best Big 4 bank?

NAB (ASX: NAB) is one of Australia’s so-called “Big Four” Banks and is the second largest by market capitalization –…

Credit Corp

3 reasons to stay away from Credit Corp (ASX:CCP) right now

On 2 August, the ASX’s largest pureplay debt collector Credit Corp (ASX:CCP) was one of the first companies to release…

Block

Block (ASX: SQ2) results disappoint, but FY23 is looking better

Block (ASX: SQ2) shares in Australia and on Wall Street fell on Friday after the company’s 2Q22 results. Shares had…

Flight Centre

Flight Centre (ASX: FLT) set to fly higher in FY 23

Flight Centre (ASX: FLT) has been one of the most obvious ‘re-opening plays’ as the pandemic waned. Its share price…

Ventia

Why Ventia (ASX: VNT) is up nearly 50% from its IPO price

Ventia (ASX: VNT) has been a very resilient stock to this year’s bear market. Since its listing on 19 November…

Evolution Mining

Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) shareholders are set for more pain, here are the 2 reasons why

Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) shocked shareholders earlier this week when it announced another production downgrade. The news led to shares…

pointsbet

Can PointsBet (ASX: PBH) reach its 2021 highs again?

PointsBet (ASX: PBH) shareholders have been on a rollercoaster ride since its June 2019 listing at $2 per share. Unfortunately,…

stocks

25 commonly asked questions around Buying & Selling stocks answered

The past couple of years have led to a new wave of people investing in stocks for the first time.…

ASX travel stocks

ASX travel stocks are taking off again in 2022, but which ones will fly the highest?

ASX travel stocks were among the worst companies hit by the Corona Crash as demand was literally eliminated in just…

Woodside

Woodside Petroleum (ASX: WPL) is up over 34% this year. But can it go further?

The oil and gas sector has been among the few bright spots in the market in 2022 and Woodside Petroleum…

Westpac

Can Westpac (ASX: WBC) make a strong comeback in 2022?

Westpac is Australia’s oldest bank, but not its most agile Westpac (ASX: WBC) is one of Australia’s so-called “Big Four”…

Kathmandu

Is Kathmandu (KMD Brands) a buy right now?

KMD Brands (ASX: KMD), the company which hosts outdoor equipment retailer Kathmandu, still hasn’t recovered to its pre-Corona Crash levels.…