Nick Sundich
The best Solar Energy Stocks on the ASX in 2023
What are the best Solar Energy Stocks to invest in in 2023? Australia is at the forefront of renewable energy…
Healthia (ASX:HLA) is not sexy, but could deliver some dazzling returns in FY24
Each week at Stocks Down Under, we write one in-depth article about a particular company we like and this week…
The US Banking Crisis: Are investors overreacting or is there more of a bloodbath to come?
The US banking crisis has shaken markets for the past couple of months. 4 banks have collapsed in just 2…
Bank profits: They’re just one measure of performance. Here are another 3 useful ways
Bank profits are heavily scrutinised, especially those of the Big Four. But why do bank share prices fluctuate so substantially…
Market personalities: Here are the 4 that mean monumental business on the ASX
There are a handful of people that are such famous market personalities that when they say or do anything, investors…
The major banks assert times are tough, but they’re still making bumper profits. Are they right to cry poor?
The major banks (The Big 4 – ANZ, CBA, Westpac and NAB – to be specific) all released 1HY23 results…
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 are the 3 most Underrated stocks in Australia right now?
What are the most Underrated stocks in Australia right now? We think it is consumer facing stocks that are resilient to…
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…
How can investors find good tech stocks? Here are 4 useful indications
Finding good tech stocks that can generate returns similar to what the FAANG stocks did in the 2010s is every…
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…
Here are the 2 best fertiliser stocks to buy on the ASX
What are the best fertiliser stocks to buy on the ASX? Fertilisers are an important industry for agriculture sectors and…
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…
Here are the 5 best ASX lithium shares
Which companies are the best ASX lithium shares? Demand for lithium will likely skyrocket for the rest of this decade.…
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…
Farm-in Agreements: Are they really a big deal?
Farm-in agreements are the easiest way for small cap explorers to generate returns for investors before legitimate exploration activities or…
Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) made a $200m goodwill impairment last week: What’s the big deal?
A few days in advance of its 1HY23 results, Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) made a $200m goodwill impairment. Shares fell…
Tourism Holdings (ASX:THL): Has it missed the tourism boom or is it just getting started?
Tourism Holdings (ASX:THL) purports to be New Zealand’s premier tourism company. It was founded in 1984, listed on the NZX…
Oil and gas companies: Why are they trading at such low multiples? Here are the 4 most important reasons
Oil and gas companies are trading at heavy discounts to their peers, even with high oil prices. The average ASX 200…
Gold in 2023: After a 19% jump in 6 months, is the good run set to continue?
Where to for Gold in 2023? After an average 2 years or so for gold prices, the past 6 months…
Investing in ASX-listed insurance companies : Here’s what investors need to know and the top 5 companies
ASX-listed insurance companies may seem as if they are among the safest investments as far as listed equities go. After all,…
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,…
Nova Eye Medical (ASX:EYE) has been on a strong run, up 50% in one month. Is there more upside?
Nova Eye Medical (ASX:EYE) has had a good month. The optometry company obtained FDA clearance for its newest generation canaloplasty device…
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…
Fintechs are a US$194bn industry: What are they, are they good and why are there so many of them?
Fintechs (short for financial technology) are technology companies that are servicing the financial sector. Fintechs enable organizations in this industry…
Coda Minerals – One of the world’s most inexpensive copper plays
Thursday 23 March 2023 was not a great day to be a shareholder of Coda Minerals (ASX:COD), developer of a…
What are the Top ASX Retail Stocks? Here are our 3 picks
ASX retail stocks are going through a fascinating period. The moderating of online sales and 4-decade high inflation is having…
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…
Green Bonds: What are they, how are they unique and are they a good investment?
Green bonds are an increasingly popular investing option for investors. They offer the potential for large returns, are an easy…
Why is the AGL Energy share price down in the last 12 months despite skyrocketing energy prices?
As Australia’s largest energy retailer, you’d think the AGL Energy share price would have performed well. Instead, it has slipped…
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: 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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: 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 (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 (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…
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 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 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…
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: 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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 –…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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.…
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 (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 (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,…
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 (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…
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 –…
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 (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 (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…
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 (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…
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,…
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 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 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…
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”…
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.…
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