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Is Bitcoin a Buy After Surviving a 4.2% US Inflation Print?

KEY POINTS US inflation rose to 4.2% in May, the highest in about three years, matching forecasts. Bitcoin held above US$60,000 and steadied near US$62,000 instead of crashing. The reason: a key "core" inflation measure came in cooler than expected. Our view: the relief looks fragile. The real test is the…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariJune 11, 2026

The 50% CGT discount on shares: Here’s how it works, and if it is under threat

The 50% CGT discount on shares is one of the key mechanisms that helps investors keep as much of their cash as they have earned on their investments. We felt that it was time to write a stand-alone article about this in light of the inflation crisis and how it could lead to investors seeking…

ByNick SundichApril 28, 2026

Investing in Bitcoin in 2026: Here’s the ultimate investor’s guide!

If you're considering investing in bitcoin in 2026, you're investing in an asset has done something in the past twelve months that very few assets in history can claim. Bitcoin reached an all-time high of approximately US$126,200 in October 2025, pulled back around 30% to trade near US$78,000 in April 2026, and throughout that entire…

ByNick SundichApril 28, 2026

How To Read a Balance Sheet As An Investor: The 7 Questions Prudent Investors Need to Ask!

Knowing how to read a balance sheet is a key skill investors need to know, because the balance sheet is the most underrated document in an annual report. Most new investors skip straight to earnings - perhaps not knowing how importance the balance sheet is or having an appreciate but not knowing how to read…

ByNick SundichApril 21, 2026

The Iran Ceasefire Rally Is On! But Investors Aren’t Responding In the Right Way

Add a new term to your vocabulary: The Iran Ceasefire Rally. The rally on the ASX yesterday, that saw our bourse rise over 2.5% in its best day in several months, occurred amidst a 2 week suspension of hostilities in Iran. And the ASX was not alone with Asian markets and North American futures rallying,…

ByNick SundichApril 9, 2026

The Long Goodbye: Why Australian Active Fund Managers Are Running Out of Road

Australian Active Fund Managers are struggling, make no mistake. Hitting home the point yesterday were reports that Ox Capital Management — a boutique emerging markets specialist led by veteran investor Joseph Lai; had entered formal wind-up proceedings on March 27 2026. This wind up was not the first, and likely won't be the last. So each…

ByNick SundichApril 2, 2026

Here Are 6 Questions Investors Need To Ask About Their Portfolio To Get The Best Possible Returns!

There are hard questions investors need to ask about their portfolio every now and again, because anyone telling you there's such a thing as a 'set and forget' investment is wrong. Markets evolve, company fundamentals shift, and macro conditions change, yet many portfolios are left largely unchecked. The most rational approach is to periodically interrogate…

ByNick SundichMarch 31, 2026

An Australian Investor’s Guide to Cryptocurrency in 2026!

At Stocks Down Under, we've written a lot about crypto, but we have never written a broad Guide to Cryptocurrency and thought it was time to change that. In this guide we cover many matters investors looking at cryptocurrencies wonder including how to invest, what drives crypto markets, what is out there besides bitcoin and where…

ByNick SundichFebruary 24, 2026

Bitcoin Crashes 45% From Record Highs – Is It Time to Buy the Dip Through ASX Bitcoin ETFs?

Bitcoin has had a shocking few months. The world's biggest cryptocurrency has lost nearly half its value since October 2025, dropping from a record high above US$126,000 to around US$69,000 this week. The worst of it came on 6 February, when Bitcoin briefly crashed below US$61,000 before bouncing back. This decline has wiped out all…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariFebruary 11, 2026

Bitcoin Crashes to $75,000: How ASX Investors Can Play the Dip Through These 4 ETFs

Bitcoin drops to US$75,000 as ASX-listed ETFs offer regulated exposure Bitcoin has fallen below US$80,000 for the first time since April 2025, briefly touching US$75,000 over the weekend. The world's largest cryptocurrency is now down roughly 40 per cent from its October 2025 peak near US$126,000, marking its fourth straight monthly decline, the longest losing…

ByUjjwal MaheshwariFebruary 3, 2026

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Cryptocurrencies

Is Bitcoin a Buy After Surviving a 4.2% US Inflation Print?

The 50% CGT discount on shares: Here’s how it works, and if it is under threat

Investing in Bitcoin in 2026: Here’s the ultimate investor’s guide!

How To Read a Balance Sheet As An Investor: The 7 Questions Prudent Investors Need to Ask!

The Iran Ceasefire Rally Is On! But Investors Aren’t Responding In the Right Way

The Long Goodbye: Why Australian Active Fund Managers Are Running Out of Road

Here Are 6 Questions Investors Need To Ask About Their Portfolio To Get The Best Possible Returns!

An Australian Investor’s Guide to Cryptocurrency in 2026!

Bitcoin Crashes 45% From Record Highs – Is It Time to Buy the Dip Through ASX Bitcoin ETFs?

Bitcoin Crashes to $75,000: How ASX Investors Can Play the Dip Through These 4 ETFs

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