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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…
Our 5 ASX Predictions for 2026!
This article outlines 5 ASX Predictions for 2026 that Stocks Down Under puts its neck on the line to assert…
Are asset impairments really that bad a kick in the guts? Just ask these 4 ASX stocks which recently recorded them!
You may have heard companies announce an impairment of particular assets. This is typically perceived by investors as bad news,…
Treasury yields: Here’s why investors need to watch them closely
Investors in equity markets need to watch various signals from other asset classes and treasury yields are one of them.…
Here are the Stocks to Buy if the RBA raises rates, and the stocks to sell!
Investors are probably pondering the Stocks to Buy if the RBA raises rates. Because while a rate hike is not…
It is said that traders are betting on rate hikes or cuts…but how exactly does this work?
While wondering which direction interest rates will go in, you may hear media outlets say that markets and/or traders are…
What does the Fed rate cut mean for Australia? Will it make a difference whether or not the RBA follows suit in 2026?
Many investors will be asking themselves this question: ‘What does the Fed rate cut mean for Australia?’ This question is…
What is a dead cat bounce, how can you identify one and which 5 stocks are in the midst of them?
The term dead cat bounce has gained popularity in recent years. And there have been plenty of examples of this…
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…
Should the ASX be threatened by Cboe Australia? And will a potential SGX takeover make a difference?
Many investors may not have heard of Cboe Australia, or even known what it does. That all may be about…
Compelled takeovers: Here are 6 ASX companies that had no choice but to sell out
Sometimes, M&A deals occur that could be described as compelled takeovers. By this term, we are not alluding to the…
Australia’s Future Fund: What does Australia’s $290bn sovereign wealth fund invest in?
Let’s take a look at Australia’s Future Fund. Specifically how it grew to A$260bn in Funds Under Management (FUM) (not…
The 2025 Bull Market Has Been Labelled The Most Hated Rally In History, But Is This An Accurate Description?
The current (2025) market rally has been Most Hated Rally In History. This is a term that we ourselves find…
2026 ASX IPOs: Here are 5 candidate companies to look out for!
The pipeline of 2026 ASX IPOs is arguably the most promising since the pandemic. Lower interest rates, a slowdown in…
6 Warning Signs Investors Should Look Out For! Things Might Be About To Go Wrong With Your Stock If You See Them
There’s plenty of Warning Signs Investors Should Look out for in investing. The trouble is that they are only ‘signs’…
‘AI is Eating Software!’ Is this Statement Correct, And What Does It Mean for Tech Investors If It is True?
As the AI boom unfurled, there has been a saying that AI is Eating Software. This is a bold statement…
Could the Droneshield controversy have been avoided? Here’s one possibility that could’ve reduced investor resentment over the share sales
The Droneshield controversy just won’t die. The executives who sold shares can apologise and explain themselves, but they cannot ‘unscramble…
Here’s why Enron collapsed, and the 5 key lessons investors need to takeaway
Some companies are practically synonymous with something, and the company that was known as Enron is synonymous with fraud. It…
Does your company have an underperforming board? Here’s how to get rid of them: An s.249D notice!
Has your company got an underperforming board running your company and want to replace them? It’s possible and easy in…
As The World Transitions To Net Zero: Here’s What It Means for Investors and the Biggest Beneficiaries on the ASX
Like or loathe it Net Zero is here to stay. It may be ditched from the Liberal and National parties’…
ARN Media (ASX:ARN): Its 10-year $200m deal with Kyle & Jackie O has turned out to be a disaster
If there’s one company facing scrutiny from investors over one bad deal, it’d be ARN Media (ASX:ARN). No company signs…
Here’s why companies undertake demergers and spinoffs, and some of the most famous deals in the last decade!
Investors often get themselves into frenzies over M&A deals (or just speculation of them), but demergers and spinoffs get less…
Former Politicians on ASX boards: Here are 9 of the most noteworthy
We’re taking a look at politicians on ASX boards. In politics, your time comes and goes, and eventually it is…
Here Are 5 Times Activist Short Sellers Brought Down a Company; And 5 Times They Failed
Last week’s attack on IperionX (ASX:IPX) by Activist Short Sellers was not the first time this has happened, but we…
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities (RMBS): Here’s why they’re becoming a lucrative investment option
Last week saw a record deal in the Residential Mortgage Backed Securities (RMBS) in Australia, which led us to believe…
Why do ASX companies undertake share consolidations? Here are the 3 key reasons
Some microcap ASX stocks (particularly companies below 1c) will undertake share consolidations. There are several reasons why they undertake this,…
Here are The Most Common Behavioural Finance Biases Investors can Succumb To And How to Avoid Them
If you’ve ever looked back on an investment decision and not been able to comprehend how you could’ve made it,…
Here are 7 regulators that ASX investors need to be aware of
There are several regulators that ASX investors need to be aware of. because they directly affect the safety, transparency, and…
Control Bionics Soars 65% on Game-Changing Apple Integration
Control Bionics Rallies 65% on Apple Ecosystem Move Control Bionics (ASX: CBL) surged 65% today after announcing that Apple’s brain-computer…
So, your ASX stock is a Foreign Exempt Entity? Here’s what you need to know?
Some ASX stocks are designated as a Foreign Exempt Entity. Not all overseas domiciled stocks have this status, but all…
Here are 9 of the most famous speculative bubbles in history and what investors can learn from them
Speculative bubbles are a common occurrence in financial markets. Investors are wondering if the AI boom is another one of…
How to avoid getting caught in investor hype? Here are 5 ways to differentiate FOMO from long-term growth
Getting caught in investor hype is not the only trap investors can get caught into, but it is one of…
Relative Strength Index (RSI): Here’s how investors can use it to their advantage; and 5 stocks at either extreme
One of the simplest technical indicators that investors can employ is the Relative Strength Index (RSI). How does it work…
Rejecting a takeover offer: Here are 6 ASX stocks that did and how it ended for them
Rejecting a takeover offer is a bold step for an ASX company to take. It is turning down sweet quick…
When Ray Dalio Talks, Investors Listen! Here’s His Latest Advice For Investors!
As one of the world’s most famous and successful investors, Ray Dalio’s words are always taken notice of by the…
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…
Activist investors: Here’s what you need to know about them and 4 famous Australian activists to watch out for
Hear the term ‘Activist investors’ and you might think of GetUp, the progressive activist group that forced Woolworths to hold…
Am I sophisticated investor? Here’s how to tell and what special privileges it gives you
Am I sophisticated investor? That is a question commonly asked, and one that you could answer yes to simply on…
Here’s what you need to know about AML and CTF laws if you invest in The Big 4 Banks
AML and CTF laws are particularly relevant to a handful of large companies, particularly the Big Four Banks as well…
Are we in a Goldilocks economy right now? What does this term even mean and how will it impact the market?
In the past few months, the term Goldilocks economy has been thrown about with suggestions we have (or perhaps just…
Here’s how inflation is calculated in Australia…and makes the RBA decide which way interest rates move
How inflation is calculated is a controversial topic. It is nothing but a rough attempt to measure the level of…
Bulls and Bears: Who are these investors and how do they invest their money?
You’ve likely heard of the term or terms ‘Bulls and Bears’ describing two different types of investor sentiment, and of…
Here are 5 AI tools to use in investing and how they can help
In this article, we take a look at 5 AI tools to use in investing. A few months ago, we…
Here’s what investors need to know about America’s Chapter 11 provisions and how they compare to Australia’s regime
Why would investors in Australia care about America’s Chapter 11 provisions? Well for a start, if they want to invest…
What is depreciation? And why is it such an important thing for investors to watch?
Whenever companies report earnings before depreciation, interest, taxes and amortisation (EBITDA), many investors may be wondering what is depreciation? And…
Here are some ASX directors who sold shares recently and some of the intriguing reasons why
Here are some ASX directors who sold shares recently Jack Gance – Sigma Healthcare (ASX:SIG) a.k.a. Chemist Warehouse Jack Gance…
6 ASX stocks that Australian Ethical bought or sold recently
We often like to look at shares that well known ASX fund managers are trading, and today we’re looking at…
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…
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…
Here’s how to use stop losses to help you minimise investment losses and protect your gains
A stop loss is one of the best ways for investors to minimise losses on any investment. It is a pre-determined…
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…
Underlying v Statutory results? There’s a big difference between the 2 – here’s how to tell
When companies report results every reporting season, you’ll hear underlying and statutory results. What is the difference between the two…
Here are 6 ASX stocks at 12 month highs, and whether it is time to buy
Here are 6 ASX stocks at 12 month highs! Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR) Liontown’s Kathleen Valley has been producing since…
5 ASX stocks to buy after rate cuts
With the RBA having delivered another rate cut (the 3rd of the current cycle), we would imagine investors are thinking…
If you’re looking at insurance stocks as a safe investment, here’s why you might be mistaken
Insurance stocks may appear to only be up there with the banks in terms of money ‘on the books’. But…
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 listed…
Here are 5 ASX Indices other than the ASX 200 for Investors to Watch Eagerly
Here are 5 ASX Indices other than the ASX 200! ASX All Ordinaries The All Ordinaries is an indice…
What does your company’s auditor do and here’s why you should care: The Big Tender of 2025
Each and every ASX-listed company will have auditor. But what do they do? Why is it almost always one of…
5 crucial things to look for in the annual report of an ASX company that may give you an advantage over other investors
5 crucial things to look out for in the annual report of an ASX company! The ASX reporting season is…
Meme stocks: Are they still something investors should care about in 2025?
Meme stocks have become a popular topic in recent years, especially within the investing community. We thought we’d take a…
Capital Gains Tax on Shares: Here’s How It Works And Whether Or Not the 50% Discount Could Be Wound Back
Capital Gains Tax on Shares is one of the most notable taxes investors will face. Here is Stocks Down Under’s…
Remuneration strikes matter: Just ask Macquarie! Here’s why they matter and how to get one at an AGM
At each AGM, remuneration strike is one of few notable things that may happen and make headlines. This is particularly…
Active investing: What is it, how is it different from passive investing and why isn’t it in vogue?
Active Investing – isn’t this a misleading term, as isn’t all investing a kind of ‘being active’ in the sense…
As ASX Reporting Season for FY25 Looms: Here’s An Investors Ultimate Guide
ASX Reporting Season is almost upon us once again. It is the most important time of the year for investors,…
Is it possible for an investor to ‘time the market’ or is it just a myth?
Is it possible at all to time the market? Some will tell you it is possible, but they were probably…
Here’s how to use the PEG ratio to tell if a stock is overvalued relative to its growth
The PEG ratio (Price/Earnings to Growth) ratio is a useful way to tell if an ASX stock, or any stock…
Scope One And Two Emissions: What Are They And Why They’re Important for Investors to Watch
Investors have long known that emissions have been a problem and increasingly scruitanised, but they may not know what so-called…
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 4 Dogs of the ASX that will Bounce Back With a Vengeance in FY26, and 4 That Won’t
Have you ever heard the term Dogs of the ASX? It can either allude to the worst stocks in the…
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…
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…
How can an investor beat the market? Here’s how to go about it
You may’ve heard the expression to ‘beat the market’. What does this mean? Well, it depends on the context in…
How to create a passive income from stocks in FY26? Here are 5 strategies
Most people invest in stocks for capital gains (in other words for selling the stock for more than they bought…
Here are Our 11 Top ASX Stocks to Buy in FY26: 1 From Each Sector!
It is a New Financial Year, so it’s time to outline 11 Top ASX Stocks to Buy in FY26. Why…
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. But going abroad might be daunting for…
What is a company’s profit margin and why is it crucial in FY26?
In the high inflationary environment we’re in, investors will hear companies talk about margins. What are companies talking about? Why are…
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…
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…
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…
Is your company’s management good or bad? Here are 2 ways to judge
Management makes or breaks a company, especially a listed one. It is easy to look at a company’s past and…
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…
So your 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…
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…
How to invest your super in FY26
How to invest your super (short for superannuation) is a question that all Australians will need to answer. Everyone will…
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…
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 ASX-listed companies of all kinds. This is most prominent in…
Here are 5 ASX stocks vulnerable to AI: Should you sell them?
Let’s take a look at some ASX stocks vulnerable to AI. Because right now, investors are focused on stocks that…
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…
When investors are in a risk off mindset: Here are the 5 moves they usually make and why
Israel’s strikes on Iran, and the subsequent responses, led to the typical “risk off” moves professional investors usually make when…
Here’s how the Great Wealth Transfer will impact financial markets
Over the next 20 years, the Great Wealth Transfer will happen. And it will have meaningful impact on financial markets.…
Here Are 3 Important Tax Deductions For Investors You May Be Missing Out On!
As the end of the financial year (EOFY) approaches on 30 June, let’s take a look at some of the…
Here’s what you need to know about partly-paid shares and whether or not you should buy
Yesterday, we looked at preferred shares and now we’re going to look at partly-paid shares. Like preferred shares, these are…
So you just inherited shares? Here’s what you need to consider
So you just inherited shares? Lucky you. Or maybe not so lucky. The Great Wealth Transfer is on – $3.5tn…
Preferred stock: Here’s everything you need to know and should you buy?
If you’re ever feeling worried about a company going belly up, you might be able to sleep a little easier…
The 10 Best Stock Research Websites in 2025
For retail investors, conducting thorough stock research is a vital part of their investment journey. We think stock research can…
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…
How to stop the ASX decline? ASIC and investors have some radical ideas
Addressing the ASX decline is a question that has been considered for many months now. In 2023-24, more companies left…
Investing in IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) in 2025: Here’s what investors need to know
Investing in IPOs offers the opportunity for investors to make gains they couldn’t make with any other company, but also…
Tax loss selling: Should you do it before the end of FY25?
It’s that time of the year when investors engage in tax loss selling. If you clicked on this article, you’re…
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…