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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 6 of the longest serving ASX CEOs
One of biggest shocks among large caps this year was news that one the longest serving ASX CEOs, NIB boss…
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…
5 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’s what you need to know about the TGA Special Access Scheme and why its a game changer for ASX biotechs
For ASX biotechs wishing to commercialise drugs in Australia, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Special Access Scheme is the next best…
How will the stock market do tomorrow? Here’s how Stock Futures can be a reliable indicator to that question
How will the stock market do tomorrow? All investors wonder this question, yet the only way they know for sure…
Gearing: What is it and how can companies exploit it to their advantage?
You may hear a company talk about its gearing. Generally only when it has a low level of gearing, of…
Private equity: Here’s what it is, and how the sector can be a blessing and a curse to retail investors
You may have heard of the term ‘Private Equity’ (PE) before. You may have seen a company been taken over…
Private Credit: What is it and why has this US$1tn market become such a popular investment option?
Private credit is a US$1 trillion (A$1.49tn) market and $200bn in Australia alone. It is clearly worth knowing about and…
How Many Stocks Should You Have in a Portfolio?
The amount of shares to buy can be an instrumental choice that might define your investment strategy and serve as…
Is the September Effect Real? Here’s What the Historical Data says and The Challenge Facing Investors
One of the perceived market phenomena is the “September Effect,” observed when the monthly returns during the month of September…
IPhone 16 Launch Event: Should You Buy Apple Stock Now
The highly awaited event of Apple witnessed the launch of the iPhone 16 series on September 9, 2024. It launches…
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…
Here are 5 ASX stocks at 12 month highs, and whether it is time to buy
Here are 5 ASX stocks at 12 month highs! Humm Group (ASX:HUM) Humm has been through a difficult few…
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…
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 4 economic indicators that impact stocks and investors must pay attention to
There are several economic indicators that impact stocks, both on the ASX and internationally. Whenever data is released, it can…
6 of the best performing ASX All Ords stocks in the past year
6 of the best performing ASX All Ords stocks in the past year Clarity Pharmaceuticals (ASX:CU6) Clarity is a…
Does your company have an underperforming board? Here’s how to get rid of them: A 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 lower interest rates loom, here are 6 ASX stocks that will benefit from forthcoming rate cuts
Here 6 ASX stocks that will benefit from lower interest rates! AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) You might think AGL is…
Here are 5 of the worst stock market crashes of all time
If you thought the recent correction was bad, you thought wrong – it pales in comparison to the worst stock…
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 (also known as the…
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…
Here’s why investors fear a US recession, and whether the fears are justified
Investors fear a US recession – there’s no denying it and there’s no other explanation for the market correction in…
Stock options: Here’s how investors can use them to their advantage
Do you hold Stock options? If so, you could be in a ‘no-lose’ situation as an investor. If your company…
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…
Relative Strength Index (RSI): Here’s how investors can use it to their advantage
One of the simplest technical indicators that investors can employ is the Relative Strength Index (RSI). How does it work…
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…
5 Best Stocks Under $100 To Buy Now
Investing in the share market doesn’t always require a massive budget. There are plenty of high-quality shares available for under…
Like for like sales: What does it mean and why do retailers use that creative term?
ASX retailers often use ‘like for like’ sales in addition to total sales. It is most common for companies that…
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…
6 ASX IPOs that bounced back with a vengeance after a nuanced debut
The list of ASX IPOs that bounced back is nowhere near as long as the list of IPOs that flopped…
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…
What are bonds and are they preferable to investing in stocks?
We’re taking a look at what are bonds and what else investors should know about them. Even if investors prefer…
How to Build a Stock Portfolio: Here are 5 essential steps
Here is Stocks Down Under’s 5-step guide on How to Build a Stock Portfolio! 1. Define Your Investment Goals…
China Australia Relations Are Thawing: Here are 4 Companies that will Benefit
China Australia Relations are on the mend – if you had any doubts, the recent arrival of Chinese Premier Li…
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…
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.…
What does your company’s auditor do and here’s why you should care
Each and every ASX-listed company will have auditor. But what do they do? Why is it almost always one of…
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…
Highest yielding ASX dividend stocks: Here are 5 to take a look at!
The list of highest yielding ASX dividend stocks fluctuates substantially from year to year, and even from month to month.…
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…
Meme stocks: Are they still something investors should care about in 2024?
Meme stocks have become a popular topic in recent years, especially within the investing community. We thought we’d take a…
Best Stocks to Short if Trump Wins in November? Here are our top 3 picks!
What are the best stocks to short if Trump Wins in November? We’re not talking stocks to buy if Trump…
What’s a Bear Market? Here’s 7 ways to detect them and avoid big losses
It is easy to forget there is such a thing as a bear market during long-run stock booms, but the…
Profit Warnings: Here are 5 companies that issued them recently and red flags to look at for
A profit warning out of a company is never a good sign for investors. It is an official announcement made…
Australian Dollar Forecast: Will the Aussie Dollar Rebound later in 2024?
The Australian dollar (AUD) has experienced significant fluctuations over the past few years. As we look towards the end of…
How can you tell when to sell a stock? Here are 5 ways to tell
How can you tell when to sell a stock? If you don’t sell a stock, you can make significant losses,…
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…
Modi Stocks: Here are the best stocks to buy after the Indian election in 2024
Let’s take a look at so-called Modi stocks; in other words, stocks to buy after the Indian election. India may…
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…
Here’s why founder-led companies can be good investments, or the odd man out!
Some companies on stock exchanges are founder-led companies. For several reasons, a company being founder-led can be a sign of…
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…
When to sell a bad investment? Here’s 3 red flags that tell you it’s time to cut your losses
When should you sell a bad investment? On one hand, if you fail to get out of a bad investment, you…
Why has Warren Buffett been so admired by investors for the last 50 years?
Everyone knows the name Warren Buffett as one of the most successful and well-known investors in history. But why is he…
What is CAGR and why do listed companies like using it?
Although it is not as commonly used by ASX-listed companies, Compound annual growth rate (CAGR), is a growth metric you’ll…
You need to keep an eye on the ex-dividend date if you want a solid payout! Here’s why
If you’re wondering what is the last day can you buy/sell a stock and still get/keep a declared dividend –…
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…
When to invest in stocks? When you have these 3 things sorted
When to invest in stocks? Investing in stocks is a great way to grow your wealth and secure your financial…
How to create a passive income from stocks in 2024? Here are 5 strategies
Most people invest in stocks for capital gains (in other words for selling the stock for more than they bought…
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…
What is short selling and can retail investors make a buck doing it?
Short sellers are one of the most mysterious, but most powerful actors in the markets. They have been known to…
Why is my stock going down even though it’s so good? Here’s 3 reasons why!
Why is my stock going down even though it’s so good? That’s a question many investors ask themselves. You could think…
Rule of 72: Here’s how investors can use it to their advantage
Here’s why The Rule of 72 might be useful to consider when investing in Stocks Investing in stocks can be…
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…
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…
Pay attention to these 5 signs to buy a stock
What are the most important signs to buy a stock on the ASX or any other stock exchange? In this…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Consensus estimates: How accurate are they and why is it such bad news 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…
Stage 3 tax cuts start in July: Which ASX stocks will benefit and which ones could lose?
Starting on July 1, the so-called stage 3 tax cuts will come into effect in Australia. These tax cuts, especially…
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, whether on the ASX…
Here are the 5 Top investing mistakes and how to avoid them
Sometimes, losing money in the stock market can occur due to bad luck, but other times it is due to…
4 of the strangest reasons directors sell shares in their company
What does it take for directors to sell shares in their company? Given it can be perceived as a sign…
Why was Charlie Munger so famous?
In light of his recent passing, you might be wondering why was Charlie Munger so famous? If you’re reading this…
Here’s why looking at a stock’s standard deviation is critical for investors
A stock’s standard deviation is not something that many investors tend to look, even some professional investors. It is slightly…
5 ASX Stocks that have seen substantial shareholders selling recently
When you see substantial shareholders selling their shares in their company on the ASX, whether all of them or just…
6 companies that suffered a remuneration report strike this AGM season
Each AGM season, there are always a handful of ASX companies that endure a remuneration report strike. All companies have…
The ASX is shrinking for the first time in 18 years – will this disturbing trend reverse in 2024?
“The ASX is shrinking for the first time in 18 years” – say the headlines in much of the media.…
5 bad ASX IPOs that we think will bounce back…eventually
Yesterday we looked at bad ASX IPOs (and some foreign ones too) that bounced back. The lesson we hoped investors…
Activist investors: Here’s what you need to know about them and 4 famous activists to watch out for
Hear the term ‘Activist investors’ and you might think GetUp, the progressive activist group that forced Woolworths to hold an…
Why a stock’s beta is important for investors to know about
In this article we look at the concept of Beta in relation to stocks. Beta (sometimes represented by the figure β)…
Government bonds: Why are they so important in financial markets and why are they so high now?
Most investors will have heard of government bonds and know that they are important to financial markets. But not all investors…
Here’s why the Lehman Brothers collapse was such a watershed moment
The Lehman Brothers collapse in September 2008 was one of the major triggers for the global financial crisis. This event…
Here’s how to get a remuneration strike at an AGM
This AGM season, like any other, a remuneration strike is one of few notable things that may happen at a…
The ASX & SGX: Imagine if the proposed $8.4bn merger had actually gone ahead
Remember when the Singapore Exchange (SGX) made a A$8.4bn bid for the ASX? It was over a decade now, but we…
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…
‘Don’t Catch a Falling Knife’: Here’s what this saying means and 3 ways to avoid it
Don’t Catch a Falling Knife: Have you ever heard that phase? If you haven’t, this article is for you because…
It is AGM Season! Here’s why investors should care and go to their company’s meeting
It is officially AGM Season! This is because most companies hold their AGMs (Annual General Meetings) in the next couple…
Why do cash burning ASX companies raise capital at a discount?
Why do ASX companies raise capital at a discount? This is a question many investors ask when they are diluted…
What do these 9 ASX stocks and the Simpsons have in common?
We thought we’d have a bit of fun with our ASX stocks focus for a change. We’ve watched some companies closer…
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…
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 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…
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…
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