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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 risk even further losses. The other, if you sell at the wrong time, you could miss out on the upside. When making the decision to sell a bad investment, it is important to get the timing…

ByNick SundichMay 28, 2024

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 so admired? What sets him apart from other investors and what makes him such a popular topic of conversation? Simply put, Warren Buffett is so admired because he has been so successful. But how successful has…

ByNick SundichMay 22, 2024

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 hear from some entities - especially big companies that have been through significant growth. What is CAGR? Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is a business and investing metric used to measure the rate of return that…

ByNick SundichMay 17, 2024

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 - the ex-dividend date is your answer. What is the ex-dividend date? The last day to buy or sell a stock and still receive the declared dividend is called the ex-dividend date. This date is usually set two…

ByNick SundichMay 16, 2024

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 at least see where analysts are coming from in their valuation of companies. But hopefully, you can put some of these skills into practice for yourself and make your own decisions about whether or not to…

ByNick SundichMay 15, 2024

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 future. There are plenty of markets offering opportunities for investors from the ASX to Wall Street. Modern broker offerings mean you can invest in certain markets without paying any brokerage. But many people don't know…

ByNick SundichMay 13, 2024

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 bring down entire companies, including some that have appeared to be perfect. Just who are short sellers and how successful are they? What is Short selling? First, we must recap what is short-selling - what short-sellers do. Short…

ByNick SundichMay 8, 2024

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 like Warren Buffett and think the market will make the right call in the long-term, but that doesn't make the paper loss any better. In this article, we look at 3 possible answers to that question. …

ByNick SundichMay 7, 2024

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 a daunting task, especially for beginners. With so many different strategies and techniques available, it's easy to get lost in the sea of information about what stocks to buy, what strategies to use and what is…

ByNick SundichMay 6, 2024

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 of manipulating accounting records and financial statements in order to deceive others. This deception can be done for various reasons, such as hiding losses or inflating profits. Cooking the books is an illegal activity that can result…

ByNick SundichApril 30, 2024