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…

4 ASX stocks that Australian Ethical bought or sold recently

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

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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…

Why do companies get an ASX query? These are the 3 most common reasons

In this article, we look at why your company might get an ASX query? Specifically, the 3 most common reasons.…

ESG Investing in 2025: How can I tell if a stock or fund is ethical or ESG compliant?

ESG investing is becoming increasingly popular with investors. But as this happens, it begs the question as to just how you…

This Time is Different: John Templeton said this phrase was costly in 1933, but here is when it may be true

‘The investor who says, “This time is different,” when in fact it’s virtually a repeat of an earlier situation, has…

The Canadian Securities Exchange is buying the NSX! So will Australia finally get a legitimate second exchange?

The big news for Australian investors this week isn’t rate cuts or what Trump may or may not do on…

Here are our top 5 contrarian stock ideas on the ASX – is it time to buy?

Many investors are looking for contrarian stock ideas on the ASX. After all, Warren Buffett said to be greedy when…

The Alpha of a stock: Here’s why it is important for investors to know

The Alpha of a stock is another important investing metric that stock investors need to know about. In this article,…

Directors duties: Here’s what ASX company directors owe their investors

Some investors may think the only Directors duties are to ‘create shareholder value’. Maybe in their eyes, but not the…

The $3m super tax is coming! If you’re invested in equities, here is how it might impact you

It seems during the next 3 years, the $3m super tax will be officially a thing. Itwas blocked by the…

Warren Buffett is retiring, will hand the top job at Berkshire to Greg Abel by the end of 2025. Here’s what you need to know

After many decades at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett is retiring. After founding his empire in 1965, he…

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