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The ASX is demutualised: Here is why that is a good thing

The ASX is demutualised and it has been since 1998. At the time, it was the first in the world to be demutualised and it remains one of the few to be to this day. But what is "demutualised"? And is it really that big a deal? SIGN UP FOR THE STOCKS DOWN UNDER NEWSLETTER NOW! …

ByNick SundichAugust 9, 2023

Should I trade CFDs? Only if you’re comfortable with the extreme risk

Should I trade CFDs? CFDs (contracts for difference) are a powerful trading tool that allow retail investors to speculate on the price of an underlying asset without actually owning it. CFDs allow traders to access markets beyond their usual scope, providing an ideal way to diversify portfolios and capitalize on potential market opportunities. But they are…

ByNick SundichAugust 8, 2023

ASX v US stocks: 5 things we’d like to see the ASX learn from Wall Street

The ASX v US stocks debate is a common one among Australian investors - which exchange will generate better returns? Ultimately, it will depend on which stocks you invest in on either exchange. However, there's no debate that there are more opportunities amongst US stocks with more than triple the number of them. And the major…

ByNick SundichAugust 4, 2023

What is shareholder dilution and when is it a good thing?

With the ASX hosting more small-cap companies than large ones, the concept of shareholder dilution is one that investors should know about. SIGN UP FOR THE STOCKS DOWN UNDER NEWSLETTER NOW! What is shareholder dilution? Shareholder dilution refers to the reduction in the ownership percentage of a company's shareholders due to the issuance of new…

ByNick SundichAugust 3, 2023

Many stocks have investor relations personnel. How can you judge their success or failure?

Many listed companies will have people dedicated to investor relations - either in-house staff or outside personnel from dedicated firms. Just what do they do for your company and how can you judge their success or failure? What are the Best ASX Stocks to invest in right now? Check our buy/sell tips on the top Stocks…

ByNick SundichJuly 27, 2023

Demergers … The 5 most famous break ups!

Demergers are a common organisational restructuring tactic listed companies undertake. In this article we look at why companies undertake them and some of the most famous demerged companies on the ASX. What are the Best ASX Stocks to invest in right now? Check our buy/sell tips on the top Stocks in ASX [sg_popup id="23914" event="click"][/sg_popup] Why do companies…

ByNick SundichJuly 20, 2023

Most ASX companies are in a blackout period right now – here’s what it means

ASX companies that use either the calendar year or July 1-June 30 year as their financial year are currently in blackout periods. What is the big deal about this? What are the Best ASX Stocks to invest in right now? Check our buy/sell tips on the top Stocks in ASX [sg_popup id="23914" event="click"][/sg_popup] What is a blackout period? A…

ByNick SundichJuly 19, 2023

How to rebuild your wealth after a divorce? Here are 5 key steps

How to rebuild your wealth after a divorce? It can be a daunting and overwhelming task. However, it doesn't have to be if you have a plan in place. Here are 5 key steps for rebuilding your financial portfolio. What are the Best ASX Stocks to invest in right now? Check our buy/sell tips on the top…

ByNick SundichJuly 18, 2023

Why do some companies capitalise expenses such as R&D? Should investors even care?

There's plenty of accounting plays companies can make and one of them is to capitalise expenses. To capitalise expenses (particularly R&D - Research & Development) means to record them on the balance sheet of a company, rather than expensing them immediately. In this article, we look at the impact it has and if investors should care. What are…

ByNick SundichJuly 12, 2023

Clinical trial stages: Here are the 4 big hurdles that biotechs need to overcome

A biotech wanting to bring a drug or product to market has to clear various Clinical trial stages. In this article, we recap all these individual phases. What are the Best ASX Stocks to invest in right now? Check our buy/sell tips on the top Stocks in ASX [sg_popup id="23914" event="click"][/sg_popup] The 4 clinical trial stages Pre-clinical A…

ByNick SundichJuly 4, 2023