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Is investing in ASX international companies more challenging than domestic companies in 2023?

Investing in ASX international companies   is eerily similar to investing in domestic companies. After all, you buy and sell shares and make a return exactly the same - by buying low and selling high. Nonetheless, there are a few things that investors need to bear in mind that they wouldn't have to…

ByNick SundichMay 2, 2023

Should you really ‘Sell in May and go away’? Here’s why we think that theory is nonsense

Have you ever heard of the saying 'sell in May and go away'? It is probably better if you haven't. We think this saying is nonsense. Do you need solid trading & investment ideas on the ASX? Stocks Down Under Concierge can help! Concierge is a service that gives you timely BUY and SELL alerts…

ByNick SundichApril 27, 2023

The Baltic Dry Index: What does it track and why has it dropped >30% in 12 months?

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) is an index you may not have heard of, but you should have. In this article, we recap what it is, why you should watch it and where it is right now. Do you need solid trading & investment ideas on the ASX? Stocks Down Under Concierge can help! Concierge is…

ByNick SundichApril 11, 2023

Why have food delivery stocks been dud investments despite brutal consumer demand during COVID-19?

During the height of the COVID pandemic, we couldn't dine out so we turned to food delivery companies - including some food delivery stocks on the ASX. But literally none of those companies have turned out to be good investments, even when revenues were at an all time high. Why was that and are there better…

ByNick SundichFebruary 24, 2023

Here are 4 factors that determine how much time spent monitoring a portfolio is ideal to generate top returns

Monitoring a portfolio is an important task for any investor, but just how much time is appropriate? Certainly, whatever your investing style and portfolio style, it should be done on a regular basis to ensure that you are making the right decisions and that your investments are performing well. But just how much time spent investing…

ByNick SundichFebruary 21, 2023

The 4 key differences between West Texas Intermediate and Brent oil

Brent and West Texas Intermediate are two of the world's most popular benchmarks for crude oil pricing. But what are the differences between the two and which one is superior? The difference between Brent and West Texas Intermediate comes down to location, differentials in supply and demand as well as quality differences, such as sulfur content. And…

ByNick SundichFebruary 16, 2023

Here are 6 investment strategies. Which one is right for you?

Investment strategies are important for any investor, regardless of the size of their portfolio. But what are some of the investing strategies available to investors? And how can you pick one that’s right for your situation and objectives. Stocks Down Under recaps how investors can decide on an investment strategy and some of the most popular…

ByNick SundichFebruary 2, 2023

Why buying Australian Cash ETFs makes sense for investors

What are Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)? ETFs are funds that track the performance of specific indexes or assets and seek to provide the returns of those indexes or assets for their investors. ETFs are traded on exchanges, thereby making them easy to invest in by retail investors. ETFs can hold multiple assets and investing in an…

ByMarc KennisDecember 7, 2022

The Top-5 books on investing you should read to boost your returns in 2021

1 January 2021 Some months ago the team at Stocks Down Under were looking for a Staff Writer for our publication. It’s not the easiest of jobs. To be a good writer on ASX-listed companies you’ve got to have a strong general knowledge when it comes to industry and finance, solid research skills and the ability…

ByMarc KennisJanuary 1, 2021

How to be a good contrarian investor

Tuesday 22 December 2020 Yesterday we looked at the recent track record of the team at Stocks Down Under when it came to some of our contrarian plays. That prompted us to ask if it’s possible to train yourself to become a good contrarian investor. We think it is. Contrarian investing is a strategy which, if practiced…

ByMarc KennisDecember 22, 2020

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Is investing in ASX international companies more challenging than domestic companies in 2023?

Should you really ‘Sell in May and go away’? Here’s why we think that theory is nonsense

The Baltic Dry Index: What does it track and why has it dropped >30% in 12 months?

Why have food delivery stocks been dud investments despite brutal consumer demand during COVID-19?

Here are 4 factors that determine how much time spent monitoring a portfolio is ideal to generate top returns

The 4 key differences between West Texas Intermediate and Brent oil

Here are 6 investment strategies. Which one is right for you?

Why buying Australian Cash ETFs makes sense for investors

The Top-5 books on investing you should read to boost your returns in 2021

How to be a good contrarian investor

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