If you want to trade stocks on ASX, what's the best trading platform for ASX shares? Unfortunately, there is no one single answer to that question. Investors should consider a range of factors when selecting a trading platform. Let's find out which factors those are.
Factors investors should consider when deciding what the best trading platform…
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Addressing the ASX decline is a question that has been considered for many months now. In 2023-24, more companies left the ASX in the past 2 years than any 2 year period since the 1990s recession - whether being brought out by private equity or a big industry player, delisting to a penny stock exchange…
Investing in IPOs offers the opportunity for investors to make gains they couldn't make with any other company, but also offer a risk of making significant losses which you may not be able to recoup. They're also a major milestone for companies involved, as they not only provide access to significant amounts of capital but…
Investors asking themselves, 'Should I buy Apple shares from Australia,' are not just considering buying shares any company, but the world's largest. Capped at over $3tn, the Silicon Valley-based tech (and arguably luxury) company has risen to spectacular new heights since the departure and death of Steve Jobs, surpassing $1tn in August 2018, $2tn in…
Will Ozempic hurt healthcare stocks? Investors who've been selling healthcare stocks left right and centre - except Novo Nordisk of course, now the largest stock in Europe by market capitalisation - believe it will. But even though we hear these arguments loud and clear, we think these fears are overblown.
Ozempic is a weight-loss drug that…
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to lower interest rates in 2025 has sparked renewed optimism among investors seeking opportunities on the ASX. This move is a routine adjustment and a powerful economic lever that could ignite growth in specific sectors, especially those linked to property and consumer finance. We’re not only talking about…
'The investor who says, "This time is different," when in fact it’s virtually a repeat of an earlier situation, has uttered among the four most costly words in the annals of investing'. This quote was said by John Templeton’s in his work '16 rules for Investment Success'.
Why Templeton thought 'This Time is Different' was…
If you've ever looked at the share market and wondered, "How many shares can I afford?", you're not alone. It's a common question for both new and seasoned investors. Whether you're investing in blue-chip shares on the ASX or looking to build a diversified portfolio, understanding how to calculate the number of shares you can…
After many decades at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett is retiring. After founding his empire in 1965, he built it into a US$1tn+ empire owning many of America's best companies and profiting off them. But of course, all good things must come to an end - at least a tenure led by the…
China, Australia’s largest trading partner, plays a crucial role in shaping the economic landscape for Australian investors. As one of the world’s biggest economies, China’s slowdown has far-reaching effects, not just domestically but globally. So, what does this slowdown mean for Australian investors, and when will the impact show? This article explores the causes of…
