Why invest in Australian Stocks over American Stocks?

The Australian stock market has been experiencing steady growth over the past few years, making it an attractive option for investors looking for a stable and profitable investment opportunity. Compared to the American stock market, the Australian stock market has several advantages that make it an excellent option for investors looking for a diversified portfolio. … Read more

Fast Money: KMD Brands (KMD) Vs Calidus Resources (CAI)

In the current economic climate, would you rather invest in an outdoor apparel retailer that can capitalise on the resumption of international travel and no COVID sales interruption in 12 months, or a gold miner trading at about Net Tangible Assets (NTA) levels with operational activities around the corner?  Emerald Financial analysts Sam Green and … Read more

Fast Money #2 – Metals X (MLX) Vs Monash IVF (MVF)

If you’re like most people, you’re always on the lookout for ways to make fast money. And if you’re an investor, that means finding stocks that can give you big returns in a relatively short amount of time. In this episode of Fast Money #2, we’re going to look at two stocks that could do … Read more

How much do you really need to start investing?

If you came here looking for a magic number, there isn’t one.  There’s a common misconception that you need squillions to get started with investing, but if that were the case, no one would ever enter the market!  With the rise of mobile app based trading platforms there has never been a better or more … Read more

You may be overpaying for international share trading

Many trading platforms advertise low brokerage fees for US or internationally listed shares, but they may be hiding large currency conversion fees. Plenty of retail investors are getting enticed into trading platforms offering trading in international shares for supposedly cheap brokerage rates. You can find plenty of advertised rates for trading US listed shares at … Read more

How to diversify your share portfolio

“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket”. The simplest analogy and central thesis for why you should diversify your share portfolio, rewritten countless times in articles on the topic.  You already know that investing is the key to building long term wealth. Establishing an investing strategy is important to help get you there; however, … Read more

Trading 101: Top tips for new traders

If you enjoy being actively involved in your investments, you may be interested in trading. Traders take advantage of small price movements to turn a profit. Starting on the right track is about understanding both the fundamentals of trading, and you as a trader.  The best investment you can make is in your education. Do … Read more

Investing 101: Five top tips for new investors

We know that the share market can be confusing to navigate, and investing for the first time can be daunting. Before you start investing it’s important to understand some of the fundamentals of how the share market works as well as your preferences as an investor. We have put together our 5 top tips for … Read more

Explain Like I’m 5: Trading vs Investing

If you explore the world of the share market for more than two minutes you’re bound to come across the words “investing” and “trading”. But what is the difference between the two of them and how do you decide which is right for you? Let’s start with the basics. What is trading?  Trading involves frequent … Read more

Do you really own your shares?

The global pandemic affected almost every aspect of modern life, and the stock market was no exception. The stock market crash early in 2020 saw an influx of retail investors and a huge increase in the number of accounts opened on trading apps. While investing is almost always a positive step towards financial freedom, experts … Read more