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 ASX Market WrapTitle and Title and Text S&P/ASX 200 6,992.70 down 37.10pts (-0.53%) up 40.70pts (+0.58%)Strong gains in the ASX were led by the Materials sector, rising 1.87%, with...

Is There a Perfect Stock Portfolio?

A primary goal of many investors will be to have a so-called ‘perfect’ stock portfolio, one which optimises potential reward for the risk being taken on by the investor.It should of course be noted that...

What’s the Difference Between a LIC and an ETF?

Listed investment companies (LICs) and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are assets frequently traded on stock exchanges such as the ASX. Investors may often choose to invest in either asset as a way of diversifying their...

How much do I need to invest to make $1,000 a month?

Investment goals will differ for everyone, but one of the goals that many investors will set early in their investment journeys is to build a portfolio which will be able to return $1,000 in a...

Why Do Companies Have Differing Reporting Seasons?

IntroductionThe reporting season is regarded as one of the most important times for all companies. It is the time when publicly traded companies announce their financial results and company performance to the market - providing...

What is the Effect of Share Buybacks and Capital Raises on Share Prices?

Introduction“Capital Raisings” and “Share Buybacks” are terms thrown around on the AFR, in the news and by investors regularly. It’s for good reason as well – they’re integral features of company operations.  Let’s break down...

What is a Trading Halt?

In the stock market, control is key – control over when to enter and exit a position, and control over your response to new information. An absence of control puts investor capital at risk. Therefore,...

Difference Between the ASX 200 and the All-Ordinaries

Market indexes are important to know and understand for any investor. Not only are they a safe way to generate modest returns, but they also provide insights into what the broader financial markets are doing.“Do...

Three Stocks to Watch on the ASX for 2022

As we look towards the new year, a year that is hopefully not defined by further pandemic related tumult, the question now becomes, “which stocks on the ASX should I have on my radar for...