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...

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,...

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...

What are the Top lithium stocks?

Ever wondered how the Tesla you see on the street is so quiet, or how it is so energy efficient in comparison to the everyday fuel-based car? Lithium has seemingly become something of a buzzword...

Market Order vs Limit Order

When buying or selling a stock, there are two main order types you can place – market orders and limit orders. Understanding what they are will help your investment strategy and give you more confidence...

What is short selling?

GameStop…The Big Short….Billion-dollar bankruptcies….When we think of short selling, we think of these concepts. It entered the public eye in January this year and became a welcome distraction to a year of COVID and cases....

Can I Buy Stocks Without a Broker?

When surveyed, 54% of the US public indicated that understanding brokerage was a significant barrier to investing. Similarly, 63% of Australians are open to receiving financial advice in the future. With over $1.4tn in total...