Stock market volatility is arguably one of the most misunderstood concepts in investing, especially for new investors trying to dip their toes in. Put simply, stock market volatility is a term used to describe fluctuations in the market, which may refer to factors like stock prices, the volume of trading or the amount of investors participating…
ASX up and running, to open weaker, Charter Hall (ASX:CHC) and Centuria (ASX:CIP) continue to acquire The ASX (ASX:ASX) managed to open on time Tuesday after significant issues to begin the week, though management flagged some ‘settlement’ issues had also arisen, sending the share price 1.5% lower. In terms of the ASX200 (ASX:XJO) it was…
It is often said that when the market takes a hit, that’s the best time to invest, and the COVID-19 pandemic is no different. Since the beginning of this pandemic, 2020 calendar year dividend expectations for the ASX 200 have fallen from ~$73bn to ~$58bn, which is broadly the same level of dividends that were…
Sharemarket to open strongly, Moderna (NYSE:MRNA) vaccine 94% effective, ASX (ASX:ASX) system failure, US markets hit record The ASX200 (ASX:XJO) managed just twenty five minutes of trade this morning before it’s new settlement system failed, closing down the market for the day. Before the shutdown it was a positive start, the market finished 1.2% higher on…
It’s becoming really tricky to get income from your money these days. ASX dividend shares may be the best answer. Bank interest rates are now really low. To combat that, here are a couple of ideas: Brickworks Limited (ASX: BKW) If I’m thinking about investing for dividends, I’d be looking for a few different things. I want to…
ASX rallies on vaccine news, cyclical rotation in full flight, Westfield (ASX:URW) jumps 43.5% The ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) finished just 0.7% above open despite trading as much as 2.5% higher during the day on news of Pfizer’s (NYSE:PFE) successful vaccine trials. For those interested, reports suggest that the treatment has 90% efficacy in protecting from…
Trucost Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Analytics Sustainable development considerations In 2015, the United Nations launched the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that were adopted by 193 countries. The SDGs outline a set of objectives to be achieved by 2030 that aims to end poverty, hunger and inequality, while tackling climate change, improving health and education,…
I think there’s a chance that A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) shares could be the best pick in the S&PASX 200 today. Why I think A2 Milk is a good buy today A2 Milk is a really good business. It has lots of factors that can make strong long-term returns. There is a good international growth…
LIC/LIT IPO Vintage Year Analysis The listed investment company/listed investment trust (LIC/LIT) sector in the ASX has copped a lot of criticism over the last 12 months, in relation to the apparent mis-selling of new issues and conflicts of interest. We have no interest in revisiting the debate, other than to say that it is…
A new date has entered share market history – 9 March, 2020. This day gave us the worst one-day drop on US markets since the GFC-inspired crash of 2008, with a global pandemic and an oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia the dual triggers. Since then, share markets globally have clawed back some…
