Australian investors have been led to believe that the strategy of buying and holding stocks in the financial sector over the long term is the best way to invest. This is due, in part, to the fact that stocks in this sector are considered a low risk, safe investment and because they usually pay a dividend. However, history has demonstrated how this strategy has not only resulted in ...

When is the right time to sell stocks? Would it surprise you to know that the most common reason traders are inconsistent and suffer losses is their inability to know when to sell stocks. Unfortunately, the inexperienced either do not sell or they sell at the wrong time, which results in taking less profits or larger losses.

In reality, the biggest temptation trader’s face ...

At times, the US and Australian stock markets move together, while at other times history shows that they diverge. While the COVID-19 pandemic slowed the rise of equities markets, as trillions was lost on exchanges around the world, the S&P 500 continued to lead global markets to reach new all-time highs.

Opinion is divided as to whether the US stock market is currently ...

In the last 12 months, there has been record levels of beginners getting into stock investing for the first time but most are unsure about which stocks to invest in.

That said, recent headlines have highlighted that while some individuals are making profits by following chat forums and acting on free stock tips, many more have lost thousands of dollars following the herd. ...

A common misconception held by many investors about dividend investing is that they should only invest in the highest paying dividend stocks. Unfortunately, however, retail investors are largely unaware that there are hidden risks with this strategy and, therefore, often fail to achieve what they set out to. Selecting good dividend stocks is far more involved than just looking at stocks ...