CommSec
4 August 2022
The first half of 2022 has seen a large number of new capital note issuances by financial institutions. What is a capital note and how may it fit into your investment portfolio?
CommSec
2 December 2021
Australia’s largest public M&A deal is approaching the final stages after shareholders of Square approved the Afterpay acquisition in a landslide. So, what’s next?
CommSec
28 September 2021
Special dividends and buybacks were a feature of the August earnings season, with around $15 billion in buybacks announced alongside special dividends. So, what are buybacks and how do they work?
CommSec
23 August 2021
US-based digital payments and finance company, Square, Inc. has agreed to a $39 billion takeover of Australia’s largest listed tech company, Afterpay. What does this mean for Afterpay shareholders?
CommSec
30 June 2021
Reporting Season is here – who are the likely winners and losers across industry sectors? Unemployment has fallen to a 10½-year low in June, and the housing construction sector is also improving.
CommSec
30 July 2021
Hybrid securities could see an uptick in popularity as investors continue to search for income & Australian financial institutions consider new issuances. However, there's some risks to take into account.
CommSec
30 June 2021
Aussie companies are listing at their fastest pace in almost 14 years. What’s driving this and what are the risks of IPOs? How can you take part in a potentially lucrative aspect of the sharemarket?
CommSec
29 April 2021
Investing in US shares can provide increased exposure to deeper markets. We’ll give you an idea of the tax issues to consider if you are an Australian tax resident & considering trading US stocks.
CommSec
24 February 2021
There’s recent hype around international markets and whilst this may be attractive for some investors, it’s important to understand the risks involved and differences between domestic & overseas markets.
CommSec
24 February 2021
International investing is on the rise for Australian investors, particularly due to the market volatility caused by the recent global pandemic. Is it time to dip your toes into the global market?
CommSec
21 August 2020
Trading in an unpredictable market presents various challenges for investors. In this article, we discuss five of the most common mistakes we see when investors trade in volatile markets.
CommSec
27 July 2020
The last few months have seen many investors question themselves and ask whether rebalancing their investment portfolios was something they should have considered or still need to consider.
CommSec
4 June 2020
Who invented stock charts, and what can we use them for? Get an introduction to the most common types of stock charts and learn how they can help investors.
CommSec
20 May 2020
Learn about the two options for how long your order is in market, each with different actions and risks.
CommSec
15 May 2020
The thing is if markets are up, we tend to get excited and want to take more risks. If markets are down, we generally get scared and want to sell everything.
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