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Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
What are blue chip shares?
Named after what are traditionally the most expensive poker chips in a casino, blue chip stocks are generally thought of as some of the top options for investors to consider. So what gives a share “blue chip” status, and what can you expect from an investment in blue chip stocks?
Investment Funds
22 Jul, 2022
3 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
What is a unicorn company?
In finance, a privately-held start-up company is considered a “unicorn” if it’s valued at over $1 billion. Investors often go hunting for unicorns to benefit from their success.
Investment Funds
22 Jul, 2022
2 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Everything you've ever wanted to know about peer-to peer-lending
How exactly do P2P online loan platforms work, and should you trust them over traditional lenders? Find out everything you’ve ever wanted to know about peer-to-peer lending.
Investment Funds
06 Jul, 2018
8 min read
Nick Bendel
Property & Personal Finance Writer
What are the pros and cons of investing in gold?
Gold aficionados swear by the stuff. Others think it makes a poor investment. The truth is in the middle – it suits some people but not others.
Investment Funds
18 Jan, 2018
3 min read
Nick Bendel
Property & Personal Finance Writer
What are index funds?
Traditionally, if you want to play the stock market, you have to invest in one company at a time. However, an index fund is an investment product that lets you invest in multiple companies simultaneously.
Investment Funds
08 Dec, 2017
3 min read
Nick Bendel
Property & Personal Finance Writer
What are the pros and cons of buying shares?
The stock market can be your best friend when prices are rising and your worst enemy when they’re falling.
Investment Funds
06 Oct, 2017
3 min read
Nick Bendel
Property & Personal Finance Writer
What are franking credits?
Franking credits, also known as imputation credits, are a tax credit people can earn while investing in shares.
Investment Funds
23 Aug, 2017
2 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
What is a financial planner?
It can be hard to ask for help, but when it comes to personal finances, reaching out to a professional could save you big in the long run.
Investment Funds
07 Aug, 2017
3 min read
Nick Bendel
Property & Personal Finance Writer
What is the All Ordinaries?
The All Ordinaries is an index made up of the share prices for 500 of the largest companies listed on the ASX.
Investment Funds
01 Aug, 2017
1 min read
Nick Bendel
Property & Personal Finance Writer
Why Albert Einstein loved compound interest
Albert Einstein is said to have once described compound interest as “the eighth wonder of the world”.
Investment Funds
19 May, 2017
4 min read
RateCity
Equity crowdfunding: your next investment opportunity?
As the Federal Government works to pass legislation regulating equity crowdfunding in Australia, now's a good time to get your head around what this form of investment could mean for you. Equity crowdfunding has boomed in countries such as New Zealand and Sweden so with the precedent already set, there's no reason why Australia won't take to this fairly new investment model like a duck to water.
Investment Funds
10 Feb, 2016
3 min read
Kate Wick
Following the crowd could be a costly investment
Following the crowd is a trait we've inherited from hundreds of thousands of years of evolution. But as an investment strategy, it's not effective.
Investment Funds
05 Nov, 2014
3 min read
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