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Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

What are ethical exchange-traded funds (ETFs)?

An exchange-traded fund or ETF is like a managed fund that's traded on an exchange, such as the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) or Cboe Australia (CXA).

Investment Funds

06 Sep, 2023

5 min read

What are ethical exchange-traded funds (ETFs)?
Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

Should you save or invest your money?

Both saving and investing can help you grow your wealth, but they are quite different, so how do you choose? Understanding them both will help.

Investment Funds

15 Mar, 2023

8 min read

Should you save or invest your money?
Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

A beginners guide to financial investments - How to start investing

Thinking about investing but not sure where to start? This article is the ultimate beginners guide to investing, covering all the basics, including where to invest, how to invest, and how to prepare for your first investment.

Investment Funds

28 Feb, 2023

7 min read

A beginners guide to financial investments - How to start investing
Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

What is green shorting?

Green shorting is a form of short selling that specifically targets a company or stock based on its climate-related policies, reputation or outlook. It's often an effort to place pressure on these entities to improve their environmental practices.

Investment Funds

24 Feb, 2023

4 min read

What is green shorting?
Vidhu Bajaj

Personal Finance Writer

How does passive and active investing differ?

Passive and active investing are distinct investment strategies with different risk profiles and potential returns. Learn the difference between the two to find out which is suitable for you.

Investment Funds

23 Feb, 2023

6 min read

How does passive and active investing differ?
Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

How to invest in an Initial Public Offering (IPO)

Thinking about investing in an IPO? It’s important that you understand all the steps you’ll need to take before you start making moves with your money.

Investment Funds

10 Feb, 2023

4 min read

How to invest in an Initial Public Offering (IPO)
Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

How to invest for kids

As a parent, you’ve likely thought about investing for your child so they have some sort of financial kitty to draw from when they need it. But how exactly do you go about investing?

Investment Funds

10 Feb, 2023

4 min read

How to invest for kids
Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

What is passive income?

Passive income can be loosely defined as investment returns that require little to no effort to attain. Imagine if you could retire sooner, repay your credit card debts, grow your savings and/or bolster your investment portfolio to generate further sources of passive income.

Investment Funds

30 Jan, 2023

6 min read

What is passive income?
Jodie Humphries

Personal Finance Editor

Short-term investments: What you need to know

Interested in investing but don’t want to lock away your money for the long haul? Short-term investments could be the solution.

Investment Funds

27 Jan, 2023

4 min read

Short-term investments: What you need to know
Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

Borrowing to invest: What you need to know

You may not have the cash outright to acquire assets such as properties, shares and bonds. Borrowing to invest can provide the opportunity to establish or grow your portfolio and accumulate wealth. Consider your risk appetite before making any investments.

Investment Funds

28 Sep, 2022

8 min read

Borrowing to invest: What you need to know
Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

What is a green investment? And should you consider them for your portfolio?

The definition is broad enough that companies offering ‘green investments’ can range from fully sustainable enterprises and those developing alternative energy technologies to businesses simply employing a few environmentally-conscious work practices.

Investment Funds

05 Sep, 2022

5 min read

What is a green investment? And should you consider them for your portfolio?
Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

What is micro-investing?

Traditionally, investments have been a tool for the wealthy. They’re often complex arrangements that require a significant level of financing and incur high fees. However, the advent of micro-investing means you can dip your toes into this arena without excessive exposure.

Investment Funds

19 Aug, 2022

5 min read

What is micro-investing?