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High returns - the market for marijuana
With Canada recently becoming the second country to legalise recreational marijuana, we explore the world of cannabis and the share market.

Diary of a small cap growth investor
Claude Walker from Ethical Equities shares his experience as a small cap growth investor, and looks at his performance over the last two years.

What to look for when buying ETFs
Like most things in life, not all ETFs are created equal. Below Steve Bull from ETF Watch highlights 5 things investors should look out for when buying ETFs.

Five paths to investment diversification
Ensuring that you are adequately diversified helps you ride out the ups and downs of financial markets by spreading your money across different investments.

Issues that could make or break SMSFs in 2019
2019 is going to be a challenging year with several headwinds for SMSFs - according to the speakers at the SMSF association's end of year lunch.

Do demergers & spin-offs create value for shareholders?
Do demergers and spin-offs always create value for shareholders? As with everything in life, it depends and needs to be looked at closely.

Sharesight20 top 20 trades on ASX & NZX - November 2018
We look at the top 20 trades on both the ASX and NZX markets among the Sharesight userbase during November and dive into the news behind the movements.

The Australian Tax Office, big data, and you
If you’re doing something as common as share investing, it pays to be organised with Sharesight and stay out of the crosshairs of the ATO’s big data program.

4 metrics to monitor the health of your investment portfolio
Understanding how your portfolio has been performing overall, not just in the past month, is the best antidote to help you make the best decisions. Here's how:

Forrester Predictions 2019 event highlights
Key highlights and learnings from the Forrester Predictions 2019 breakfast event in Sydney, and how they might shape investing strategies in the coming year.

Sharesight20 top 20 trades on ASX & NZX - October 2018
Welcome to the October 2018 edition of the Sharesight20 monthly trading snapshot where we look at the top 20 trades on both the ASX and NZX markets.

Morningstar Individual Investor Conference highlights
The team at Sharesight had the privilege of attending the Morningstar Individual Investor Conference in Sydney this week. Here's what we learned.