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Tracking dividend metrics

6 key metrics every dividend investor must track

by Prashant Mohan | Aug 22nd 2024

This blog explains six key metrics that dividend investors should be tracking to achieve success, and how they can be tracked in Sharesight.

Dividend vs share buybacks

Dividends vs. share buybacks: Which is better for investors?

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Jul 17th 2024

We take a look at dividends and share buybacks, discussing the pros and cons of each, the tax implications and which one is more beneficial for investors.

Capital gains tax (CGT) calculator Sharesight

Capital gains tax (CGT) calculator for Australian investors

by Angela Thompson | Jul 8th 2024

Sharesight's Australian capital gains tax calculator is the easiest way to calculate CGT on your investment portfolio. Read more on CGT rates, rules & more.

Record-keeping requirements for Australian investors

Record-keeping requirements for Australian investors

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Jun 6th 2024

Find out which records the ATO requires Australian investors to keep, and how to stay on top of your investment portfolio record-keeping with Sharesight.

How SMSF trustees can get EOFY-ready

How SMSF trustees can get EOFY-ready

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Jun 5th 2024

Keep reading to learn more about how Sharesight saves SMSF trustees time and money at tax time, and how trustees can get EOFY-ready with Sharesight.

Tax loss selling for Australian investors

Tax loss selling for Australian investors

by Angela Thompson | May 28th 2024

A tax loss selling (tax loss harvesting) strategy can offset some of the capital gains you incurred during the year. Shareight's unrealised CGT report can help.

EOFY checklist for Australian investors

EOFY checklist for Australian investors

by David Olsen | May 28th 2024

Are you missing an EOFY opportunity? There’s still time to assess your investment portfolio and take advantage of the time left before 30 June.

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4 ways to prepare your investment portfolio for retirement

by Stephanie Stefanovic | May 16th 2024

In this blog, we discuss retirement planning for investors, including four important factors every investor must consider.

Investing red flags

Red flags: When should you avoid investing in an asset?

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Apr 19th 2024

This article explores some of the “red flags” you should look out for when considering an investment for your portfolio.

Top 50 finance & investing podcasts-2

Top 50 finance and investing podcasts in 2024

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Apr 7th 2024

The Sharesight team has put together a list of the top 50 investing, personal finance and business news podcasts worldwide.

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Why we need to talk more about investing: Angela's story

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Mar 26th 2024

We talk to Angela Thompson about what made her take the plunge into investing and why we need to talk more about investing with the people in our lives.

Top 50 finance & investing blogs (1)

Top 50 finance and investing blogs in 2024

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Mar 25th 2024

Check out this list created by the Sharesight team, covering the 50 best personal finance and investment blogs from around the world.