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Sharesight lunch and learn session at Morningstar investor conference

Morningstar's 2022 Individual Investor Conference: Key takeaways

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Oct 26th 2022

We highlight some takeaways from Morningstar's 2022 Conference for Individual Investors, where investors had the opportunity to hear from industry experts.

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Active vs. passive investing

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Oct 19th 2022

What are the differences between active and passive investing, and does one offer a higher guarantee of success than the other? Keep reading to learn more.

ETFs vs. stocks

ETFs vs. stocks

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Oct 13th 2022

Stocks and ETFs can both be a valuable addition to an investor’s portfolio, however it’s important to understand the pros and cons of these two asset types.

Constructing a diversified portfolio

Investment strategy: Portfolio construction and diversification

by Apoorva Pokharna | Oct 10th 2022

In this second video of our series "Investment Technology Journey for Self-directed Investors", we explain what a diversified portfolio might look like.

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Understanding the market: Investment research, advice and analysis

by Apoorva Pokharna | Sep 28th 2022

Along with some of our partners, we discuss current market conditions and how technology can assist investors in making more informed and strategic decisions.

What is impact investing

What is impact investing?

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Sep 19th 2022

Impact investing is an increasingly popular trend that allows investors to make a positive social and environmental impact through their investments.

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Market corrections: Tracking your portfolio when stocks are down

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Aug 10th 2022

We look at the impact of the 2022 market correction on Australian investors' assets, using data from our partner Otivo, as well as from Sharesight's userbase.

Volatile-markets

Volatile markets: 3 mistakes investors should avoid

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Jul 29th 2022

Volatile markets may make investors nervous, but they can also create lucrative opportunities for savvy investors, provided they avoid a few common pitfalls.

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The pros and cons of dividend reinvestment plans

by Sam Hando | Jul 25th 2022

To DRP, or not to DRP: that is the question. Find out the various pros and cons of partaking in dividend reinvestment plans (also known as DRPs or DRIPs).

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How to calculate portfolio turnover

by Prashant Mohan | Jul 14th 2022

By calculating the portfolio turnover ratio for your investments, you can get insight into your investment strategy and the profitability of your portfolio.

Sharesight Pearler Leveraging market volatility

Leveraging volatility for better investment decisions

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Jun 16th 2022

In this webinar, Sharesight and Pearler discuss how investors can navigate a volatile market while still reaching their financial goals.

Mutual funds vs. ETFs in the USA - what's the difference?

Mutual funds vs. ETFs in the US

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Jun 16th 2022

In this blog we explore the differences between mutual funds and ETFs, and what you need to look out for if you’re a US investor.