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4 things investors need to know about dividend investing
In times of economic volatility, it’s more important than ever for dividend investors to keep track of their portfolio.
When are dividends paid by stocks?
It's important for investors to keep track of their dividends, including factors such as price, paid and ex dates, dividend reinvestment plans and taxes.
Diversification of SMSF portfolios post COVID-19
In times of heightened market volatility, it's crucial for SMSF trustees to review and rebalance their portfolio, diversifying their assets as necessary.
Types of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) – explained
This article explores the various types of ETFs available to investors, how they differ, and the roles they play in building an investment portfolio.
Three ways investors approach market volatility
Elevated levels of market volatility can be challenging for investors but with this comes opportunity to both minimise risks and maximise opportunities.
Brokerage fees and your investment performance
Find out how brokerage fees impact your investment performance as we look at Sharesight's data on brokerage cost and explore the trend towards low-cost brokers.
Top insights from the ASX Australian Investor Study 2020
2020 has been an extraordinary year for markets and the ASX Australian Investor Study 2020 (AIS) has picked up on a number of interesting trends for investors.
What investors need to know about SPACs
Special-Purpose Acquisition Companies or SPACs are a structure for companies to raise capital instead of via an IPO. Here's what investors need to know.
Mutual Funds vs ETFs in the UK - what are the differences?
In this article we detail what mutual funds and ETFs are, how they differ, and what you need to look out for if you’re looking to invest in either in the UK.
3 reasons why you need to be tracking dividends
Dividend tracking might seem ‘unsexy’ compared to tracking capital growth, but dividends income can have a material impact on your investment portfolio returns.
Five key characteristics of quality companies in reporting season
We look for quality companies, which we define as having five key characteristics. Here's how to identify them during reporting season.
Q&A with Baubre Murray
Baubre is a Sharesight user and a Chartered Accountant based in Wellington NZ who recently published a personal finance book entitled Stop Worrying About Money.