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The case for investing in Asia: Sharesight event wrap-up
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The case for investing in Asia: Sharesight event wrap-up

by David Olsen | Aug 15th 2019

Is there a case for investing in Asia? The answers were revealed during an event hosted by Sharesight in association with Aberdeen Standard Investments.

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Should you invest in early-stage companies or VC funds?

by Angela Thompson | Jul 26th 2019

Sharesight CEO Doug Morris moderated a panel of angel investing, VC and crowd-funding platform experts. Here's what they told him about early-stage investing.

How to evaluate and record stock buybacks
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How to evaluate and record stock buybacks

by Andrew Bird | Jul 13th 2019

As an investor, it’s important to understand why stock buybacks occur, how to evaluate them, and whether you should participate in them -- even at a discount.

3 tips to maximise your retirement savings
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3 tips to maximise your retirement savings

by Doug Morris | Jul 11th 2019

Your retirement may be decades away, but there’s no time to waste in building your retirement income with these three tips for investors.

ASX Investor Day Sydney
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ASX Investor Day Sydney 2019

by Vikas Soni | Jul 2nd 2019

Approximately 800 attendees had the opportunity to listen and learn from some of the best people in the investing world at the ASX Investor Day in Sydney.

What is a dividend yield trap
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What is a dividend yield trap?

by Prashant Mohan | Jun 26th 2019

While investing in high dividend yielding stocks can be a good strategy, it can lead to what’s known as a yield trap, dividend trap, or dividend yield trap.

Featured - How to build a long-term portfolio in listed markets
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How to build a long-term portfolio in listed markets

by Graham Hand | Jun 17th 2019

Building a resilient portfolio doesn't have to be complicated. Just pick an asset allocation that matches your risk horizon, and follow these 4 simple rules.

The essential guide to investing in unlisted property trusts
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The unlisted property trust investing essential guide

by Hamish Wehl | Jun 5th 2019

There are a number of ways to invest in commercial property, from direct investment, private syndicates, REITs, to unlisted property trusts -- explained here.

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What is CHESS?

by Angela Thompson | May 30th 2019

As an Australian investor, you’ve probably heard of CHESS. This article explains what it is, including the advantages of having CHESS sponsored shares.

ETFs vs managed funds - what are the differences?
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ETFs vs managed funds - what are the differences?

by Prashant Mohan | May 29th 2019

Are you considering investing in an ETF or managed fund? When they’re both available, it can be confusing to determine which one is best for your circumstances.

Shares for Beginners podcast interview with Sharesight CEO
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Shares for Beginners podcast interview with Sharesight CEO

by David Olsen | May 17th 2019

Share investing advocate Philip Muscatello spoke with Sharesight CEO Doug Morris on the Shares for Beginners podcast about ETFs, benchmarking, and Sharesight.

ETF vs LIC differences
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ETFs versus LICs: What you need to know

by Alison Banney | May 3rd 2019

What are the key differences between ETFs and LICs, and which one is right for your portfolio? Let’s take a look at both investment options to find out.