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The 20 shares most traded by SMSFs in 2018
Let’s take a look at the 20 most traded shares in Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) portfolios tracked in Sharesight, and how they performed in 2018.
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Sharesight20 top 20 trades on ASX & NZX - January 2019
We look at the top 20 trades on both the ASX and NZX markets among the Sharesight userbase during January 2019 and dig into the news behind these trades.
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ASX financial sector trades due to Banking Royal Commission
We gauge the reaction to the Banking Royal Commission report by retail investors by looking at the trades made in ASX finance stocks tracked by Sharesight.
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NZX-50 sector and stock performance 2013-2018
We examine the returns of stocks in New Zealand’s NZX-50 index and the corresponding returns for each sector over the last 5 years (2013-2018).
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ASX IPOs in 2018 averaged 8% return 1 month after listing
Despite some reports about the death of IPOs, analysis reveals opportunities for investors to reap significant returns from a simple and systemic approach.
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ASX-300 sector and stock performance 2013-2018
We examine the returns of stocks in Australia’s ASX-300 index and the corresponding returns for each sector over the last 5 years (2013-2018).
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Aussie Firebug podcast interview with Sharesight CEO
Sharesight user and FIRE investing advocate Aussie Firebug speaks with Sharesight CEO Doug Morris on the Aussie Firebug podcast about performance, tax and FIRE.
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8 New Year's resolutions for investors in 2019
If getting your portfolio in order is a resolution for you this year, here are 8 very specific things you can do to help you get there.
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TSX-60 sector and stock performance 2013-2018
In this post, we’re examining the returns of stocks in Canada’s TSX-60 index and the corresponding returns for each sector and key stocks in the index.
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5 ways to maximise returns in a low-return world
To maximise returns, investors need to be smart about minimising investment costs. Let's explore how you can reduce costs, and maximise returns in 2019:
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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.
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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.