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Ode to the spreadsheet
It's truly amazing how much time people will spend tinkering away on an Excel spreadsheet, even though there are better solutions. We're guilty of it too.
Why I use Sharesight to track my portfolio
Sharesight Analytical Marketing Manager Emily Grunberg explains why she doesn't rely on her broker for her investment portfolio performance.
How using Super to buy a house robs your future self
The proposal to let young Australians divert money from superannuation to buy their first home is a terrible idea that suffers from short-term thinking.
Vice or virtue - what's the better investment?
Thematic investing is a useful tactic, but it’s wise to know what you’re actually buying and at what price. What are the better investments: vices or virtues?
2017 stock picking competition - April update
Track the April update of our 2017 stock picking competition and see who's in the lead so far: Sharesight customers, Livewire readers, or the Fund Managers.
Is the Harvey Norman short finally paying off?
No Harvey No! In what's been a frustrating and expensive mistake, the Harvey Norman short is finally drawing blood. Here's the proof.
My investing journey
Sharesight Senior Project Manager Ben Clendon shares his experience of starting an investment portfolio – from picking shares to tracking performance and tax.
How excessive percentage-based fees can warp risk and return
Just as ETFs have challenged the value of active fund managers, fintech innovators are attacking the value proposition of high-cost platforms.
Corporate actions and your investment performance
When a tricky a corporate action such as a spin off or takeover occurs, it’s important to fill the data gaps left by your broker and share registry.
3 reasons why dividend tracking is crucial
The importance of properly tracking the cash you receive from share investments, the tax implications, and the impact of dividend reinvesting.
Questions to ask before investing in Spaceship
A detailed breakdown of the Spaceship super fund (including performance returns thus far), and the questions to ask before moving your super over on launch day.
Cate Blanchett, queen of 100% investment returns?
When she flipped her $10M Sydney mansion for $19.8M, Cate Blanchett was heralded as a real estate genius. As it turns out, those figures are a Hollywood act.