Are we in the eye of the inflation storm? | Economic update
During November the market consensus shifted towards the FOMC and ECB remaining on hold throughout 2024. This reflects a ...
Read MoreThe Bank of Japan doesn’t remember how inflation works | Economic update
Last week was a big one for the history of Japanese monetary policy. If you did not notice this, you are forgiven. ...
Read MoreWhy the CPI report reaction surprised so much | Economic update
We were surprised last week by the reaction to the slightly better than expected US CPI monthly report. In aggregate the ...
Read MorePivotal week for global markets as the ticking time bomb awaits | Economic update
The week ahead may prove pivotal for the global bond markets. The US has roughly $33 trillion in Federal debt, at an ...
Read MoreMarkets get caught by a triple surprise | Economic Update
The markets were caught by a triple surprise last week. Firstly, the Treasury opted to issue less 10 and 30-year bonds ...
Read MoreTWE Retail Entitlement Offer – What are your options?
If you’re a Treasury Wines shareholder you may be wondering about the recent entitlement offer and what it means for you. ...
Read MoreInsights from an Investment Managers trip to Hong Kong
Last week we travelled to Hong Kong to attend a global investment conference and conducted several meetings with - Hong ...
Read MoreBond market wakes up from its hypnosis | Economic update
In Australia the release of the monthly CPI data upset the bond market that had been hypnotised by the relentless beat ...
Read MoreRBA’s interest rate dilemma and the importance of timing | Economic Update
The markets, at both a bond and currency level, are now forecasting that the RBA has fallen behind the curve with its ...
Read MoreWhy the ‘bondcano’ wasn’t a huge surprise | Economic Update
Some have described last week’s US bond sell off as a “bondcano”. We would prefer to be little less dramatic given that ...
Read MoreThe mistakes market strategists are making – What is the magic pudding? | Economic Update
The common theme of market strategists over the past 6 months – basically since the Credit Suisse and Silicon Valley ...
Read MoreInflation will be higher for longer than the market expects | Economic Update
Another rough week for the now very stale bond bulls that show a startling level of misunderstanding of inflation. The ...
Read MoreIs real estate still low risk? What’s new from the Fed? | Economic Update
The past week was all about the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium. The market waited patiently for a revelation ...
Read MoreInterest rates – higher for longer
Bond yields rose last week as the market absorbed the Central Banks determination to keep short term rates higher for ...
Read MoreThe great tax heist
Published monthly financial statements show that, on an annual basis, the Government has firmly moved into a budget ...
Read MoreThe Advantages of Investing in Australian Mining Companies
Investing in ASX listed mining companies has long been a lucrative opportunity for both domestic and international ...
Read MoreHow does the RBA cash rate affect me? Understanding the basics
It is almost impossible to not notice that recently (or every so often before then), the recurring theme of “cash rate ...
Read MoreWhy invest in Australian Stocks over American Stocks?
The Australian stock market has been experiencing steady growth over the past few years, making it an attractive option ...
Read MoreFast Money #4 – KMD Brands (KMD) Vs Calidus Resources (CAI)
In the current economic climate, would you rather invest in an outdoor apparel retailer that can capitalise on the ...
Read MoreThe Perfect Storm: will the banking crisis spread to Aussie banks next?
Clinical trials are an essential part of the drug development process and play a critical role in determining the safety ...
Read MoreHow QE keeps on working, and working
QE stands for Quantitative Easing, which is a monetary policy tool used by central banks to stimulate the economy by ...
Read MoreUnderstanding the importance of clinical trials when investing in medical research driven biotech
Clinical trials are an essential part of the drug development process and play a critical role in determining the safety ...
Read MoreFast Money #3 – Fenix Resources (FEX) vs G8 Education (GEM)
A small-cap iron ore producer with a $150m market cap who earned almost half of that in profits last year, or a ...
Read MoreWhat are Options and How Can You Trade Them?
Exchange Traded Options (ETOs, or Options) are financial instruments that give investors the right, but not the ...
Read MoreAn update on the ASX-listed hybrid market
A ‘hybrid’ security essentially combines elements of debt securities (like bonds) and equity securities (like shares). ...
Read MoreStar Entertainment shares crushed after NSW propose new casino tax set to cost em’ $364 million
It has been a tumultuous time for the gambling industry in New South Wales already, but for casino operators, it could ...
Read MoreFast Money #2 – Metals X (MLX) Vs Monash IVF (MVF)
In this episode of Fast Money #2, we're going to look at two stocks that could do just that: Metals X (MLX) and Monash ...
Read MoreQantas beefs up guidance ahead of holiday season bump
Australia’s go-to airline, Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN) has kept investors happy after advertising a bold $150 million ...
Read MoreWhat’s up with the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust?
Bitcoin has been falling in price lately with the price hovering around $15,700 as of this writing. This has caused a ...
Read More2022 Midterm market rally?
US voters will be casting their votes on Tuesday the 8th of November, which will determine if the Democrats can hold ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bear Call on the XJO (ASX200)
The XJO has been trading in a solid downtrend and broadening wedge since the recent highs back in late August. Recently ...
Read MoreTrying to crack a walnut with a sledgehammer
In the latest episode of the podcast, Tim and Sam break down the latest economic data and how investors are reacting. ...
Read MoreWhat is a recession and is there one coming?
In the first and second quarter of 2022, the United States economy recorded two consecutive quarters of negative real ...
Read MoreNIB Holdings Share Purchase Plan – How to Participate
If you were an NIB Holdings (NHF.ASX) shareholder on Monday the 7th of October 2022, you may be eligible to purchase ...
Read MoreTrying to crack a walnut with a sledgehammer
For a long time, traditional share market analysis has included an array of macro and micro indicators, from gauging ...
Read MoreHow to know when to buy stocks
Global stock markets have seen dramatic selloffs across the past nine months. The largest and most important US share ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Put Spread on Brambles Limited (BXB)
BXB has been trading in a solid uptrend since the lows in February. They recently rallied hard on the back of a solid ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Put Spread on the XJO
The XJO also known as the ASX200 is an index of the top 200 companies on the Australian market (weighted by market cap). ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Put Spread on Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (PBH)
Since the lows in mid-June, PBH has been trading in an uptrend. Recently it created a higher peak and pulled back to the ...
Read MoreStockland of plenty – Property giant reports strong results against market forces
Despite a construction industry crisis that affects several sectors that property company Stockland (ASX: SGP) operates ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bear Put on Bank of Queensland Ltd (BOQ)
BOQ has been trading in a downtrend since its highs back late last year. It bottomed out recently and started moving ...
Read MoreRBA rate rise sends market higher (positive statement for investors!?)
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has today lifted their cash rate by another 50 basis points, taking the rate to ...
Read MoreFinally time to buy Tech and Discretionary stocks?
In this episode, Tim and Mike discuss the state of the economy, in particular the effects of inflation, interest rates, ...
Read MoreANZ Retail Entitlement Offer – What are your options?
If you’re an ANZ shareholder you may be wondering about the recent entitlement offer and what it means for you. ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call Spread on Bank of Queensland Ltd (BOQ)
BOQ has been trading in a downtrend but as the chart displays looks to potentially be changing trend. The downtrend line ...
Read MoreDoes IP ownership of MDMA compounds reduce its potential for healthcare benefits?
If you read my articles often, you would know that I can become quite laudatory when discussing small cap companies ...
Read MoreJumbo Interactive shares crunched with price hike looming after CEO sell down
When it comes to gambling in Australia, punters have a plethora of service providers to assist them with their bets ...
Read MoreCrypto chill tests the faithful
Recent volatility in global markets has exposed some serious vulnerabilities in the crypto space, showing that ...
Read MoreAdvisor Tip: Bull Put Spread on BHP Group Ltd (BHP)
BHP has been tracking sideward in a range since roughly the start of the year. Its range has broadened over time to be ...
Read MoreGetting taught a lesson from Doctor Copper
The term 'Doctor Copper’ has been used as market lingo for decades because of its ability to predict swings and turning ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bear Call on Wesfarmers Ltd (WES)
WES has been trading in a downtrend since the highs back in August last year. As with any downtrend, WES recently ...
Read MoreThe FED plays a dangerous game
Markets have been wholloped in the last few weeks as investors braced for any optimism from the central bank. Currently, ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call spread on Qantas Airways (QAN)
QAN has been trading in a broad channel since arguably late 2020. Recently QAN fell to the bottom of the channel at ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bear Put Spread on ASX Ltd
The ASX has been trading in a descending triangle since the highs back in late November last year, characterised by ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Calendar Bear Put Spread on Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
CBA has been tracking sideward since roughly mid March. Recently it returned to the top of the channel at roughly ...
Read MoreBuy-Write strategy example #2 – QBE Insurance Group | Taking advantage of current market volatility
A highly volatile market can be a nightmare for investors that confine themselves to simply buying shares. Large price ...
Read MoreBlazing clinical trials prove successful to launch new cannabis product
When you think of cannabis treatment, the first compounds that come to mind are THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Put Spread on Australia and New Zealand Banking Group
ANZ has found a strong base, using roughly $25 as key support over the past few weeks. There is plenty of upside ...
Read MoreLooking for opportunity in a volatile market
Its easy to become despondent when every stock is falling. Even seemingly well priced shares can be forced lower and ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: AGL Energy Bull Call Spread
Analysis: AGL is currently trading at $8.63 AGL recently broke out of a flag pattern. It continues to move in the ...
Read MoreASX blockchain project stumbles…again
The ASX blockchain-based replacement for its clearing and settlement system CHESS has been delayed yet again this week ...
Read MoreHow to survive the rising rates environment
Interest rates have risen in Australia for the first time since 2010, which has been a long time coming, if anything we ...
Read MoreAirtasker locks in purchase agreement with OneFlare
Have you ever wanted to paint your walls or pull the weeds out of your garden, and you just can’t be stuffed? ...
Read MoreAdvisor Tip: Strangle on National Australia Bank
A popular strategy around reporting season is the “Strangle” and other similar multidirectional strategies. The Strangle ...
Read MoreAtomos seeks subscription revenue with new cloud video products
With the world balancing out their work at home life with days in the office, professional video editors and content ...
Read MoreAdvisor Tip: Bull Put Spread on Wesfarmers Ltd
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Put Spread on Wesfarmers Ltd (WES) Analysis: WES is trading at $48.55. WES ...
Read MoreLittle Green Pharma locks in major sales agreement with German cannabis company
Australian medical cannabis company Little Green Pharma (ASX: LGP) has reached a major offtake agreement with Demecan to ...
Read MoreUn-Z1P your pants and dip into this
There has been a monumental shift within the buy now, pay later scene with companies consolidating in a recent blitz of ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Put spread on Woodside Petroleum Limited
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Put Spread on Woodside Petroleum Limited (WPL). Analysis: WPL is trading at ...
Read MoreFed’s Interest Rate expectation policy and yield curve inversion
The market doesn’t like surprises, and the Federal Reserve is not going to give any. The Federal Reserve has moved to ...
Read MoreTabcorp demerger: Lottery industry set for shake up as Jumbo founder sells down
In August 2021, Tabcorp (ASX: TAH) and Jumbo Interactive (ASX: JIN) formalised a long-term extension of their reseller ...
Read MoreInflation and interest rates: We are not the US
By reading any of the mainstream financial press across the past twelve months you would have undoubtedly heard that ...
Read MoreHalo Technologies IPO (ASX:HAL): Some Thoughts On Risk
Originally posted by Sean O’Neill on Infinite Nuance. I recently reviewed the Halo Technologies IPO ...
Read MoreAnnual petrol price inflation = 62%, yet CPI = 3.5%? What gives?
Do you ever get the feeling that when the ABS tell you the inflation rate is 3.5% for the year, that something just ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: QBE Insurance Group Ltd (QBE) Bull Call Spread
Analysis: QBE is currently trading at $10.96. QBE has been trading in an uptrend since the 2020 covid crash. It may also ...
Read MoreGladiator and Zeus join forces with MSA Group for Tanzanian Uranium exploration
As the rest of the world distances themselves away from Russia, we have witnessed an economic impact that has caused ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Put Spread on Woolworths Group Ltd (WOW)
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Put Spread on Woolworths Group Ltd (WOW). Analysis: WOW is trading at $35.815. ...
Read MoreA tale of investment advice, Equity Story seeks $4.5m for IPO chapter
In an IPO slated to list on 18 March 2022, Equity Story Group (proposed ASX code: EQS) is looking to raise $4.5 million ...
Read MoreInvestment Platformer Halo Technologies heads for IPO
Australian fintech company Halo Technologies is preparing to list later this month, aiming to raise up to $40 million at ...
Read MoreWhat is SWIFT and why it is important
The SWIFT system stands for the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication and is a secure platform for ...
Read MoreWoolworths wage rort bill now upwards of $500 million
One of Australia’s largest supermarket chains, Woolworths Group (ASX: WOW), has admitted that staff underpayments have ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Santos Ltd Bull Call Spread
Analysis: STO is currently trading at $7.09. STO’s underlying commodity is Oil and Gas – both of which have been going ...
Read MoreColes investing $150m in robots to replace your child’s first job prospect
Bad news has gone hand-in-hand with supply chains these days, with shortages of everything from computer chips to toilet ...
Read MoreMortgage payments set to rise 22% by March 2023 – even with zero home price rises
Using the Australian Bureau of Statistics established house price index since March 2002 and combining that with the ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Long Strangle on Wesfarmers Ltd
In last week’s article we kicked off the reporting season by explaining how strangles work and why we use them during ...
Read MoreBlackstone locks in $8.9bn takeover offer for Crown Resorts
US private equity firm Blackstone Inc. has won the bidding war to acquire Crown Resorts (ASX: CWN) in a massive $8.9 ...
Read MoreWhat caused Meta shares to plunge?
Facebook, now Meta, is the company everybody loves to hate. With that in mind, it’s easy to see why the events last ...
Read MoreHow to trade earnings reports – Using ASX as an example
Twice a year, there are two periods where many listed companies on our market report their earnings and give forward ...
Read MoreRising interest rates – A tale of two perspectives
Let’s be honest; not that long ago investors around the world would have thought that interest rates would never go up ...
Read MoreInterest rates creating tense competition for the Big Four
After the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced that they were not increasing interest rates, banks are starting to ...
Read MoreShares drop 24% aftermarket, is Meta the next quarterly earnings pariah?
The social media giant Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: FB), formerly known as Facebook, issued disappointing guidance for the ...
Read MoreConsole wars heating up as Sony acquires Bungie in $3.6bn game development coup
Following last week’s blockbuster acquisition that saw Microsoft Corp acquire Activision Blizzard for USD $69 billion, ...
Read MoreKogan.com shares crunched as supply chain woes accelerate downward spiral
Despite the massive surge in online shopping brought upon by the pandemic and subsequent lockdown restrictions, the ...
Read MoreA loose FAANG in the mouth of American tech
Investors kept a keen eye on the tech sector overnight as Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) released their fourth quarter results ...
Read MoreMicrosoft locks in deal to acquire gaming giant Activision Blizzard
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) is set to acquire Activision Blizzard Inc., one of the world’s largest game ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Put spread on Wesfarmers Ltd (WES:ASX)
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Put Spread on Wesfarmers Ltd (WES:ASX). Analysis: WES is trading at $55.30. ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Iron Condor on the XJO
Today we are applying an Iron Condor on the XJO Analysis: The XJO has been tracking sideward in a broad range since ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Iron Condor on the XJO
Today we are applying an Iron Condor on the XJO Analysis: The XJO has been tracking sideward in a broad range since ...
Read MoreFederal Budget Scorecard
The Government publishes monthly financial statements from which we can extract monthly budget revenue and expenses, in ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Qantas Airways Limited (QAN) Bull Call Spread
Analysis: QAN is currently trading at $5.16. QAN has been trading in an uptrend since the covid crash in March last ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: QBE Insurance Group Ltd (QBE) Bull Call Spread
Analysis: QBE is currently trading at $11.90. QBE has been trading in an uptrend since its lows in February. Recently it ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Put Spread on ANZ
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Put Spread on Australia and New Zealand Banking Grp Ltd (ANZ) Analysis: ANZ has ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Iron Condor on the XJO
Today we are applying an Iron Condor on the XJO Analysis: The XJO has been tracking sideward for the past month or so in ...
Read MoreWhy are Aussie investors flocking to US markets?
One of the latest trends in the Australian investing world is the US market. Many Australian investors are flocking to ...
Read MoreThese metals could see stronger demand growth than lithium due to electric vehicles
Before this decade is out, more than half of new vehicle sales will either be hybrid or fully electric vehicles (EVs). ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Put Spread on BHP Group Ltd
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Put Spread on BHP Group Ltd (BHP). Analysis: BHP is currently trading at $ 36.73 ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Iron Condor on the XJO
Today we are applying an Iron Condor on the XJO Analysis: The XJO has been tracking sideward for the past couple weeks ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call Spread on Woodside Petroleum Limited (WPL)
Analysis: WPL is currently trading at $6.47. WPL has been trading in an uptrend since its lows in September. This was ...
Read MoreBitcoin ETF: Careful what you wish for
The basis of the Bitcoin protocol is that there will only ever be a fixed supply i.e., 21,000,000 Bitcoin. No more BTC ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Put spread on Wesfarmers Ltd (WES)
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Put Spread on Wesfarmers Ltd (WES). Analysis: WES is currently trading at $55.63 ...
Read MoreMoney printer goes brrrrrrrr
Leverage in the economy has been turned up to 11. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) published the National ...
Read MoreYou may be overpaying for international share trading
Many trading platforms advertise low brokerage fees for US or internationally listed shares, but they may be hiding ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Put Spread on BHP Group Ltd (BHP)
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Put Spread on BHP Group Ltd (BHP). Analysis: BHP is currently trading at $37.94 ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Put Spread on QBE Insurance Group Ltd
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Put Spread on QBE Insurance Group Ltd (QBE). Analysis: QBE is currently trading ...
Read MoreInflation; Wherefore Art thou?
According to the US bond market, inflation expectations have stalled over the past six months. The five-year inflation ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bear Put Spread on Woolworths Group Ltd
Today we are applying a Bear Put on Woolworths Group Ltd (WOW) Analysis: WOW is trading at $38.30 Technically, WOW has ...
Read MoreHow to diversify your share portfolio
“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket”. The simplest analogy and central thesis for why you should diversify your share ...
Read MoreThe City of London is a Corporation
A story of a diminished British Empire after the second world war, and how its financial center, the City of London, ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call spread Santos Ltd STO
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Call on Santos Ltd STO. Analysis: STO is currently trading at $6.47. STO has ...
Read MoreUranium stocks blast off
Local Uranium stock – Paladin Energy (PDN), has been trending up since November 2020, rising from .12c to a recent high ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Iron Condor on the XJO
Today we are applying an Iron Condor on the XJO Analysis: The XJO has been tracking sideward for a few weeks now, ...
Read MoreAdvisor Tip: Bull Call Spread on Brambles Ltd (BXB)
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Call on BXB Group Ltd Analysis: BXB is currently trading at $12.11. BXB has been ...
Read MoreBitcoin Update – the Halving, ASIC & Transaction statistics
This is just a quick refresh on the operations of the Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain. BTC commenced in 2009 with an original ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Long Strangle on Woolworths Group (ASX: WOW)
The Strategy: Long Strangle Profits from both a rise, and a fall in the share price. You don’t have to have a strong ...
Read MoreHow to trade a company report – Using Sydney Airport Holdings as a result
When companies report, they can move a great deal as analysts and pundits speculate on the future direction of the ...
Read MoreAdvisor Tip: Long Strangle on Origin Energy (ORG)
The Strategy: Long Strangle Profits from both a rise, and a fall in the share price. You don’t have to have a strong ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call Spread BHP Group Ltd
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Call on BHP Group Ltd Analysis: BHP is currently trading at $51.78. BHP has been ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call Spread on Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Call on Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA). Analysis: CBA is currently trading ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call spread on CSR Limited
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Call on CSR Limited (CSR) Analysis: CSR is currently trading at $5.61 CSR has ...
Read MoreThe Bull Market in Metals Prices
Industrial Metals prices are trading at all-time highs at the moment, which would have been unbelievable just twelve ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call Spread on Fortescue Metals Group
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Call on Fortescue Metals Group Limited (FMG) Analysis: FMG is currently trading ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Put Spread on Ramsay Health Care Limited (RHC)
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Put Spread on Ramsay Health Care Limited (RHC) Analysis: RHC is currently ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Put Spread on Oil Search Ltd
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Put Spread on Oil Search Ltd Analysis: OSH is currently trading at $3.78 OSH has ...
Read MoreTrading 101: Top tips for new traders
If you enjoy being actively involved in your investments, you may be interested in trading. Traders take advantage of ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call Spread on BHP Group Ltd (BHP)
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Call on BHP Group Ltd (BHP) Analysis: BHP is currently trading at $46.71. BHP ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call Spread on ASX Ltd (ASX)
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Call on ASX. Analysis: ASX is currently trading at $75.46. Last week I ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call Spread on ASX Ltd (ASX)
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Call on ASX. Analysis: ASX is currently trading at $74.51. As the chart below ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Put Spread on Newcrest Mining Ltd
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Put Spread on Australia and Newcrest Mining Ltd Analysis: NCM is currently ...
Read MoreThe ongoing troubles at Nuix
Forensic data company Nuix debuted on the ASX on the 4th of December, with an IPO price of $5.31. Macquarie, the largest ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call Spread on Macquarie Group Ltd (MQG)
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Call on Macquarie Group Ltd (MQG) Analysis: MQG is currently trading at $152.92. ...
Read MoreInvesting 101: Five top tips for new investors
We know that the share market can be confusing to navigate, and investing for the first time can be daunting. Before you ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call Spread on Northern Star Resources Ltd (NST)
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Call on Northern Star Resources Ltd (NST). Analysis: NST is currently trading at ...
Read MoreExplain Like I’m 5: Trading vs Investing
If you explore the world of the share market for more than two minutes you’re bound to come across the words “investing” ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Put Spread on Woolworths Group Ltd
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Put Spread on Woolworths Group Ltd (WOW) Analysis: WOW is currently trading at ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call Spread on Newcrest Mining Ltd
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Call Spread on Newcrest Mining Ltd (NCM) Analysis: NCM is currently trading at ...
Read MoreDo you really own your shares?
The global pandemic affected almost every aspect of modern life, and the stock market was no exception. The stock market ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Put Spread on Fortescue Metals Group Limited
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Put Spread on Fortescue Metals Group Limited Analysis: FMG is currently trading ...
Read MoreAfterpay readies for US listing
In their quarterly trading update today, Afterpay (APT.AX) touted their successes in North America. They had achieved ...
Read MoreAdvisor Tip: Bull Put Spread on Newcrest Mining Ltd
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Put Spread on Australia and Newcrest Mining Ltd Analysis: NCM is currently ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call Spread on Fortescue Metals Group Limited (FMG)
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Call Spread on Fortescue Metals Group Limited (FMG) Analysis: FMG is currently ...
Read MoreAustralia’s China Hustle
Several large Chinese operations have listed on the ASX across the past five years, usually with impressive financials ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Put Spread on ANZ
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Put Spread on Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ANZ) Analysis: ANZ is ...
Read MoreThe market loves a spin-off
Recently Iluka Resources spun-off their Deterra Royalties business. Deterra earns a royalty on iron ore mining in Mining ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Iron Condor on the XJO
Today we are applying an Iron Condor on the XJO Analysis: The XJO is currently trading at 6,745 points. The XJO has been ...
Read MoreUS Trading Now Available! – Open an Account
You can now trade US Equities through your existing TraderCircle account and it’s as easy as buying Australian equities. ...
Read MoreASIC Warning: First-time trader? Be aware of the risks
ASIC has posted a warning on its social media pages: Thinking of getting into online trading? If you are a first-time ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call Spread on ANZ
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Call Spread on Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ANZ) Analysis: ANZ is ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Iron Condor on the XJO
Today we are applying an Iron Condor on the XJO Analysis: The XJO is currently trading at 6,671 points. The XJO has been ...
Read MoreIs this the beginning of the end?
Back in January I wrote that rising longer-term bond yields could eventually become a threat to share prices. This ...
Read MoreASX applies a negative rate to client cash margin deposits with ASX Clear
To keep our Option traders informed, you may or may not have noticed on your monthly statements that interest on cash ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Put Spread on Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd
Today we are applying a Bull Put spread on Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (BEN:ASX) Analysis: BEN is currently trading at ...
Read MoreASX rebates clearing fees to Option traders
The ASX fee clearing rebates for January hit clients’ accounts last night (26th February 2021). From the ASX: “To help ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call Spread on Santos Ltd (STO)
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Call Spread on Santos Ltd (STO) Analysis: STO is currently trading at $7.16. As ...
Read MoreThis ASX copper stock is set for a bumper year
Copper demand is expected to skyrocket in the coming years, with supply scrambling to catch up. “Beyond 2020, we ...
Read MoreMicroStrategy share price is about Bitcoin hype
You probably have heard about Michael Saylor, the founder of MicroStrategy (MSTR), the software company in the US, who ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip – Long Strangle on Newcrest Mining (NCM)
Most traders can profit from a falling market or a rising market exclusively, but what if you could enter a trade where ...
Read MoreHodlers, and Bitcoin Halving – some Bitcoin mechanics
I AM HODLING. At 10:03 a.m. UTC on Dec. 18, GameKyuubi posted “I AM HODLING,” a drunk, semi-coherent, ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call spread on Woodside Petroleum Limited (WPL)
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Call Spread on Woodside Petroleum Limited (WPL) Analysis: WPL is currently ...
Read MoreGameStop is not the only short squeeze game
You can look at stocks which have a short interest of over 20 percent here. https://www.highshortinterest.com/ ...
Read More2021 the year of value?
For years so called value stocks have under-performed high flying growth stocks. Part of this is historical, the best ...
Read MoreQuick thoughts on Silver…
So everyone is talking about silver right now – intensity and velocity has increased in recent days. Clearly silver is ...
Read MoreMiners remain some of the best value on the ASX
Traditionally, the world of investing can be broken down into value and growth stocks. Growth stocks tend to enjoy ...
Read MoreBull Call Spread on WiseTech Global (WTC)
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Call Spread on WiseTech Global (WTC) Analysis: WTC is currently trading at ...
Read MoreRumours of retail’s demise have been greatly exaggerated
For many years we have heard that global giants were poised to decimate the Australian retail landscape, that Amazon’s ...
Read MoreSix small cap ASX tech stocks to watch in 2021
Australia continues to emerge as a listing destination for tech companies which in recent years has been highlighted by ...
Read MoreBottoming longer-term rates, record prices, stagnant profits: Will the share market rally end in 2021?
Predicting a crash can be very difficult. Many of the professional investors who called the last major crashes also ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call spread on ANZ
Today we are looking at applying a Bull Call Spread on Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ANZ) Analysis: ANZ is ...
Read MoreWhy use Mini Warrants to trade the market over buying stock?
First off, a Mini Warrant is a derivative. Which is a financial product that derives its value from something else. So, ...
Read MoreTrading the market in 2021 – The events to watch out for
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Read MoreAre the new “Fintech” low-cost brokers making a positive difference?
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The techniques for choosing shares broadly fall into two main categories: Fundamental Analysis and Technical Analysis. ...
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Read MoreA generational shift in the economy and financial markets has occured
There has been a generational shift in the world economy and financial markets because of COVID-19. Where we may live in ...
Read MoreHow to short Afterpay when the time is right
By now you have probably read numerous articles on Afterpay Touch (ASX: APT), the wonder stock of the ASX. It’s no ...
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Read MoreThe stocks struggling with Victoria’s rise in cases
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Read MoreWeak earnings expectations and recovered prices put US shares in difficult position
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Read MoreThe stock that has been waiting for thirty years
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Read MoreThe institutional advantage in placements and share purchase plans (SPPs)
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Read MoreWhat the incredible monetary actions mean for equity markets
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Read MoreDividends to fall, but some might buck that trend
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Read MoreTradersCircle Course Update – COVID-19
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Read MoreSome positives that may come from COVID-19
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Read MoreGet your shopping list ready, the ASX is on sale with 10% off!
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Read MoreWhat virus?
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Read MoreWill fears of the Wuhan Coronavirus continue to hamstring markets?
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Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bear Put Spread on Tabcorp Holdings Ltd
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Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call spread on Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (TWE)
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Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bear Put Spread on Bank of Queensland Limited (BOQ)
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Read MoreAdvisor Tip – Bear Put Spread on ASX Ltd
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Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bear Put Spread on AMP
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Read MoreIs this the wildest AGM in ASX history?
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Read MoreRetail Sales beware: Annual change in GST receipts turn negative
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Read MoreAdviser Tip – Calendar Bull Call Spread on AGL Energy Ltd
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Small miners, like most small-cap stocks, trade based on the announcement of milestones; Discovery of promising ...
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Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bear Put Spread on Tabcorp Holdings
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Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bear Put Spread on AMP Limited
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Read MoreDeath by taxes…or how do you balance a Federal Budget?
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Read MoreWhy gold still has its shine
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Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bear Put Spread on AMP Ltd
Today we are applying a Bear Put on AMP which has broken a triangle pattern. Analysis: AMP is trading at $2.14. AMP is ...
Read MoreThis is not fine… Growing the economy using debt is creating a bigger problem
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Read MoreBravechart: Potential Triple Top Pattern on the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
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Read MoreIPO Focus : Latitude Financial Group
Plenty of market excitement has been spent around the likes of Afterpay Touch, and Zip Money over the past 24 months. ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bear Call spread on Crown Resorts Ltd (CWN)
Today we are applying a Bear Call spread on Crown Resorts Ltd (CWN), which has recently broke out of a triangle pattern ...
Read MoreThis is what a balanced Federal budget looks like
Last week the Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, revealed that the 2018 – 19 budget showed a deficit of only $690m. The ...
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Most traders can profit from a falling market. But what if you could not only profit from the stock falling, but also ...
Read MoreLooking for value in the Small Cap space
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Read MoreBravechart: Channel Pattern on Aurizon Holdings Ltd
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Read MoreTrade War cycles on
The ongoing economic dispute between the US and China, referred to by the media as the ‘Trade War’ appears to be ...
Read MoreBravechart: Pennant Pattern on Bank of Queensland Ltd (BOQ)
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Read MoreAdviser Tip – Bull Put Spread on Transurban Group (TCL)
Most traders can profit from a rising market; simply buy stock, right? But what if you could not only profit from the ...
Read MoreAustralian market appears unconcerned with tomorrow’s GDP read
Despite what is likely to be a weaker than expected reading, following a series of poor GDP numbers, Australians seem ...
Read MoreBravechart: Descending Triangle Pattern on Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ)
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Read MoreAdvisor Tip – Long Strangle on Woolworths Group Ltd (WOW)
Most traders can profit from a falling market or a rising market exclusively, but what if you could enter a trade where ...
Read MoreDays numbered for risky unregulated derivative products
The wild-west-like days for Binary Options and CFD’s could be seriously numbered in Australia. The eye of ASIC is now ...
Read MoreHow your investment horizon might affect your portfolio risk capacity
Many portfolio managers break down their investment options into classes of risk appetites, such as “conservative”, ...
Read MoreAdvisor Tip: Long Strangle on Sims Metal Management (SGM)
Most traders can profit from a falling market or a rising market exclusively, but what if you could enter a trade where ...
Read MoreChannel Pattern on Estia Health Ltd (EHE)
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Read MoreThe Re-Invention of Lying – Reverse Factoring
Traditional factoring is when a company wants to borrow against receivables, ie money owed to them for supplying a ...
Read MoreWhats causing Aussie gold stocks to flourish?
Over the three months between the 7th of May and the 7th of August 2019, the S&P//ASX200 Australian gold miners ...
Read MoreThe Great Wealth Destruction that is AMP
2003 was a big year for AMP. It is interesting to watch the journey AMP has made, with the hopes of many small ...
Read MoreBravechart: Potential Triple Top Pattern on Breville Group Ltd (BRG)
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Read MoreAdviser Tip: Long Strangle on Sydney Airport Holdings (SYD)
Most traders can profit from a falling market or a rising market exclusively, but what if you could enter a trade where ...
Read MoreWESTPAC’s Federal Court win a big win for Australian banks
Last November Westpac and ASIC agreed to settle a legal dispute that would see the bank pay a $35 million dollar fine ...
Read MoreAdvisor Tip: Long Strangle on Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (BEN)
Most traders can profit from a falling market or a rising market exclusively, but what if you could enter a trade where ...
Read MoreHow strong are US earnings?
A cursory look at the current second quarter US company earnings season will tell you that once again, the vast majority ...
Read MoreBravechart: Double Top Pattern on OZ Minerals Limited (OZL)
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Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bear Put Spread on Alumina Limited (AWC)
Today we are applying a Bear Put on Alumina Limited (AWC). Analysis: AWC is trading at $2.35 AWC has been trading in a ...
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Read MoreWhy we invest overseas
The advantage of geographical diversification If you’d watched the recent strength of the Australian share market in ...
Read MoreDescending Triangle Pattern on QBE Insurance Group Ltd (QBE)
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Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call Spread on Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (FLT)
Today we are considering applying a Bull Call Spread on Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (FLT) Analysis: FLT is currently ...
Read MoreThe costs of the new-age investment platforms
Investment Platform HUB 24 (ASX:HUB) recorded nearly $1 Billion of net inflows for the three months ending 30th June ...
Read MoreBravechart: Double Top Pattern on GPT Group
Welcome to Bravechart. Your in-depth article on chart analysis from a Scotsman stationed in the Outback. Double Top ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call Spread on BlueScope Steel Limited (BSL)
Today we are applying a Bull Call Spread on BlueScope Steel Limited (BSL) Analysis: BSL is currently trading at $12.08. ...
Read MoreBravechart: Double Top Pattern on Woolworths Group Ltd (WOW)
Welcome to Bravechart. Your in-depth article on chart analysis from a Scotsman stationed in the Outback. Double Top ...
Read MoreAdvisor Tip: Bear Put Spread on AMP Limited
Today we are applying a Bear Put on AMP which has broken a triangle pattern. Analysis: AMP is trading at $2.14 AMP has ...
Read MoreWhy are share prices continuing to climb?
Stock markets have a lot to be concerned about, its 10-years on from the GFC and things are starting to look a bit more ...
Read MoreNational healthcare operator announces new acquisitions, delivering additional $1.34m earnings
Healthcare operator Healthia Limited (ASX: HLA) has extended its portfolio of allied health businesses, today announcing ...
Read MoreBravechart: Ascending Triangle Pattern on Rio Tinto Limited (RIO)
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Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bear Put Spread on Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ)
Today we are applying a Bear Put on Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) which has broken out of a ...
Read MoreThe Great Chase For Yield
In December 2018, the 90-day bank bill rate was trading at 2.10% and the Bank hybrid security market was issuing ...
Read MoreBravechart: Pennant Pattern on Mineral Resources Limited (MIN)
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Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bear Put Spread on AGL Energy Limited (AGL)
Today we are applying a Bear Put on AGL Energy Limited (AGL) which has out of a pennant pattern today. Analysis: AGL is ...
Read MoreNew ETF listings that could be worth considering in your portfolio
The Australian Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) industry hit a record $A50 Billion in funds under management (FUM) 2019, ...
Read MoreBravechart: Pennant Pattern on Scentre Group (SCG)
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Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call Spread on Wesfarmers Ltd (WES)
Today we are applying a Bull Call Spread on Wesfarmers Ltd (WPL) Analysis: WES is currently trading at $36.42 WES has ...
Read MoreNonchalant PointsBet IPO commences with trading frenzy
Despite a turbulent 12 months for IPO’s, Australian online sports betting company PointsBet (ASX: PBH) has hit the ...
Read MoreOK – I earn $250k – how much can (should) I borrow?
I am on a Total cost of employment (TCE) package of $250k. That includes payroll tax of $11,564, Superannuation ...
Read MoreWhere to go when you are unhappy with the interest on your bank deposits
Some alternatives to a savings accounts and term-deposits There is a total of $526 billion in savings accounts across ...
Read MoreBravechart: Channel Pattern on Woodside Petroleum Limited (WPL)
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Read MoreAdvisor Tip: Bull Call Spread on Woodside Petroleum Ltd
Today we are applying a Woodside Petroleum Limited (WPL) Analysis: WPL is currently trading at $35.15 WPL has been ...
Read MoreWho can afford a house in Australia?
The average Australian full-time wage is currently $81,843, this is calculated by totalling all the salary income earned ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip – Strangle on Commonwealth Bank (CBA)
Most traders can profit from a falling market or a rising market exclusively, but what if you could enter a trade where ...
Read MoreDescending Triangle Pattern on Caltex Australia Limited (CTX)
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Read MoreThe debate in automation of option trading strategies
Algorithmic trading has been on the rise over the past decade with around 70 percent of the trading volume on the US ...
Read MoreTrump frames his re-election campaign
Trump’s tough talk on Tariffs and sanctions are a very blunt instrument of negotiation, that will naturally appeal to ...
Read MoreA car crash we have to have
Quoting the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC): “having braked hard enough to stop your car from barreling ...
Read MoreBravechart: Ascending Triangle on Atlas Arteria Group (ALX)
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Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bear Call Spread on Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd (HVN)
Today we are applying a Bear Call spread on Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (HVN) Analysis: HVN is currently trading at ...
Read MoreWhy I trade Mini Warrants over CFD’s
The world of trading can be complex when looking at the array of financial products and company’s available. For the ...
Read MoreBravechart: Pennant Pattern on Alumina Limited (AWC)
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Read MoreAdvisor Tip: Bull Put Spread on Bank of Queensland Ltd (BOQ)
Most traders can profit from a rising market; simply buy stock, right? But what if you could not only profit from the ...
Read MoreHow to pick a strong performing ETF
With the explosive growth of exchange traded funds or ETFs over the past few years, plenty of investors are wondering ...
Read MoreThe election we had to have
There will be plenty of post-mortems of the stunning loss of the election by the Labor Party. We listened to the veneer ...
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When someone loses the ability to control their muscles or are unable to feel any sensation in the affected body part, ...
Read MoreBravechart: Head and Shoulders pattern on BlueScope Steel Limited (BSL)
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Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bear Call spread the ASX 200 index (XJO)
Today we are applying a Bear Call spread on ASX 200 index (XJO) which has been consolidating at the top of its range. ...
Read MoreHere I come to save the day – all in on housing stimulus
My big picture position is always that if the Government sector is running a surplus then the private sector must run a ...
Read MoreFrequently asked questions about ETFs
We ran through Google’s most common questions on ETFs, to answer the most frequently asked questions about the asset ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bear Put Spread on the ASX/S&P 200 Index (XJO)
Today we are applying a Bear Put on the ASX/S&P 200 Index (XJO) which has broken the 5-month uptrend line today. ...
Read MoreA ‘possible’ Head and Shoulders pattern on BHP Group Ltd (BHP)
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Read MoreImportant things to consider when choosing an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)
With over two hundred Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) listed on the ASX alone, it can be very difficult to pick which one ...
Read MoreAscending Triangle Pattern on Appen Ltd (APX)
Welcome to Bravechart. Your in-depth article on chart analysis from a Scotsman stationed in the Outback. As traders, we ...
Read MoreAdvisor Tip – Bull Put on BHP Group Ltd
Most traders can profit from a rising market; simply buy stock, right? But what if you could not only profit from the ...
Read MoreWhat do the experts think about exchange traded and index funds
We take a look at some of the experts’ opinions on Exchange Traded and Index funds Exchange Traded and Index Funds have ...
Read MoreLabor’s Tax Changes – Winter is Coming
Looking through our clients’ DIY superannuation portfolios, you can see that the Labor Party’s proposed tax changes will ...
Read MoreDescending Triangle Pattern on GPT Group (GPT)
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Read MoreHybrid and Fixed Interest Security Update
The Bond market bull run from 2.75% in November 2018 bottomed out by late March, reaching 1.75% in a clear chase for ...
Read MoreAdvisor Tip – Comparing Options Strategies
If you want to hammer in a nail, you use a hammer and if you want to screw in a screw, you use a screwdriver. Obviously ...
Read MoreAnalysts (still) warning of lower iron ore prices
Iron Ore prices have risen almost 50 percent across most markets since the lows of November 2018, with spot prices for ...
Read MoreAscending Triangle Pattern on Aurizon Holdings Ltd (AZJ)
Welcome to Bravechart. Your in-depth article on chart analysis from a Scotsman stationed in the Outback. Channel Pattern ...
Read MoreUnfair policy on refund of franking credits
Australia’s dividend imputation system was introduced by Paul Keating to eliminate double taxation on dividends from ...
Read MoreAdvisor Tip – Bull Put Spread on Bank of Queensland Ltd
Today we are applying a Bull Put spread on Bank of Queensland Limited (BOQ) Analysis: BOQ is currently trading at $8.78. ...
Read MoreAre cryptocurrencies starting to bounce back?
Back in August 2016, I wrote an article titled “Rise of the Crypto Currencies”, at the time, Bitcoin was trading at $585 ...
Read MoreAdvisor Tip – WES Bull Put
Most traders can profit from a rising market; simply buy stock, right? But what if you could not only profit from the ...
Read MoreChannel Pattern on Brambles Limited (BXB)
Welcome to Bravechart. Your in-depth article on chart analysis from a Scotsman stationed in the Outback. Channel Pattern ...
Read MoreFalling property prices starting to bite
Both major parties are promising tax relief for low and middle income earners, which will be welcome news to the ...
Read MoreKeep spending – cost of debt getting cheaper
Total Credit in the Australian economy increased from $36 Billion in September 1976 to $2,926 Billion in February 2019 ...
Read MoreBullish Flag Pattern on S&P/ASX 200 (XJO)
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Read MoreSpot the 40 Year Trend
There is an old saying – if you owe the bank $1,000 then you have a problem. If you owe the bank $1 Billion then the ...
Read MoreAdvisor Tip – CBA Bull Put
Most traders can profit from a rising market; simply buy stock, right? But what if you could not only profit from the ...
Read MoreWhen will the next Australian Federal Election be?
Unless the incumbent Liberal government decides to split the next election in to two parts (which would no doubt ruin ...
Read MoreHybrid Securities and Fixed Interest Update
The chase for yield continues. The Australian 10 year bond rate is trading at 1.73%, with the 3 year bond at 1.36%. This ...
Read MoreAdvisor Tip – CSL Iron Condor
Most traders can profit from markets that are either rising or falling. But what if the market is stagnating and going ...
Read MoreChannel Pattern on Stockland Corporation Ltd (SGP)
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Read MoreHybrid Securities trading opportunities
It has been a great month so far for trading in the Hybrid security market. Since the beginning of March, the overall ...
Read MoreIt’s a decade after the GFC, is the current expansion cycle in the US coming to an end?
It is hard to disagree with theories on economic cycles – as economies do obviously move between periods of strong ...
Read MoreA ‘possible’ Head and Shoulders pattern on S&P/ ASX 200 (XJO)
Welcome to Bravechart. Your in-depth article on chart analysis from a Scotsman stationed in the Outback. As traders, we ...
Read MoreCoca-Cola Amatil Ltd- Short Iron Condor
Most traders can profit from markets that are either rising or falling. But what if the market is stagnating and going ...
Read MoreFONGO – a fear of not getting out
A new acronym seems to be getting traction, FONGO – a fear of not getting out – in this case – a fear of not getting out ...
Read MoreAre global interest rates peaking?
There are increasing signs that this may be it for the current raising cycle. There will be just one more interest rate ...
Read MoreWhat is Australia famous for?
Most would say that Australia is famous for wide open spaces, beaches and the Outback. But what we are really getting ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bear Call spread on Telstra Corporation Ltd (TLS)
Today we are applying a Bear Call spread on Telstra Corporation Ltd (TLS). Analysis: TLS is currently trading at $3.23. ...
Read MoreDescending Triangle Pattern on Computer Share Ltd (CPU)
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Read MoreAre iron ore prices peaking?
A spectacular start to 2019 has seen the XJO rally more than 10 percent from the first trading day of the year, to the ...
Read MoreBig Dividend day Thursday 7th March 2019
On Thursday, 7th March 2019, about $5.9 billion of dividends are being paid out. This will cause the XJO Index to fall ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call spread on OZ Minerals Limited (OZL)
Today we are applying a Bull Call spread on OZL. Analysis: OZL is currently trading at $10.34 OZL has come off recently ...
Read MoreAscending Channel Pattern on Commonwealth Bank (CBA)
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Read MoreCompare the Pair – housing Dystopia
Highlighting the falls in home values, especially in Melbourne’s Inner East, is an example below which sold for ...
Read MoreAustralia’s record recession-less run
Australia’s economy has now gone 27 years without a recession, which can be defined as two consecutive quarters of ...
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Fortescue Metals is ex-dividend today, with an additional special dividend of $338m – FMG total index points 3.21. ...
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Read MoreAdvisor Tip – CSL Iron Condor
Most traders can profit from markets that are either rising or falling. But what if the market is stagnating and going ...
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Hot on the heels of the NAB Hybrid issue last week, Macquarie are coming to the market to raise $500m through the issue ...
Read MoreMarkets applaud positive moves on the trade war
Global futures rose this morning, with news that the Trump administration was extending the deadline for the ...
Read MoreBullish Flag Pattern on Rio Tinto Limited (RIO)
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Read MoreAdvisor Tip – SHL reporting strangle
Most traders can profit from a falling market or a rising market exclusively, but what if you could enter a trade ...
Read MoreReporting Season: how have companies performed on their reports?
There are many options strategies that you can use to trade around company earnings reports, and they each require ...
Read MoreIs my Superannuation safe with AMP?
Unusually, this question has come up quite a few times recently from our clients. Starting typing “Is my supera.” into ...
Read MoreNAB Capital Notes 3 Offer – ASX announcement
NAB has announced that the Capital Notes 3 Offer has been increased to at least $1.65 Billion (from $750m) and has set ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip – BXB Strangle
Most traders can profit from a falling market or a rising market exclusively, but what if you could enter a trade where ...
Read MoreDouble Top Pattern on Woolworths Group Ltd (WOW)
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Read MoreAdviser Tip – TLS Strangle
Most traders can profit from a falling market or a rising market exclusively, but what if you could enter a trade where ...
Read MoreDespite global slow-down, RBA still upbeat
On Friday the RBA released their latest statement on monetary policy, compiling the opinions and forecasts of the ...
Read MoreNAB raises $750m in Capital and announces new Hybrid.
Hybrid/Fixed Interest trading update – NAB raises $750m in Capital and announces new Hybrid. National Australia Bank ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: IAG Report Strangle
Most traders can profit from a falling market or a rising market exclusively, but what if you could enter a trade where ...
Read MorePennant Pattern on Commonwealth Bank (CBA)
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Read MoreYou just cant seem to get away from the bad news today:
2018 was the weakest for apartment approvals in four years. Approvals fell 12 percent to a total of 53,590 in 2018. From ...
Read MoreHow to trade the reporting season
A brief summary of how to trade expected, large directional movement One of the key advantages of using exchange ...
Read MoreWhat are the risks of investing in Hybrid securities?
ASIC’s Moneysmart website has a good summary of the features and risks of investing in listed Hybrid securities and is ...
Read MoreChannel Pattern on Star Entertainment Group Ltd (SGR)
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Read MoreAdviser Tip – XJO Iron Condor
Most traders can profit from markets that are either rising or falling. But what if the market is stagnating and going ...
Read MoreREIT prices are strong – but are they too strong?
In 2018 the XJO fell 3.23 percent. Notionally the poor performance on our market is at least partly due to weak domestic ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call Oil Search Limited Pty Ltd (OSH)
Today we are applying a Bull Call on Oil Search Limited (OSH). Analysis: OSH is currently trading at $7.80. Recently OSH ...
Read MoreLooking for Value in the Listed Hybrid market.
As an active trader in the listed Hybrid market, I always monitor what is offering the best yields in the market. The ...
Read MoreHow is options margin incurred?
When you sell an options position, you will usually incur margin. This will be avoided with some debit spreads, such as ...
Read MoreBullish Flag Pattern on WorleyParsons Limited (WOR)
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Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bear Put BlueScope Steel Limited
Today we are applying a Bear Put on BlueScope Steel Limited (BSL) which has bounced of a key level of resistance. ...
Read MoreDescending Triangle Pattern on Sonic Healthcare Ltd (SHL)
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Read MorePeak Car? Worldwide decline in Car Sales
Australia The Australian Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries released new car sales figures for December that shows ...
Read MoreAn Inverse Head and Shoulders pattern on S&P/ASX 200
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Read MoreCoreLogic Moody’s Forecasting Further Falls For The Australian Housing Market
The Australian housing market will continue to correct in 2019, according to CoreLogic – Moody’s Analytics. ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Put spread on the ASX200 (XJO)
Today we are applying a Bull Put spread on ASX 200 Index (XJO) Analysis: The XJO is currently trading at 5,683 points. ...
Read MoreDescending Triangle Pattern on APA Group (APA)
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Read MoreAdvisor Tip – An Iron Condor
Most traders can profit from markets that are either rising or falling. But what if the market is stagnating and going ...
Read MoreBearish Flag Pattern on Tabcorp Holdings Limited (TAH)
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Read MoreOECD reports on Australian Economy, comments on house prices
The latest in-depth report into the Australia economy from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bear Put spread the S&P/ASX 200 (XJO)
The strong fall we saw in our market today put us through a key support level of roughly 5600 which provides a trading ...
Read MoreDouble Bottom Pattern on the S&P 500 Index
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Read MoreUS and China agree to a ceasefire in Buenos Aires
The mercantile community around the world is breathing a collective sigh of relief, after a truce was reached in the ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call spread on BHP Billiton Limited
Today we are applying a BHP Billiton Limited (BHP) Analysis: BHP is currently trading at $31.80 BHP has recently come ...
Read MoreThe vote is in: Lets plan for the Labor Party tax changes
Labor’s Proposal Negative Gearing Labor will limit negative gearing to new housing from a yet-to-be-determined date ...
Read MoreDouble Bottom Pattern on the Metcash Limited (MTS)
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Read MoreAnalysts are saying that weakening house prices will have wider ramifications for the Australian economy
The Australian economy grew at an annualised rate of 4 per cent in the first half of 2018, which is a fantastic result, ...
Read MoreAdvisor Tip – TWE Bear Put
Today we are applying a Bear Put spread on Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (TWE) which recently bounced off the downtrend line ...
Read MoreThat creaking sound is the economy
The life blood of any fiat-based economy is its ability to print money. Banks, as we know, just print money into ...
Read MorePotential Cup and Handle Pattern on Newcrest Mining Limited (NCM)
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Read MoreCrypto Crashes
Its not been a good few months for global financial markets; there has been continued sell-off in most equity markets ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip – Bull Put XJO
Most traders can profit from a rising market; simply buy stock, right? But what if you could not only profit from the ...
Read MoreProperty Taxes – the gift that needs to keep on giving
Treasurer Josh Frydenburg is urging the banks to ease their lending clampdown for the public good. (Aust Financial ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bear Call spread on Ramsay Health Care Limited (RHC)
Today we are applying a Bear Call spread on Ramsay Health Care Limited (RHC) which has been consolidating at the top of ...
Read MoreChannel Pattern on Cimic Group LTD
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Read MoreAs House prices decline, noticeable changes are occurring in the market.
Australian house prices fell 3.5 percent in the 12-months to November 2018 according to property price tracker ...
Read MorePairs Trading – Looking for opportunities
The concept of pairs trading is to purchase, for example $100,000 worth of stock, and at the same time, shorting ...
Read MoreDescending Triangle Pattern on Wesfarmers Ltd (WES)
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Read MoreBHP Short Iron Condor
BHP Short Iron Condor Whilst the market and many stocks are starting to struggle for direction we look for strategies ...
Read MoreWhat’s going on in the world of oil?
Oil prices have now been falling for four straight weeks. The West-Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude set a peak (and ...
Read MorePossible Double Bottom Pattern on the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
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Read MorePortfolio Trades on high Yield banks – update
On the 15th October we placed a portfolio trade on National Australia Bank to take advantage of the upcoming dividend: ...
Read MoreWhat to look for in the upcoming bank reporting
Analysts are forecasting that weak credit growth and the initial impact of the royal commission will drag 2018 profits ...
Read MorePennant Pattern of Bank of Queensland Ltd (BOQ)
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Read MoreMy favourite strategy for a sideways market
It’s all well and good to trade a Bullish or Bearish view of the market and if the market is volatile (taking strong ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call spread on Westpac Banking Corp Ltd (WBC)
Today we are applying a Bull Call spread on Westpac Banking Corp (WBC) Analysis: WBC is currently trading at $26.66 WBC ...
Read MoreIs the US Reporting Season validating high prices?
As of the 12th of October, twenty-eight S&P 500 companies that have reported Q3 earnings, 25 have beat their ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call spread on Santos Ltd
Today we are applying a Bull Call spread on Santos Ltd Analysis: STO is currently trading at $7.09. STO has been trading ...
Read MoreBearish Flag Pattern on Qantas Airways (QAN)
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Read MoreIs this a correction, or the beginning of something more?
It can be very daunting, investing or trading a market when it falls off a cliff. No one wants to catch a falling knife. ...
Read MorePortfolio trades on the high yield banks
National Australia Bank’s annual dividend of $1.98 puts it on a 11.10% grossed up yield (including franking credits). In ...
Read MoreA shift in the automotive market?
The discourse around electric cars has traditionally celebrated their importance for environmental reasons, whilst ...
Read MoreA Head and Shoulders pattern on Vicinity Centres Re Ltd (VCX)
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Read MoreAdvisor Tip; Iron Condor On RHC
Most traders can profit from markets that are either rising or falling. But what if the market is stagnating and going ...
Read MoreThe pain in real estate gains
Back in 2004, the standard variable mortgage rate was about 6.6%. Mortgage rates peaked at 8.85% in late 2008, before ...
Read MoreThe relationship between interest rates and stock markets
As the US economy has finally recovered from its post-GFC malaise, so have US interest rates risen from ...
Read MoreDescending Triangle Pattern on Woolworths Group Limited (WOW)
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Read MoreAustralian house prices have been falling for 12 months
Potential for prolonged period of subdued house prices Australian house prices have fallen for the past 12-months, ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Monadelphous Group Limited (MND)
Today we are applying a Mini Short Monadelphous Group Limited (MND) which recently bounced off the downtrend line and ...
Read MoreComprehensive credit reporting and how it affects you.
In short, the Government has introduced legislation that makes it compulsory for lenders to share, not just bad credit ...
Read MoreCup and Handle Pattern on SEEK Limited (SEK)
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Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call spread on Westpac Banking Corp (WBC)
Today we are applying a Bull Call spread on Westpac Banking Corp (WBC) Analysis: WBC is currently trading at $28.21. As ...
Read MoreNSW Land Transfers Decline
The NSW Government Revenue department have published Residential Land Transfer figures up to the end of August. The ...
Read MoreAn Introduction to Seasonal Patterns. What the last six years have taught us.
After years of trading, you start to see common occurrences around certain times of the year. Some of the patterns can ...
Read MoreFederal Treasury Reserve expected to raise US interest rates on Thursday
Rate hike would be the eight increase since December 2015 The US dollar started to rally on Friday, ahead of an expected ...
Read MoreRight-Angled and Descending Broadening formation (Potentially) on APA Group (APA)
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Read MoreIs silver about to bottom out?
With the price of silver having fallen 20 percent over the past 3 months, silver prices are now back within sighting ...
Read MoreThe Velocity of Money
The term “velocity of money” (also “The velocity of circulation of money“) refers to how fast ...
Read MoreTrading Chinese Markets and Trumps Tariffs
Heading into 2018 the Chinese markets rose significantly, pushing through their GFC high, into an all time high. Below ...
Read MoreWhat is a derivative?
Definition: A financial contract whose value derives from the value of underlying stocks, bonds, currencies, ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call spread on CSL Limited (CSL)
Today we are applying a Bull Call spread on CSL Limited (CSL) Analysis: CSL is currently trading at $212.21. CSL has ...
Read MoreBraveChart – Double Top Pattern on the S&P/ ASX 200 (XJO)
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Read MoreImportant things to consider when choosing an Exchange Traded Funds (ETF)
With over one hundred Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) listed on the ASX alone, it can be very difficult to pick which one ...
Read MoreWhat do the experts think about exchange traded and index funds?
We take a look at some of the experts’ opinions on Exchange Traded and Index funds Exchange Traded and Index Funds have ...
Read MoreWhat to trade? Where to trade? Where to start?
The world of trading is huge, with various products and markets offering different ways to get leverage to trade your ...
Read MoreAdviser Tip: Bull Call spread on Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd CCL
Today we are applying a Bull Call spread on Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd CCL Analysis: CCL is currently trading at $9.49. ...
Read MoreChannel Pattern on BHP Billiton Ltd
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