Share trading news and advice

All the latest share trading news and top tips to help you manage your share trading.

Will banks lend you money to invest in shares

Will banks lend you money to invest in shares?

There are lenders out there who will let you borrow money specifically for investing in shares. This kind of borrowing is usually through a margin loan. However, before diving in, it’s crucial to understand that this option comes with considerable risks, and you should seek professional financial advice to navigate the ins and outs.

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Can i transfer my share holdings from one platform to another

How to transfer your shares to a new trading platform

If you’re considering switching share trading platforms, you’ll likely need to transfer your shares to your new account. There are numerous reasons to make the switch, such as lower brokerage fees, enhanced features like live market data, or access to robo-advice.

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Invest your way to the stars with these top trading platforms

Invest your way to the stars with these top trading platforms

Record low interest rates and the COVID pandemic have sparked a shift - an investment shift. Young Aussies across the country have been reassessing their investment strategies, with share trading and other forms of investing emerging as some of the hottest ways for many to grow their wealth.

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Aussie etf investors hit 2 million whats luring people

Aussie ETF investors hit 2 million: What’s luring people?

Aussie investors are eating up ETFs (exchange-traded funds) with more than 2 million currently invested in ETFs for the first time according to fund manager Betashares. And it isn’t likely to stop there, with the fund manager finding that an additional 310,000 can be expected to enter into the market over the coming years.

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Market cap what is it and how does it work

Market Cap: What is it and how does it work?

If you’ve been involved in stocks for any amount of time, it’s likely that you’ve come across market caps. In fact, the market caps of some of the biggest companies on Wall Street are over 1 Trillion, with the largest market cap at over 2 Trillion (for contrast, Australia’s GDP is 1.553 trillion USD).

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How can aussies invest in us shares

How can Aussies invest in US shares?

Are you an Australian investor looking to trade shares in the US shares? It’s not hard to see why you’d be interested—McDonald's, Apple, Coca-Cola, and a hundred other recognisable brands all trade on the American stock market. Not only that but getting access to the world's biggest stock markets can help you to diversify your portfolio.

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