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When researching brokerage platforms, you've probably heard that Australian shares are either CHESS sponsored or in a custodial model. As an investor, understanding the difference between the two can help you to decide what brokerage platform you might want to use as some will opt for one ownership model over the other.
Investing in the stock market can be a good way of storing wealth. However, most working-age adults don’t have the time to research individual companies and consistently pick winners. That’s why a lot of retail investors will generally opt for a managed fund.
In share trading, a Holder Identification Number (HIN) is a unique ID assigned to anyone who buys shares in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Portfolio diversification is one of the central tenets of the share trading world. It’s a time-tested strategy that serves to mitigate risk by balancing a portfolio of investments, ultimately generating stable returns.
Over the past few years, the popularity of cryptocurrency (like Bitcoin) has exploded amongst those in the share trading world. However, the volatility of many digital currencies has forced investors to look for more stable ways to purchase crypto.
The share market is characterised by regular bouts of volatility, and even the most experienced traders sometimes have difficulty pinpointing the best times to invest. One strategy for dealing with this uncertainty is dollar-cost averaging (DCA).
‘Buying the dip’ means investing in a company when it drops in value due to wider concerns within the market, rather than investors jumping ship from said company due to performance concerns over the long run.
‘CHESS’ stands for Clearing House Electronic Subregister System. In plain English, it’s a computer system that facilitates the buying and selling of shares on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). CHESS sponsored shares are recorded on this computer system to keep track of who owns the shares directly.
Your comprehensive guide to share trading and stock market investing for beginners in 2022.
Whether you're a seasoned investor, or a complete beginner, you'll likely want to consider where your money goes and what it invests in.
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