Image Source: Freepik The global economy has yet to fully recover from the pandemic and for many private investors, this is a time to review all investments with a view to making some changes. We all know that it is unwise to put all your eggs into one basket, especially in such an uncertain time. With that in mind, here are a few investment ideas to add some diversity to your investment portfolio. Rental Property - If you have the capital to acquire and renovate a house in a trendy area ...

If you are an Australian trader thinking about trading the markets using CFDs, then you will need a high-quality CFD trading platform. The best CFD trading platforms in Australia are easy to use, come with many different features to help your trading, and have low and transparent trading fees. It is also essential that ASIC in Australia tightly regulates your CFD broker and CFD trading platform. In this thorough guide, we look at the best CFD trading platform in Australia and some of ...

Penny stocks have got a bad rap for a lot of different reasons, some unjustified. These stocks are poorly regarded by many retail and institutional traders, owing to their OTC and Pink Sheet status. Unlike traditional stocks listed on the NYSE, S&P 500, NASDAQ, and Dow Jones, many penny stocks simply trade over the counter. The literature is peppered with horror stories about company pump and dump schemes with penny stocks. True to form, other than Tier 1 and Tier 2 penny stocks, man...

In June 2020, Raynar Portfolio Management (RPM) launched its newest strategy focused on small-cap investment opportunities. The strategy, Raynar Flagship, is managed by RPM founder Philip Rodrigs. Rodrigs, along with Matthew Taylor who leads Raynar Enhanced Porfolio, and Jon Garland, Head of Client Relations, has been thrilled with the level of success RPM has seen since its inception in February. In just seven months, the firm has grown to more than $55m, according to the firm's strategy f...

A commodity market has two players: the rational trader and the noise trader. No trader wants to be labeled, ‘noisy’. This due to the proven harsh experiences that such speculators undergo.  As you aim to win from the market, target to escape the noise circle. One way of achieving this is by focusing on the causes of trade noise. These include correction and volatility. What is volatility? When should you apply volatility knowledge? How do you calculate volatility? Can you lose from t...

With the several largest point drop days in Dow Jones history during March, and with experts still expecting a second Coronavirus wave, we're looking at putting on our seatbelts to weather the probable storm. So, what about Robo advisors? They were all the rave when times were good, but how are they going to fair in a downturn? After all, you can never really be tested in a bull market. Sure, you may yield higher or lower than market returns, but the acid test comes with how well you kee...