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“Borrowing to invest” refers to borrowing money from a lender or financial institution to buy shares, bonds or managed funds. It is similar to taking out a mortgage to buy a house, land or any other property. This is a common practice among the investors and considered as an effective financial strategy as long as the entire procedure is managed properly. The whole idea of “borrowing to invest” is to invest more money in the market (stock market or managed funds) to increase profitability. Advertisement: read more

Base Metals refer to some of the common non-ferrous industrial metals that easily corrode or oxidise. Although they are not as expensive as the precious metals like gold, platinum or silver, base metals are considered as some of the most important items of today’s commodity market. Lot of people are getting more and more interested about trading base metals these days since this particular sector offers a lot of potentials for those who are willing to make profit from the price discrepancy of the commodities. Advertisement: read more

The bid/offer spread refers to the difference between the bid price and offer price. To be more specific, it is the difference between the highest amount that a buyer is willing to spend for an asset and the lowest price/amount in exchange of which the seller is willing to sell it. “Bid price” is the selling price while the “offer price” is the purchase price. For instance, if the bid price is $25 and the offer price is $26, then the bid/offer spread is going to be $26 - $25 = $1. Bid/offer Spread- from the Perspective of the Stock Market Advertisement: read more

The term “Book Value” refers to the value of an asset that is recorded in its balance sheet which usually is the cost of the asset less depreciation, amortisation and impairment costs that are related to the asset. Determining the Actual Stock Price- Why is This So Important? Advertisement: read more

A talented forex scapler immediately exits their trading position if the market does not go their way. A talented forex scapler immediately exits their trading position if the market does not go their way. The scalper would make quite a number of trades a day from 10 to a couple of hundred trades - not holding on to losing positions or praying and hoping that their losing position will turn around. Advertisement: read more

Qantas (QAN) currently has troubles in two areas via two partially owned companies: Jetset Travelworld (JET) and Air Pacific. Qantas owns 46 percent of Air Pacific while they own 58 percent of JET after a merger of Qantas Holidays and Qantas Business Travel with Jetset which created Australia's largest listed travel agency franchise. Advertisement: read more

Billabong International (BBG) the company that concentrates in the skate, snow and surf apparel and accessories manufacturing and distributing has come into the spotlight once again after CV Bali Balance (CVBB) dragged the surfwear retailer in a Bali court for around $168 million worth of damages which allegedly was caused from Billabong following the cancellation of a distribution license during the year 2005 by the Gold Coast company. Advertisement: read more

BlueScope Steel (BSL), a renowned investor in the steel industry that concentrates in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific was the best performer of the 8th week in ASX100 with a gain of 10.3 percent or 25 cents closing the week at $2.67. Advertisement: read more

Researching for Australian media companies to invest or trade shares? Researching for Australian media companies to invest or trade shares? Or media companies listed on the Australian sharemarket? Well here’s a list of the media companies found on the Australian stockmarket. The ASX have a variety of businesses listed on their exchange which represent the media industry. The media sector contains companies which provide media services to the public.

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Researching for Australian television companies to invest or trade shares? Researching for Australian television companies to invest or trade shares? Or television companies listed on the Australian sharemarket? Well here’s a list of the television companies found on the Australian stockmarket. The ASX have a variety of businesses listed on their exchange which represent the television industry. The television sector contains companies which provide television services to the public.

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Australian Gold production is set to reach $10 billion in 2010 as output is increased at a time of historically high gold prices. In 2009, Australia produced 227 tonnes (or 7.3 million ounces) of Gold (increase of 3 percent on 2008). At current gold prices of $1250 for an ounce of Gold, the Australian gold output of 2009 would have fetched $9 billion. With the high gold prices, this precious metal is set to be Australia's third biggest export earner after iron ore and coking coal. Advertisement: read more

The leading exporter of coking coal- BHP Billiton (BHP) have signed a deal with Japanese company JFE Holdings, which is the second largest mill of that country on Friday according to which the Australia based miner will supply it an unknown amount of ingredients for steel production for which JFE Holdings will be paying close to the asking price of BHP Billiton which was $US200 per tonne. Advertisement: read more

One of the largest financial institutions of Australia, Macquarie Group (MQG) is planning to close down its management trust that worth $10 billion and direct the investors into a deposit account which is market focused. Macquarie held the Government deposit guarantee as the reason due to which funds drained out from the trust. Advertisement: read more

Japanese life insurance group, Dai-Ichi Mutual Life Insurance received approval from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to increase is ownership of Tower Australia (TAL) from its existing 29.7 percent to 49.9 percent without having to seek approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board. Their current stake was bought in August 2008 when Tower was at $3.75 per share, yesterday's close was at $2.52 per share. Advertisement: read more

Have you ever wondered who is responsible for the rise of gold prices? Have you ever wondered who is responsible for the rise of gold prices? As a matter of fact there is no one responsible to set prices for gold. The price of gold is actually set by that of free markets, as this happens in a way to equalize supply and demand. In cases where demand exceeds supplies, prices are going to increase, and with the prices of gold going up, demand lessens when compared to the supply. Advertisement: read more

What will be your initial reaction if you come across a trading headline that reads 20% return above Australian interest rate guaranteed: Would you invest? What will be your initial reaction if you come across a trading headline that reads 20% return above cash rate guaranteed: Would you invest? Of course, you might want to know the company which is behind the offer even before venturing to invest on the offer made. To make an investment that promises returns in the 20% above the Australian interest rate - guaranteed, the quintessential feature an investor should be looking for is the creditworthiness of the establishment floating the offer, as in the case of WBC which reeks of rich credentials, coming with such an offer. Advertisement: read more

Renowned domestic and global air transportation service provider Qantas Airways (QAN) has denied the claims presented by the union that a number of female employees were sacked by the company due to gender biasness. According to the Union, as many as fourteen female workers lost their jobs in the last month that were replaced by male workers who were able to double as the baggage handlers. Advertisement: read more

Spot prices for cocking coal have increased to $220 a tonne. Coking coal is a raw material for steel making. The jump in spot prices has opened up a US$13billion annual revenue gap as contract prices were set almost a year ago. Advertisement: read more

Nufarm (NUF), a company that manufactures and supplies various types of agricultural chemicals have posted a shocking $105 million worth of drop in its first-half earnings on Tuesday. The company came up with the announcement just before the investors were about to cast their votes on the fractional takeover from Japan based Sumitomo Chemical. Advertisement: read more

Tatts Group Limited (TTS) has bought NSW Lotteries from the state government. The public gambling, wagering and lottery company will be given a 40 year licence to run the gaming. The deal is worth just over $1 billion. Taxpayers will benefit from the sale. Advertisement: read more