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Investing in ASX Defensive Shares: A Guide for Australian Investors

Investing in ASX Defensive Shares: A Guide for Australian Investors

When markets are volatile or economic conditions are uncertain, many investors look to defensive shares to help protect their portfolios. Defensive stocks typically offer more stability and reliable income compared to more cyclical or growth-focused shares.
Types of Shares
Defensive Shares
APA
ING
EDV
Defensive Shares
What is total Return

What is total Return

Understanding Total Return is crucial because focusing solely on price movements can lead to misguided investment decisions, potentially causing investors to sell profitable positions based on incomplete information.
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Stocks
Stocks
Fundamental Analysis
Understanding ASX Growth Shares: What Investors Should Know

Understanding ASX Growth Shares: What Investors Should Know

Growth shares are a popular choice for investors aiming to achieve significant capital gains. Unlike income stocks, which focus on paying dividends, growth shares typically reinvest profits back into the business to drive expansion and increase their market value.
Types of Shares
Growth Shares
Growth
Growth
ALL
WTC
EVN
XJO
Growth Shares
What Are Franking Credits?

What Are Franking Credits?

Franking Credits are tax credits attached to dividends that represent the company tax already paid on the profits from which those dividends are paid.
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Stocks
Fundamental Analysis
Stocks
Consumer Price Index & What is the CPI?

Consumer Price Index & What is the CPI?

Inflation is one of the most closelywatched economic indicators in Australia, and at the centre of this conversation is the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Whether you are an investor, abusiness owner or a household managing day-to-day expenses, understanding the CPI can help you make more informed financial decisions.
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Economic Indicators
CPI
CPI
Interest Rates
Wells Fargo
Economic Indicators
Understanding Moving Averages

Understanding Moving Averages

Moving averages are one of the most widely used tools in technical analysis. They help traders smooth out price data to better visualise market direction and spot opportunities within trends.
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Technical Analysis
Technical Analysis
ASX Dividend Shares: Building a Portfolio That Pays You Back

ASX Dividend Shares: Building a Portfolio That Pays You Back

Dividend investing is a popular strategy for many Australian investors looking to generate steady income and add resilience to their portfolios. Dividends provide a consistent cash flow from company profits and can help smooth returns during periods of market uncertainty.
Types of Shares
Dividend Shares
Dividend Shares
Dividend Shares
APA
ING
EDV
EDV
Dividend Shares
What Is the RBA and Why Does It Matter

What Is the RBA and Why Does It Matter

While the RBA does not directly control all aspects of the economy, its influence is far-reaching. When the RBA speaks or makes changes to interest rates, markets listen — and investors react.
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Economic Indicators
RBA
RBA
Economic Indicators
What Is Investing?

What Is Investing?

Investing is the process of putting your money into assets that have the potential to grow in value or produce income over time. These assets can include shares, property, bonds, and other instruments. Unlike saving, which is generally used for short-term goals and emergencies, investing is focused on long-term financial growth.
How to Invest
How to Invest
How to Invest

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