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Sharesight's top 10 investing blogs of 2022

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Jan 24th 2023

We revisit some of the our most popular blogs of 2022, with everything from tax guides for investors to explainer articles on dividends and DRPs.

What is spread in trading

What is the spread in trading?

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Dec 15th 2022

‘Spread’ can have several meanings in investing, but it generally refers to the difference between two prices, rates or yields. Keep reading to learn more.

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Yahoo Finance vs. Sharesight – comparing portfolio trackers

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Dec 14th 2022

Looking for a Yahoo Finance alternative? Sharesight provides money-weighted performance, automatic dividends, currency impacts and advanced reporting.

Dividend income

What is dividend income?

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Nov 22nd 2022

For some investors, earning dividend income is a key goal. But it's important to understand the tax implications, plus how to automatically track dividends.

Inflation and the stock market

How does inflation impact the stock market?

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Nov 15th 2022

It’s important to understand inflation’s impact on the economy and how this can affect the stock market, including which stocks are "inflation-proof".

Investor Tech Achieving financial wellness

Financial wellness: Personal finance and cash management

by Apoorva Pokharna | Nov 7th 2022

In this video of our series "Investment Technology Journey for Self-directed Investors", we discuss the impact of cash management on future financial success.

Sharesight lunch and learn session at Morningstar investor conference

Morningstar's 2022 Individual Investor Conference: Key takeaways

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Oct 27th 2022

We highlight some takeaways from Morningstar's 2022 Conference for Individual Investors, where investors had the opportunity to hear from industry experts.

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Active vs. passive investing

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Oct 20th 2022

What are the differences between active and passive investing, and does one offer a higher guarantee of success than the other? Keep reading to learn more.

ETFs vs. stocks

ETFs vs. stocks

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Oct 14th 2022

Stocks and ETFs can both be a valuable addition to an investor’s portfolio, however it’s important to understand the pros and cons of these two asset types.

Constructing a diversified portfolio

Investment strategy: Portfolio construction and diversification

by Apoorva Pokharna | Oct 11th 2022

In this second video of our series "Investment Technology Journey for Self-directed Investors", we explain what a diversified portfolio might look like.

Understanding the market Investor-Tech

Understanding the market: Investment research, advice and analysis

by Apoorva Pokharna | Sep 29th 2022

Along with some of our partners, we discuss current market conditions and how technology can assist investors in making more informed and strategic decisions.

What is impact investing

What is impact investing?

by Stephanie Stefanovic | Sep 19th 2022

Impact investing is an increasingly popular trend that allows investors to make a positive social and environmental impact through their investments.