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Types of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) – explained
This article explores the various types of ETFs available to investors, how they differ, and the roles they play in building an investment portfolio.
Three ways investors approach market volatility
Elevated levels of market volatility can be challenging for investors but with this comes opportunity to both minimise risks and maximise opportunities.
Brokerage fees and your investment performance
Find out how brokerage fees impact your investment performance as we look at Sharesight's data on brokerage cost and explore the trend towards low-cost brokers.
Top insights from the ASX Australian Investor Study 2020
2020 has been an extraordinary year for markets and the ASX Australian Investor Study 2020 (AIS) has picked up on a number of interesting trends for investors.
What investors need to know about SPACs
Special-Purpose Acquisition Companies or SPACs are a structure for companies to raise capital instead of via an IPO. Here's what investors need to know.
Mutual Funds vs ETFs in the UK - what are the differences?
In this article we detail what mutual funds and ETFs are, how they differ, and what you need to look out for if you’re looking to invest in either in the UK.
3 reasons why you need to be tracking dividends
Dividend tracking might seem ‘unsexy’ compared to tracking capital growth, but dividends income can have a material impact on your investment portfolio returns.
Five key characteristics of quality companies
We look for quality companies, which we define as having five key characteristics. Here's how to identify them during reporting season.
Q&A with Baubre Murray
Baubre is a Sharesight user and a Chartered Accountant based in Wellington NZ who recently published a personal finance book entitled Stop Worrying About Money.
What investors need to know about stock splits
This article explains different types of stock splits, looks at recent examples, and shows how Sharesight helps you track the impact of stock splits.
The tax admin trap for Australian ETF investors
Despite many advantages, ETFs can become a tax administration nightmare for investors who choose to go off-platform or don't rely on a managed service.
Performance of the top 20 SMSF shares in FY19/20
To help SMSF trustees compare their portfolios to their peers, we’ve crunched the numbers on the 20 most held shares by SMSF portfolios tracked in Sharesight.