What are shares and how do they work?
We break down what shares are, how they work and their potential for wealth creation. Learn how to buy shares in Australia with Superhero.
Why join Superhero Super?
Discover the Superhero Super difference: a wide range of investment options including direct ASX share investments and professional fund management and a seamless user experience, all in the palm of your hand.
FX bps explained: How Superhero’s currency conversion works
Superhero’s FX Transfer Fee explained. An in-depth guide on basis points, how it works for investors and how Superhero’s fees compare.
Different types of ASX investments
When you about investing on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX), you might consider buying shares in an individual company, for example Telstra or Qantas. In reality, company shares are just one of the types of investments available on the ASX. We’ll take you through the pros and cons of each below. Individual Companies Many factors […]
How to start investing: 5 steps to get your started
If it’s your first foray into investing and you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Most new investors feel apprehensive about making a bad investment decision. To help improve your chances of success, we’ve put together a checklist with five steps to consider before you invest for the first time. Step 1 – Determine your risk […]
What does rising inflation do to the stock market?
When inflation rises, it generally puts downward pressure on the stock market, at least in the short-term. ‘Downward pressure’ means market values will either rise more slowly than usual or go backwards. In a moment, we’ll explain how you might respond to an atmosphere of rising inflation. First, though, let’s discuss the three main reasons […]
What does diversification mean?
Diversification is a term almost synonymous with investing. Most financial experts advise their clients to have a diversified portfolio. But what does diversification mean and why is it important? What is diversification in investment? Investing always comes with risk. Diversification is a risk management strategy meant to balance risk by spreading it across various asset […]
Super guarantee rate changes (2023): What you need to know
Did you know your super guarantee has increased? Learn about the changes here. As of 1 July 2023, the super guarantee (SG) will incrementally rise by 0.5% on 1 July each year until it reaches 12% in 2025. The increase from 10.5% to 11% in the SG rate may seem minor. But it can positively […]
How do my investments get taxed?
With 30 June fast approaching, it’s almost time to get your tax return in order. To help you this tax time, we’ve put together a quick guide on Superhero’s reporting system and what to expect this year. What do I need from Superhero for my tax return? With Superhero we automatically provide you a tax […]
What is a Stop Loss order?
Superhero investors can now use ‘stop loss’ orders to limit losses and minimise their downside risk. Let’s dive in now to discover what they do, and how investors can make the most of them. What is a stop loss order and how do they work? Stop loss orders are most commonly used by investors to […]
Three common U.S. investing myths debunked
When do I get paid my dividends?
Australian investors will pocket billions of dollars worth of dividends in the coming weeks after a monster reporting season. Mining giant BHP alone is paying out $23.2 billion in the form of a full-year dividend. Scores of other companies, from Fortescue and JB Hi-Fi to the Commonwealth Bank and CS, are paying billions of dollars […]