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.
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 […]
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 […]
What is an IPO?
An initial public offering (IPO) can be one of the most exciting events on a stock exchange as a company opens itself up to potential shareholders around the world. But what is it and why might it interest investors? What is an IPO? There are broadly speaking two types of companies: publicly-listed and private ones. […]
What is dollar-cost averaging?
How to use ETFs to diversify your portfolio
Diversification is when you spread your investment risk by buying across different asset classes, sectors and markets. The theory goes that this will make your portfolio less vulnerable to swings in the market, as you’re not putting all your eggs in one basket. So when one investment performs poorly, another could be doing well – […]
What is the difference between a market order and a limit order?
When you invest in shares, you have the option to submit a market order or a limit order to initiate a trade. These orders are essentially offers to buy or sell a chosen investment. Remember a share market is just that: a market in which buyers are exchanging shares with sellers and vice-versa. Each side […]
Should I invest in ETFs or individual companies?
Growth stocks vs. dividend stocks
One of the key choices you will make as an investor is whether to buy growth stocks or dividend stocks, or a combination of the two. Let’s quickly summarise what each is. Growth stocks are more likely to significantly increase in value over the long-term but less likely to pay a regular dividend (if, indeed, […]
How to diversify your investment portfolio
Diversification is one of the most common tips given to beginner investors but what does it really mean and why is it important? What does diversification mean? Investing in anything comes with risk. Diversification is a strategy meant to balance risk by spreading your money across various asset classes. Simply put, it’s a matter of […]
How do dividends work?
If a company does well, its board of directors might distribute some of the profits to shareholders. This is known as a dividend and comes over and above any share price appreciation. Dividends are typically paid regularly – be this quarterly, biannually or annually. However, not all shares pay dividends. They aren’t guaranteed either, even […]
How much do I need to start investing?
The great thing about investing is you can get started easily. With Superhero, you can start investing in shares and ETFs with just $10.