How to trade shares with Superhero
Superhero is an investment platform offering low brokerage on Aussie and U.S. shares. Learn how to invest 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 […]
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 […]
Your no-nonsense guide to common investing jargon
The share market can be a great place to build wealth but investment jargon can often leave first-time investors confused. For example, what exactly is an ETF? And what does CGT mean? To make your life easier, we’ve created a list of the most common investing jargon you’re likely to encounter. By the time you […]
There are 11 investment sectors on the share market. This is what moves them.
We often talk about the ‘market’ as a whole but in reality it’s a sum of its different sectors. Each stock market sector groups together individual companies and helps investors understand specific movements and trends. Today we’re going to briefly explain the 11 main sectors, what they are and the factors that help push them […]
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?
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 […]
6 different investment strategies
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 […]