Want to ensure your child is financially savvy? Want to start investing in your child’s future? Maybe it’s time to ask: what are custodial accounts? Children look to us to learn important life skills, including how to save and manage money so they can achieve goals. Setting up a custodial account on their behalf is a great way to both teach them about the long-term benefits of saving and set aside funds for their future. You can get started by learning what custodial accounts are and ...

In the twenty-first century, information is paramount. Many traders who want to get started with professional trading firms would do well to equip themselves with the knowledge they will need to make an informed decision when it comes to choosing the right trading platform for them.  In this article, we will answer some of the most frequently asked questions about Exante’s web trading platform. These questions include matters related to licensing and regulations, functionalities and...

What exactly causes an economic recession? Well, there are many factors that could conspire to cause a drop in commercial activity; interest rates are obviously a major factor. When central banks like the Federal Reserve (privately owned) hike the interest rate, people have less money to spend and that impacts all but essential industries and even them to an extent. When inflation starts to creep up, this usually sends ripples through investment markets. That typically leads to a surge i...

Image Source: Freepik The global economy has yet to fully recover from the pandemic and for many private investors, this is a time to review all investments with a view to making some changes. We all know that it is unwise to put all your eggs into one basket, especially in such an uncertain time. With that in mind, here are a few investment ideas to add some diversity to your investment portfolio. Rental Property - If you have the capital to acquire and renovate a house in a trendy area ...

If you are an Australian trader thinking about trading the markets using CFDs, then you will need a high-quality CFD trading platform. The best CFD trading platforms in Australia are easy to use, come with many different features to help your trading, and have low and transparent trading fees. It is also essential that ASIC in Australia tightly regulates your CFD broker and CFD trading platform. In this thorough guide, we look at the best CFD trading platform in Australia and some of ...

Penny stocks have got a bad rap for a lot of different reasons, some unjustified. These stocks are poorly regarded by many retail and institutional traders, owing to their OTC and Pink Sheet status. Unlike traditional stocks listed on the NYSE, S&P 500, NASDAQ, and Dow Jones, many penny stocks simply trade over the counter. The literature is peppered with horror stories about company pump and dump schemes with penny stocks. True to form, other than Tier 1 and Tier 2 penny stocks, man...