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Investing tips: What is capital expenditure (Capex)?

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It is important to calculate how much a firm will spend on capital expenditure as this will impact its free…

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How to calculate depreciation as an Investor?

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There are three methods which firms can use to calculate depreciation.

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What types of Bonds exist?

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There exists a very large number of bonds on the market, these are some of the most commonly traded bonds.

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What is the difference between FIFO & LIFO accounting?

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Learn the different types of accounting standards used globally and how they will impact your company valuation.

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Bitcoin: The definitive guide

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Bitcoin has been the subject of almost no serious analysis despite its popularity in recent years.

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What is the Cost of Capital?

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A firm’s cost of capital is extremely important as it will impact profitability levels. Additionally, businesses which have a low…

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What is return on invested capital?

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A business with high returns on invested capital will usually be able to grow profitability over time, while businesses that…

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What is operating cash flow?

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A company’s operating cash flow is the amount of cash which has been generated from its regular business operations.

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What is the interest coverage ratio?

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A firm’s interest coverage ratio reflects how easily the firm can service its interest expenses on its outstanding debt.

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Why are inventory levels important?

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Managing inventory levels is extremely important for businesses for to maximise efficiency levels. Having either too much or too little…

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Should you consider NetEase on its recent price decline?

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NetEase is fortunate enough to operate in an extremely favourable sector in one of the world’s most video-game crazed markets

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Why do firm's issue debt?

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Here are some of the primary reasons for issuing debt.

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What is return on equity?

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What is return on equity and why is it important?

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What is a firm's book value?

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What is a firm's book value, how can it be calculated and what purpose does it serve investors?

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Bitcoin (BTC) was crushed last week

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Investors in bitcoin are taking more heavy losses as the price of bitcoin plunged to below $7,000 this week.

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What is the Price to Earnings (PE) ratio?

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What is the Price to Earnings (PE) ratio and how can it be used to help investors analyse what they…

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Can you beat the stock market?

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Recently, there has been a trend in stock investment which recommends passive investing. But is this really the best strategy…

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Why do firms pay dividends?

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Dividends (cash payments by the firm to their shareholders) are paid out for a number of key reasons. These include...

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What happens when a firm goes Bankrupt and is liquidated?

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What happens when a firm goes Bankrupt and is liquidated?

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What gives a business a competitive advantage?

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There are many ways for a business to develop a competitive advantage that will enable it to outgrow and outlast…

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How to detect Accounting Fraud?

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A combination of extensive accounting analysis and gaining a feel ‘insight’ into the company can be very useful to picking…

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What is a leveraged buyout (LBO)?

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It pays to look out for firms which are candidates for leveraged buyouts.

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How does Warren Buffett Interpret financial statements.

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The next time you try and analyse a business keep in mind some of the metrics that Warren Buffett looks…

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How to value a Business?

| Marcello Pinto

Here are some starting points which can help you work out what a business is really worth.       

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Why the Australian dollar has held its value

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The Australian economy has shown itself to be very resilient and economic growth has been stable.

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What is margin trading?

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Margin trading involves borrowing money from your broker to purchase securities. Margin trading involves using leverage.

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Profiting from a business spin-off

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On your quest for profits, be sure to check out some upcoming spin-offs in the Australian Market

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Why you should hold off on buying this blue chip stock

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For the growth investor, NAB also appears to be a poor bet as the company’s total loans outstanding have not…

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Why does Apple have so much Cash?

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Apple's management has suggested that it aims to reduce the cash pile. The company realises that this is not exactly…

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Ignore Trumps Easter tweets and focus on investing

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In the context of the stock market at large, US President Donald Trump's twitter tirades are in fact a mere…

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Bitcoin (BTC) sell-off continues

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Bitcoin is on track for its worst quarter ever with $140 billion dollars having been wiped off its market cap.

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Why you shouldn't buy Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL)

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A favourite among Australian portfolio managers is Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL), but is it worth buying?

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Resapp Health Ltd: A speculative stock you should keep your eye on

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Resapp Health Ltd (ASX: RAP) is an upcoming mobile phone application, which aims to develop a digital healthcare app that…

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Why Gold is a poor investment

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Gold is viewed as the ultimate hedge against inflation, as there is a limited global supply compared to fiat currency,…

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX: CCL) is a hold for now

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Coca Cola is continuously pursuing new avenues of growth and now has a larger portfolio than ever, but I would…

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Why Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) spinning-off Coles is great news for investors

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Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) decision to spin off Coles is great news for investors.

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Why Australian Dairy Farms Group (ASX: AHF) surged last week

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Shares of Australian Dairy Farms Group (ASX: AHF) surged more than 20 percent last week.

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How to pick a company to invest in

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For beginners in the stock market, picking a company to invest in might feel like a very intimidating process. There…

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Why you should keep avoiding Bitcoin

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The value of Bitcoin (BTC) has declined 40% since the beginning of 2018.

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Why it may not be too late to buy Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP)

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In the last 10 years, shareholders of Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) have earned a whopping 1250% return, despite the…

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