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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 – […]
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 […]
ETFs have become increasingly popular in recent years to become almost synonymous with all kinds of fund-like products. However, investors should be careful not to conflate them, with exchange-traded products (ETPs) representing a broad church of different investments. For investors starting out in the market, it pays to know the difference. What is an ETP? […]
