Recent Money Morning Articles
Know what’s happening in the markets… Why it’s happening and never miss another investing opportunity again.
Investing through chaos: What Epictetus would tell you about today’s market
Nobody knows what happens next. Not the investing analysts on financial TV. Not the hedge fund managers running billions. Not the central bankers, geopolitical strategists, or generals.
Cognitive Errors: The Invisible Forces Steering Your Investment Decisions
Today, we unpack three big “Cognitive Errors”, Anchoring, Confirmation Bias, and Hindsight Bias, what they are, how they creep into your decisions, and the simple habits you can use to avoid them.
From obituary to opportunity… The coal 2026 comeback!
For the past decade, coal has been the fuel the world was trying to forget.
Climate agreements, green energy targets, ESG mandates, net-zero pledges — the entire direction of global energy policy pointed one way: away from coal.
What makes a successful trader? – L.P
When L.P asked me this question, I thought it was an easy one to answer because it just takes three things to be a successful trader.
Let’s delve into them!
Why China’s stimulus package could be good for SA mining stocks
Recently, China caught the market’s attention when it launched massive economic stimulus measures. It decreased interest rates by 0.5%, lowered mortgage rates, and injected $142 billion into banks. But the most interesting part is China announced plans to give funds, insurers and securities dealers, access to lending facilities to buy stocks. Following the announcement, Chinese stocks posted the biggest rally since 2008! So, the question is what’s the reason for China’s stimulus package?
Investment Master Class: Five tips to follow when you buy your first penny shares
Five things to look out for when buying your first penny shares – miss these and you could write off your investment account! Whether you’re brand new to this, or a seasoned investor, these five tips could help you avoid serious investment mistakes:
FAQ: What does it mean when investors talk about gearing?
We often talk about gearing your investments and I’ve recently had a couple of questions about what this actually means. So today I thought I’d take the opportunity to explain exactly what it is.
Intel – The “Great Fall” of the world’s most valuable chipmaker!
For decades, Intel was the world’s most valuable chipmaker. The company pioneered microprocessors – one of the most ground-breaking technologies in the history of humanity: It’s the technology that powers computers and was central to the digital revolution. But the company today is far from its former glory.
Simple indicators can make you easy money! Get the big picture with the 200 Day Moving Average
You’re familiar with the clichéd saying “The trend is your friend”. Now this saying drills down to the very basics of trading, and is probably the most overlooked point to remember when trading. And that’s where the 200 day moving average comes in.
What could be the catalyst for higher platinum prices
What’s been going on with platinum? After hitting a 2024 high of around $1,094 per ounce, the platinum price has now settled under $1,000. The reality is the platinum price is not much higher than it was five years ago. And it’s weighed heavy on platinum producers – particularly SA miners.
The disposition effect could be an investor’s greatest enemy
The disposition effect refers to an anomaly in behavioural finance where investors tend to sell winners early and hold onto losers longer.
While many investing textbooks point towards using fundamental data to drive decisions, investors, let emotional sentiment drive their choices. There are at least four different studies between 1985 and today proving without a doubt that investors are likely to sell their best, winning stocks while buying more and holding onto losers. Let me explain why…
A simple way to grow your income through dividends
It’s no secret that I love dividends! It’s basically “free money” just for owning shares in a listed company. Moreover, when you uncover the right dividend payers at the right time, you can make good profits.
Why “forgotten” returns are a big plus for penny share investors
Before a penny share makes its way into our Red Hot portfolio, it must offer excellent value, solid sales growth, consistently improve earnings and be in a strong cash position. When I find a share that satisfies each of these criteria, I know I’m on to a winner!
But there are plenty of other factors I consider too. One of the key fundamental measures I look at is how much, and how frequently a company rewards its loyal shareholders. That’s why today, I’m going to talk to you about the importance of the “forgotten” return.
It’s the single best way to get your slice of company profits!
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