Marissa Hayden

If you need the funds to invest your first thought might be a margin loan. However, did you know that the traditional margin loan isn’t the only way to borrow money to invest? We take you through the other alternatives available.

Most people would be familiar with the concept of borrowing to invest, after all, many Australian do just that when they buy a house. However, taking out a loan to invest in shares, managed funds and other securities is a little different - here’s how it works.

If you are new to investing or a do-it-yourself investor, you may be interested in Wise-Owl and the service they provide.

From time to time stock splits happen and to ensure that you don’t get caught out, we explain what they are and why they happen.

Facebook is one of the largest technology companies in the world. Here’s how you can own a share in this tech behemoth.

With over a hundred Listed Investment Companies (LICs) on the ASX it may be worth taking the time to get to know them better. Here are the ins and outs of LICs

The banking Royal Commission has no doubt left many Aussies rethinking engaging with a financial adviser, are they worth the time and money?

Imagine if you could mirror the trading activity of successful and experienced investors. What would you returns look like? Fintech company eToro is a social trading network allowing investors to do just that.

With the internet housing a wealth of investment knowledge and new fintech apps make organising your investments easier than ever before, it's largely unsurprising that more investors are embracing the do-it-yourself approach. But exactly what tools are the savvy self-directed investors using to make their investment decisions and build their portfolio?

As ethical investing becomes more popular, you may have heard the term divestment. So what exactly is it, and why do investors divest?

Google is the largest search engine in the world. With its services in such high demand, Google stocks are too.

If you haven’t heard of Vanguard before or if you’re not too sure what they do and how they work, here is our beginners guide.

To help break down the barriers to investing we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions that we’ve heard through the years.

To invest in the biggest companies in the world, you’ll need the ability to easily invest in US stocks, that's where Stake comes in.

Entering the world of investing can be a bit daunting, but it can be made less scary with the right online share trading account. We've rounded up a few platforms suitable for beginners.

While hyperinflation is rare it has occurred many times throughout history. What is it exactly and why does it occur?

A well-thought-out investment strategy can keep you focused and help you avoid costly mistakes. One popular investment strategy is growth investing, here’s how it works.

There are a number of different investment funds with various goals and functions. So, we explain how they work.

Exchange traded funds (ETF) have become one of the most popular investment products available in Australia. Their growth in popularity has seen a variety of ETFs emerge. If you are interested in investing in ETFs, we’ve put together a cheat sheet on the different types of funds you may encounter

Here’s a breakdown of how active and passive investors differ in their tactics, tools and attitude towards investing.