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Give the people what they want!
Investing
Give the people what they want!
We explore the most common question we get – how to choose a broker. 
Shani Jayamanne | 01 October 2022
Cashed up and ready to pounce: Editor's Note
Personal Finance
Cashed up and ready to pounce: Editor's Note
Investors are building up stockpiles of cash to swoop in on bargains when the dip comes along.
Emma Rapaport | 15 October 2021
Who wins in the race to $0 brokerage? Editor's Note
Personal Finance
Who wins in the race to $0 brokerage? Editor's Note
If it's too good to be true, it probably is, but a healthy back and forth is how we reach better outcomes for all.
Emma Rapaport | 24 September 2021
IPO activity gains momentum but retail access limited
Stocks
IPO activity gains momentum but retail access limited
The balance between retail and institutional participation has always been difficult and is likely to remain that way.
Nicki Bourlioufas | 16 August 2021
Robinhood’s IPO fizzles as it faces regulatory scrutiny
Stocks
Robinhood’s IPO fizzles as it faces regulatory scrutiny
Here’s what went down as the app-based broker started trading publicly.
Margaret Giles | 30 July 2021
CHESS or custodian: making the right move with your broker
Stocks
CHESS or custodian: making the right move with your broker
Fees, portability and voting rights are just some of the things to consider when choosing which model to use.
Emma Rapaport | 11 June 2021
Investing basics: Ready to invest? Here's how to get started
Personal Finance
Investing basics: Ready to invest? Here's how to get started
There's more to investing than GameStop and Robinhood.
Margaret Giles | 05 February 2021
Investing basics: find the best online Australian shares broker (for you)
Personal Finance
Investing basics: find the best online Australian shares broker (for you)
Whether you trade every day or once a year, there is a service for you, but before you invest compare the fees and functions.
Emma Rapaport | 10 July 2020
$0 commissions: Australia's trading fee shakedown gathers steam
Stocks
$0 commissions: Australia's trading fee shakedown gathers steam
Cut-price brokers are giving investors access to global stocks and putting the heat on the big four to rethink their fees.
Emma Rapaport | 01 June 2020
Investing basics: best practice for trading securities in volatile markets
Personal Finance
Investing basics: best practice for trading securities in volatile markets
Still buying and selling securities in this market chaos? Here are some simple ways to protect yourself from the extreme volatility.
James Gard with Emma Rapaport. | 01 May 2020