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ASX IPOs: What to Check in a Prospectus before You Invest

Oct 22, 2026

Proactive Equities Team

A new ASX listing can look exciting on day one, but the prospectus holds the facts. Here is how Australian investors can assess an IPO, read the key sections, and spot red flags before applying for shares.

Capital Raisings Explained: Placements, SPPs and Rights Issues

Oct 12, 2026

Proactive Equities Team

Learn how capital raisings work in the Australian share market, including placements, Share Purchase Plans (SPPs) and rights issues. Understand how each method affects existing shareholders, what share dilution means, and what to consider before participating.

Compound Interest Calculator: Shows How Patient Savers Let Time Do the Heavy Lifting

Oct 9, 2026

Proactive Equities Team

Moneysmart’s compound interest calculator shows how earning interest on interest lifts savings, super and investments, and why starting early, even with modest deposits, can make a big difference to a balance over the long run.

Options and Warrants on the ASX: A Beginner's Guide to Risk and Reward

Oct 7, 2026

Proactive Equities Team

Options and warrants can magnify gains and losses on ASX shares. This beginner's guide explains how each works, how they differ, which types exist, and the risks every new investor should understand first.

ASX Index Rebalances Explained: Why Stocks Move and Who Gets in Faster Now?

Oct 6, 2026

Proactive Equities Team

ASX index rebalances can move share prices as funds buy additions and sell deletions. New three-month rules and a lower free float hurdle also make entry quicker.

CGT on Australian Shares: A Guide to Capital Gains Tax

Oct 6, 2026

Proactive Equities Team

Learn how Capital Gains Tax (CGT) applies to Australian shares, including capital gains and losses, the 50% CGT discount, dividends, wash sale rules, and proposed changes that could affect investors from 2027.