Featured Blogs by Russell Markham
FULLY FRANKED DIVIDEND PAYERS
Australia has the highest Dividend Yields in the world! That is according to Morningstar. Add in Franking Credits for Australia tax residents and you see why dividend paying ASX listed stocks have the highest dividend yields in the world. What are Franking Credits? Companies pay out dividends from post-tax profits. To avoid double taxation, investors who receive dividends where company tax [...]
High Performing Gold Stocks Surging!
High Performing Gold Stocks Surging! The spot gold price is up over 30% over the last 12 months. The spot gold price has surged from $2,300 USD per ounce back in April 2024, to over $3,000 USD in April 2025. The continuing narrative on wars, inflation and interest rates has driven a risk-off environment at present, where gold thrives. Furthermore, [...]
KEY GOLD STOCKS CONTINUE TO RISE
Key gold stocks rise under economic uncertainty. Concerns over inflation and economic growth in recent months has continued to see the price of spot gold rise. What ASX stocks have benefited and will most likely keep benefiting should spot prices continue to rise? We have worked through the ASX listed gold stocks and identified 3 stocks that currently stand out. [...]
VectorVest Smart Investing Blogs
Physical Gold vs Gold Stocks: Is it Better to Buy Physical Gold or Gold Stocks?
It’s no secret that gold is booming, and you want to capitalize on this surge. But is it better to buy physical gold or gold stocks? We get asked this question all the time, so we’re going to walk you through a side-by-side comparison of physical gold vs gold stocks. Physical gold is a tangible asset and a reliable store [...]
TipRanks vs Motley Fool: Side-by-Side Comparison With VectorVest
People considering VectorVest often ask us how we compare to Tipranks vs Motley Fool, two other really popular stock analysis platforms. Short answer: VectorVest is totally different. Our stock analysis software pulls Nasdaq last sale data (NLS) so you’re getting the most up-to-date insights possible for calculated, emotionless decisions. Our system has outperformed the S&P 500 index by 10x over [...]
Best Moving Averages For Swing Trading
The best moving averages for swing trading can make or break your success rate. We’re going to help you weigh your options and elevate your trading strategy by talking about: SMA (Simple Moving Average) EMAs (Exponential Moving Average) SMMA (Smoothed Moving Average) LWMA (Linear Weighted Moving Average) MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) DEMA and TEMA (Double/Triple Moving Average) You [...]
Best Moving Averages For Swing Trading
The best moving averages for swing trading can make or break your success rate. We’re going to help you weigh your options and elevate your trading strategy by talking about: SMA (Simple Moving Average) EMAs (Exponential Moving Average) SMMA (Smoothed Moving Average) LWMA (Linear Weighted Moving Average) MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) DEMA and TEMA (Double/Triple Moving Average) You [...]