Share Category: Sector Picks

Thailand is an interesting microcosm of the economies of Southeast Asia, showing both promise and varied opportunities for potentially successful investment. The World Bank has characterised the country as “one of the great development success stories” with respect to both social and development indicators. Despite this glowing description, Thailand has had numerous ups and downs … Continued

Want to get exposure to firms in the mining sector and buy stocks in a country that acts as a doorway into one of the world’s most talked-about growth markets? Then this list of the best shares to buy in South Africa could be very useful. South African stocks have for a long time been … Continued

The Ukraine-Russia conflict has raised many questions for investors, with the wider market experiencing a price slide due to heightened geopolitical risk. That, coupled with the inflationary pressures bearing down on the global economy, has resulted in investors who held assets in the region being particularly badly hit. YOUR CAPITAL IS AT RISK Some investors … Continued

The FIFA World Cup in 2026 is scheduled to run from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It will be jointly hosted by 16 cities in three North American countries. With the competition and festivities across the US, Canada, and Mexico getting closer, Asktraders has come up with another way to participate in the quadrennial … Continued

Are emerging-market stocks primed to take off? With the US Dollar weakening this year from historic strength, and China adjusting policy in attempt to stimulate the world’s second largest economy into spending, there are several positive signs for this sector. In this guide, amongst exploring the sector at large, with some of the benefits and … Continued

Stocks that pay a monthly dividend offer the best of both worlds. If the prospects for a company look good, increased buying pressure from investors can drive the stock price up and generate a capital gain. Even without any growth catalysts coming to light, these firms can continue their day-to-day business, simultaneously churning out income … Continued

There’s definitely a feeling that the world’s big players are throwing everything, including the kitchen sink, into tacking the climate crisis. With such huge vast amounts of money pouring into the sector – from governments and big corporations, there is potential for those firms who get it right to make significant returns for their shareholders. … Continued

When you think of financial stocks, the first thing that comes to mind are banks, but there are various other companies within the sector that provide financial services, such as payment-processing, accounting, asset management, insurance and brokerage companies. In this article, we are going to take a look at the current health of the sector, … Continued

The world was moving online even before Covid, but the changes brought about by the pandemic have fast-tracked the shift towards work and leisure activities being based around firms that host, manage, and analyse data. With the total number of customers and each customers usage increasing rapidly, many have already made significant returns out of … Continued

For anyone that has been either investing or trading in the EV sector over the past 12 months, I hope you were wearing a seatbelt. The volatility that has been seen in this market, as a lot of the risk capital switched into AI growth names has been nothing short of staggering. When looking for … Continued

The switch from carbon-based to electrically powered transport is one of the decade’s most significant economic and social trends. Politicians worldwide were pumping tax dollars into establishing an appropriate network of chargers for EVs to utilise but some of this money has dried up. Consumers are backing the trend, and traditional manufacturers are playing catch-up … Continued

Inherent structural issues in the uranium industry continue to result in extreme price volatility for stocks in the sector. Firstly, there is the issue of demand and the fact that plans relating to nuclear production are highly susceptible to political manoeuvres. It’s hard to gauge how decision-makers will balance the need for carbon neutrality and … Continued

AIM stocks are high risk, high reward, and in this guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about them. This includes how to trade them as safely as possible, and what you need to do to optimise returns. Using technical and fundamental analysis, we’ll establish which are the best AIM shares on the market at the … Continued

As an investor, you’re likely familiar with the term “blue chip stocks.” Just like in poker where blue chips hold the highest value, blue chip stocks in Malaysia represent the cream of the crop. But what exactly are they, and where can you find them? In this article, we’ll delve into the world of Malaysian … Continued

Finding the right stocks to invest in can be difficult for a new trader, especially with so many different types of stocks on the market. Fortunately for you, there are numerous references available online that will assist you in selecting the best stocks to trade in. In this article, we will look at copper-related stocks … Continued