Alex Douglas is the founder and director of Capital Markets Australia. A former managing director of Monex Securities Australia, he has held senior executive positions with numerous financial services companies both in Australia and Asia over the past three decades. Early roles in the industry included being a foreign exchange voice broker, a trader on the floor of the Sydney Futures Exchange and a senior analyst with Standard & Poor's in Singapore. Alex is a Certified Financial Technician (CFTe) and former board member of the International Federation of Technical Analysts (IFTA) as well as a sought-after author, speaker and market commentator. Connect with Alex on LinkedIn.
Car vending machines: is this the end of dealerships?
It's been called the Amazon of car buying. Though it may still be too early to compare it with Jeff
Bezos' empire, Carvana (NYSE: CVNA), an online used car dealer company, shows a promising and
positive trajectory.
US healthcare stock sees strong growth from Obamacare
Over the past decade US-based healthcare company Centene Corp's stock price has increased by a factor of 16, with a tripling in price in just the last two years alone. The reason? Obamacare.
Reluctant to diversify? Here’s why you should act now
You've heard the saying about not putting all your eggs in one basket. Here's why you should diversify, and three simple ways to get started.
Why Atlassian is listed in the US and not Australia
The decision by Aussie company Atlassian to list on the NASDAQ in the US over the ASX didn't go down well with some investor groups in the domestic market.
Taking the guesswork out of buying and selling shares
Picking the right shares to buy or sell can be hit and miss, but a strategic approach is essential to build wealth. Alex Douglas shares his tips for taking the guesswork out of investing.
What to consider when investing in international markets
International markets give you access to a wider selection of industries and a different part of the economic cycle, but there are three factors you need to consider.
Alternatives to Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google
Having seen the impressive growth of Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google, it may be worthwhile looking to invest in some of their competitors.
Cashing in on the $US777.6 billion renewable energy sector
You only have to look at some of the huge renewable energy projects planned for the next few years to see potential investment opportunities.
How Aussie loyalty could be hurting your share portfolio
Would you be better off with Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google in your portfolio instead of trusted local shares like Telstra, Qantas, BHP and CBA?
Cash in on education with this international stock
Australian education companies are no match for Hailiang Education, with a market cap of $A2.06bn.
