Essential Shares and Monetary Investments
With technological advancements, property developments, accessible resources and a global network of professionals, there are plenty of ways to earn money. Everyone is trying to get a piece of the action when it comes to building their revenue, assets and personal income. So, let’s talk about money! Where did the idea of money come from and how can we apply basic money-making ideologies that are proven effective into our modern times and society? Is the property market really a great way for a buyer’s agent to build upon and diversify their portfolio while earning a hefty sum, especially pertaining to the real estate market?
Forms of Currency
To better answer these questions, it is necessary to understand the essence and history of monetary values. Historically, goods were traded instead of purchased. For instance, if you had raised cattle that was healthy and could continue to breed and produce milk that would have been considered a great asset. Let’s say, however, that you had two herds of cattle but not enough grains to feed both. You would want to trade one for an abundance of grains to feed your family and livestock. However, over time it became more sensible to offer a third entity as a common denominator to assist in transactions. Clear-cut trades were not always an ideal bartering system since weather, war, drought and famine often depleted necessary resources required to trade. As a result, precious metals like gold, silver, copper and bronze were utilized as currencies. These forms of currencies date as far back as 5000 BC. Paper money was first introduced in 700 BC. Developed by the Tang Dynasty in China, they used promissory notes which could be exchanged for gold and silver. The paper currency we commonly use today was initially printed in Europe by the Bank of Stockholm in 1661. However, it was not until the 18th century that paper money we commonly use today began its circulation.
Earning and Spending
Nowadays it is most customary to pay for items with cash or electronic funds. Meanwhile, digital (or crypto) currencies are becoming more popular and accepted. Despite which way one chooses to pay for goods and services, there are numerous ways to earn money. Typically, many people earn money by working for a wage, whether it’s through being an employee or freelancer or even a business owner. However, a new method of earning money is becoming more popular for everyday persons. This method is, as its essence, buying. You may be wondering how buying something can earn money. The act of buying to turn a profit can be done through purchasing or building properties for sale or investments as well as buying businesses, shares or even precious objects like gold and silver. Many of these items, be it tangible or not, often hold their value and will only increase over time. Seemingly, it has become widely popular for buying agents to purchase these items (particularly property) for prospective clients as this has shown to have exponential growth in a relatively short amount of time.
Investing
If someone is interested in purchasing a share there are some things to look for to ensure the wisest investment is made. First and foremost are dividends. If a corporation is doing well enough to earn a surplus, a dividend will be returned to its shareholders. You can see a revenue growth pattern in this and thus it is essential to look for dividends when researching and purchasing shares and stocks. The second pattern you will want to seek is capital growth (otherwise known as capital gains). Where dividends keep more of their value after taxes, capital gains can allow shareholders to sell their investments for a larger value than originally purchased for. A new share that may be worth investing in is Echo Graph as it has an off-take agreement for all graphite production from ThyssenKrupp, locale to Germany. The value for shareholders lies in the fact that all of their finances are in place and with production beginning early to mid 2022 it may be a secure investment worthy of looking into.
A Secure and Lucrative Option
Although shares are a trusted source for financial investors, stocks can often go up and down and it’s beneficial to know when to buy and sell. Therefore, buying agents should thoroughly and frequently look into stocks and shares. However, one of the most secure and lucrative investments nowadays is property. Graphs have shown that prices have subsequently been on the rise and most experts don’t predict a slow-down anytime soon. A few things to look for when purchasing property to ensure the best value for investment include a prime location, a safe property and neighbourhood, low maintenance, the potential to appreciate in value as well as concrete numbers when buying or selling. Conducting research pertaining to growth corridors as well as the best property trusts within the most recent years will only prove beneficial when investing. Real estate investment trusts (otherwise referred to as REITs) have shown to have substantial growth in many parts of the world, including Sydney, Australia, even during the pandemic. This is a clear indication that the real estate market is surely one to help diversify one’s financial portfolio and earn a sizable profit. Some Australian property investment and development companies to look into include Scentre Group (with 11.17%), Stockland (with 10.87%) and Mirvac (with 10.78%).
When a client wins, a buying agent wins too. It is critical to conduct adequate research and lead clients into landing the best and most secure possible investment opportunity.
If you’d like to discuss your investment opportunities please contact me on +61(0)414 247 301 or email [email protected].
Judith Fedak
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References
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Arielle O’Shea, Tiffany Lam-Balfour, 26th April 2021, Nerd Wallet, 12th December < www.nerdwallet.com >
RBC Global Asset Management, RBC Global Asset Management, 12th December 2021 < www.rbcgam.com >
