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How to Read an Income Statement as an Investor
A company can report higher profit while its underlying business becomes weaker. Revenue may have grown because the company raised prices rather than sold more products. Profit may have increased because it sold a building, reversed an earlier loss or recorded a foreign-exchange gain. Earnings per share may have fallen because the company issued millions of new shares. The headline profit does not tell the full story. To understand how a company made its money, an investor must read the income statement.
What Happens to Your Shares If Your Stockbroker Closes?
The closure of a stockbroking firm does not cancel your ownership of shares...
Can I Have Multiple CSCS and CHN Accounts?
An investor in Nigeria may open accounts with several stockbrokers. Each broker may create a separate CSCS account for the investor, but every one of those accounts should connect to the same Clearing House Number (CHN).
Bamboo vs Chaka: Which Investment App Should You Use?
In Nigeria there are quite a number of investment apps, but which one is the best for your investment needs? This article reviews Bamboo and Chaka
How Long Does Public Offer Allotment Take in Nigeria?
The allotment proposal should be submitted not later than six weeks after the close of the issue. SEC may also grant an extension of up to two additional weeks.
What Is an IPO in Nigeria? Meaning, SEC Rules, Allotment, and What Investors Should Check
An IPO, or Initial Public Offer, is one of the ways a company raises money from the capital market. It is the first time a company offers its shares to the general public for subscription.
Top 12 Investment Platforms in Nigeria (SEC-Registered)
Dozens of platforms now offer everything from US equities to treasury bills to Sharia-compliant portfolios, and the entry point for most is under ₦10,000...
How to Invest in Stanbic IBTC Money Market Fund in Nigeria
It is suitable for money you want to preserve, not money you want to gamble with. You can use it for emergency savings, rent planning, school fees, business cash reserves, or short-term investment goals.
CBN MPC Meetings Explained Like You’re New to Investing
When the Central Bank of Nigeria announces an MPC decision, the news often sounds technical...
Stanbic IBTC Balanced Fund vs GT Balanced Fund: Which One Looks Better for Nigerian Investors?
Balanced funds are designed for investors who want growth, but do not want to put all their money into stocks.