How to invest money in Sri Lanka
Forget everything you know (or don’t know) about investing. Then give yourself a pat on the back for deciding to read this post. I’m serious. Do it. I can wait. Here’s the thing. When it comes to investing, most of…
Everything you need to know about investing in Unit trusts in Sri Lanka
If all you do is saving money in a bank, hate to tell you but you’re losing money than making. Surprised? It’s simple math. A bank savings account offers about 3.5% average interest rate in Sri Lanka. Inflation (increment of…
How can Sri Lankans invest in the US stock market? Ustocktrade has the solution
My wealth has come from a combination of living in America, some lucky genes, and compound interest. – Warren Buffet (One of the World’s greatest investors) Read the quote again. Let’s say you have some lucky genes. The compound interest…
How to Buy Your First Stock In Sri Lanka
Are you ready to start investing in the Sri Lankan stock market? Here's everything you need to know about buying your first stock. If you have no idea about what the Stock market is or what Colombo Stock Exchange is,…
9 Benefits of Investing in Sri Lankan Stock Market
Let’s get to the point right away. If you want to make more money, you need to start investing. And if you have decided to invest, you need to get on board the Sri Lankan Stock market. This post is…
Investment opportunities in Sri Lanka – The Big Picture
If you have read Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki, you should know the difference between two dads. The Poor Dad is always spending while the Rich Dad is investing. That’s the essence of Rich Dad Poor Dad.…
How to select a stockbroker in Sri Lanka
If you have read our previous posts on Investing in Sri Lankan Stock Market, now is the time to select a suitable stockbroker. If you couldn’t read any of our previous articles and you just landed on this post, you…
How to open an account in Colombo Stock Exchange. A Step-by-Step Guide
This post is the 3rd in a series of posts on investing in Sri Lankan stock market. This is a simple guide on opening an account to invest in Colombo Stock Exchange. If you have no idea about investing in…
How to invest in Sri Lankan government securities? Treasury Bills and Treasury Bonds
The answer is “Yes”, we can invest directly in them. We briefly looked at investing in the stock market and unit trusts in our previous articles, and thought of exploring the Government securities (G-sec) market. Even though we can get…
Basics of Sri Lankan share market. The “Big Picture”
We posted our first article on How to make money in Sri Lankan stock market last year. It was the first part of a series of posts on Sri Lankan stock investing. If you haven’t read it, you can check…