Articles On Plato Income Maximiser (ASX:PL8)

  US markets ended in the red for the fourth trading day in a row as big tech names weighed heavily on markets. The S&P 500 closed down 0.58 per cent, the tech heavy Nasdaq slid 1.15 per cent and the Dow Jones closed 0.12 per cent lower...

Note: Figures recorded at 7:20am AEDT. Updated figures and a video recording will be available at 9am AEDT. If you would like to watch a video of the outlook report, click here. Thanks for tuning in! US Markets ended in the red for the four...

Local markets end lower on big bank sell-off Material gains offset by Telco’s and Financials  Small Caps led by rare earths developer Arafura   Local markets have not showered anyone in glory, profit or confidence on Thursday. At 4pm on T...

  On Wednesday, the S&P 500 pulled back from a record reached in the previous session, as Nvidia cooled off from its red-hot rally. The broad market index slipped 0.19 per cent to close at 5,165.31, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.54...

Note: Figures recorded at 7:40am AEDT. Updated figures and a video recording will be available at 9am AEDT. The S&P 500 was lower overnight, pulling back from a record reached in the previous session, as Nvidia cooled off from its red-h...

Retirees, including those with self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs), are a group of investors whose needs differ from others. Whilst those of us who are still working might seek to maximise the overall returns of our portfolios, retir...

Note: Figures recorded at 7:40am AEDT. Updated figures and a video recording will be available at 9am AEDT. US stocks dropped on Tuesday after hotter-than-expected inflation data for January spiked Treasury yields and raised doubts that the...

There aren't too many ASX dividend stocks on the ASX boards that pay investors every single month. Rather, the norm for the vast majority of income stocks is to provide their investors with a paycheque every six months. Getting your divide...

Stocks rally on Tuesday, building on their strong November gains, as Wall Street cheers new U.S. inflation data that raises hope of the Federal Reserve wrapping up its rate-hiking campaign. CPI was flat this month, while economists polled b...

ASX dividend stocks that pay their investors monthly passive income are pretty rare on the Australian stock exchange. They aren't quite as rare as hen's teeth, but there are only a handful of these elusive income machines available. After...

If you're looking to spend more time living and less time working, ASX passive income shares could tip your work-life balance in the right direction. It's no surprise sustainable passive income was the number one goal of Australian investo...

As most investors would be aware, the past few weeks have given the Australian share market a big shakedown. Since the middle of September, the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) has lost a horrid 6.3%. But rather than despairing, or worse, s...

  Stocks dropped Wednesday as earnings season gained steam and Treasury yields climbed to multiyear highs. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed on Wednesday, at one point breaking above 4.9 per cent for the first time since 2007. Meanwhile, t...

Stocks dropped Wednesday as earnings season gained steam and Treasury yields climbed to multiyear highs. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed on Wednesday, at one point breaking above 4.9 per cent for the first time since 2007. Meanwhile, the...

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell Wednesday as traders absorbed a hotter-than-expected August core inflation print. The Dow lost 70.46 points, or 0.20 per cent, to 34,575.53 for its second straight decline. Meanwhile, the S&P 500...

  Stocks fell Tuesday as concern over the state of the economy – China in particular – and a decline in US banks combined to pressure Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 361.24 points, or 1.02 per cent, ending at 34,946.39 an...

  Stocks rose Wednesday as the corporate earnings season continued, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average registering its longest winning streak in nearly four years. The Dow traded 109.28 points higher, or 0.31 per cent, to close at 35,061...

ShareCafeS&P 500 ekes out narrow gain as the Fed pauses rate hikes                    Stocks gyrated on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve paused its rate-hiking campaign and signalled it was making progress on fighting inflation. A...

ShareCafeInvestors react to debt ceiling talks                    The S&P 500 rose slightly to start the week Monday as traders assessed ongoing debt ceiling negotiations. President Joe Biden is expected to host top congressional...

ShareCafeNetflix and Morgan Stanley the latest to report earnings                    The S&P 500 finished little changed Wednesday as earnings season kicked into full swing and investors parsed the latest results from companies in...

On The Australian Investors Podcast ‘2 Sense‘ this week, analyst Owen Rask and financial planner Drew Meredith, CFP explain why Owen likes private companies and plans to invest more in private equity, Drew offers his “2 sense” (get it?) on...

For better or for worse, it is the norm here on the ASX for dividend shares to give their investors passive income every six months. Almost without fail, every blue-chip dividend share on the share market, whether that be Commonwealth Bank...

ShareCafeCredit Suisse on the verge of collapse                    The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell Wednesday as investors contemplated the future of Credit Suisse, a bank with a large international and US presence, and peers. Th...

As most ASX income investors would know, it’s the norm here on the ASX for dividend shares to give investors a dividend paycheque every six months. Most ASX shares, including the vast majority of the blue chips that most investors would be...

ShareCafeS&P 500 closes worst week in two months: All eyes await January’s CPI data                    The S&P 500 eked out a narrow gain in Friday’s session but still had the worst week in nearly two months. Investors digeste...

When it comes to my personal share portfolio, I like to invest in a mix of individual ASX shares, international shares, and managed investments. That way, I can choose the companies that I want in my portfolio, while outsourcing some of th...

Ask a Fund Manager The Motley Fool chats with fund managers so that you can get an insight into how the professionals think. In part one of this edition, we’re joined by Don Hamson, managing director at Plato Investment Management. The M...

We’re at the start of a new year, and my favourite way to welcome a new year is to buy some S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) shares. However, I’m a bit fan of those age-old wise words ‘buy low, sell high’.   Since the All Ords...

ShareCafeMarkets flat as Rio Tinto targets lithium                    Stocks slid Wednesday as the Fed delivered a widely-anticipated 50 basis point rate hike at the conclusion of its December policy meeting Major averages hit their l...

If you’re getting ready to retire, picking the right ASX dividend shares can be a tough decision. Planning for a time when there is no weekly (or fortnightly) paycheque coming through the door does amp up the pressure a little. The ASX has...

A Listed Investment Company (LIC) is a listed investment vehicle that offers investors access to a diversified portfolio of shares in other companies also listed on the stock market. Also known as Listed Investment Trusts or Listed Managed...

ShareCafeMarkets slide as run on digital asset exchanges continues to cause crypto havoc                    Stocks fell to start the week as investors took a pause from last week’s big rally and digested a slew of corporate and econom...

A Listed Investment Company (LIC) is a listed investment vehicle that offers investors access to a diversified portfolio of shares in other companies also listed on the stock market. Also known as Listed Investment Trusts or Listed Managed...

ShareCafeBiden awards US$2.8b for EV battery production: Novonix allocated US$150m                    Stocks moved lower on Wednesday as Wall Street struggled to extend its rally, amid a sharp rise in Treasury yields. The US earnings...

ShareCafeS&P500 hits new 2022 low as UK the focus of economic turmoil                    Stocks resumed their 2022 sell-off on Thursday, sending the S&P 500 to a new low for the year, as fears swirled that a recession won’t st...

ShareCafeUS markets rise as EV battery integration grows rapidly under Biden Administration                    US equities were mostly higher in fairly choppy Wednesday trading. The Nasdaq Composite ground higher in choppy trading on...

ShareCafeBehind the numbers it’s all about energy pricing                    US stocks fell for a third straight day overnight, jeopardising a summer comeback rally, as the Federal Reserve and other global central bankers continued to...

ShareCafeUS equities rise despite weakening Chinese economic data                    US equities rose on Monday as the rally on Wall Street continued as traders prepared for a big week for retail earnings.The move came despite disappo...

ShareCafeFears of US recession drives mixed earnings results                    US equities rallied Thursday for the second day in a row even after the latest GDP showed a second-straight contraction, as investors bet the economic dow...

ShareCafeSolid earnings and weaker $US fuel market rally: Lithium stocks leading the charge                    US equities were sharply higher in Tuesday trading, ending near session high, as traders bet on strong corporate earnings r...

What is the best ETF or fund for dividend income and passive income in Australia? Is it Vanguard High Yield Australian Shares ETF (ASX: VHY) or maybe Plato Income Maximiser Fund Ltd (ASX: PL8)? What is the best ETF for franking credits? Fin...

Highlights Ordinary shareholders of dividend-paying companies are usually eligible to get the dividend if they own the shares before the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date of a stock is the first day on which it trades without the...

A Listed Investment Company (LIC) is a listed investment vehicle that offers investors access to a diversified portfolio of shares in other companies also listed on the stock market. Note: For comprehensive comparative data tables for LICs...

Welcome to the Market Herald Deal Room’s Friday review of the week’s capital raising activity. In a significant capital raise this week, Nitro Software (NTO) announced it had raised most of $140 million through a placement, with the last...

Investment manager Plato Income Maximiser (PL8) looks to raise over $121 million through a placement and share purchase plan (SPP) Under the placement, the company looks to raise $71.3 million, offering shares at $1.11 each In the SPP, exi...

Plato Income Maximiser is running a $71.3 million placement, to be followed by a $50 million share purchase plan.

ShareCafeOctober Brings Buyback Windfall for Income Investors  The Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA) and Woolworths (ASX: WOW) have now completed their off-market buybacks.  CBA’s $6 billion transaction, completed October 4, enabled it to buy ba...

ShareCafeTime to Click and Collect Another Tax-Effective Buyback As we predicted Woolworths has today announced a $2B off-market buy-back.  Off-market buy-backs are a tax effective mechanism for returning franking credits to shareholders wh...

Dividend shares were out of favour last year as the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Businesses roundly cut yields to preserve capital for tough times. That made life difficult for older investors, who rely on yield for their day-to-day income. “It’...

While the probability of a rate increase by the Reserve Bank of Australia in 2021 is incredibly low, income investors need not worry. That’s because the Managing Director of Plato Investment Management, Dr Don Hamson, revealed that the inc...