10 ASX company red flags (and what they mean)

Published: Aug. 1, 2022, 5 a.m.

b"As an investor, a red flag is a warning sign to you that there\\u2019s something going on with the company that warrants further investigation. We don\\u2019t usually get to see the inner workings of the company, so have to make educated decisions based on the external information available to us.\\n\\nIn this episode, Kate & Owen put forward 10 different red flags that may stand out to you as investors, and some notable ASX case studies. Our red flag might be your green light, so in today\\u2019s episode we\\u2019re going to explore some of the things that would make us stop and pause as investors.\\n\\nYou might still decide to invest in a company after looking into one of these red flags we highlight today, but you\\u2019ll be a lot more informed when you do, and you might even start to see some patterns emerge across different companies.\\n\\nReady-made ETF portfolios? Rask ETFs has you covered (use code \\u2018AFP\\u2019 for $50 off your lifetime membership).\\nTake one of our amazing money & investing courses (think ETFs, shares, property and FIRE) on Rask Education and join our wonderful FB community.\\nIf you want to thank us for putting this show together, please give The Australian Finance Podcast a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it\\u2019s a 5 second task which really helps support the show (and puts a big smile on our faces).\\nPearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign-up to Pearler using the code \\u201cRASK\\u201d for $10 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/Pearler\\nWe're proudly supported by ETF Securities. Learn more about the growing range of leading ETFs, on the ETF Securities website: bit.ly/fundsETFS\\nBoost your investment potential, with FundLater. With InvestSMART's Fundlater, you can start a $10,000 investment portfolio, with only $4,000 upfront. Find out how: rask.com.au/inv-fundlater\\nInvesting Made Simple. Thanks to InvestSMART's ready-made ETF portfolios, you can start investing now in a portfolio managed by experts. Not only that, you can invest confidently knowing your investment fees are capped. Learn more: rask.com.au/inv-pma\\nDISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you\\u2019re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser.\\nFull individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen, Kate and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc.\\nAccess The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg\\nDate recorded: 22nd of July 2022\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"