Chapter 3: Understanding the Home Page
The Investi Home Page is your daily command centre for monitoring both
local Maltese markets and global financial trends.
This guide builds on Investing Basics and shows you how to use the home page to stay informed and make better decisions.
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π What You Will Learn
- What each section of the home page does
- How to interpret market signals
- How to combine news, data and highlights
- How to use the home page as a daily routine
π Overview of the Home Page
The home page is divided into several key sections:
- π International Markets
- π’ Local Company Announcements
- π° Local & Global News
- β Featured Articles
- π Market Highlights
- π₯ Top Active Equities
Each section provides a different perspective on the market.
π International Markets
This section gives you a real-time view of how global markets are performing.
Why this matters:
- Global sentiment influences local markets
- Large international moves can impact Maltese equities
- Helps you understand whether markets are bullish or bearish
π‘ If global markets are falling sharply, local stocks may also experience pressure.
π’ Local Company Announcements
This section displays official company announcements.
These may include:
- Financial results
- Dividend declarations
- Board decisions
- Major business updates
These announcements are one of the most important sources of information for investors.
Learn more:
News & Announcements Guide
π° Local & Global News
The home page provides both:
- π²πΉ Local Maltese financial news
- π International financial news
This allows you to:
- Understand local economic developments
- Stay informed about global trends
- Spot opportunities and risks early
You can browse all local news here:
View All News
β Featured Articles
Featured articles focus on education and insights.
Topics may include:
- How to invest smarter
- Understanding valuation ratios
- Market behaviour
- Financial literacy topics
If youβre new, these articles complement:
Investing Basics
π Market Highlights
This section summarises key performance metrics for the trading day.
Equities Highlights
- Top Gainers
- Top Losers
- Volume Movers
- Top YTD Return
- Top Dividend Yields
- Lowest Price/Earnings (P/E)
- Highest Return on Equity (ROE)
- Highest Operating Margins
These help you quickly identify:
- Which companies are performing well
- Which may be undervalued
- Where market activity is concentrated
Learn these terms:
Glossary of Terms
Bond Highlights
- Top Gainers / Losers
- Highest Yield to Maturity (YTM)
- Current Yield
- Duration
- Convexity
- Credit Spread
These metrics are critical when comparing bonds:
Bond Screener Guide
π₯ Top Active Equities
This section shows the most actively traded equities.
It includes:
- Trading volume
- Price movement
- Performance graph
High activity can indicate:
- Investor interest
- News-driven movement
- Liquidity in the stock
To analyse further:
Explore Equities
π How to Use the Home Page Daily
A simple daily workflow:
- Check global markets
- Review local announcements
- Scan news headlines
- Look at market highlights
- Identify interesting opportunities
- Analyse further using screeners
Then move to:
π Related Guides
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