# Discussions & news **URL:** https://community.sharesight.com/c/discussions-news/6.md [Latest](https://community.sharesight.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.sharesight.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.sharesight.com/tags.md) --- ## [Icebreaker question for new members](https://community.sharesight.com/t/icebreaker-question-for-new-members/258)
**Author:** [@emily](https://community.sharesight.com/u/emily)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [5 August 2025 00:02 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/icebreaker-question-for-new-members/258 "2025-08-05T00:02:59Z")
How did you first discover Sharesight? What do you like/dislike about Sharesight the most? How long have you been investing & what got you into investing in the first place? What was the best book, blog, podcast or YouT… --- ## [Welcome to Sharesight's Community Forum](https://community.sharesight.com/t/welcome-to-sharesights-community-forum/7)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.sharesight.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [4 February 2026 11:58 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/welcome-to-sharesights-community-forum/7 "2026-02-04T11:58:00Z")
Welcome to Sharesight’s Community Forum, a place where like-minded people can connect and share their wealth of investment knowledge. Our objective is to create a community where you can: Learn more about finance and … --- ## [Beat the Benchmark](https://community.sharesight.com/t/beat-the-benchmark/898)
**Author:** [@Lew](https://community.sharesight.com/u/Lew)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [10 August 2026 19:24 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/beat-the-benchmark/898 "2026-08-10T19:24:27Z")
I seek to correspond with serious investors that strive to construct portfolios that outperform their respective benchmarks on a risk adjusted basis. The components of a portfolio should be drawn from components of its … --- ## [Best US ETFs Mix for Portfolio](https://community.sharesight.com/t/best-us-etfs-mix-for-portfolio/978)
**Author:** [@Lew](https://community.sharesight.com/u/Lew)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [10 August 2026 19:18 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/best-us-etfs-mix-for-portfolio/978 "2026-08-10T19:18:56Z")
This topic is obviously a knockoff of slider77’s topic, but I would like to get a measure of interest in discussing US investments at Sharesight. The plan is to suggest a portfolio of about a dozen US ETFs each month fo… --- ## [Virtual Investor Club](https://community.sharesight.com/t/virtual-investor-club/1485)
**Author:** [@Lew](https://community.sharesight.com/u/Lew)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [6 August 2026 18:00 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/virtual-investor-club/1485 "2026-08-06T18:00:34Z")
Popularity of American investor clubs peaked in the 1990’s. They have been recently making somewhat of a comeback. I use technical means to screen for stocks I expect to outperform. I plan to list several of those sto… --- ## [Can you fix trade import for Wealthsimple ?](https://community.sharesight.com/t/can-you-fix-trade-import-for-wealthsimple/2205)
**Author:** [@nicou50](https://community.sharesight.com/u/nicou50)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 June 2026 19:25 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/can-you-fix-trade-import-for-wealthsimple/2205 "2026-06-29T19:25:07Z")
Wealthsimple has changed their email format it seems and automatic trade import is not working. please fix. Example of trade format (we see “Achat” which stands for a BUY. Same logic for SELL). Thanks --- ## [PLOT/GRAPH RELATIVE HOLDING PERFORMANCE](https://community.sharesight.com/t/plot-graph-relative-holding-performance/2199)
**Author:** [@storchard2000](https://community.sharesight.com/u/storchard2000)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 June 2026 19:12 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/plot-graph-relative-holding-performance/2199 "2026-06-17T19:12:32Z")
It would be great if one could compare Total Return of different holdings on same graph. Many platforms have this, and I often am tempted to use them since I want to do “relative performance analysis” of holdings, where … --- ## [Switching to a Dividend-Heavy portfolio after Labor’s upcoming CGT changes - thoughts??](https://community.sharesight.com/t/switching-to-a-dividend-heavy-portfolio-after-labor-s-upcoming-cgt-changes-thoughts/2175)
**Author:** [@Geezer77](https://community.sharesight.com/u/Geezer77)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 May 2026 04:00 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/switching-to-a-dividend-heavy-portfolio-after-labor-s-upcoming-cgt-changes-thoughts/2175 "2026-05-21T04:00:57Z")
Hello, I’ve always leaned more toward growth investing but after Labor’s proposed CGT changes I’m seriously reconsidering whether a more dividend-focused portfolio makes more sense going forward in Australia. It feels … --- ## [File Attachments](https://community.sharesight.com/t/file-attachments/2103)
**Author:** [@Fitzy](https://community.sharesight.com/u/Fitzy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 February 2026 05:49 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/file-attachments/2103 "2026-02-27T05:49:35Z")
I understand scanned documents such as trades can be uploaded to a subscriber’s account. Can dividend statements also be uploaded and stored? If so, what limitations apply in relation to each of the Sharesight plans? T… --- ## [January 2026 Newsletter is here!](https://community.sharesight.com/t/january-2026-newsletter-is-here/2099)
**Author:** [@Piumi\_Sharesight](https://community.sharesight.com/u/Piumi_Sharesight)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 February 2026 04:14 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/january-2026-newsletter-is-here/2099 "2026-02-13T04:14:20Z")
Click https://sharesightlimited.cmail19.com/t/r-e-tkktajd-ntytlujjit-a/ to view our latest newsletter, with some interesting insights on 2026 market outlook! --- ## [Prices not updating again](https://community.sharesight.com/t/prices-not-updating-again/2092)
**Author:** [@yellowdog](https://community.sharesight.com/u/yellowdog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 February 2026 07:49 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/prices-not-updating-again/2092 "2026-02-03T07:49:25Z")
As usually happens on the 2nd or 3rd of the month, prices are not updating. It’s 6:47pm Tuesday 3rd Feb and prices are updating to 3:59pm rather than 4:10pm. We want to download Australian closing prices for our holdings… --- ## [Searching the Community](https://community.sharesight.com/t/searching-the-community/2042)
**Author:** [@pdwelle](https://community.sharesight.com/u/pdwelle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 November 2025 15:43 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/searching-the-community/2042 "2025-11-22T15:43:15Z")
Is there a way to search the community forums and help posts. When I log in I don’t seem to see a search box. --- ## [November 2025 Newsletter is here!](https://community.sharesight.com/t/november-2025-newsletter-is-here/2035)
**Author:** [@Piumi\_Sharesight](https://community.sharesight.com/u/Piumi_Sharesight)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 November 2025 03:46 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/november-2025-newsletter-is-here/2035 "2025-11-13T03:46:38Z")
Click this link to read our November 2025 newsletter. Read about our new income calendar feature. --- ## [Australian closing prices not available at 7:51pm](https://community.sharesight.com/t/australian-closing-prices-not-available-at-7-51pm/2029)
**Author:** [@yellowdog](https://community.sharesight.com/u/yellowdog)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 November 2025 08:55 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/australian-closing-prices-not-available-at-7-51pm/2029 "2025-11-04T08:55:50Z")
As usual on one day early in the month, it’s 7:51pm and the latest Australian prices are showing as at 3:58pm rather than 4:10pm. Surely Sharesight could fix the ongoing problem. It will go back to Monday night prices b… --- ## [UI/UX is getting worse](https://community.sharesight.com/t/ui-ux-is-getting-worse/1990)
**Author:** [@mushroompanda](https://community.sharesight.com/u/mushroompanda)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [2 November 2025 05:30 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/ui-ux-is-getting-worse/1990 "2025-11-02T05:30:04Z")
I feel over time the interface is getting worse and worse. Maybe someone can tell me why this is. I’ll provide a few examples. The number of clicks it takes to confirm an unconfirmed transaction. From a consolidated vi… --- ## [How to handle existing shares in Soul Pattison Brickworks merger](https://community.sharesight.com/t/how-to-handle-existing-shares-in-soul-pattison-brickworks-merger/2020)
**Author:** [@Ssquestions](https://community.sharesight.com/u/Ssquestions)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [31 October 2025 05:25 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/how-to-handle-existing-shares-in-soul-pattison-brickworks-merger/2020 "2025-10-31T05:25:35Z")
I held Washington H Soul Pattison SOL shares prior to the recent merger with Brickworks (originally Milton shares which were acquired by Soul Patts). Do I need to do anything to record this change in my Sharesight Portfo… --- ## [Sharesight price for US stocks not updating](https://community.sharesight.com/t/sharesight-price-for-us-stocks-not-updating/2021)
**Author:** [@mfixman](https://community.sharesight.com/u/mfixman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [29 October 2025 17:59 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/sharesight-price-for-us-stocks-not-updating/2021 "2025-10-29T17:59:24Z")
I noticed that the capital gains of several US stocks that gained a lot today on market open, such as $META and $MSFT, still show as 0 capital gain in Sharesight (and negative total gain in £ due to currency variations). … --- ## [The Brignoli-Jacobs and Levy Portfolio](https://community.sharesight.com/t/the-brignoli-jacobs-and-levy-portfolio/1334)
**Author:** [@Lew](https://community.sharesight.com/u/Lew)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [1 October 2025 01:04 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/the-brignoli-jacobs-and-levy-portfolio/1334 "2025-10-01T01:04:39Z")
I have started a Saresight portfolio based on my interpretations of the conclusions of papers by Brignoli and Jacobs and Levy: “Toward a Unified Theory of Investing” by Richard J. Brignoli “Disentangling Equity Return … --- ## [📢 September 2025 Newsletter is here!](https://community.sharesight.com/t/september-2025-newsletter-is-here/1970)
**Author:** [@Piumi\_Sharesight](https://community.sharesight.com/u/Piumi_Sharesight)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 September 2025 06:35 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/september-2025-newsletter-is-here/1970 "2025-09-08T06:35:49Z")
Click the link below to read our September 2025 newsletter, packed with exciting updates on the new features we’ve recently introduced and other helpful information. :backhand\_index\_pointing\_right: Read the September 20… --- ## [Prices not updating](https://community.sharesight.com/t/prices-not-updating/1837)
**Author:** [@yellowdog](https://community.sharesight.com/u/yellowdog)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [2 September 2025 09:47 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/prices-not-updating/1837 "2025-09-02T09:47:08Z")
Yet again, it’s not updating closing prices on either the 2nd, 3rd or 4th of the month. We’ve been complaining about this for so long and Sharesight just won’t fix it. It’s 7:10pm and prices are at 3:55pm rather than 4:1… --- ## [It Takes Less Gold to Own a Sydney Property Today Than in 1970](https://community.sharesight.com/t/it-takes-less-gold-to-own-a-sydney-property-today-than-in-1970/1884)
**Author:** [@RickyYeo](https://community.sharesight.com/u/RickyYeo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 August 2025 23:44 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/it-takes-less-gold-to-own-a-sydney-property-today-than-in-1970/1884 "2025-08-27T23:44:30Z")
I came across a fascinating comparison on Reddit that looked at gold prices, median salaries, and Sydney house prices from the 1970s to today. In 1970, gold was trading at around AU$37 per ounce, compared to about AU… --- ## [Webinar: How to optimise your portfolio and build sustainable investment returns](https://community.sharesight.com/t/webinar-how-to-optimise-your-portfolio-and-build-sustainable-investment-returns/1953)
**Author:** [@RickyYeo](https://community.sharesight.com/u/RickyYeo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 August 2025 03:37 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/webinar-how-to-optimise-your-portfolio-and-build-sustainable-investment-returns/1953 "2025-08-25T03:37:41Z")
Register here We’re back with the second webinar featuring Ben Nash, founder of Pivot Wealth. In this session, Ben will guide you through how to set up your investments to generate a reliable second income stream. W… --- ## [August 2025 Newsletter](https://community.sharesight.com/t/august-2025-newsletter/1949)
**Author:** [@Piumi\_Sharesight](https://community.sharesight.com/u/Piumi_Sharesight)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 August 2025 23:14 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/august-2025-newsletter/1949 "2025-08-12T23:14:34Z")
Click here to read our August 2025 Newsletter - featuring 5 ways Sharesight helps Australian investors at tax time. --- ## [Downgrading Plan then upgrade again in the future](https://community.sharesight.com/t/downgrading-plan-then-upgrade-again-in-the-future/1930)
**Author:** [@Strictly\_Centrelink](https://community.sharesight.com/u/Strictly_Centrelink)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [7 August 2025 03:12 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/downgrading-plan-then-upgrade-again-in-the-future/1930 "2025-08-07T03:12:32Z")
If you downgrade your plan to free, then upgrade again for tax time next year . Will all your sales allocation methods from previous years be available again when you upgrade? --- ## [June 2025 Newsletter](https://community.sharesight.com/t/june-2025-newsletter/1885)
**Author:** [@Piumi\_Sharesight](https://community.sharesight.com/u/Piumi_Sharesight)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 June 2025 01:05 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/june-2025-newsletter/1885 "2025-06-11T01:05:03Z")
Track your portfolio on the go with the our new app! Check this link for our latest newsletter. --- ## [I want to pay someone to train me](https://community.sharesight.com/t/i-want-to-pay-someone-to-train-me/1882)
**Author:** [@Langton\_s\_Ant](https://community.sharesight.com/u/Langton_s_Ant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 June 2025 23:33 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/i-want-to-pay-someone-to-train-me/1882 "2025-06-07T23:33:57Z")
I am not new to share investing. I AM new to Sharesight. And I want to pay someone to train me and bring me up to speed quickly with Sharsight. Does anyone know anyone who can provide this service. Happy to pay some… --- ## [Stocks not displaying in Overview](https://community.sharesight.com/t/stocks-not-displaying-in-overview/1875)
**Author:** [@ezosan](https://community.sharesight.com/u/ezosan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 June 2025 04:48 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/stocks-not-displaying-in-overview/1875 "2025-06-02T04:48:00Z")
Hi, I have an issue with stocks not displaying in the “Overview” even though they have positive balances. The Buy and Div data is all displayed cleanly in the “trades and Income” section. I have changed the “group by” fi… --- ## [May 2025 Newsletter](https://community.sharesight.com/t/may-2025-newsletter/1863)
**Author:** [@Piumi\_Sharesight](https://community.sharesight.com/u/Piumi_Sharesight)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 May 2025 23:20 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/may-2025-newsletter/1863 "2025-05-14T23:20:13Z")
Our May 2025 newsletter is here! Learn how to get more from the custom groups feature and streamline your portfolio tracking: https://sharesightlimited.cmail19.com/t/r-e-thhlldc-ntytlujjit-e/ --- ## [April 2025 Newsletter](https://community.sharesight.com/t/april-2025-newsletter/1824)
**Author:** [@Piumi\_Sharesight](https://community.sharesight.com/u/Piumi_Sharesight)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 April 2025 04:46 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/april-2025-newsletter/1824 "2025-04-09T04:46:50Z")
Check our latest newsletter in this link - https://sharesightlimited.cmail20.com/t/r-e-thiilthy-ntytlujjit-f/ Check out the list created by the Sharesight team, covering the 50 best personal finance and investment blogs… --- ## [Navigating market volatility with Sharesight](https://community.sharesight.com/t/navigating-market-volatility-with-sharesight/1820)
**Author:** [@RickyYeo](https://community.sharesight.com/u/RickyYeo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 April 2025 03:23 UTC](https://community.sharesight.com/t/navigating-market-volatility-with-sharesight/1820 "2025-04-07T03:23:58Z")
Hi all, Given the recent market activity and increased volatility we’re all observing, we wanted to highlight some key Sharesight features that can be particularly useful for navigating these uncertain times more effect… [Next page](https://community.sharesight.com/c/discussions-news/6.md?page=1)