Having trouble viewing the email? View online.   www.asx.com.au | Login Feature story Lincoln: Six star small stocks Investing in smaller companies is often perceived as risky, because they can have a lower market capitalisation, higher volatility and less liquidity. However, exposure to up-and-coming businesses can help achieve long-term outperformance, if you know what to look for, and understand the risks. ELIO D'AMATO reports. In this issue A new era for bonds How to get started in bonds Good debt, bad debt Choosing junior mining stocks Smart asset allocation Small-cap tips Market views ASX news Interest rate securities A new era for bonds Mike Saba, Evans & Partners How Exchange-traded Australian Government Bonds will work. ASX education How to get started in bonds Tony Hunter, ASX Why share investors should learn more about interest rate securities. Margin loans Good debt, bad debt Julie McKay, Leveraged Equities As confidence in the market improves, and interest rates remain low, it may be time to revisit gearing. Resources 10 questions when picking junior miners Allan Trench, author What, where, scale and quality - and of course risk, are the keys to spotting promising stocks. From the editor This month's Investor Update Tony Featherstone Understand the features, benefits and risks of investing in small-cap stocks. Events Stay up-to-date with ASX seminars From ASX Register for email updates so ASX can keep you informed about upcoming events. Online education Information for sharemarket beginners From ASX Learn about the basics of share investing through the free ASX Shares course. Profits ASX interim result From ASX ASX's performance for the half-year to December 31, 2012. ASX Investment talks Understanding AGBs Steven Wright, RBS Morgans Learn about the features, benefits and risks of Exchange-traded Australian Government Bonds. Smart asset allocation Damian Moran, JB Were Understand the difference between strategic and tactical asset allocation and how taking a more active approach can boost returns. Value investing Roger Montgomery, Montgomery Investment Management Revisit this popular video, where the ASX's Tony Hunter asks Roger Montgomery (pictured), and Michael Glennon of Glennon Capital, about value investing.   Small-cap investing Small-cap risks explained Michael Kemp, Barefoot Blueprint Capitalisation is ever-changing, along with equity value. Let the trend be your friend Gary Burton, ATAA Charting analysis shows Small Ordinaries Index has much to offer. Using LICs to own small-caps Boyd Peters, Contango Listed Investment Companies are a convenient way to gain exposure to small stocks. Charting Tools and libraries How to use the ASX charting tool Chart by ASX code Charting library Charting course ASX listings Upcoming float details Recent listings Classic Minerals Asia Pacific Data Centre Laramide Resources China Integrated Media Corp Malabar Coal Ecosave Holdings Tlou Energy Oilfield Workforce Group Torque Mining Shinhan Bank Reader information Subscribe Sign-up for MyASX Send us feedback Provide a comment or suggestion Unsubscribe Update your email subscription MyASX Logon to MyASX to access ASX services Change personal details Update or change your details Past editions Access previous issues of ASX Investor Update © Copyright 2013 ASX Limited ABN 98 008 624 691. All rights reserved 2013. Information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial product advice. You should obtain independent advice from an Australian financial services licensee before making any financial decisions. Although ASX Limited ABN 98 008 624 691 and its related bodies corporate ("ASX") has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information as at the date of publication, ASX does not give any warranty or representation as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information. To the extent permitted by law, ASX and its employees, officers and contractors shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising in any way (including by way of negligence) from or in connection with any information provided or omitted or from any one acting or refraining to act in reliance on this information.