Most people think of investing as buying stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The more adventurous might think about a real estate investment trust (REIT). Some people also might consider buying stocks of mining…
What Is a Security? At a basic level, a security is a financial asset or instrument that has value and can be bought, sold, or traded. Some of the most…
What Is an Asset Class? An asset class is a group of investments that have similar characteristics, are subject to the same laws and regulations, and generally respond similarly to…
Betting against a stock and profiting when the price falls is possible thanks to a technique known as short selling, here’s how it works: Borrow the stock from your broker (this will…