TABLE OF CONTENTS What’s an Index Fund? What’s an ETF? Comparing ETFs and Index Funds Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, and index funds are very popular with investors nowadays. Both offer advantages over mutual…
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…
Trading commodities has been an age-old practice that has evolved over the years. There is a wide range of commodities today and modern-day trading takes place on exchanges such as…
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 a short-term investment? If you’re making a short-term investment, you’re often doing so because you need to have the money at a certain time. If you’re saving for…
Pleased 2022 to all of you and all of yours. And what a 12 months for traders, particularly U.S. inventory traders, the S&P 500 closed down 2021 with a acquire…
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…
Looking for the best investing apps to get your financial life back on track? A solid finance app can handle routine financial tasks, shuffle money into investing accounts, and track spending….
What Is a Stock Dividend? A stock dividend is a dividend payment to shareholders that is made in shares instead of cash. The stock dividend has the advantage of rewarding shareholders…