Investing

January 12, 2023Wealthfront and Vanguard specialize in two different types of online trading platforms. Vanguard offers a full-service trading platform, it specializes in mutual funds. Wealthfront, on the other hand, is what is known as a robo-advisor service. This means that you don’t… read more…

January 12, 2023A stock that is expected to outperform other stocks in its market sector gets an Overweight rating. Financial analysts who are employed by investment firms research  stocks and provide their opinions to investors about their possible future performance. Their opinion takes… read more…

January 12, 2023Want to grow wealth but don’t want to have to spend hours poring over your investment portfolio or investment decisions? If so, a lazy portfolio may be right for you. Lazy portfolios are designed to generate returns without requiring constant… read more…

January 12, 2023Fixed-income securities play an important role within individual investment portfolios and the economy at large. But like other securities, fixed-income instruments come in a myriad of variations, from short-term Treasury bills that only pay interest when the bill matures, to… read more…

January 12, 2023Like most investors, you’ve probably watched your investment account balance fluctuate depending on market conditions, company or fund performance and other factors. Of course, you’d likely prefer to see your account balance grow rather than shrink. It’s exciting to see… read more…

January 11, 2023As you begin investing, you’ll likely hear about two popular online investing companies: Vanguard and TD Ameritrade. These are two of the largest brokerage firms in the U.S. While the companies have a few similarities, they each cater to vastly… read more…

January 11, 2023Investing in nickel is a bet on the prospects of the industrial and manufacturing sectors, both of which use lots of this base metal. Nickel investing, and investing in other base metals like zinc, iron, aluminum and uranium, is different from investing… read more…

January 11, 2023When a loved one passes away, you may receive an inheritance. This money is a token of the person’s appreciation for you and often represents a lifetime of savings. When you’ve received a large sum of money, there is a… read more…

January 11, 2023Publicly traded companies can offer shares of preferred stock or common stock to investors to raise capital. Both can pay dividends, though there can be differences in how much is paid out and when those payouts occur. Between the two,… read more…

January 11, 2023Special purpose acquisition companies or SPACs for short are formed to raise capital through an initial public offering (IPO). The capital raised from investors is then used to acquire a private company. Also called shell companies or blank check companies,… read more…

January 10, 2023The phrase quadruple witching brings to mind stories that begin, “It was a dark and stormy night…” or folkloric visions of witches flying chaotically on broomsticks across the brightness of a moon. In the context of investing, quadruple witching also… read more…

January 10, 2023eveNearly half of all Americans depend on secondary work to get by. This is largely hidden from BLS and Census bureau data. According to the Census, 7.8% of Americans work more than one job. Having multiple streams of income is rapidly becoming… read more…

January 10, 2023The volatility smile is a visual representation of the implied volatilities of options contracts that expire on the same date. The appearance of a volatility smile indicates that options traders are willing to pay more for options that are in… read more…

January 10, 2023The owner of a Roth IRA can trade options using funds in the account, but restrictions and risks make the strategy unlikely to meet the objectives of most investors. A Roth IRA is a tax-advantaged account designed for long-term retirement… read more…

January 10, 2023If you want to be rich, many financial experts will suggest you invest. You can become rich in other ways than investing, of course, such as inventing something useful or starting a business. But the genius behind investing is that… read more…

January 8, 2023Investing is frequently filled with complicated jargon that can make it difficult to understand how your investments are actually performing. The Capital Gains Yield is one of these terms. While most brokerages calculate this number for you on all of… read more…

January 6, 2023Wheat is one of the world’s most widely grown crops, which can make it an attractive investment. Investors use wheat to diversify, as a hedge against inflation and in search of profit as the cultivation and use of wheat increases… read more…

January 6, 2023Stockbrokers get paid more than most workers. Estimates of the median combined salaries and commissions received by people who sell stocks and other securities to investors range from $62,910 to $149,664 a year. The estimates vary depending on the source… read more…

January 6, 2023If you have $200,000 to invest, there are many ways to make your money grow. Let’s take a look at how you can invest in the stock market, real estate and other common investments, while keeping a few practical tips… read more…

January 5, 2023The simple moving average, or SMA, is one of the most common pieces of technical data that investors rely on. In the case of the 200-day SMA, it shows you the stock’s average price over the past 200 trading days.… read more…

January 5, 2023Municipal bonds, or “munis,” are popular investments for a few reasons. Most notably, as a government bond, they can be the closest thing to a safe asset that the market offers. And, investors typically pay no federal taxes on the… read more…

January 5, 2023A stash of $250,000 can earn you a considerable income, given the right mix of assets. From real estate to corporate debt, assets are available that can turn your money into even more money with minimal risk. There are numerous… read more…

January 5, 2023There are several metrics you can use to evaluate whether a rental property investment has potential, including the 2% rule. When used with the property’s capitalization rate this rule helps investors get a sense of what a property’s rental income… read more…

January 5, 2023Investing in rental properties can be a great way to generate a passive income stream. A key part of the puzzle is identifying properties that have the potential to be profitable. That’s where knowing how to calculate gross rent multiplier… read more…

January 4, 2023There are a lot of reasons an investor might be interested in putting their money into agriculture. For one, it may seem like a safe bet since during a recession, people may cut back on haircuts or hold off on… read more…