Investing

What is a small cap stock? It’s a “smaller” company—defined as one with a market capitalization (“cap”) under about a billion dollars.

Market capitalization (also called “market cap”) is just a fancy way of saying the total value of a company’s shares of stock. This is calculated by taking a company’s price per share and multiplying it by the total number of shares. [Read more…] about What is a small cap stock? 

If a stock’s price goes down, can you still make money? Yes, if you’re investing in options. Options trading can benefit your investment portfolio in many ways. However, learning how to trade options can seem intimidating. This options trading guide will tell you what you need to know.

You can decide if investing in options is the right investment decision for you. [Read more…] about The Complete Options Trading Guide: What You Need to Know

Has the Covid-19 pandemic made you nervous about your long-term investments? Over the past year, the Dow Jones Index reached record highs fueled by low-interest rates and government stimulus money. But, how long will these “sugar highs” last?

Thanks to historically low mortgage rates, the real estate market blossomed into a seller’s market. While real estate and stocks can be strong investments, it’s not unreasonable to want to sink your money into something more stable—like silver.

Interested to learn how to invest in silver, like a pro? Let’s dive in. [Read more…] about How to Invest in Silver (Like a Pro)

Nearly half of all North Americans aren’t investing their money. With an education system that doesn’t explain the importance of investing, an arduous path has been paved for those who are looking to be savvy with their money.

Thankfully, a surge in curiosity about investing has created a burgeoning market for beginner investment apps, such as Robinhood, Acorns, Betterment, Ally and more. These amazing apps can help otherwise untrained individuals to know what to do with their money. [Read more…] about The Best Beginner Investment Apps of 2021