If you’ve been paying attention to the stock market at all in the last year, you are likely aware that retail investing is booming. Maybe you have even noticed some of your friends or family members who never seemed interested in investing have recently started buying and selling securities and options. [Read more…] about A Straight-Forward Guide on How to Make Your First Investment
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What Is a Government Bond? A Complete Beginners Guide
Trading and investing are hot topics. Cryptocurrency investing has made many wealthy. Retail traders and investors have jumped into the stock market using commission-free brokers. In early 2021, retail traders challenged Wall Street pros by piling into stocks such as GameStop, earning large returns for many.
In such an environment, it’s easy to think of a government bond as a thing of the past, but these loans are still useful! [Read more…] about What Is a Government Bond? A Complete Beginners Guide
What is a small cap stock?Â
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?Â
The Complete Options Trading Guide: What You Need to Know
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
The Best Beginner Investment Apps of 2021
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