When you have a sizable amount of money to invest, you understandably want to find a great investment opportunity.It has to meet your needs for a decent return on investment as well as moderated risk. Each investor has a different risk tolerance as well as the desired return on investment. Therefore, a catch-all investment option […]
What Is an Open End Fund?
When many investors come together with a common interest, they constitute a big pool of money referred to as a fund. Consequently, there are two types of funds – a closed-ended fund and an open end fund. The rest of this article deals with the latter. It is also referred to as a mutual fund […]
What Is a Dividend?
An understanding of dividends is essential for any investor. Many new traders are confused about them, but they are not overly complicated. The following information gives a basic overview of what dividends are, how they work, and how they are collected. There are many additional terms and concepts out there in the world of dividends. However, […]
What Is a Certificate of Deposit?
What is a certificate of deposit? A certificate of deposit (or CD) counts as a go-to investment for many people. A CD doesn’t require you to pay attention to the ever-changing stock market. It exists as an investment outside of that. In some respects, a CD is a set-it-and-forget-it investment. However, to be an informed […]
What Is a Blue Chip Company?
When it comes to investing, I believe it’s best that you have as wide a general knowledge as possible. That’s why I picked yet another topic for you to tackle in this piece – the blue chip company. Let’s shed some light on the blue chip companies, stocks, indices, who they are, what is their […]
What Is a 401(k)?
In your quest for learning all about personal finances, you will definitely come across this term – 401(k). But what is a 401(k)? Did you ever ask yourself that? If you did, congratulations. You’re my type of guy or girl! You see, I believe it’s best you know these things as early in your life […]