Whenever you turn on the television, go online or read a newspaper, there is a good chance you will probably run across financial information regarding the trading of stocks. A stock, in the simplest of terms, is a small piece of a company. Once a company goes “public”, it has the ability to issue stock […]
What Is an ETF?
Exchange traded funds have become quite popular these days, but what is an ETF exactly? With more than 1,600 ETFs in the US alone and approximately $2 trillion in managed assets, it’s only natural to want to learn about this emerging investment option. In this article, we’ll examine the concept of an ETF, take a […]
What Is a Hyip?
Thanks to the lightning-fast information transmission and payment systems, investors today have more options than ever before. However, along with this plethora of new options come a number of new risks. The age of online investing has also witnessed the growth of a variety of High-Yield Investment Programs or hyip. They promise big-league returns but can also pose […]
What is Bitcoin?
Millions of people conduct all kinds of economic transactions online. However, until recently, digital transactions were always tied to “real” money and existing banking systems. All that changed with the advent of Bitcoin, the world’s first decentralized and truly digital currency. Bitcoin uses the distributed power of the internet and the resources of cryptography. It […]
What is a Hedge Fund?
The world of investing has many vessels in which people can place their funds for income, future expenses, and retirement. While many of these investment vessels are commonly known and need minimal explaining, there is one that many people still have many questions about – hedge funds. Much of the mystery surrounding hedge funds and […]
Options Basics Tutorial: All You Need in One Source
This article will go over several options basics: what options are, how they function, their strengths and weaknesses, and when they should be used. Currently, options exist for many types of commodities, currency pairs, equities, and even debt. A key point in trading options successfully is to understand just one underlying asset. Don’t try to […]