What is Options Trading? Options trading is a form of active investing where a trader buys or sells options contracts. Options contracts are agreements that give the holder the right to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specified price (strike price) within a specific time frame. Call options give the buyer the right […]
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Hedging is a risk management strategy used to protect against potential losses by betting on positions in two opposite directions. As an investment strategy, hedging can be seen as a form of insurance, meaning for a fee, investors can hedge in order to limit the risk of loss in financial markets. What is Hedging? Hedging […]
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Before the advent of the internet, there used to be an investment shop around every corner. These were offices that were staffed by people who had studied and trained in how the markets work and how to find value in them. They were prepared to sit down with clients and go over the various aspects […]
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With investing, time is on your side. The longer you stay in the market, the more opportunities you have to take advantage of compounding. But every investment carries its own window, and every investor approaches their goals with a certain timeframe in mind. Here’s the catch: you have to approach short-term vs long-term investments differently, […]
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It’s nearly impossible to predict a downturn but there are some ways to be prepared. Whether it’s a short-term stock market selloff or a full-on downturn, portfolio managers have many tools at their fingertips to ensure that investments are protected. Investors can inquire with their portfolio managers and pour through fund brochures to understand what […]
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Is it just us, or do retirement accounts sometimes feel like alphabet soup? IRAs? 403(b)s? 401(k)s (not to be confused with SIMPLE 401(k)s)? If you don’t know your SARSEP from your elbow, no worries. We’ve got you covered. Here, we’re taking a look at one of the most common retirement plans: the IRA. Let’s break […]
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Opening your IRA is the first step. Next, you have to invest those assets, but you have to know your IRA investment options. Here’s a look at what assets you can put in an IRA and how new investors should approach investing with the account. For those who don’t have a 401(k) plan, or for […]
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Don’t know your asset from your elbow? No worries! Here’s a look at how to get started investing for absolute beginners—yes, even if you don’t know a nest egg from a chicken egg. Are you thinking of buying a home? Sending a kid to college? Retiring in style? Having a nest egg handy for the […]
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Ready to branch out of stock market volatility? Here are some of the best stock market alternatives for investors to keep in mind. Tired of riding the roller coaster that is the stock market? We can’t really blame you. On one hand, the last decade has been great for stocks. From 2011 to 2020, the […]
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