Bitcoin ETFs: What are they and how to invest in them?
Looking to invest in a Bitcoin ETF? Here’s what to know before you start trading.
5 min read
Mar 10, 2022
About the author
Bankrate reporter Brian Baker covers investing and retirement. He has previous experience as an industry analyst at an investment firm. Baker is passionate about helping people make sense of complicated financial topics so that they can plan for their financial futures.
Expertise
Investing, behavioral finance, stock analysis and valuation
Experience
Brian is a financial analyst with prior experience in research at a valuation-based investment firm. He has also reported on regulatory issues surrounding mergers and acquisitions, antitrust and trade.
Education
Baker has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University.
Brian's latest articles
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What is swing trading? Learn the strategies beginning traders may use to profit
What to know about making money through swing trading as well as the risks involved.
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Multiple IRAs: How many accounts can you have?
Not sure whether to open more than one IRA account? Here’s what you need to know.
4 min read Mar 02, 2022 -
Common stock vs. preferred stock: What’s the difference?
Not all stock is created equal. Here’s how these types of stocks compare.
4 min read Mar 01, 2022 -
What is a 403(b) plan and how does it work?
It’s like a 401(k), except for a different type of employee.
3 min read Feb 25, 2022 -
401(k) match: What is it and how does it work?
Experts refer to a 401(k) match as free money. Here’s what else you should know about this significant retirement benefit.
3 min read Feb 24, 2022 -
Bitcoin price drops below $37,000, Ethereum falls by 6 percent
The price of Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies fell in early trading Thursday.
3 min read Feb 03, 2022 -
How to set your investment goals
Learn how to set your investment goals and discover which types of investments may make sense for each one.
5 min read Feb 02, 2022 -
Bitcoin price climbs near $39,000, Ethereum surges higher
Cryptocurrency markets moved higher in early Tuesday trading with both Bitcoin and Ethereum on the rise.
3 min read Feb 01, 2022 -
UBS to acquire robo-advisor Wealthfront in $1.4 billion deal
UBS agreed to acquire Wealthfront in an effort to boost its digital offerings.
1 min read Jan 26, 2022 -
Survey: Where pros say to invest $10,000 right now
Here’s where investment experts think you should invest $10,000 today.
4 min read Oct 05, 2021 -
Worried about a market bubble? Here are 4 tips to protect your portfolio now and in the future
What you should be doing today if you think the market is running too hot.
3 min read Jul 08, 2021
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What is alpha in investing?
What investors should know about alpha and how it is generated.
3 min read Sep 06, 2022 -
What is a hostile takeover?
Everything investors should know about hostile takeovers and how companies defend against them.
4 min read Sep 01, 2022 -
Portfolio line of credit: Is borrowing against your investments a good idea?
How borrowing against your portfolio can get you a cheap loan.
4 min read Jun 14, 2022