What is forex trading?
Forex trading may sound complex, but we’ll show you what you need to know to get started.
5 min read
Dec 06, 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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Best value ETFs
Think value stocks are poised to rise? Here are some of the top value funds to consider for your portfolio.
3 min read Dec 01, 2022 -
Investing in 2023: Trends and statistics
Investors have many choices when it comes to investing for their future.
5 min read Nov 30, 2022 -
Investing trends and statistics for millennials in 2022
Some millennials are reaching their peak earnings years, here’s how they invest.
5 min read Nov 23, 2022 -
How to buy stocks online
Not sure how to buy stocks online? We’ll help you learn how to get started.
4 min read Nov 16, 2022 -
Warren Buffett’s portfolio: Here are the stocks Berkshire Hathaway is buying or selling
Here are the latest changes to Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio and Buffett’s top bets.
4 min read Nov 14, 2022 -
A guide to mutual fund investing
Not sure how to get started investing with mutual funds? We’ll help you understand the basics.
8 min read Nov 14, 2022 -
Alpha vs. beta in investing: What’s the difference?
While the terms sound complex, they’re really just ways to measure risk and return.
3 min read Nov 10, 2022 -
Open-end vs. closed-end funds
Closed-end, open-end funds and ETFs may all seem the same, but what sets them apart?
3 min read Nov 10, 2022 -
7 tips to build wealth in your 30s
Your 30s can bring some big life events. We’ll show you how to save and invest in order to tackle your goals.
6 min read Nov 10, 2022 -
How to invest with your HSA
Here’s how to invest in your health savings account and take advantage of all that HSAs have to offer.
4 min read Nov 09, 2022 -
Bullish vs. bearish investors: What’s the difference?
What do charging bulls and roaring bears have to do with investing? Here’s what it means to be bullish or bearish.
3 min read Nov 09, 2022 -
5 ways the midterm elections could impact markets
How the midterms could impact the stock market and different industries.
3 min read Nov 08, 2022 -
How to invest in electric cars
The potential for growth makes the EV industry attractive to investors, but success is far from guaranteed.
4 min read Nov 07, 2022 -
Is now the right time to invest in tech stocks?
Are recent declines an opportunity to find value in tech shares or a warning sign of things to come?
5 min read Nov 04, 2022
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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