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  4 contrarian investment ideas to consider for your portfolio

  Contrarian investing can be difficult, but it can also pay off.

  3 min read Oct 22, 2024
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  Bull vs. bear market: What’s the difference?

  Bear and bull markets are opposites, each with their own strategies for investing.

  4 min read Oct 21, 2024
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  How is crypto regulated?

  Here’s a look at where crypto regulations currently stand and why.

  4 min read Oct 21, 2024
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  Who is Cathie Wood? The controversial figure behind Ark Invest

  Here’s everything to know about famous investor Cathie Wood.

  5 min read Oct 21, 2024
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  Pros and cons of bond funds in a lower interest rate environment

  Learn about the pros and cons of bond funds in a lower interest rate environment.

  3 min read Oct 17, 2024
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  8 important questions to ask before buying any stock

  Questions you should be able to answer before buying a stock.

  5 min read Oct 16, 2024
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  10-year US Treasury note: What it is and how to buy

  What investors should know about the 10-year Treasury, including how to buy it.

  2 min read Oct 13, 2024
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  How to invest in bonds

  Bonds bring income and diversification to a portfolio, typically with less risk than stocks.

  11 min read Oct 10, 2024
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  What are restricted stock units (RSUs)?

  RSUs might be part of your compensation package.

  4 min read Oct 09, 2024
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  Short-term bonds vs. long-term bonds: Which are better for you?

  Some bond terms span decades, while others last just a few weeks.

  4 min read Oct 08, 2024
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  Here’s what a crypto smart contract is and how it works

  Smart contracts use blockchain technology to fulfill a pre-programmed contract.

  4 min read Oct 07, 2024
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  What is a dead cat bounce in investing?

  Here’s what a dead cat bounce is and what this concept tells investors.

  3 min read Oct 03, 2024
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  What happens to idle cash in your portfolio? Sweep accounts, explained

  Multiple financial firms are facing lawsuits over their low-yielding cash sweep accounts. What exactly are they?

  5 min read Oct 02, 2024
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  Return on equity: How to calculate ROE and use it to evaluate a company

  Learn about return on equity (ROE), how to calculate ROE and its limitations.

  4 min read Oct 01, 2024
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  Are some bonds safer than others?

  Bonds are considered safer than stocks, but they do come with their own risk set.

  5 min read Oct 01, 2024
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  How a financial advisor can help you fight inflation

  Inflation’s impact on your retirement portfolio, explored.

  6 min read Oct 01, 2024
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  Fundamental analysis: What it is and how to use it in investing

  Investors use fundamental analysis to see whether a stock is overvalued or undervalued.

  5 min read Sep 30, 2024
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  7 best emerging market ETFs: Top funds by performance

  Emerging market ETFs offer a way to invest in growing countries, but they have risks.

  5 min read Sep 29, 2024
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  Price-to-sales ratio: What it is and how to calculate it

  A company’s price-to-sales ratio gives you an idea of its market valuation.

  2 min read Sep 27, 2024
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  Election 2024: Where Trump and Harris stand on crypto

  Both parties are vying for this small but vocal bloc of single-issue crypto voters.

  5 min read Sep 24, 2024