Companies issue debt in the form of bonds to finance their business operations. These are known as corporate bonds. Equity is where a company raises capital by selling a part of its ownership through a stock issuance. In case of corporate bonds, the company raises cash by borrowing at an interest rate for a specified […]
Price movement in stock markets is not driven by economic fundamentals and computer algorithms alone. In large part it is a function of human behavior, which is by nature erratic. Millions of stock traders and investors make their buying and selling decisions based on their emotions and intuition. This can make the stock prices unreasonably […]
Exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors may be looking to hedge their bets on whether or not the market will continue its decade-long bull market run. One such strategy is to limit the potential downside by purchasing a reverse-weighted ETF fund. Investors should be aware of the risks and adjust their portfolios accordingly. But setting aside a […]
One of the commonly held beliefs among casual investors is that you make money in a bull market as stocks rise and lose money in a bear market, when stocks fall. While it is true that the value of your investments tend to increase or decrease depending on the market’s trajectory, it does not mean […]
Choosing between individual stocks and mutual funds can be difficult, especially if you are a novice investor. Both investment options are extremely popular and have their own advantages and disadvantages. So, which is the better choice? Let’s take a look. A stock is a type of investment which allows you to own a piece of […]
Gold historically has been an important store of value and continues to be a critical investible asset today, just like it was a hundred years ago. In addition to being a substance of value, gold is often looked upon by investors as a reliable hedge against inflation. However, holding physical gold in significant quantities can […]
Value investors such as billionaire Warren Buffett know whether a stock is a solid long-term bet. They have little interest in knowing how the stock does in the short run or how it behaves in a volatile market. Though there are no guarantees in the stock market, here are five filters real value investors use […]
Value investing is the name of a particular investment philosophy that stresses a long-term approach to investing. Rather than follow short-term trends in the market, value investing relies on thorough research to discover companies that are undervalued and selling below their measurable value. The original concept of value investing was created by Benjamin Graham and […]
IPOs are hot, until they’re not. Many trade lower after going public. It’s important to understand how, and if, a company can become profitable. Who benefits from an IPO? In many cases, insiders and early private funders. The last six months has seen a flurry of activity in the initial public offering (IPO) market as […]
Staying invested is easier if you know how your portfolio will react to a falling market. Diversification is a powerful tool that can protect you from fickle times. Alternative investments can be important when stock and bonds are shaky. Everyone knows that the stock market is volatile by its very nature. Yet many people tend […]
