When you are told that the S&P 500 is a simple ranking of companies, it seems that it is nothing special. Still, in reality, it has a vital role in investment. Like other stock market indexes, it has many uses that we will explain if you continue reading. What is the S&P index? The …
It is not always easy to know what to invest in and what is the most suitable for your situation. Investing via ETFs and investing via direct stocks each have advantages and disadvantages. The article below aims to help you choose between these two alternatives. But, more fundamentally, you may wonder whether you should …
Have you ever wondered what would happen if any of the companies you invest in through a portfolio suddenly delisted from the stock market? Do you know what would happen to your shares? Armando, the protagonist of such a situation, is today a case to learn from. A few years ago, the great American …
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The stock market timetable is a piece of crucial information to consider before trading assets in the financial markets. It allows you to determine the best times to trade and when to refrain from placing orders depending on the instrument to be traded. What time is the stock market accessible? Which market favors selling or …
Difference between shares and stocks. Although stocks and shares are often confused, they have significant differences. It is evident from a legal and fiscal point of view. The only thing they have in common is that they both refer to a contribution of title in a company. But what is the main difference between a …
Most companies have only one type of stock, common stock, but some companies have two types of stock, common stock and preferred stock. Common stock is the regular stock everyone knows, so let’s look at what makes preferred stock different. What are common stocks? Common stock is a form of ownership stock traded in …
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If you’re reading this, you’re a beginner investor looking for various tips on investing well. Which is already a good start! But, unlike many beginners, you haven’t fallen into the Dunning-Kruger effect (or overconfidence effect). Indeed, investing correctly when you are a beginner requires humility and, especially, knowing the basic principles of investment. …
Over the long term, diversification is the best way to get a good investment return. Why do you need to do this? And how do you go about it? Gilles Coens, Senior Product Manager at MeDirect, gives us his five golden rules. Because of the low-interest rates, savings accounts hardly earn any money. The …
In recent years, ETFs have grown exponentially in popularity. In 2020, ETFs passed the symbolic mark of 1,000 billion euros of assets under European management. However, before investing in ETFs, you must understand how they work. You will find everything you need to know in our guide! What is an ETF? ETF stands …
Want to make your money grow but don’t know which investment to choose? Between cryptocurrencies and stocks, which one should I invest? With the rise of cryptocurrency, many investors wonder if publicly traded stocks are still profitable. Sometimes, hesitation even sets in among trading enthusiasts to choose between cryptocurrencies or stocks. How to make …