StockTwits, Co-Vestor and The Future of Investing
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Most articles about “Choosing a Financial Adviser” are really articles about saving money on fees. While important, the bigger issues is not fees but, your return after fees.
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How to Profit from Changes in the Yield Curve
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As I mentioned in my previous article, the yield curve depicts the relationship between interest rates and the time to maturity for a bond. While a steep yield curve can act as an embedded hedge against losses should interest rates rise, it is important to note that the shape of the yield curve can change.
Economic Indicators Bond Investors Should Follow
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Investors, traders and economists are always looking for signs where the economy is heading. Economic activity affects interest rates in two ways. A growing economy tends to create new demand for borrowing, pushing up interest rates. Conversely, a slowing economy drives down demand for money, pushing down rates. Furthermore, the level of economic activity tends…
Cashing in on a Muni Market Collapse
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Investors may legitimately ask if they may be in a position to benefit from a collapse in the municipal bond market, and if so how this can be done. In the equity markets, investors who anticipate a collapse in the price of a share could opt for short selling. This involves borrowing the shares from…
Bond Prices – Where to Find Bond Prices and Quotes
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There are several places where you can find free delayed bond prices. Generally speaking, the prices are delayed by 5 – 15 minutes. As most bond prices don’t move as quickly as stocks (with the exception of Treasury and Agency bonds), a delayed bond price is a pretty good barometer of where the market is…
Dictionary
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Financial Dictionary: Get To The Meaning In 2 Sentences Or Less 401K – An investment account offered by some companies to employees who can place pre tax dollars inside the account and defer taxes on investment returns until withdrawal. Accrued Interest – Interest that has been earned but not distributed. Actively Managed Fund – A…
Top 6 High Yield Savings Accounts Compared 2020
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Traditionally one of the most common types of bank accounts has been oriented for savings, allowing individuals to keep their funds safely while receiving a return based on their balance. The main idea of a savings account is to deposit funds that won’t be needed for spent in a short-mid period of time. From a…