Many people don’t understand that you can actually sell option contracts without having the stock, or without owning the other option side of the trade. Selling options is more popular among professionals than buying option contracts. That is because when you sell option contracts, you can allow the time decay to work in your favor.
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The search for Nasdaq sleeper stocks to buy remains one many aggressive investors are on. However, at first glance, this search is one that seems incredibly risky. After all, compared to the other major equity indices, the technology-centric Nasdaq has suffered disproportionately. Much of this is due to an increasingly hawkish Federal reserve, with a
From 2009 to the late 2010s, Bitcoin’s lack of correlation with the broader economy proved a mixed blessing. It acted as a haven for investors interested in an asset class independent of the turmoil that afflicts stock markets. However, increased and growing awareness from retail and institutional investors since 2017 has created what appears to
ETFs are more tax efficient than mutual funds due to the way they are structured. However not all ETFs are tax smart. zacks.com zacks.com/ultimate
Rivian electric pickup trucks sit in a parking lot at a Rivian service center on May 09, 2022 in South San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after hours. Rivian — Shares of the electric vehicle maker increased 2.7% after announcing after the bell that production met expectations
The S&P SmallCap 600 is down 24.0% year-t0-date through Sep. 30. That’s 77 basis points less than the S&P 500. So, looking for small-cap stocks to buy is not necessarily a bad idea. If anything, 2022’s bear market shows us that there are times when the markets can’t shelter even the largest companies. The S&P Composite
As has been the case lately, investors are continuing to bail on Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN) stock. Just in the past month, shares in the fledgling electric vehicle (EV) maker are down around 50%. While you can blame market volatility for some of these price declines, the bulk of them are due to decreased confidence in
Do Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) Harm the Environment? You may have heard about non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and how they impact the environment. Even though NFTs themselves do not cause any environmental impact, their impact on our climate can be linked to how they are produced. The way that NFTs are created can be highly energy intensive.
You’ve all heard the expression, you get what you pay for, but in the case of a few compelling stocks to buy under $10, the aphorism might not carry a negative slant. Indeed, for some market ideas, you might get more than what you put out. Like finding a Rembrandt at a garage sale, in
There’s a saying in investing, attributed to Warren Buffett, that you don’t see who’s swimming naked until the tide goes out. Essentially, this means that poorly run and troubled companies are most exposed during market downturns. This is certainly proving to be the case this year. With all the major U.S. indices now in bear
TD Ameritrade and E*TRADE are both very large brokerage firms that have been in the online trading business from its early days. E*TRADE was formed in 1982 as an online broker, while TD Ameritrade was founded in 1975 and began online brokerage operations in 1994. Both companies offer commission free stock and ETF trading, and
[embedded content] We close out this week’s episode with some of the best stocks to buy right now. There are so many conflicting signals in this market right now. And lately, it’s been a bloodbath out there. Extreme fear has taken over on Wall Street, and it’s unrelenting. But despite the current volatility, I’m still
Headline inflation numbers continue to run near their highest levels in 40 years. The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 75 more basis points in September. Analysts are rightly nervous about how long this rising-price period will persist. However, one key sector of the economy is already signaling that the worst of the inflation has
When Robinhood launched in 2015, its selling point was commission-free trading, with free stock, ETF, options, and crypto trades. Now that most brokers have dropped commissions, Robinhood has lost that edge. Still, the broker’s low costs, zero account minimums, and overall simplicity remain attractive to new investors. Meanwhile, TD Ameritrade (TDA) has been around since
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[Editor’s note: “Beat Back the Recession With Electric Car Charging Stocks” was previously published in June 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] A lot of industries are cooling off right now thanks to runaway inflation, soaring interest rates, and decelerating consumer spending. Amid this global economic slowdown, electric
To investors bullish on SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock, the recent performance of its shares may seem irrational. In their view, the market is failing to factor in the potential tailwind stemming from the lifting of the student loan moratorium starting Jan. 1, 2023. After this happens, this fintech firm will supposedly benefit from a big
One of the obstacles to mainstream adoption of digital currency has been hacking. Some high-profile thefts have occurred on various cryptocurrency exchanges and platforms, deterring investors from putting their money on them. Blockchain projects are expected to be secure, but two hacks in August and September 2022 made the top seven of all time, shattering this myth.
While you’ve all heard the phrase you get what you pay for, sometimes, you can “arbitrage” this aphorism in the market with stocks to buy under $20. What does that mean? The lion’s share of financial advisors will direct you to quality blue-chips. These often carry hefty price tags and for good reason. They represent
As a sensible investor, the last thing you need is drama. Yet, there’s no shortage of it when it comes to electric vehicle (EV) startup Faraday Future (NASDAQ:FFIE) stock. The company is, as we’ll discover, in a capital-poor financial state. Granted, FFIE investors responded well when Faraday Future apparently managed to avoid a lawsuit from a