An options contract gives an investor the right, but not the obligation, to buy (or sell) shares at a specified price at any time before the contract’s expiration. By contrast, a futures contract requires a buyer to purchase the underlying security or commodity—and a seller to sell it—on a specific future date, unless the holder’s
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September has historically been the worst month for stocks. With the S&P 500 down 7.5% with one trading day to go, you could say September is living up to its reputation. Well, almost. The index actually did worse in April and June, falling 9% and 8.8%, respectively. For September to claim its title, the S&P
Your net worth is simply the dollar amount of all of your assets minus all your debts. If your assets exceed your liabilities, you end up with a positive net worth. Conversely, if your liabilities are greater than your assets, you will have a negative net worth. For certain applications, this basic net worth calculation
The semiconductor sector is ripe with buying opportunities after the recent market dip and this earnings season should generate some robust springboard price-action for well-positioned chip stocks. The Ticker List: TSMC (TSM): 0:45 VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH): 2:05 Qualcomm (QCOM): 3:14 Synopsys (SNPS): 3:55 Lam Research (LRCX): 4:54 ACM Research (ACMR): 5:39 Visit our website:
Coal stocks have been overlooked over the past few years, mostly due to the green energy wave. Consequently, these stocks are also considerably undervalued based on forward sales and cash flow estimates. Moreover, the best coal stocks also pay substantial dividends, which is ideal for investors in this volatile market environment. Geopolitical tensions and unprecedented
It’s been a tumultous couple of years of real estate stocks. The pandemic caused unprecedented changes in people’s daily lives and working habits. Some categories of real estate investment trusts (REITs) benefitted from these adjustments. Sub-sectors such as data centers and industrial warehouses enjoyed a surge in demand during the pandemic period. Many categories of
On Sept 29, 2022, the United States Department of Education updated the guidance for the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan. Under the updated policy, borrowers with privately held federal student loans are no longer eligible to receive loan forgiveness. Here’s what to know. Key Takeaways Borrowers with federal student loans not held by the
Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) might not be China’s biggest or best-known electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer. However, it’s among the most ambitious ones, with a lineup of sleek, economical and fast-charging cars. On the other hand, China’s EV market is facing a number of issues that might dissuade prospective investors from buying LI stock. Still, with Li Auto
This year will probably go down as the roughest year for investors since the financial recession in 2008. The S&P 500 has shed more than 20% of its value year-to-date as inflation and interest rates weigh down the equities market. Hence, investors are scrambling to streamline their portfolios. In doing so, they might want to
Economic conditions can vary widely among states. It’s difficult to get a complete picture of a given area without taking all the key factors into consideration. In the case of credit scores, knowing the average can help residents of a state see how they compare to their neighbors—and make it simpler for those considering a
There’s no question that we’re in a bear market. Whether you use the arbitrary “down 20%” rule of thumb or simply look at the price action, it’s clearly bear-market territory. However, bear markets can often spell opportunity, even for small investors. And even for investors who have only $500 to spend, there are options. What
The astonishing ascent of 30-year mortgage rates over the past two weeks finally hit reverse Wednesday, with the flagship average knocking off more than four-tenths of point to lower the average back below 7%, though barely. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages From September 11 to September 27, rates on 30-year mortgages bolted repeatedly higher, ultimately
An employee arranges Apple iPhones as customer shop at an Apple store. Mike Segar | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Apple — The big technology stock shed 5% following a rare downgrade by Bank of America. The bank downgraded shares of the iPhone maker to neutral and cut its price
The next big event for Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock is Sep. 30. The electric vehicle (or EV) maker will host its second annual AI day, a showcase of the company’s various artificial-intelligence (or AI) projects. This is likely to include updates on Tesla’s efforts in the field of autonomous vehicle (or AV) technology. Also, the company
Fidelity and TD Ameritrade are among our top-ranked brokers for 2021. Both have websites packed with helpful features, news feeds, research, and educational tools. The two brokers also offer intuitive web-based, mobile, and desktop platforms to address the needs of both casual investors and frequent traders. Fidelity, founded in 1943, built a reputation on its
[Editor’s note: “The Global EV Disruption Is Your Million-Dollar Opportunity” was previously published in November 2021. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] When it comes to identifying next-generation breakthrough investments that could rise 100%, 200%, 500%, or more, I always come back to one saying. Where there’s disruption, there’s
Investment robo-advisor Betterment partnered with crypto exchange Gemini to launch a crypto investing portfolio service for its 730,000 customers. Key Takeaways Betterment has partnered with Gemini to offer clients customized crypto investment plans based on risk profiles and interests. Betterment said it hopes to foster a desire in clients for long-term investment in cryptocurrencies, with the assets coming from
With the major equity indices printing gallons of red ink this year, investors naturally began searching for recession stocks. However, a new source of anxiety now appears on the horizon: stagflation. Per NerdWallet, stagflation represents higher consumer costs merging with rising unemployment and little, if any, economic growth. Recently, World Bank President David Malpass stated