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  VIX index: How Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge’ measures stock market volatility

  Heard of the VIX, but not quite sure what it means? We’ll give you the basics on this popular volatility index.

  3 min read Apr 07, 2025
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  Warren Buffett’s top 5 tips for surviving a bear market

  These five tips from Warren Buffett can help you navigate a bear market.

  4 min read Apr 07, 2025
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  Best inverse and short ETFs — here’s what to know before buying

  While these investments can potentially be lucrative, they are not for everyone.

  6 min read Apr 07, 2025
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  Best volatility ETFs: Use these funds to profit when the market falls

  Here are some of the best volatility ETFs and ETNs.

  5 min read Apr 07, 2025
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  6 best investments for beginners

  Here are some helpful tips on where to consider putting your money if you’re just starting out.

  6 min read Apr 04, 2025
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  Best ways to protect your wealth: 9 strategies to safeguard your nest egg

  Preserving your wealth is more about reducing risk than it is about amping gains.

  5 min read Apr 04, 2025
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  Mag 7 stocks enter bear market: What the Trump tariffs mean for big tech

  Here’s how the Trump tariffs could affect the Magnificent Seven.

  3 min read Apr 04, 2025
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  Is a one-time checkup with a financial advisor a good idea?

  You might be surprised at how much you can accomplish in an hour.

  4 min read Apr 04, 2025
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  Recession fears are rising — 4 investments to avoid if this isn’t a drill

  Avoiding certain investments during a recession can help minimize damages to your returns.

  3 min read Apr 04, 2025
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  Intel-Taiwan Semi joint venture: Intel stock is up, but why, asks analyst

  At least one analyst is questioning the rationale for the decision.

  2 min read Apr 04, 2025
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  Margin call: What it is and how to avoid one

  If a margin account with your broker runs short of funds, you could face a margin call. Here’s what that means.

  5 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  CD rates got you down? 5 ways to get better returns

  Not interested in investing in CDs? Try one of these potentially lucrative alternatives.

  6 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  Short selling: How to short sell stocks

  Short selling is straightforward in theory, but it presents different costs and risks from going long.

  10 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  Put options: What they are, how they work and how to buy and sell them

  How does a put option work and why would someone buy (or sell) one?

  7 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  The stock market is whipsawing. There’s a word for that: market volatility.

  Here’s what volatility is, how it’s measured and how it can affect investors.

  4 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  Going to cash? 5 things to consider before taking money out of the stock market

  Going to cash requires careful consideration of investment goals, risk tolerance and tax implications.

  5 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  Biggest stock market crashes in US history

  What history has taught us about stock market crashes.

  7 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  Apple shares tumble on Trump’s tariff announcement

  Here’s why Apple shares are down 9 percent.

  2 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  Survey: Market pros see stocks recovering from tariff shock, favor international stocks over next year

  Here’s how much experts expect stocks to rise over the next 12 months.

  5 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  Survey: Experts see the 10-year Treasury hovering around 4% a year from now despite recession fears

  The rate is expected to fall to 4.08 percent, from 4.25 percent at the end of March.

  4 min read Apr 03, 2025