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Investing Basics

The Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500

The Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 are all market indexes, not stock exchanges.

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What is the Dow?

These companies make up the popular Dow Jones Industrial Average.

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What is the S&P 500?

When people ask “how the market did today,” they’re often referring specifically to the S&P 500.

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How to deduct stock losses

Here are the ground rules for what the IRS will allow you to do with capital losses when filing your taxes.

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Latest Articles

What is financial planning? Learn how to get started.

If it involves finances, there’s a way to plan for it and optimize the outcome.

8 min read Aug 28, 2024
Top stocks of the past 100 years: What they reveal about long-term investing

Staying invested lets you harness the power of compounded returns in your portfolio.

9 min read Aug 28, 2024
6 important SEC filings every stock investor should know about

Think SEC filings are boring? Think again. Here are the key filings every investor should know.

6 min read Aug 28, 2024
What is the average stock market return?

What kind of returns do stocks generate? Here’s the average market return.

3 min read Aug 28, 2024
Survey: 2 in 5 Americans regret not saving enough for retirement or emergencies

Two in 5 people with a financial regret haven’t made progress in the last 12 months.

6 min read Aug 28, 2024
5 tech stocks that could be the ‘next Nvidia’

Investors are looking for highly scalable businesses riding a megatrend such as AI.

5 min read Aug 27, 2024
5 important questions to ask your financial advisor

In many cases, so-called advisors are really just salespeople in disguise.

5 min read Aug 27, 2024
How government bonds are taxed

Learn how government bonds are taxed and what exemptions may apply.

4 min read Aug 26, 2024
5 best crowdfunding platforms for investing in startups

Interested in getting in on the ground floor of a startup business?

7 min read Aug 23, 2024
Short call vs. long call

See how long calls and short calls compare as option contract strategies.

8 min read Aug 23, 2024
Acorns vs. Stash: Which one is right for you?

Here’s how Acorns and Stash compare on some of the most important factors to investors.

6 min read Aug 23, 2024
5 types of financial advisors

A good advisor can get you to stick to your long-term plan when things get rough.

5 min read Aug 23, 2024
What are municipal bonds?

Here’s what you need to know before putting your money into so-called “muni” bonds.

4 min read Aug 22, 2024
7 mistakes to avoid when trading options

If you want to trade options, be sure to avoid these common mistakes.

4 min read Aug 22, 2024
How to open a brokerage account: Step-by-step instructions

Not quite sure how to get started with investing? Here’s how to open a brokerage account in just three steps.

4 min read Aug 22, 2024
Best commodity ETFs

Commodity ETFs can help to hedge your portfolio against inflation.

2 min read Aug 22, 2024
What is a financial advisor and what do they do?

What is a financial advisor and what do they do?

7 min read Aug 21, 2024
How to invest in oil

Here are five different ways to invest in oil, from the direct to the more indirect.

5 min read Aug 21, 2024
How to buy Shiba Inu (SHIB)

A guide on how to buy popular meme cryptocurrency Shiba Inu.

3 min read Aug 19, 2024
When does divestment make sense for your portfolio?

Divesting isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach for investors. Here’s what to know.

3 min read Aug 19, 2024