Investing

August 31, 2023NYSE Chicago, formerly known as the Chicago Stock Exchange (CHX), is an equities-only stock exchange. Originally founded in the 19th century, it was acquired by the parent corporation of the New York Stock Exchange in 2017. Today it specializes in… read more…

February 18, 2023The Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX) is the largest Asian stock exchange, with more than 2,500 listed companies and total market capitalization of about $6.7 trillion. Its history goes back to the 19th century. In 2000 it merged with the Hong… read more…

August 31, 2023The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) is the largest of two stock exchanges in Bangladesh as well as the oldest, having begun trading before the country became independent in the 1970s. The second-largest is the Chittagong Stock Exchange, which began operations… read more…

February 18, 2023Trading options is something you might consider if you’re interested in providing you’re an active trader. This speculative investment strategy involves buying the right to buy or sell a security, rather than purchasing the security itself. Before venturing in, it’s… read more…

February 11, 2023When managing your investment portfolio, there are different types of risk that need to be factored in. Currency risk, which is risk associated with fluctuations in currency values, is one of them. It’s important to understand how currency risk may… read more…

August 31, 2023The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) is the biggest stock exchange in Canada and one of the top 10 largest exchanges in the world. It has been in operation since 1852. The TSX is part of the TMX Group, which also… read more…

August 31, 2023The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is the largest in Europe, and the seventh largest globally, with more than 2,000 companies listed as issuers of debt or equity securities. Its listed companies represent more than 95 countries around the world, including 2,548 from Europe, 191 from North America, 133 from India and 19 from South America.… read more…

March 8, 2023The Shanghai Stock Exchange is the largest securities exchange in mainland China. It has a total market capitalization of approximately $7.26 trillion, making it the third-largest exchange in the world. Some of its listed companies are among the biggest in… read more…

January 17, 2025Private equity is a popular asset class for those seeking alternatives to traditional stocks and bonds. But for the typical investor, it’s often out of reach. It’s possible, however, to find an entry point through private equity ETFs. A private equity ETF is an exchange-traded fund that utilizes private equity strategies to invest. These funds… read more…

February 10, 2023Hedge funds can deliver above-average returns to investors who are comfortable taking more risk in their portfolios. Aside from the fact that they don’t always deliver, there’s just one catch: Access to hedge fund investments is often limited to high-net-worth… read more…

February 23, 2024Origin Investments’ firm offers bundled real estate investment opportunities for accredited investors only. If you have extensive experience or the wealth to meet this category of investor, then Origin Investments might be an option. Otherwise, they’re little more than an… read more…

August 12, 2025Groundfloor is part of a growing collection of firms that offer alternative investment products. In the case of Groundfloor, you can invest in short-term real estate debt. This opens up a new set of options for speculation, although investors should… read more…

March 30, 2023GAIN Capital is a brokerage service that focuses on foreign currency (forex). This brokerage runs several products and downstream companies that market its services to the public. While you may not actually know that you’re working with GAIN Capital, if… read more…

March 30, 2023Yieldstreet is a platform that offers individual investors the chance to access alternative investments. With portfolio options such as real estate, litigation and even collectibles, you can put your money into segments of the market typically off limits to all… read more…

August 27, 2025Investing is an ever-changing world. Online brokers are constantly looking for ways to improve the investment process for novices and experts alike. Both TD Ameritrade’s service, thinkorswim, and E*TRADE offer advanced trading software for active investors. While the two manage… read more…

February 27, 2025Invstr is an investing mobile app and an educational resource. The platform gives you access stocks, ETFs, American depositary receipts (ADRs) and fractional share investing. It also features virtual stock trading games and an investing fantasy league. Let’s compare the advantages… read more…

August 18, 2025Cash App rose to popularity as a competitor to Venmo, Zelle and other free money transfer services. The service is owned by Square and as its user base has grown, it also decided to take a dive into the brokerage… read more…

March 17, 2021Litecoin is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency and open-source software project. A cryptocurrency is a digital “coin” that acts similarly to a traditional fiat currency. You can use cryptocurrencies to buy goods and services at retailers, though not nearly as many retailers accept cryptos as they do traditional money. The difference, though, is that while fiat currencies… read more…

February 28, 2025MyWallSt is a popular online stock-picking service that functions through the use of two different mobile apps. The main app is simply called MyWallSt, while Learn by MyWallSt gives users access to additional investment resources. MyWallSt has gained popularity by… read more…

February 28, 2025MetaTrader 4, also known as MT4, is an advanced trading platform that specializes in allowing users to create and automate complex trades. Owned by MetaQuotes Software, it also provides users with a wide range of market indicators to use when… read more…

March 16, 2021The world of cryptocurrencies can be a bit intimidating and full of technical language that may scare off some potential investors. One crypto, though, adds a bit of whimsy — Dogecoin, the crypto named after the Doge (pronounced DOJH) meme that was popular around 2013. Outdated meme references and cuddly shiba inus aside, Dogecoin is… read more…

February 15, 2023Monte Carlo simulation is a mathematical technique for considering the effect of uncertainty on investing as well as many other activities. A Monte Carlo simulation shows a large number and variety of possible outcomes, including the least likely as well… read more…

August 31, 2023A contract for difference, or CFD, is an agreement between a buyer and seller that is based on the price of a stock or other financial asset at a certain time in the future. If the price of the security… read more…

March 11, 2021Payment for order flow is a common practice in the investing world that lets retail brokers be paid by market makers, wholesalers and others in exchange their retail clients’ orders to buy and sell securities. Although it’s been criticized as a conflict of interest for brokers to be paid in this way, the longstanding system… read more…

February 17, 2023Low float stocks are favorites of day traders because the limited supply of these generally inexpensive shares can lead to exceptionally rapid changes in price. With the potential for great reward also comes the potential for great loss, however. The… read more…