Most investors are used to buying shares, ETFs, mutual funds and other securities in the open market. The price is determined by the public and there is a supply and demand for each security. What happens when private companies want to raise capital? They do it via private placements. These investments are usually reserved for…
Surely, you’ve heard of Boeing (NYSE: BA)? The world’s largest aerospace manufacturer and the third largest defense contractor? Chances are that if you have ever been on an airplane, you’ve used a Boeing product. But Boeing has a lot more going on than just its commercial airline manufacturing. The company has four distinct segments: Boeing…
Whether you’re planning for a wedding or wanting to create a budget, it doesn’t hurt to get help from an expert. But, of course, there’s no shortage of financial experts offering advice these days from financial advisors, stockbrokers, financial planners, and investment advisors. But where does one turn? This blog will cover some of the…
Each of the four economic cycles has its own characteristics. There are two major schools of thought that attribute different causes to the cycles. Monetarists believe the credit cycle (interest rates, debt, spending etc.) influences the economic cycle. On the other hand, Keynesians suggest it is linked to investment demand. We won’t analyze each school…
From JP Morgan Chase to Morgan Stanley, Investment banking is one of the most profitable fields in the investment industry. For example, did you know that in 2021 alone, the revenues of JPMorgan amounted to approximately 11.57 billion U.S. dollars? What does that have to do with investment banking? What Is Investment Banking? Investment banking…
Robinhood vs Acorns? With the introduction of online trading brokerages, the market has suddenly become very crowded. In the past, all we had were trading brokerages that were attached to big banks, but today, there is a long list of discount brokerage sites that offer the same services. Many of these platforms are completely digital,…
If you own shares of a company, you are automatically a shareholder, also called a stockholder. The basic definition is very straightforward, but there are subtleties depending on the company you are invested in and the type of stock you own. Shareholders are one of the many legal owners of a public company. They are…
Since the beginning of the year, inflation is a term that has been in everyone’s mind. But what does it mean? Inflation doesn’t only dictate the price of goods and services we purchase. It also affects the way we invest. This year, it’s undeniable that prices for many essential goods have skyrocketed. We would expect…
It feels like we haven’t had a real summer in over a decade. Now that COVID restrictions are hopefully behind us, it’s time to enjoy summer’s warm months. Tourism will most likely be at its peak in a few weeks and many industries can benefit from the return of tourists. Will summer 2022 stocks be…
Is there a shortage of cars? The car industry has seen huge changes over the last decades. Components of modern cars are no longer limited to abundant parts like steel frames, an engine, a transmission, a steering and suspension system, tires and brakes. Nowadays, many electronic components are necessary for the functioning of a basic…
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