Meme stocks: where are they now? Remember when that happened? It seems like an eternity ago but May of 2022 actually marks one year from the last major squeeze. The initial squeeze in January of 2021 likely changed the stock market forever. While millions of Apes await another squeeze, it becomes likelier with each passing…
Many every day investors are limited when they want to invest outside their country. Most of the local financial institutions only offer popular markets such as the US, Canada and some European markets. To broaden everyone’s investment spectrum and to offer more diversity, offshore brokers give access to more international markets. Since they are not…
In recent years, oil companies have been beaten down due to price wars, supply limitations, oil spills and environmental concerns. The oil industry saw two major price crashes in 2014 and 2020. This caused a wave of bankruptcies from smaller players. Fortunately, their time has finally come to recover and reward their shareholders. There is…
Do you know the accredited investor definition? It takes money to make money. To become an accredited investor, it definitely takes a lot. It also opens the door to a variety of new investment opportunities to diversify a portfolio. Accredited investors can open almost any investment door that isn’t governed by the SEC they want…
Why Do We Hold Losing Trades Too Long? It’s something we’re guilty of. You do it, I do it, anyone who has ever been on the losing end of a trade has done it. But why do we hold on to losing trades for so long? It’s a combination of a number of factors. Some…
What is a red herring? Believe it or not, a red herring does not only mean a soft, red bony fish. It’s a document submitted by a company as part of an IPO. It has as much to do with the stock market as it does with fish. For today, we’re going to talk about…
Have you heard of the company Tradespoon? In a way, Tradespoon is like a stock screener that runs on its own algorithm. Since we’re always looking for stocks to trade, we thought we’d do a Tradespoon review on this screener and how it works. What Is Tradespoon? Tradespoon is a unique trading tool that provides…
Would it be a surprise if I said that since 1960, 147 governments defaulted? Is it a big deal? Yes and no. What happens when a country defaults? When a person or business defaults, their assets are frozen and they have to settle an agreement with their lenders to repay over a certain time. When…
Many investors tend to compare their portfolio earnings to a popular index. A well-diversified portfolio can often outperform these indexes. However, it’s easier said than done. Many of them are comprised of some of the biggest multi-national companies in the world. Later, we will take a look at a few examples of indexes. While some…
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…
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