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EPS, earnings per share or profit per share
Definition: Earnings per share (EPS) is the portion of a company’s profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. EPS serves as an indicator of a […]
How does candlesticks indicate volume? Why is it critically important?
Reading candlestick charts is an effective way to study the emotions of other traders and to interpret the price. Candlesticks give a trader a picture of human […]
An explanation of Altcoins
Altcoins are generally defined as any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin (BTC). However, some people consider altcoins to be all cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin and Ethereum (ETH) because […]
What are dividends?
Definition of Dividends: Payments made to shareholders by companies. When a company makes a profit, the company can use the money to either reinvest in the business […]
What is a p/e ratio?
P/E ratio or P/E ratio. It sounds great and makes beginners feel like they have a handle on the situation, but how valuable is the P/E ratio? […]
Understanding and calculating yields
Definition: Dividend yield is a ratio that shows how much a company pays in dividends each year relative to its share price. Assuming the share price does […]
Return on equity
What do they do with your money? What is your return on equity? Have you ever wondered how well your money is really managed by the companies […]
What is an ETF?
ETFs are a fairly new way of buying a large group of shares, assets or other securities at once. ETFs are traded just like stocks; you can […]
How do bonds work?
Bonds are basically a much more formal promissory note used to borrow money. You buy the bond for interest over a set period of time. When a […]
What are funds?
Mutual funds are a way of buying into a wide range of shares, bonds, money markets or other securities all at once. They are professionally managed, so […]
How do I diversify a portfolio?
When it comes to investing, if you want to achieve long-term success, you need to diversify your portfolio. Portfolio diversification is the process of spreading your investments […]
What is the New York Stock Exchange?
The New York Stock Exchange (or NYSE) is the largest stock exchange in the world. Think of it as an organized, fast-paced flea market where buyers and […]
Technical analysis
Technical analysis is the use of technical indicator to predict in which direction the stock price will move in the future. Technical indicators use past stock prices […]
Fundamental analysis
Fundamental analysis is the process of looking at the fundamental or basic financial level of a company, especially sales, earnings, growth potential, assets, liabilities, management, products and […]
Why is it called Wall Street?
‘Wall Street’ is a street in New York City, near the southern end of Manhattan Island. It is the home of the New York Stock Exchange and […]
