Mag 7 EPS vs SPX (S&P500) for the past 20 years Source: GS, Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT, MBA Viking offers price data on US stocks Want to […]
Mag 7 EPS vs SPX over the last 20 years
Fractions, percentages, quotas and the stock exchange
Fractions mean a part of a whole. You can use fractions in any case where it might be useful to look at something in parts, rather than […]
Interest on interest
Compound interest is an extremely important concept at all levels of finance. Compound interest can make a huge difference in the returns you get from your investments. […]
Different types of shares
Did you know that there are different kinds of shares? Common stocks are, well, they’re common. When people talk about shares, they usually refer to this type. […]
Breadth matters
Breadth matters. And what we’re currently seeing in our stocks doesn’t look healthy. Here’s a picture of the percentage of stocks outperforming the S&P500: ALL TIME LOWS. […]
The driving force in the S&P500
In 2024, Nvidia ($NVDA) was the driving force behind the S&P 500’s performance. That stock alone contributed 22% to the index’s overall gains. Meta Apple Amazon …together […]
What is a naked call option?
A naked call option is a written call option where the writer does not own the specified number of shares specified by the option nor has deposited […]
Chart pattern: gap
A gap in a chart is basically an empty space between a trading period and the one before that trading period. They normally occur due to an […]
How to use currency derivatives to hedge your currency risk
Over the past six months, we have seen strong volatility in global currency markets. Emerging market currencies weakened aggressively against the US dollar, which has strengthened significantly […]
What does head-shoulder mean in technical analysis?
The head and shoulders pattern is one of the most popular chart patterns in technical analysis. Its popularity is mainly because it is easier to spot than […]
