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What is a short squeeze and will there be another big one soon?
The recent GameStop short squeeze situation has whipped up a frenzy of would-be investors looking to cash in on what appeared to have been a good move. As of March 8, 2021, GameStop (GME) closed at 193.720, meaning lots of investors who have been holding since much lower entry positions from merely weeks ago are […]
Just getting into investing? Get to know the six major investment risks
No matter how careful you are or how smart you are with your moves, investing always comes with some degree of risk. Whether you are engaging in short-term investing, like stock trading, or long-term investing, like a retirement account, you are at risk of losing money rather than gaining money. Investing has a lot of […]
What is up with Reddit r/wallstreetbets?
If you have spent any time online recently, you have probably heard something about Reddit r/wallstreetbets. Somehow, at the time of this writing, GameStop’s stock has soared in a remarkably short period of time. Meanwhile, hedge fund investors have lost roughly $5 billion. So, what exactly is going on? Turns out, some short sellers lost […]
What is the difference between trading vs. investing?
People who want to grow their wealth while saving for a future goal should consider investing. For many people, investing takes place in the form of contributing to a savings or retirement account. However, you can also invest into money market funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds, stocks, bonds and more in a nonretirement brokerage […]
Three reasons you should consider investing in the international stock market index
When it comes to investing, many investors tend to prefer investing in their home country. American investors tend to load up their portfolios with U.S.-based stocks and bonds, while hesitating to invest in international equity. There is always a measure of concern when it comes to investing internationally. It is hard enough to predict how […]
How is the market impacted by a housing bubble?
Ask any child if they think blowing bubbles is fun, and they will probably answer “yes.” However, every bubble is bound to burst, which is a daunting but important fact to remember about housing bubbles. A housing bubble is a trending increase of housing prices driven by an increase in demand, speculation and high spending. […]