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  Russell index rebalancing is approaching: What investors should know

  It’s historically one of the busiest trading days of the year.

  4 min read May 15, 2024
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  How to set up an LLC for investments like Series I bonds

  Here’s how an LLC can help when it comes to investing and even obtaining lower-cost healthcare.

  5 min read May 13, 2024
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  What is a short squeeze?

  Metaphorically, a short squeeze is investors rushing out of a crowded theater after someone yells “fire.”

  6 min read May 13, 2024
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  What is a tax-equivalent yield on municipal bonds?

  Here’s how the tax-equivalent yield of a municipal bond works and how to figure it.

  4 min read May 10, 2024
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  What is net asset value (NAV)? Definition and formula explained

  If you’re a mutual fund or ETF investor, then you need to know about net asset value. Here’s the basics.

  2 min read May 08, 2024
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  What is a broad-based index fund?

  This type of investment can help diversify your portfolio.

  4 min read May 07, 2024
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  Return on investment (ROI) vs. internal rate of return (IRR): How they differ

  Each metric is calculated differently and tells a different story.

  3 min read May 07, 2024
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  Wealthfront’s Automated Bond Ladder: Taking the hard work out of buying Treasurys

  Wealthfront’s product could greatly simplify the process of building a bond ladder.

  4 min read May 07, 2024
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  Pump-and-dump scheme: What it is and how to avoid one

  If an investment sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

  3 min read May 06, 2024
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  What is the Nasdaq 100 index?

  Here’s how the Nasdaq 100 works, which companies are in it and how they get added.

  4 min read May 06, 2024
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  3 ways to play the Nasdaq with ETFs: Top Nasdaq funds

  Here are three ways to play the Nasdaq using ETFs and what to watch out for.

  4 min read May 06, 2024
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  How do you calculate cost basis on investments?

  Cost basis is key to understanding your tax obligations.

  4 min read Apr 30, 2024
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  24-hour stock trading: Here are the brokers with overnight trading

  Here are the brokers offering 24-hour stock trading and what you need to watch for.

  3 min read Apr 19, 2024
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  Bitcoin halving: What it is and how the price of the world’s biggest crypto may be affected

  Here’s how the Bitcoin halving may impact the crypto’s price.

  4 min read Apr 19, 2024
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  Active ETFs: What they are and how they work

  What to know about active ETFs before you invest.

  3 min read Apr 18, 2024
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  How Black families can build generational wealth, according to experts

  You can build generational wealth by taking simple steps, like investing in your 401(k).

  10 min read Apr 18, 2024
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  Derivative investments: What they are and how they work

  Here’s what derivatives are, how they work and their pros and cons.

  7 min read Apr 16, 2024
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  Individual investors vs. institutional investors: How they differ

  Individuals and institutions both have some key advantages when it comes to investing.

  4 min read Apr 12, 2024
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  7 popular thematic ETFs: Here’s how to invest in some of the hottest trends

  Thematic ETFs are an easy way to play a trend rather than trying to pick a winner.

  5 min read Apr 09, 2024
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  7 of the weirdest, wildest, oddball ETFs

  Here are seven of the most unusual ETFs and why you may want to invest in them.

  5 min read Apr 09, 2024