ETFs can be used as financial instruments (such as options and futures) to take long or short positions in investment portfolios. ETFs allow you to scale down […]
Hedging with ETFs
How to build a portfolio
A portfolio is a collection of assets that together contribute to a total return. There are many different reasons why you might create a portfolio, and you […]
S&P 500, the world’s most followed stock index
The S&P 500 is currently the most widely followed stock index in the world. It serves as a model portfolio of stocks of 500 of the largest […]
How to build an investment strategy
An investment strategy is the set of rules and behaviors that you can use to reach your financial and investment goals. Choosing an investment strategy can be […]
What is a PEG number?
What is PEG ratio, or expected earnings growth? In the article on Price to Earnings Ratio or P/E, I mentioned that this number gave you an idea […]
Two ways to make money with shares
You may recall that shares represent ownership in a company. There are two ways to make money with shares. As an owner, you are entitled to all […]
Basic investment strategies
Investment strategies are a plan for how to save money to help it grow. Sometimes this can just be a plan for trading stocks, but it really […]
What is the Sharpe Ratio?
The Sharpe Ratio is an important tool for evaluating a stock, or a portfolio, based on how risky it is to get a higher return. You can […]
ETFs show signs of stress with high trading!
ETFs have been one of the most popular investment vehicles in the world over the past decade or so, with investors of all kinds attracted to the […]
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 […]
