What is Leverage Ratio? A leverage ratio is a financial ratio that helps to measure a company’s debt levels. It is a measurement that determines a company’s sustainability towards its borrowing practices. As a backstop measure, the leverage ratio is the proportion of equity to assets. Simply put, it captures all debts/liabilities regardless of their […]
Many of us have heard of the term “stock market,” but not everyone knows how it works. A stock market is a marketplace where buying, selling, and issuance of stocks, securities, and other financial instruments takes place. Stock markets are also referred to as share markets or equity markets. Stocks are types of financial instruments that signify […]
Buying your favorite stocks has become easier than ever. Online brokers have streamlined the process for opening accounts so you just need to know which company you want to buy and how many shares. Let’s dive in on how you can buy Nike stock. How to Buy Nike Stock Buying Nike ($NKE) stock is surprisingly […]
In 2011, Evan Spiegel, Reggie Brown, and Bobby Murphy created Snapchat, an app that allows users to send videos and photos. Today, Snapchat is one of the most influential social media platforms. In the first quarter of 2019, Snapchat daily users numbered 203 million worldwide. Of these, 61% are women. Each day, Snapchat users send more […]
Move over, Theranos, the biggest scandal on investor’s radar these days is WeWork and what happened to their stock. The company has been hogging the headlines in recent months for negative reasons. Once considered the most valuable U.S. startup, WeWork has not only seen its co-founder Adam Neumann step down as CEO but also shelved […]
What are Dividends? The thought of living and thriving through passive income in terms of dividend checks may seem like a dream to many people. However, it can become true, particularly when you comprehend what a dividend is before you engage in this trade. Here are a few insights to help you grasp a sound […]
Whether you are a stock trader, a bond trader, or a forex trader, your ultimate goal is to earn money with minimum risk. For options traders, one of the most important principles you need to understand is the put call parity. In this article, we will be focusing on the nuts and bolts of this […]
There’s no straightforward process on how to choose an online broker because most of it depends on your personal needs. You’re likely going to have to compromise on some factors to get the features most important to you. Low commissions might be the most critical factor to you, but you may have to sacrifice on […]
Small cap ETF invest in companies who have a market capitalization of around $250 million to $3 billion with potential for growth but before we jump into the most popular ones, we want to breifly go over what market cap and ETFs are. What is market cap? The term market capitalization, or market cap, refers […]
The phrase ‘quantitative trading’ has quickly entered the finance lexicon, so much so that everyday investors have become familiar with quants enough to know it means computer trading. In this article, we’ll try to explain the concept a bit further for the market layman. Frequency of the phrase “quantitative trading” in Google Books What […]
