What Exactly Is Alpha? The ability of an investment strategy to beat the market, or its “edge,” is referred to as alpha (α). As a result, alpha is also known as “excess return” or “abnormal…
The definition of GARP stock can vary but is based on the P/E to PEG ratio, which divides the P/E ratio by the growth rate. What is GARP or longer, Growth At a Reasonable Price?…
Defensive stocks provide dividends and stable earnings but the low volatility may cause fewer gains during bull markets. By Guy Avtalyon Several days ago, the website U.S.News posted an article about defensive stocks. As always,…
By focusing on investment goals, investors can easily define investments’ purpose and intent In goal-based investing the point is to give your investments a specific goal. It isn’t the same as traditional investing where you…
Pure play method represents an approach practiced to estimate the beta coefficient of a company whose stock is not publicly traded. What is a Pure Play method in investing? Have you ever heard about this?…
While the company’s reports may not all be true, nothing can be hidden if you use CUSIP for the US companies and ISIN for international trading. CUSIP and ISIN codes are some of the most…
When trading stocks, the settlement refers to the approved, an official shift from the buyers’ account to the sellers’ accounts. This never happens quickly, it will take a few days. By Guy Avtalyon The settlement…
A bond is a loan that the bondholder gives to the bond issuer. Governments, corporations, and municipalities issue bonds when they need cash. Trading bonds may seem unusual and difficult. But it isn’t. Actually, the…
When we ask ourselves what is a better choice during a recession, cyclical or non-cyclical stocks we have to know, as first, the differences between them. A recession is not the time to make an…
The rate of return measures the profit or loss of an investment over a particular time. A good rate of return shows how smart an investor you are. By Guy Avtalyon What is a good…