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…
Some traders’ and investors’ lies will confuse you; the other will take your money. Be aware! By Guy Avtalyon Maybe it’s tough to say, but there are too many lies that traders and investors like…
Trading stocks is not a zero-sum game and both sides can be winners. By Guy Avtalyon Is trading stocks a zero-sum game is sometimes more rhetorical question than it is related to trading. But shouldn’t…
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,…
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…
Even if you’re a less aggressive investor, you should rebalance your portfolio at least once a year. By Guy Avtalyon You invested your hard-earned money for the long term, you added your lovely stocks, bonds,…
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…
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…
The advantage of buying stocks right now is that you can get more for your money. If you are young, the more you do with your money now, the more it will be able to…
The long-term returns seem attractive, and it is easy to start investing. But you must have realistic expectations. By Guy Avtalyon Good returns on investment is what every single investor wants. But some have unreasonable…