Stocks
Keep up to date on issues impacting stock investments.
Investing Basics: What Are Stocks?
Start your investing journey by learning how stocks work, how to analyze them, and the benefits and risks involved with owning them.
How and Why to Use Equity Risk Premium
The equity risk premium can help traders gauge market sentiment, measure stock market valuations, and compare the risk-reward trade-off in asset classes.
The S&P 600: An Often-Overlooked Small-Cap Index
Funds that track the S&P 600 can provide investors exposure to the growth potential of small-cap stocks, with a profitability screen to weed out struggling companies.
An Investor's Guide to Options Income ETFs
Options income ETFs offer investors a unique combination of high yields, downside cushion, and reduced volatility, but they come with risks worth considering.
What's a Short Squeeze and Why Does It Happen?
A stock that rises suddenly and steeply could be experiencing a short squeeze. This could be a trading opportunity, but you should be cautious.
Avoiding Trading Violations in Cash Accounts
Understand the stock settlement timeline and the difference between settled and unsettled cash.
The Four Stages of the Stock Market Cycle
Learn to identify the four stages of a stock market cycle: accumulation, markup, distribution, and markdown.
Five Key Financial Ratios for Stock Analysis
Learn how these five financial ratios—price-to-earnings, PEG, return on equity, price-to-book, and debt-to-equity—can help investors understand a stock's true value.
Rising Dividend Yields: 3 Red Flags
A rising dividend yield isn't always a good sign. Investors should understand how share price affects dividend yield, as well as the signs that may indicate financial trouble.
How to Help Identify Undervalued Stocks
A falling stock price doesn't always mean a good deal. Here's how to help assess the potential value of a stock to know whether it may be the right time to consider it.