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Oct. 18, 2019

Back to Basics: Alternative Investments

Alternative investments are more complicated and complex investments that are generally not suitable for novice investors.Alternative investments usually take on higher-than-averag...

Oct. 16, 2019

Back to Basics: Bonds

A bond is essentially a loan you are making to a company or the government. The bond is secured by the company’s assets, or the government’s tax base. You are loaning your money to...

Oct. 14, 2019

Back to Basics: Equities

Equities go by many names, including shares and stocks. When you purchase equities, you are purchasing an ownership stake in a public company. This may entitle you to voting rights...

Oct. 11, 2019

Back to Basics: Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

An ETF is an investment fund that is traded on a stock exchange. An ETF holds a mix of assets that can include stocks, bonds, commodities which track a specific index, or, it may s...

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