by Daniel Brown | Nov 7, 2019 | Investments
When you read financial news, you often see companies or stocks referred to as being large-cap, mid-cap, or small-cap. But what does that mean? Well, those terms are financial shorthand for describing a company’s market capitalization. Market capitalization (market...
by Daniel Brown | Oct 17, 2019 | Investments
Stocks, bonds, and real estate are commonly referenced as the three basic pillars of the investment world. We’ve written previously about common stock vs preferred stock, and also about the relative value of real estate vs stock as investment vehicles. But what about...
by Daniel Brown | Sep 12, 2019 | Investments
Certificates of Deposit (CDs) have traditionally been one of the cornerstones of every investor’s portfolio for many decades. However, after the recession in 2008, CD rates plummeted. While the days of sub-2% interest rates on CDs seem to be behind us for now,...
by Daniel Brown | Aug 15, 2019 | Investments
In the world of investing, the idea of investors pooling funds together in order to achieve a higher level of diversification is not new. Pooled funds allow investors who would not otherwise be able to diversify their portfolio to get broader exposure to the market....
by Daniel Brown | Jul 4, 2019 | Investments
There’s a certain amount of jargon that goes with every profession. Whether you’re a steel worker, a computer programmer, or an engineer for NASA, there are certain terms and lingo that are specific to your industry. The financial world is no different. Unfortunately,...
by Daniel Brown | Jun 6, 2019 | Investments
Investing in stocks is a great way to build your wealth, save for retirement, and even generate an income after you do retire. But choosing the right stocks to invest in can be very tricky. You also should know which type of stock you want to buy before making an...
