Author: Brian Nibley
Guide to Bitcoin IRA: Pros, cons & what to know
A Bitcoin IRA (individual retirement account) is a self-guided retirement account that holds Bitcoin in its portfolio. Typically, most IRAs invest in stocks, bonds, or precious …
Digital assets and cryptocurrency
In the last ten years or so, a new asset class has swept the globe—digital assets and cryptocurrency. It began with Bitcoin in 2009 and has …
Beginner’s guide to crypto trading bots
Crypto trading bots are just what they sound like: programmable, virtual robots that make automatic trades. A human trader can program a trading bot to follow …
What is the spot market & how does it work?
The spot market of a commodity is a market where buyers meet sellers and make an immediate exchange. In other words, delivery takes place at the …
Guide to taxes and cryptocurrency
With some investors seeing substantial profits in cryptocurrency, governments understandably want to take in cryptocurrency taxes. But since cryptocurrency trading is a relatively new type of investment, investors …
How can I invest $1,000?
Saving money is great. But today, savings accounts typically yield little to no interest. Those whose goal is to save money may want to consider choosing …
5 important options trading strategies
Options contracts represent agreements that give an investor the right — and in some cases, the obligation — to buy or sell a particular security at …
The basics of electronic trading
Electronic trading, also known as e-trading, refers to the process of conducting trades in financial markets through an online broker-dealer. These trades can take place in …
Shorting a stock explained
It’s possible to make money in the market no matter which way it moves — up, down or sideways (which are the only three ways markets …
7 top ETF trends for 2021
As 2020 ends, it’s clear that exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become a popular way to invest. Like any investment product, things are always changing. Keeping an …
Can you lose money in an index fund?
Index funds allow investors to track the market in a low-cost, consistent way, according to most analysts and advisors. An index fund provides exposure to a diverse selection …
Understanding stock dilution
When a company reaches a certain size and meets certain requirements, its management can decide to offer shares of stock to the public. This process is …
5 bullish indicators for a stock
When it comes to figuring out when to buy a stock, there are two main schools of thought: fundamental analysis and technical analysis. Fundamental analysis involves all …
Bear market investing strategies
A bear market is generally defined as a drop of 20% or more from market highs. The term can be used to describe a specific security …
5 trend indicators to know
Trying to time the market is a difficult task that few non-professional investors do with repeatable success. Still, there are some ways to make more educated investment picks …
Should I pull my money out of the stock market?
When the stock market drops, some investors get antsy. Watching the market decline in real-time can be stressful. It may even seem like invested money is …
7 investment opportunities in 2021
Getting started investing can seem downright overwhelming. Newbie investors might find themselves flooded with questions — things like: • “How do I start investing?”• “What should my asset …
A guide to high-risk stocks
Investing always comes with risk. The question for most new investors will be how much risk they are willing to take on. Conventional wisdom often says …
