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For those new to the investing game, there tends to be a lot of mystery surrounding exchange-traded funds (ETFs). While it is true that it can be dangerous to invest in any product you do not fully understand, ETFs can actually be very safe investments when used correctly. Like any investment product, there are some

Are Private Companies’ Financials Public? In short, not in the United States. While many may speculate about the business revenue or look for financial statements of private companies, typically they will find this to be difficult. As the name implies, a private company is not required to disclose financial information to the public. Privately-owned companies include

On Sept. 21, 2021, Investopedia, in partnership with another member of the Dotdash online publishing family, Verywell, is set to host a unique virtual conference: “Your Money, Your Health.” This conference will help financial advisors coach clients on the great financial reset, equip investors with smart insights now, and provide you with the most reliable

A checking account is a useful tool for paying bills and covering expenses when using a debit card. Thanks to online and mobile banking, it’s easier than ever to track debit and credit transactions. But how often should you monitor your checking account? According to a Lexington Law survey, 36% of Americans say they review

After Chewy, Inc. (CHWY) reported that it has missed analyst expectations for its fiscal second quarter earnings results, option traders are taking actions that suggest that they think the share price will move lower in the future. This may come as no surprise, considering the share price fell 9.2% the day after the announcement. Chewy

We live in a sharing economy. This is an economic model that uses peer-to-peer activity, allowing individuals to acquire and provide goods and services to one another. This includes everything from access to capital, data, fashion, employment, and even transportation. The latter is commonly referred to as ride-sharing but you probably know it better by

In this article XOM A view of the ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, May 15, 2021. Kathleen Flynn | Reuters Activist firm Engine No. 1 after winning three board seats at Exxon is meeting with other oil companies in its climate change fight, a source familiar told CNBC’s David Faber. The hedge

U.S. employers added only 235,000 jobs in August and the unemployment rate fell to 5.2% from 5.4%, suggesting the spread of the delta variant may have kept more Americans from returning to the workforce. Economists were expecting at least 600,000 jobs to have been added last month, but hiring in the services sector of the

In this article DIDI Budrul Chukrut | LightRocket | Getty Images Shares of Didi are poised for double-digit gains this week amid a Bloomberg News report that Beijing is eyeing a plan to take the troubling ride-hailing giant under state control by acquiring a stake through government-run firms. State-owned Beijing Tourism Group and other companies

What Is Student Loan Deferment? A student loan deferment lets you stop making payments on your loan or reduce the amount you pay for up to three years, in most cases. During the deferment period, no interest accrues on federally subsidized loans because the government picks up the interest payments. But interest on unsubsidized loans

Investors of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO) have kept the share price range bound ahead of the company’s fiscal second quarter earnings announcement. At first glance, it appears that option traders are positioned for a positive move, as the number of call options is greater than the number of puts in the open interest. The

Modern divorces bring with them interesting (and potentially painful) problems to resolve—like who gets to decide the fate of any frozen embryos or who gets custody of shared pets. It also involves traditional issues, such as child custody and visitation rights.  Deciding how to share or divvy up rights to living and potential living beings

Buying a new home can be complicated, especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. In fact, a survey conducted by Homes.com found that 40% of Americans believe buying a home is one of the most stressful life events. Despite these challenges, the low interest rate environment of the past 18 months has created historic opportunities for

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) represents a growing payment trend among shoppers. Point-of-sale (POS) installment loans like these allow consumers to make purchases online or in stores and pay for them in a number of installments, often interest-free. As many as 60% of consumers have used buy now, pay later services the past, and 46%

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering a full ban on the payment for order flow (PFOF). The reason is that this practice creates “an inherent conflict of interest,” according to SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, in a recent interview with Barron’s. Payment for order flow (PFOF) has become a hot topic in 2021

Last week, Tesla Energy Ventures, a new subsidiary of electric car maker Tesla Inc. (TSLA), filed an application to become a retail electricity provider in the state of Texas. According to reports, the company plans to sell electricity drawn from the grid to customers and from its battery storage products. Its grid transaction software may

In this article PYPL SQ HOOD The PayPal app shown on an iPhone Katja Knupper | DeFodi Images | Getty Images PayPal is exploring a possible stock-trading platform. After rolling out the ability to trade cryptocurrencies last year, the payments giant has been exploring ways to let users trade individual stocks, according to two sources

BP PLC (BP) is a British integrated oil and gas company with operations in more than 70 countries around the world. Its upstream operations were responsible for the production of 2.4 million barrel-of-oil equivalents (BOEs) per day in 2020.In terms of revenue, it is the fourth-largest oil company in the world as of 2020, after PetroChina,

In this article SPRT The Reddit logo is seen on a smartphone in front of a displayed Wall Street Bets logo in this illustration taken January 28, 2021. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Shares of Support.com are poised to extend their massive GameStop-style rally as Reddit-obsessed retail investors zoned in on the heavily shorted software name. The

Risk measurement is a very big component of many sectors of the finance industry. While it plays a role in economics and accounting, the impact of accurate or faulty risk measurement is most clearly illustrated in the investment sector. Knowing the probability that a security—whether you invest in stocks, options, or mutual funds—moves in an