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Physical and Synthetic ETFs ETFs, also known as exchange traded funds (ETFs), are an efficient way to gain access to a wide range of investment exposures. Traditional ETFs were investing directly in the assets-constituents of the benchmark they wanted to track. These ETFs are called physical ETFs. In the last decade due to their increased … Read more
Introduction to bonds Bonds play a paramount role in any investment portfolio. They are one of the safest financial instruments, they yield regular passive income, and they can protect your portfolio from bearish markets and economic crises. In business journalism bonds are also called fixed income securities or debt securities and they are one of … Read more
Why invest in gold? From the time of Roman Empire to the French Revolution, gold has been the world’s major medium of exchange. Today, after the collapse of the Bretton Woods System and the gold standard, investors acquire gold mainly as an insurance against political instability and inflation. In addition, many prominent investors (such as … Read more
Introduction According to the greatest investors gold should have a significant share in the average investment portfolio. In the last 90 years the price of gold rose by a remarkable 440% giving to its holder a handsome return. But what affects the price of gold? There ar many psychological and fundamental factors that drive the … Read more
In the age of Hype and Speculation, NFTs is the new king in town! Wall Street Jounal on Sunday reported that NFTs have nearly surpassed $2.5 billion in sales over the past six months. Surprisingly, NFTs total sales in 2020 were less than $14 mil. There are penthouses in Fifth Avenue that cost twice! Based … Read more
How to invest in stocks for beginners Investing in the stock market is easier than most amateur investors might think. This guide prepared by professional investors and awarded academics will help you to successfully invest your money in the stock market and avoid the most serious pitfalls across the way. As you might already know, … Read more
Best way to start investing Financial markets can be unpredictable and seemingly illogical, making them extremely complex to understand for those considering participating in them. But those who take the time to learn the fundamental financial and portfolio management principles stand to gain significantly. Before we even start speaking about investments you should spend some … Read more
To invest in yourself is the smartest thing you can make. It will not only make your life better, but it will also improve the lives of those around you. Investing isn’t only for grown-ups or “rich and famous”. Children or adolescens can easily open a brokerage account with the help of their parents. Parents … Read more
Short selling or shorting is a trading strategy which allows an investor to profit from a fall in the price of any financial asset (e.g. stocks, bonds, commodities etc.). Shorting was initially used as an “insurance” from financial downturns. Early in the 90s, Wall Street brokers put aside its hedging nature and started using shorting … Read more
Introduction Hedge funds are well-known for taking on higher risk investments. They are popular with wealthy investors who are looking for greater returns and are willing take bigger bets. “If you know how to invest in a hedge fund it can be extremely valuable. Hedge funds offer investors access to return drivers not found elsewhere … Read more