Category Archives: Stocks 101
What are Penny Stocks?
The basic definition of penny stocks are any stocks which are sold under $1 to $5. The reasons for this variation in the maximum value is that the term penny stocks may be applied to any number of low price … Continue reading
What is a Mutual Fund? Pros and Cons of Investing in Mutual Funds
Mutual funds are one of the easy ways to invest. By pooling together the money of thousands of investors, a professional fund manager can invest this amount in different stocks, bonds and other securities. For the investor, particularly the small … Continue reading
What are Commodities? Types and Trading a Commodity
Introduction to Commodities Commodities are a type of security just as are stocks and bonds. However, the commodity differs from these other securities in its nature. Whereas stocks are buying a part ownership in a company and bonds are lending … Continue reading
The Stock Market – Physical vs Virtual, Primary vs Secondary
The stock market or equity market is a place, either real or virtual, where stocks, bonds and commodities are traded. Here traders have a platform to buy and sell these securities on behalf of clients and ultimately reduces the cost … Continue reading
What is a Bond and What are the Different Types of Bonds?
Bonds are often seen as the boring choice for investing. It is a type of security, like stock, but has different characteristics that make it an attractive option for certain investors. After all when investing, the preferred instruments depends on … Continue reading
Common Stocks and Preferred Stocks
Common stocks and preferred stocks are similar in that the stockholders have part ownership in the company. Both types of stocks can be traded but due to difference in the value of each stock to the investor, the prices may … Continue reading
What are Stocks?
Stocks are simply part ownership in a company where the stockholder has a claim on the company’s assets and earnings. The extent of the ownership depends on the amount of stock one holds. This means that as a stockholder or … Continue reading