Education Articles
More people than ever are taking control of their finances and exploring the world of investing. But, the stock market can be a tricky and daunting thing to navigate if you don’t know what you’re doing.
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Financial Glossary
List of Education Articles
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What is the Volatility Index (VIX)?
The Chicago Board Options Exchange's (CBOE) Volatility Index is commonly known as the VIX. It is a popular measure of stock market volatility.
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What is ESG?
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) are a set of criteria for a company's operations. They include things like the environment and human...
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What is the Federal Reserve?
The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States and is considered to be the most powerful financial institution in the world.
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What is Fundamental Analysis?
Fundamental analysis is a method that is used to measure a security’s intrinsic value by examining and analyzing related economic and financial...
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What is a Share?
A share is a single unit of ownership in a company or financial asset. Investors buy shares in a business and are then known as a shareholder.
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What is NAV?
NAV stands for ‘Net Asset Value,’ and it refers to the value of investment accounts or mutual funds. NAV is a useful ‘at a glance’ metric.
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What is Capital Gain?
Capital gain is the growth in an asset’s value once it is sold. This can be realized on any security that's sold for a higher price than it was...
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What is a Stock Market Index?
A stock market index is a hypothetical portfolio of investment holdings that represent a segment of the financial market.
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What is a Commodity?
A commodity is a basic good used in commerce. Commodities are generally raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.
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What is Earnings Per Share (EPS)?
Earnings per share (EPS) gives investors an idea of a company's profitability. The higher the earnings per share, the more profitable a company is.
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What is a Confidential IPO Filing?
A confidential IPO filing allows a company to privately file a Form S-1 for review with the SEC, delaying the public filing until closer to the IPO...
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What is Compound Interest?
Compounding is a very powerful way to accumulate significant wealth. It is the key to successful dividend investing and loved by those who make it...
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What is Day Trading?
Day trading is the practice of buying and selling a financial asset within a single trading day.
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What is Blockchain?
Blockchain is a database that stores data in blocks that are then chained together. It differs from standard databases thanks to how the data is...
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What is a Blue-Chip Company?
A blue-chip company is a company that is recognised nationally for its positive reputation and high-quality product or service.
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What is Beta (β)?
Beta is a volatility measurement used to help investors gauge risk. Historical price data is used to calculate risk relative to the wider stock...
