Beginner Articles
Articles for those new to stock market investing
Behavioral Finance: The Biases That Cost Investors Money
Most investors underperform because of psychology, not bad stock picks. Learn the key cognitive biases and how to overcome them.
Bond Investing Basics: How Bonds Work and When to Use Them
Bonds are the foundation of conservative portfolios. Learn how they work, key terminology, and when to add them to your investment mix.
Setting Investment Goals
Learn how to set clear investment goals that guide your strategy and keep you motivated.
Introduction to REITs
Learn what REITs are and how they let you invest in real estate without buying property.
Understanding the Bid-Ask Spread
Learn what the bid-ask spread is and how it affects your trading costs.
Stocks vs Bonds: Understanding the Basics
Learn the fundamental differences between stocks and bonds and how to balance them in your portfolio.
Understanding Trading Volume
Learn what trading volume tells you about a stock and how to use volume analysis in your investment decisions.
Pre-Market and After-Hours Trading
Understand extended hours trading, its risks and benefits, and when you might want to use it.
The Power of Compound Interest
Discover how compound interest works and why Einstein called it the eighth wonder of the world.