Investing

August 28, 2025When it comes to big-name investment platforms, E*TRADE and Interactive Brokers are two of the largest. They have long-standing histories and are full-featured investment platforms. Neither seems to be slowing down any time soon, but are they the right online… read more…

April 5, 2024If you are looking for a reliable brokerage with decades of experience under its belt, TradeStation and Interactive Brokers have you covered. Both leading platforms have unique features but share many similarities as well. They cater to hands-on investors who… read more…

April 1, 2023Coinbase was the first major cryptocurrency platform to go public on the U.S. stock market in 2021. But this watershed moment does not overshadow the role that it has played as a cryptocurrency trading platform and brokerage for almost a decade.… read more…

April 15, 2021Stellar is a decentralized computer network that operates using blockchain technology. On the Stellar network, you can trade its form of currency, which is called lumens (XLM). This cryptocurrency is required to complete transactions on the Stellar network. Stellar and XLM were created in 2015, with the basic idea behind Stellar being to create a cryptocurrency… read more…

May 14, 2021Cardano is a blockchain-based cryptocurrency network and open-source project that aims to be a smart contract platform, as well as a traditional asset-based cryptocurrency. This third-generation cryptocurrency has an internal cryptocurrency token called ADA, which is one of the most popular crypto options in the world. Cardano is looking to build a fully fleshed out… read more…

July 31, 2025The world of investing has a culture of exclusivity around it, or, at least, that’s how many people feel. It’s common to believe that only the rich profit off stock market trading. However, online platforms Wealthfront and Robinhood claim to… read more…

September 10, 2025It’s a little difficult to distinguish investment platforms based on price. Not long ago, platforms competed on a combination of features, fees and commissions. However, in recent years most services have converged on a fairly standard pricing model. Almost all trading… read more…

September 18, 2025Options, which fall in the category of derivatives, have become one of the hottest securities online. In part, this has to do with the rise of commission-free trading. Many services offer cheap trades on options contracts because, like equities, they make… read more…

September 18, 2025Getting your start as an investor can be overwhelming, as online investment has opened up the floodgates of personal financial management products. For investors who are just starting out, sometimes the best tools are the ones that prioritize clarity instead… read more…

September 24, 2025Forex, or the foreign currency exchange market, can be one of the most opaque sectors of trading today. In part that’s because of just how fast these prices change. The best currency traders make their money in seconds off arbitrage,… read more…

September 4, 2025Your brokerage is the firm that you use to trade stocks, bonds, funds, options and other financial assets. Choosing the right one isn’t always easy because the market is constantly flooded with brokers who want your business. It can be… read more…

August 28, 2025Two of the leading web-based investment platforms are Wealthfront and Empower. The former targets a wide pool of investors with its low fees; the latter caters to those who still want a human touch in their investment guidance. Here are… read more…

May 8, 2023When analyzing which securities to add to your portfolio, there are two approaches you can take, fundamental analysis and technical analysis. The former focuses on the financial health of companies while the latter looks more closely at current market trends. If… read more…

March 25, 2025Real estate investments can help diversify your portfolio while creating an additional income stream. There are different ways to invest in real estate, including owning one or more rental properties. Getting started with rental investments means understanding how to find… read more…

August 12, 2025The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) lists more than 2,328 companies and has a market capitalization of approximately $1.6 trillion, or $1.11 trillion in Australian dollars (AUD). Its size places it among the 10 largest global exchanges by market cap. The… read more…

August 31, 2023NYSE Chicago, formerly known as the Chicago Stock Exchange (CHX), is an equities-only stock exchange. Originally founded in the 19th century, it was acquired by the parent corporation of the New York Stock Exchange in 2017. Today it specializes in… read more…

February 18, 2023The Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX) is the largest Asian stock exchange, with more than 2,500 listed companies and total market capitalization of about $6.7 trillion. Its history goes back to the 19th century. In 2000 it merged with the Hong… read more…

August 31, 2023The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) is the largest of two stock exchanges in Bangladesh as well as the oldest, having begun trading before the country became independent in the 1970s. The second-largest is the Chittagong Stock Exchange, which began operations… read more…

February 18, 2023Trading options is something you might consider if you’re interested in providing you’re an active trader. This speculative investment strategy involves buying the right to buy or sell a security, rather than purchasing the security itself. Before venturing in, it’s… read more…

February 11, 2023When managing your investment portfolio, there are different types of risk that need to be factored in. Currency risk, which is risk associated with fluctuations in currency values, is one of them. It’s important to understand how currency risk may… read more…

August 31, 2023The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) is the biggest stock exchange in Canada and one of the top 10 largest exchanges in the world. It has been in operation since 1852. The TSX is part of the TMX Group, which also… read more…

August 31, 2023The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is the largest in Europe, and the seventh largest globally, with more than 2,000 companies listed as issuers of debt or equity securities. Its listed companies represent more than 95 countries around the world, including 2,548 from Europe, 191 from North America, 133 from India and 19 from South America.… read more…

March 8, 2023The Shanghai Stock Exchange is the largest securities exchange in mainland China. It has a total market capitalization of approximately $7.26 trillion, making it the third-largest exchange in the world. Some of its listed companies are among the biggest in… read more…

January 17, 2025Private equity is a popular asset class for those seeking alternatives to traditional stocks and bonds. But for the typical investor, it’s often out of reach. It’s possible, however, to find an entry point through private equity ETFs. A private equity ETF is an exchange-traded fund that utilizes private equity strategies to invest. These funds… read more…

February 10, 2023Hedge funds can deliver above-average returns to investors who are comfortable taking more risk in their portfolios. Aside from the fact that they don’t always deliver, there’s just one catch: Access to hedge fund investments is often limited to high-net-worth… read more…