Mutual funds have become a go-to investment vehicle for millions of people. They’re popular, accessible, and seem like a safe bet for beginners. But here’s the thing – they aren’t as risk-free as many believe. I’ve been researching investment options for my portfolio lately, and what I discovered about mutual fund risks was eye-opening. In … Read more
The Growing Client Portfolio of a Financial Giant When looking at investment firms, one thing that really stands out is their client count. It tells us a lot about how trusted they are in the market So if you’ve been wondering how many clients Fisher Investments has, you’re not alone – I’ve been curious about … Read more
There are three main U.S. stock market indexes. These are the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite. Whilst these are the ones that are the most widely followed there are thousands of other U.S. stock market indexes too. Indexes are essentially groupings of stocks. They are useful as they help us to … Read more
The past few months have shown us the importance of transparency about how our business and our industry works. In keeping with that, we wanted to respond directly to a recent Reddit post, which inaccurately implies that customers don’t own the shares they buy through Robinhood. To be clear: You own the shares you buy … Read more
Its a great feeling to deposit a check into your bank account. But whats not a great feeling is logging into your bank account a day or two after your deposit to discover that your check funds havent yet been made available to you. Many banks strive to clear checks by the following business day. … Read more
You may have sellers remorse in a down market. Or you may be trying to capture some losses without losing a great investment. However it happens, when you sell an investment at a loss, its important to avoid replacing it with a “substantially identical” investment 30 days before or 30 days after the sale date. … Read more
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Are you staring at your phone screen, frantically tapping that “Sell” button for your options contract on Robinhood, only to have nothing happen? You’re not alone. I’ve been there too—watching potential profits slip away while desperately trying to figure out what’s gone wrong. It’s incredibly frustrating when you can’t sell your options on Robinhood, especially … Read more
Are you wondering how to start your investing journey without complicated platforms or hefty fees? Cash App might be the perfect solution you haven’t considered yet! As someone who’s navigated the investing world for years, I’ve found Cash App to be one of the most straightforward ways to dip your toes into stocks – especially … Read more
With the Federal Reserve restarting its campaign of interest-rate cuts last week, markets may be entering a new phase that could create fresh opportunities for investors across a range of asset classes. Historically, rate cuts have had mixed implications for markets. But there’s reason to believe that this time around, certain specific market segments—as well … Read more