According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, volatility is "a tendency to change quickly and unpredictably." As it pertains to the world of finance, volatility is best described as sudden and significant…
Although similar in objective, trading and investing are unique disciplines. Duration, frequency and mechanics are key differences separating the approaches.
The relative strength index (RSI) is a mathematically derived indicator used in the technical analysis of financial instruments.
Companies generally pay dividends as a share of their profits each quarter, annually, or at a moment determined by the company's board of directors.
Pink sheets historically reported pricing stocks not listed on a national exchange. Often referred to as over-the-counter (OTC) or penny stocks.
Income stocks are considered to be stocks that will produce a steady stream of regular income for the duration that the investment is held.
An "economic moat" is a competitive advantage that is unique to an individual company and difficult for rivals to imitate.
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