Discounted cash flows (or DCF) is a technique that can help determine the value of a firm based on it’s cash flows discounted with a rate of return required by investors. This rate of return is often the source of stress for novice investors. In this article, we’ll discuss some shortcuts that you could take […]
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To realize the best possible investing experience, both the bullish side and the bearish side need to be considered. This post describes both market views.
Continue readingHow does your broker protect your money and account information? The work of custodians is everything. Custodians protect and manage your assets between you and your broker. We’ll explain how custodians secure your brokerage account in this piece. Brokerage accounts need custody. They assure accurate transactions, asset protection, accurate records, and timely tax payments. Investors […]
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Tempted by yields? Learn why chasing yields could be a mistake that could hurt your returns.
Continue reading“Save for a rainy day.” How many times have you heard that phrase? For many of us, it’s good advice. It’s scary to scramble to find cash when an emergency occurs. But for companies, it’s not so straightforward. Saving for a rainy day is not the best use of investor money and causes companies to […]
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Are you one who likes stable companies or the excitement of volatile companies. Learn what it means and why it matters.
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Many financial progamming packages deal with technical analysis. These packages are designed to show charts of indicators such as moving averages or relative strength. This article covers a major challenge to technical analysis packages and how to fix it. Disclaimer: I am not here to extol the virtues of technical analysis. I just want to […]
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Programming REST APIs can be used for getting stock prices using API calls. It’s actually easier than you think.
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How much do you know about commercial lease agreements? What you don’t know can cost you!
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Have you ever seen references to functions in Excel but weren’t quite sure what they did? The CUMPRINC and CUMIPMT often fall into this category for people. However, once you learn what these two functions can do for you, you’ll be happy you took the time to learn them.If you have ever bought a home, […]
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