As of 2024, the most valuable sports teams in the world are typically dominated by franchises from American sports leagues (especially the NFL, NBA, and MLB), with a few notable European football (soccer) teams also making the list. These valuations are based on a combination of factors like revenue, brand value, global fanbase, media rightsContinue reading “Most Valuable Sports Teams In The World”
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The NASDAQ
The NASDAQ (National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations) is a major American stock exchange known for its electronic trading platform and high concentration of technology-based companies. Founded in 1971, NASDAQ was the first exchange to fully automate its trading, replacing the traditional floor-based system with a network of computers that matched buyers and sellers.Continue reading “The NASDAQ”
The Dow Jones Industrial Average
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), commonly known as the Dow, is one of the most widely recognized stock market indices in the world, representing a significant portion of the U.S. economy. It was founded in 1896 by Charles Dow, a co-founder of Dow Jones & Company, and was initially intended to track the performanceContinue reading “The Dow Jones Industrial Average”
Get Educated on Taxes!
Understanding taxes is crucial for small investors for several compelling reasons. First and foremost, taxes directly impact your investment returns. Without a clear grasp of how different types of income—such as dividends, capital gains, and interest—are taxed, you may find yourself paying more in taxes than necessary. By understanding the tax implications of each investmentContinue reading “Get Educated on Taxes!”
A Good Financial Literacy Book For Teens!
I’ve recently come across a good financial book for teens titled, A Teenager’s Path To Becoming A Millionaire, by Dennis Goode. It is simple, clear, and less than 100 pages. I like that it gets right to the point about the important financial concepts that young people need to know. The heavy emphasis on startingContinue reading “A Good Financial Literacy Book For Teens!”
Dividends
All small investors should be familiar with dividends. I will actually also go out on a limb and say that small investors should love stocks with dividends. A dividend is a distribution of a portion of a company’s earnings to its shareholders. The amount is determined by the company’s board of directors. Companies that payContinue reading “Dividends”
Floating Stock
As a small investor it is important to understand what floating stock is. It refers to the number of shares available for trading of a particular stock. Low float stocks are those with a low number of shares. Floating stock is calculated by subtracting closely-held shares and restricted stock from a firm’s total outstanding shares.Continue reading “Floating Stock”
Earnings Per Share!
When you are new to investing or trying to do a quick evaluation of a stock that you are not really familiar with looking at the companies Earnings per Share (EPS) is good to review. Bluntly, it will tell you right away if the company is making money or not. Investopedia defines EPS as theContinue reading “Earnings Per Share!”
Check Your Investments Regularly
As a small investor you should always be focused on the long-term. You should work on developing your patience and discipline so that you are not panicking at every bit of bad news that comes out and therefore making emotional decisions that are probably going to hurt you more than help you. Rather, trust thatContinue reading “Check Your Investments Regularly”
Save the World One Search at a Time!
I’m always looking for ways that I can be more environmentally conscience. A while back my oldest child told me about Ecosia, a search engine that uses a significant portion of their profits to plant trees around the world. I try to use it as much as possible. I think of it as an easyContinue reading “Save the World One Search at a Time!”
Patient and Disciplined Saving 