These are 2021’s next big themes, according to two top ETF managers
Hydrogen could be one of 2021’s next big investing themes, says one top ETF manager. Its potential to take the clean energy industry by storm drove Global X ETFs to launch its Hydrogen ETF (HYDR) in mid-July, the firm’s senior vice president and head of research and strategy, Jay Jacobs,Continue Reading
How the TV Advertising Industry Works
It’s not that television advertising is nearing extinction, but the TV ad business model is in a time of major transition. Yes, we all still gather around to watch ads during the Super Bowl, but things have definitely changed since the advertising heyday portrayed in show “Mad Men,” when one TVContinue Reading
Spread-to-Pip Potential: Which Are Worth Day Trading?
Spreads play a significant factor in profitable forex trading. When we compare the average spread to the average daily movement, many interesting issues arise. First, some pairs are more advantageous to trade than others. Secondly, retail spreads are much harder to overcome in short-term trading than some may anticipate. Third,Continue Reading
The national ban on evictions expires today. Here’s who’s most at risk
Rauf Karimov | iStock | Getty Images With the national eviction ban expiring today, Leopold expects he and his wife, Vivia, and their six young children, will be forced out of their home in Deerfield Beach, Florida, where they’ve lived for the past three years. They’re one of millions ofContinue Reading
Cryptocurrency is taking off as a way to pay for those vacation getaways
Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty Images You’ll probably have to use cryptocurrency to pay off that ransomware hacker who froze your laptop, but where else might you put all your bitcoin, ethereum and other digital coins to actual use? Tesla may still be unsure about accepting bitcoin for itsContinue Reading
Share Premium Accounts and the Balance Sheet
A share premium account shows up in the shareholders’ equity portion of the balance sheet. The share premium account represents the difference between the par value of the shares issued and the subscription or issue price. It’s also known as additional paid-in capital and can be called paid-in capital inContinue Reading
Insana: This is why Robinhood’s democratization of investing is nothing new
Pavlo Gonchar | LightRocket | Getty Images Financial pundits have heralded the democratization of stock market investing with the creation and subsequent initial public offering of Robinhood. The app, which allows stock, option and crypto trading from your phone, is said to be novel in the history of Wall Street.Continue Reading
Naked Call Writing: A High Risk Options Strategy
In options terminology, “naked” refers to strategies in which the underlying security is not owned and options are written against this phantom security position. The naked strategy is aggressive and higher risk but can be used to generate income as part of a diversified portfolio. However, if not used properly, a naked call position can haveContinue Reading
The idea of a 4-day workweek is more popular than ever. Here’s why it’s unlikely to come to Wall Street anytime soon
The push for a four-day workweek has gained traction during the coronavirus pandemic, even grabbing the attention of Congress, but a shorter workweek may be difficult to implement on Wall Street. The finance sector has “always been a culture of heavy hours and working a lot,” said Jason Snipe, founderContinue Reading
Golf Clubs: When It Pays to Join One
Considering joining a golf club but don’t know anything about it? There’s a lot to consider—most notably the cost—but your decision shouldn’t just be based on money. Like most purchases, the answer to many of your questions will likely be, “It depends.” Here’s what you need to know as youContinue Reading