The crisis of 2008 was the result of risky financial behavior and market speculation. It originated with the subprime mortgage crisis and amplified with risky lending, excessive market leverage, lax financial regulation, and a failure of risk managers to rein in risk taking. The crisis created a recession that lasted from late 2007 to mid-2009. […]
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Reaping Low Volatility Profits with an Iron Condor Options Trade Iron condors are options spreads that bear a resemblance to iron flies. Both options strategies profit from low volatility in the underlying stock. An iron fly is bearish strategy that targets short put options, while an iron condor is a bear spread that involves short […]
The ISM Services PMI report is a monthly economic indicator that provides a snapshot of the performance of the US services sector. PMI stands for Purchasing Managers’ Index, which is a widely used indicator of the health of the manufacturing and services sectors. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) produces the Services PMI report, which […]
Should you buy Common Stock or Preferred Stocks? What is a Preferred Stock? Preferred stock is a type of stock that combines features of both equity and debt. It represents ownership in a company, but typically has priority over common stock when it comes to receiving dividends and assets in the event of a company […]
Should you move some of your investments into the Utilities Sector? We may be heading into a recession, what sectors should you focus on to protect your investments? Utility companies tend to perform relatively well during a recession or economic downturn, as they provide essential services such as electricity, gas, and water that people and […]
5 Good Dividend Stocks as of March 2023 Chubb Limited (CB) is a large insurance company that offers property and casualty insurance, as well as life insurance, reinsurance, and other financial services. It currently pays a dividend yield of around 1.58%, which is lower than some other dividend stocks but still above the average […]
Is dividend investing a good retirement strategy? Dividend investing can be a good retirement strategy for some investors, but it is not suitable for everyone. Dividend investing involves purchasing stocks that pay dividends to shareholders, which are typically paid out on a regular basis, such as quarterly. The idea behind dividend investing is to generate […]
What is a derivative income EFT? A derivative income ETF is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invests primarily in financial derivatives, such as options, futures, and swaps, in order to generate income for investors. These ETFs may also use other financial instruments to hedge risk and enhance returns. The specific strategy of a derivative income […]
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