We’ve initially compared M1 Finance to both Webull and Robinhood but feel the broker deserves a more detailed review. M1 Finance is not your standard investing platform, and it is not intended for short-term trading. The unique brokerage was founded in 2015 and is aimed at long-term investors. It is a sophisticated robo-advisor that combines …
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Perma Bulls and Perma Bears
Perma bulls and perma bears are two divided groups of investors with extremely opposing views regarding financial markets. Each one is so entrenched in their beliefs that they even identify themselves as being part of a gang. That’s right, bull gang and bear gang members are running rampant across social media. These “gang members” almost …
2020 Market Review: Pandemics Are Bullish
2020 was an extraordinarily eventful and life-changing year. All the lockdowns, deaths, politics, and social distancing have taken their toll on us all. The good news is that the year is over, and everyone is hopeful the madness will soon end. But bulls are hoping the stock bubble madness never ends. Who would have thought …
Best Money Market Alternative ETFs to Park Your Cash
With rates near zero, it’s hard to find a decent place to park idle cash. Most brokers are only offering 0.01% yields on money market or cash sweep programs. Some are paying nothing at all. Even high-yield savings accounts have dropped to 0.50% or less. Inflation is eating away at your cash, and there is …
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Should You Always Use a Stop-Loss Order?
Traders are often told conflicting things about stop-loss orders. Some say you should always use them, while others say you should never use them. So, what is it? Should you always use a stop-loss or never use one? The real answer is that it depends. Let’s discuss the different scenarios where you should consider using …
Why the Dow Hitting 30,000 Doesn’t Matter
On Tuesday, November 24th, the Dow Jones Industrial Average pushed above 30,000 for the first time since its inception in 1896. It took the Dow over one hundred years to reach the 10,000 mark, less than twenty years to break 20,000, and only three years to hit 30,000. The catalysts mentioned for the breakthrough were further …
All About IRAs: A Complete Guide
Saving for retirement is not a big focus for most people when they’re young. There are a lot more exciting things to worry about than getting older. But the sooner you start saving and make a plan, the better. There are several different ways to prepare for retirement and gain income outside of work. Many …
All the Different Types of Stock Market Orders
Financial markets are full of buyers and sellers that are constantly trading securities. The transactions are conducted through several different order types. They can be used when trading stocks, commodities, futures, currencies, and other financial instruments. Traders should get familiar with all the trading order types and know when/how to use them. This article will …