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Archegos Capital Management defaulted on what could be the biggest margin call in history. The news has shaken much of Wall Street and is eerily reminiscent of the 2008 market crash. It’s not every day that something of this magnitude happens. Investors should be concerned because it shows how reckless Wall Street has become. But …
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Unfortunately, beginners with small accounts wipe out more often than they succeed. There are several reasons why but most of the time it’s because they take on too much risk. But don’t let your account size discourage you. Many traders start out with a small account, and having more capital doesn’t make you a better …
Central banks have a notoriously bad track record when it comes to predicting the rate of inflation. The models used to measure it conveniently indicate it’s nonexistent. But the price of commodities, real estate, food, and more prove that inflation is here. Despite the rising cost of living, current forecasts suggest inflation won’t be a …
The infamous gamblers on the subreddit called Wall Street Bets have found a new way to make money. They are buying up shit companies that have highly shorted stock. Wall Street suits lost billions due to retail traders buying up the heavily shorted GameStop stock. Other stocks with high short interest like AMC, BlackBerry, and …
There is much more to the investment world than just stocks and bonds. Alternative investments can include collectibles, real estate, commodities, wine, and much more. These unique investment vehicles can offer high returns and superior diversification. Alternative investments generally have little to no correlation with stocks and bonds. So, if the market is underperforming, your …
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 …
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 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 …
