Adam Hayes

Home Depot (HD), McDonald’s (MCD), and Comcast (CMCSA) are among the companies that have executed the most stock splits. A stock split is a corporate action that increases the number of a company’s outstanding shares by dividing each existing share […]

Dogecoin (DOGE) originally launched as a joke cryptocurrency featuring a Shiba Inu dog meme. Yet it has evolved from an online novelty into a digital asset today worth billions. What began as a satirical commentary on cryptocurrency speculation in 2013

In order to buy stocks, you need the assistance of a stockbroker who is licensed to purchase securities on your behalf. However, before you make a decision on a stockbroker, you need to figure out what type of stockbroker is

Most investors focus on buying and selling common shares of stock but preference shares, also called preferred stock, can be a lucrative investment vehicle as well. Preference shares combine some of the benefits of corporate bonds with some of the

Comparison of Stocks Returns with Other Investment Vehicles  Asset Approx. AverageHistorical Return  Stocks (S&P 500) 10%  Corporate Bonds(Investment Grade)  7% Savings Accounts 3.5% U.S. Treasury Bonds(10-year) 5% U.S. Real Estate 4.5% Gold 6.5% Source: MacroTrends and Aswath Damodaran (NYU Stern)

The S&P 500 index has long been a cornerstone of many investment portfolios, offering a blend of diversification, historical stability, and long-term potential for growth. As the S&P 500 continues to deliver a strong performance, reaching all-time highs, some investors

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a type of ETF that holds Bitcoin with the aim of tracking its current or spot price. In the fall of 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the sale of options

Even if you only have $500 to start investing, you are not limited to investing only in penny stocks. Investors are generally not restricted to a certain kind of stock based on the amount of money they have. A $500 investment is

A strong U.S. dollar has several advantages and disadvantages. It may benefit some, but can negatively impacts many others. The dollar is considered strong when it rises in value against other currencies in the foreign exchange market. A strengthening U.S.

Investing in mutual funds is a popular way to grow wealth, thanks to their professional management and diversification benefits. While brokerage firms are commonly associated with mutual fund investments, many banks also offer these financial products. Because of their familiarity