Investing Basics: What Are Stocks?
Stocks are units of ownership in a company, also known as shares of stock or equities. When you buy a share of stock, you’re purchasing a partial ownership stake in…
Participating Preferred Stock, Explained
You may have heard mention of preferred shareholders or stocks in investment circles. And you might have wondered: How do I get preferred stocks? Preferred stocks are available to individual…
How to Use the Risk-Reward Ratio in Investing
The risk-reward ratio is a valuable analytical tool available to investors. Since no investment is genuinely risk-free, the risk-reward ratio helps calculate the potential outcomes of any investment transaction—good or…
What Is Your Risk Tolerance?
Investing is a lot like riding a roller coaster. Some love the thrill of taking big risks with the possibility of getting even bigger rewards. Others get anxious with every…