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What Is a Limit Order?
A limit order is a powerful tool in an investor's kit that allows you to buy or sell a stock at the price you want.
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What Is the VIX?
The VIX is typically used to measure short-term investor sentiment, but many also use the index as a foundation for active investing strategies.
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Day Trading: What Is It and Why Is It So Risky?
Day trading is a strategy that looks to capitalize on short-term price fluctuations, but it's not for the faint of heart. Here's why.
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What Is Intrinsic Value?
Intrinsic value is one way to measure the value of an option contract. Here, we take a closer look at the metric and explain how it is used in options trading.
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What Is Open Interest in Options Trading?
Open interest in options trading is a critical tool that can be used to determine market sentiment on a particular stock, commodity or other underlying asset.
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What Is a Market Maker?
A market maker is responsible for keeping the markets running smoothly, and this is how they do it.
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The Risk You Face If You Receive Equity Compensation
options Anyone who receives non-cash pay like stock options or restricted stock needs to understand, and heed, a major danger to their investment portfolio and their retirement security: concentration risk.
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Health Plans for Early Retirees
insurance Finding coverage until Medicare kicks in isn’t hard, but policies can be pricey.
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Inherited 401(k)s: 6 Questions Heirs Need to Ask
401(k)s An inherited 401(k) can be a lasting legacy, but the windfall needs to be handled carefully to maximize the inheritance and minimize taxes.
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