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Investment Terminology and InstrumentsBasics Investment Terminology Trading Bonds Mutual Funds Exchange Traded Funds (ETF)Stocks Annuities

Technical Analysis and TradingAnalysis Basics Technical Indicators Trading Models Patterns Trading Options Trading Forex Trading Commodities Speculative Investments

Cryptocurrencies and BlockchainBlockchain Bitcoin Ethereum Litecoin Ripple Taxes and Regulation

RetirementSocial Security Benefits Long-Term Care Insurance General Retirement Info Health Insurance Medicare and Medicaid Life Insurance Wills and Trusts

Retirement Accounts401(k) and 403(b) Plans Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA)SEP and SIMPLE IRAs Keogh Plans Money Purchase/Profit Sharing Plans Self-Employed 401(k)s and 457s Pension Plan Rules Cash-Balance Plans Thrift Savings Plans and 529 Plans and ESA

Personal FinancePersonal Banking Personal Debt Home Related Tax Forms Small Business Income Investments IRS Rules and Publications Personal Life Mortgage

Corporate BasicsBasics Corporate Structure Corporate Fundamentals Corporate Debt Risks Economics Corporate Accounting Dividends Earnings

What does “Buy to Close” Mean?

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Keywords: expiration date, covering a short, short, open interest, sell to close, buy to close, writing options, selling to open, buying to open,

What does “Buy to Open” Mean?

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Keywords: options trading, sell to close, buy to close, aggregate open interest, sell to open, buy to open,

What is a commodities futures contract?

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Keywords: commodity, FINRA, derivatives, sell to close, buy to close, Series 3, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC),

What is a naked call?

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Keywords: portfolio management, covering a short, options, open interest, buy to close, buy to cover, naked call, breakeven price, brokerage firm rules, unlimited risk, unlimited loss,

What is a Closed-End Fund?

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Keywords: security, capital, closed-end fund,

What is buying power?

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Keywords: trading, risk, equity, margin, buying power, margin leverage,

What is currency convertibility?

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Keywords: China, foreign exchange reserves, currency conversion charges, closed economies, non-convertible currencies, Cuba, Russia,

What does “Buy the Dips” Mean?

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Keywords: price action, bullish, bearish, momentum, fluctuations, buy the dips,

What are the basics of options?

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Keywords: long position, strike price, short position, calls, puts, options, open interest, open position, closed position, option chain,

What is a No-Cost Mortgage?

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Keywords: interest rate, mortgage, real estate closing attorneys, home inspector, real estate closing, secondary mortgages, no-cost mortgage,

What does “Buy-Side” Mean?

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Keywords: mutual funds, asset manager, financial services, buy and hold, pensions,

What is a currency certificate?

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Keywords: China, Forex, international trade, forex market, closed economies, non-convertible currencies, Cuba,

What is a Home Inspection?

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Keywords: real estate, loans, appraisal, Federal Housing Administration (FHA), home inspector, real estate appraisal, first-time homebuyers, FHA loans, buying a home, home appraisal,

What does “Buying on Weakness” Mean?

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Keywords: trend reversal, buying on weakness, sell on strength, buy low / sell high,

What is Appraisal?

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Keywords: valuation, mortgages, refinancing, appraisal, home inspector, real estate closing, second mortgage, lines of credit, home equity loans, property value,

What is a Pension?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, pension, pension funds, pensioners, closed pension,

What should I look for in a good “Lease or Buy a Car” calculator?

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Keywords: financial calculators, interest rate, depreciation, residual risk, leasing or buying,

What is accommodation trading?

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Keywords: securities, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), market price, tax loss harvesting, tax evasion, illegal trading, cabinet trade, buy-sell agreement,

Is there such a thing as the “pre-holiday effect?”

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Keywords: portfolio theories, superstition, calendar effects, market timing, buying and selling activity, holidays,

What is a No-Fee Mortgage?

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Keywords: real estate closing attorneys, home inspector, no-cost mortgage,

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