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What are some Key Numbers Related to the World Capital Markets?
As of 2014, global GDP was $77 trillion. The total market capitalization of all world stock markets is approximately $70 trillion, and about a fourth of that amount is the U.S. market.
The U.S. economy is the largest by GDP, which for 'fiscal year' (FY) 2016 was approximately $19 trillion. The total value of notional derivatives fell to $18.1 trillion.
How Many Dollars do We Have in Circulation?
What is Currency in Circulation?
Should I have real estate investments?
Conventional wisdom is that real estate investments are a good hedge against inflation, and they often have tax advantages
Where do I Find a Good Attorney for my Estate Needs?
There are thousands of attorneys that specialize in estate planning, so choosing the right one for you can be a challenge
What is residual income?
Residual income is a stream of income that persists from one work project or investment
What is a Limit Order?
A Limit Order is a type of order to buy or sell a security, where the trader wants to set a specific price for the trade
What is a bear straddle?
A Bear Straddle is another name for a short straddle, in which the investor writes (goes short) on both a call and a put
BB+/Ba1 — credit rating
This rating is the highest non-investment grade category that the ratings agencies will give to a bond...
What is the CME?
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange, now known as the CME group, is the largest derivatives exchange in the world
What is Federal Income Tax?
Federal income taxes are paid by individuals in proportion to their earnings, after reducing the considered earnings
What is the Broadening Bottom (Bearish) Pattern?
The Broadening Bottom pattern forms when a stock price makes higher highs and lower lows following two widening trends
What is the Difference Between Litecoin and Bitcoin?
Litecoin is very similar to bitcoin, but there are some distinct differences