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What is the MSCI World?
The MSCI World is perhaps the most well regarded index for global stocks.
The MSCI World Index is a global cap-weighted index that serves as a good barometer for stock and economic performance of the world as a whole. If you are a global investor, the MSCI World makes for a very useful benchmark for performance.
The index is maintained by Morgan Stanley, and has over 1,600 stocks listed in it from all developed markets in the world. It does not include emerging markets or China.
What is a commodity?
A commodity is usually a raw material or agricultural good with high demand and little price difference between competitors
What were the Biggest Single Day Market Moves?
The largest single-day point gain occurred on October 13, 2008 and, the largest percentage gain was on March 15, 1933
If I Want to Establish a Money Purchase/Profit Sharing Plan, Do I Have to Establish One for All Owners of My Business?
A Money Purchase Plan does not have to be offered to every owner, only those who are considered employees as well
What is Credit Counseling?
Credit counselors can negotiate debt management strategies with lenders on behalf of individuals with debt problems
What are Articles of Partnership?
Articles of Partnership lay out the nature of the agreement entered into by partners in business entity
What is the Federal Reserve Bank?
The Federal Reserve Bank is a 12-bank system in the United States that plays the role of the country’s central bank
What is EBITDA?
EBITDA is used as a ballpark figure for where the company’s earnings are without these expenses. EBITDA has no standard
What is a Home Inspection?
A home inspection is performed by a certified home inspector to determine the condition of a property and to find out...
What is Publication 15-b on Fringe Benefits?
IRS Publication 15-b outlines the different types of fringe benefits available to employees and which ones are taxable
How to use the Broadening Bottom (Bullish) Pattern
The Broadening Bottom pattern is formed when a stock price progressively makes higher highs and lower lows