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What is the S&P 500?
The S&P 500 (also known as the Standard & Poor's 500) is an index of the 500 largest and most important U.S. companies (selected by a special committee).
The S&P 500 is a cap-weighted index, meaning the respective weights of companies in the index depends on market capitalization. For example, since Apple Inc. and Google are the biggest companies in the U.S., they affect movements in the S&P 500 more than a smaller company, like Visa.
The S&P 500 is a better index for tracking U.S. domestic stocks than the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which is a price-weighted index.
What are the Tax Implications for Making a Profit (or Loss) On a Stock?
Gains on stock investments will be taxable in the current year unless they can be offset with losses
What is a Bond?
A bond is a contract which “binds” the lender to the debtor, where an individual investor is generally the lender and...
Can I Rollover My Old 401(k) into a New 401(k)?
If your new employer has a 401(k) plan, you can usually rollover your old 401(k) into a new one
What are the Contribution Limits for a Roth IRA?
As of 2016, if you are under 50 years old, you are allowed to contribute $5,500 a year to your Roth IRA
What is the EURO STOXX 50?
The EURO STOXX 50 is an index designed to give a broad representation of stock performance across the euro zone
What is Operating Cash Flow (OCF)?
Operating cash flow is the amount of cash a company is able to generate from its operations
What is AARP?
One of the largest and most influential groups in the country is the American Association of Retired Persons, or AARP
What is Investment Interest Expense?
Investment interest expense is the term for interest which has been paid in order to hold an investment position
How Does Blockchain Technology Work?
Blockchains institutes a system of checks and balances that functions on its own accord through rules programmed into the protocol
What is the Descending Triangle (Bearish) Pattern?
The Descending Triangle pattern has a horizontal bottom which represents the support level, and a down-sloping top line