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Can you short sell ETFs?
ETFs (an acronym for exchange-traded funds) are treated like stock on exchanges; as such, they are also allowed to be sold short.
Who Is Jordan Belfort, the Wolf of Wall Street?
Jordan Belfort, the “Wolf of Wall Street,” is a former stockbroker who spent 22 months in jail for securities fraud. Learn more about Belfort’s career and crimes.
Pre-Money vs. Post-Money: What’s the Difference?
Learn the important distinction between pre-money and post-money valuation and how it affects ownership percentages.
Why Do Bitcoins Have Value?
Bitcoin is touted as a private, decentralized digital currency. But what gives the leading cryptocurrency value?
Vanguard Finds Only Top Earners Are Financially on Track for Retirement
Only top earners may be financially on track for retirement, according to Vanguard, which found investing played a key role in their ability to grow wealth.
Trading Volume: Analysis and Interpretation
Trading volume is the number of shares of a security traded over a given period of time. Investors use this technical indicator to analyze trends and make decisions.
How to Get Student Loan Relief
Student loan payments are due again after a three-year hiatus, but new debt relief programs are available to those who need them. Find out how to get help.
Equity Financing vs. Debt Financing: What’s the Difference?
Companies usually have a choice between debt financing or equity financing, with advantages and disadvantages to each.
CEOs Say Political Uncertainty Poses Greatest Risk to Business Growth
CEOs said geopolitics and political uncertainty could pose the greatest threat to business growth in the next three years, according to a KPMG survey.