Video Definitions

  1. Ex-Divided Date

    Not too sure what an ex-dividend date is? Find out here and learn how and when you can take advantage of a stock's dividend.
  2. Relative Strength Index (RSI)

    Learn more about this technical momentum indicator that determines whether an asset is overbought or oversold.
  3. Short Selling

    Learn more about this trading strategy where the investor profits from the decline of a stock price.
  4. Dead Cat Bounce

    Learn more about this macabre representation of a temporary price recovery.
  5. Standard And Poor's 500 Index

    Learn about this index of index of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry grouping, among other factors.
  6. Sharpe Ratio

    Learn about this ratio developed by Nobel laureate William F. Sharpe to measure risk-adjusted performance.
  7. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)

    Discover how investors can use this valuation method to determine the intrinsic value of a stock.
  8. Mutual Funds Vs ETFs

    Learn more on how these collective investment schemes are similiar in design but differ in a few key areas that affect an investor's returns.
  9. Candlestick Charts

    Learn more about this common visualization of a stock's price movement most often used by technical analysts.
  10. PEG Ratio

    Learn more about how this ratio is used to determine a stock's value based on its earnings growth.
  11. Trading With The Golden Ratio

    Learn more about how this special number often associated with architecture and biology applies to finance.
  12. Credit Default Swaps

    Discover what CDS are and how they can benefit companies and investors.
  13. Trading With Support And Resistance

    Learn more about these two technical analysis levels and how traders use them as signals to buy or sell a security.
  14. Pivot Points

    Learn more about this technical indicator and how you can use it as a predictive tool.
  15. Using Liquidity Ratios

    Learn more about these quick and intuitive ratios you can use to analyze a stock's liquidity.
  16. Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

    REITs are one way you can invest in real estate while enjoying a level of liquidity synonymous with the stock market. Learn more here!
  17. Hedging

    Discover more about this method of reducing risk in your portfolio.
  18. Bid-Ask Spread

    Find out more about this frequently referenced, but often misunderstood, term used to describe the price at which a stock is bought or sold at.
  19. Straddle Strategies

    Discover how this sophisticated trading technique can unlock significant gains while reducing your losses.
  20. Amortization

    Amortization and depreciation are two ways to prorate the cost of an asset's life. Learn more about the former and how it it's calculated.
  21. Depreciation

    Amortization and depreciation are two ways to prorate the cost of an asset's life. Learn more about the latter and how it it's calculated.
  22. Market Cap

    Learn more about how market cap represents the "price tag" of a company.
  23. What Is Day Trading?

    Explore the world of day trading and learn about how traders utilize short-term strategies to capitalize on daily market fluctuations.
  24. Roth IRA Vs. Traditional IRA

    Learn more about the differences between a Roth IRA and traditional IRA.
  25. Explaining Economies Of Scale

    Is bigger always better? Learn about the important and often misunderstood concept of economies of scale.
  26. What Is The Quick Ratio?

    Find out about this liquidity indicator and how it's used.
  27. Understanding The Debt Ceiling

    What does it mean when the U.S. government raises the debt ceiling? What purpose does it serve and what risks are involved raising it?
  28. Examining Costs Of Goods Sold (COGS)

    Learn more about the costs that go into production.
  29. What Is The Head And Shoulders Pattern?

    The head and shoulders chart pattern is a popular and easy-to-spot pattern - once a trader is aware of what they are watching for.
  30. Weighted Average Cost Of Capital (WACC)

    Weighted average cost of capital may be hard to calculate, but it's a solid way to measure investment quality
  31. Capital Expenditures (CAPEX)

    Learn more about what it costs to produce goods.
  32. Understanding Basis Points

    Learn more about this frequently stated measure of stock performance.
  33. 5 Easy Ways To Improve Your Credit

    These five tips will have you on your way to a stronger credit score and better rates.
  34. Explaining Underwater Loans

    Feel like you're drowning in debt? It may be because your loans have gone underwater.
  35. The Consumer Price Index

    Find out how this economic measure can help you make key financial decisions.
  36. The Dow Jones Industrial Average

    Learn how this price-weighted index performs and the ways to interpret its movements.
  37. What Is A Ponzi Scheme?

    Protect yourself from scams by learning the structure behind this fraudulent investing scheme.
  38. Market Mentalities: Bulls Vs. Bears

    Learn the importance of these opposing views on investing in the markets.
  39. 3 Most Important Factors In Buying A Home

    Before you enter the real estate market, you need to consider these important factors.
  40. How To Build A Budget

    Learn the basic steps towards building a system to track your money and control your spending.
  41. Understanding Net Present Value

    Learn how this value is used to determine the worth of a project.
  42. What Is A Pip?

    Learn how this measure of change is used in trading currencies on the forex market.
  43. Steps To Getting Out Of Debt

    Learn how to get your bank account back in the black and reach your financial goals.
  44. Top 3 Mistakes That Cause Traders To Fail

    Find out how to avoid these common investing errors that have sunk many investors' portfolios.
  45. Understanding Leveraged ETFs

    This specialty vehicle offers dramatic results, but can also magnify risk.
  46. What Is A Double Dip Recession?

    Learn the economic details behind the ups and downs of a double dip recession.
  47. What Are Deferred Annuities?

    Learn how this annuity can provide you a steady stream of income for retirement.
  48. How Much Life Insurance Do You Need?

    No one likes to ponder death, but it's something you must prepare for. Learn how much - if any - life insurance you really need.
  49. Understanding Cash Flow

    Learn about the different types of cash flows and the importance for businesses to properly manage their cash flows.
  50. 4 Reasons To Invest In ETFs

    As a cost-effective way to achieve a broadly diversified portfolio, including hard-to-own (but worthwhile) assets, ETFs are hard to beat.


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