How to Invest in ETFs for Beginners
The Motley Fool: Are ETFs good for beginner investors?
Dr. A. Seddik Meziani: ETFs are an easy way to invest. They are rightly considered an ideal entry point into the market for fledgling investors thanks to their simplicity, low upfront cost, simple fee structure, and ease of trade.
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Read MoreIs the Stock Market Open on Juneteenth? Here's the Summer Trading Schedule
Key Takeaways
- Stock and bond trading will halt on Thursday for the Juneteenth holiday.
- The next break on traders’ schedules is July 3rd, when stock and bond markets will wrap up early ahead of Independence Day.
- Labor Day will be the final break of the summer season.
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Read MoreStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise, oil slips with Israel-Iran strikes in focus
Market Fear Gauge Simmers Down. Why the VIX Looks Calm.
The Cboe Volatility Index, also known as the VIX and the market’s fear gauge, was retreating early Monday after rising along with the stock market’s fall on Friday.
The index was at about 20, around the level that tends to be seen as dividing market turbulence and general calm.
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Read More'Let’s be alert': Mutual funds now 31% of deposits; Uday Kotak urges balance amid growing investor appetite
Veteran banker Uday Kotak has observed a significant trend in the Indian financial landscape, where households are increasingly shifting from traditional savings to investment in financial markets. In a recent post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Kotak remarked, “India’s saver turns investor.” This transition, he noted, is particularly evident in the growth of mutual fund assets under management (AUM),
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World War III: 2 Must-Own Defense Stocks
If you’re not paying attention to the conflict in Ukraine, the takeaway is it is escalating rapidly. Among the latest developments is Germany’s approval of Poland’s request to send Leopard tanks through its country to Ukraine.
Another striking development has been the call by Boris Johnson and others to permit Ukraine’s entry into NATO,
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Market Commentary: How This Stock Defied 2023’s Market Odds
In a market punctuated by rising inflation and soaring interest rates, the rise of project management software firm Monday.com (NASDAQ: MNDY) stands out.
Monday.com recently showcased a stellar 38% year-over-year revenue increase, hitting just shy of $190 million for the quarter. Strikingly, the company, primarily known for its innovative CRM solutions,
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