South Korea to require mock trading before retail investors can touch leveraged ETFs
South Korea’s financial regulators have decided that if retail investors want to trade leveraged products, they’re going to have to earn the privilege. Starting August 19, 2026, first-time investors looking to trade single-stock leveraged ETFs and ETNs must first complete a mandatory mock trading course, pass educational requirements, and park a minimum of 30 million won (roughly $21,000) in cash before placing a single real order.
Read MoreIf You Haven't Done This Calculation, You're Not Ready to Claim Social Security
Retirement is a period of life that requires a lot of big decisions. Where will you live? How will you keep your portfolio invested? When will you start tapping your IRA or 401(k)?
Another big decision you’ll need to make is figuring out when to claim Social Security. You’re entitled to your benefits without a reduction at full retirement age,
FACT FOCUS: Could Canada leave US cities in the dark as part of the trade war? Not likely
Social media users are claiming that Canada could plunge the U.S. into darkness if the trade war between the once-friendly neighbors escalates further.
Speculation spread after Ontario Premier Doug Ford said in an interview with The Associated Press on Monday that “everything is on the table” if the dispute worsens,
Read MoreTwo Tech Stocks Take The Season
Bespoke Investment Group provides some of the most original content and intuitive thinking on the Street. Founded by Paul Hickey and Justin Walters, formerly of Birinyi Associates and creators of the acclaimed TickerSense blog, Bespoke offers multiple products that allow anyone, from institutions to the most modest investor, to gain the data and knowledge necessary to make intelligent and profitable investment decisions.
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Read More3 Ways to Legally Invest or Buy Gold Online in Pakistan
Gold remains a popular way for Pakistanis to preserve their savings. There are 3 legal ways to buy or invest in gold in Pakistan.
If you want to avoid the costs and risks of holding physical gold, choose from these 3 options:
- Digital gold
- Regulated gold mutual funds
- Gold futures.
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Read MoreThe Burst
Is Figma’s Stock a Falling Knife or a Hidden Bargain?
It didn’t take long for Figma to go from Wall Street’s darling to one of its biggest disappointments.
After a blockbuster debut this summer, the stock has been sliding steadily, leaving many early investors deep in the red. But is the sell-off a warning sign, or has the market simply overreacted?
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Figma grew revenue 41% year over year and turned a $178 million cash burn into $62.5 million in positive operating cash flow,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Is SoFi The Next Fintech Powerhouse?
SoFi Technologies has evolved far beyond its origins as a student loan refinancer. Today, it’s a full-fledged digital financial platform offering everything from brokerage accounts to mortgages, all through a single app.
That simplicity and accessibility have made SoFi a go-to brand for Millennials and Gen Z, who increasingly prefer managing their finances entirely online.
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UPS Stock Is Sinking But This Dividend Giant May Be Poised for a Comeback
United Parcel Service may be a household name, but lately, its stock performance has left investors anything but comforted.
UPS started 2025 on the back foot. In the first quarter, revenue slipped slightly, margins were underwhelming, and earnings per share were up just 4% year-over-year. What’s more telling? U.S. daily delivery volumes were down by around the same amount.
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