What Is the Internal Rate of Return (IRR)? The internal rate of return (IRR) is the discount rate providing a net value of zero for a future series of cash flows. Both the IRR and net present value (NPV) are used when selecting investments based on their returns. Excel has three functions for calculating the
Breaking into the securities industry is extremely difficult. Success takes years of study and hard work, followed by a few more years of “paying your dues.” So what happens if you reach the pinnacle only to realize you’ve been climbing the wrong mountain? Financial professionals who aren’t happy in their chosen fields are not doomed to
Fabless chip makers are companies that produce semiconductors for use in various types of electronics, such as digital cameras, smartphones, and the new technologically sophisticated “smart” cars. The term “fabless” means that the company designs and sells the hardware and semiconductor chips but does not manufacture the silicon wafers, or chips, used in its products;
Janet Louise Yellen is an American economist and educator. As a member of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet, Yellen is the first woman to head the U.S. Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve. She is the first person in history to head both of those groups and the White House Council of Economic Advisors. Yellen is
Despite their infamous reputation and presumed involvement in the financial crisis of 2007-2008, there are several different arguments in favor of allowing market participants to trade and own mortgage-backed securities (MBS). At its basic level, an MBS is any investment solution that uses commercial or residential mortgage or a pool of mortgages as the underlying
The utilities sector encompasses all companies whose core business involves producing, generating, or distributing basic utilities: gas, electricity, and water. The average debt-to-equity ratio, or D/E ratio, for the utilities sector in the second quarter of 2022 was 0.12. In the fourth quarter of 2018, it reached .15, which was enough for Moody’s Investors Service
The U.K. is the highest net exporter of financial services and London, with its convenient time zone, use of English and feather-light regulations, is the world’s financial capital. Various cities, including Venice and Amsterdam, have held and lost the title throughout history. Brexit and the possible loss of passporting rights of firms in Britain have
Preston Pysh talks with James Lavish about all the major macro trends in the world including the Japanese yield curve control, the potential housing bubble, energy markets, Bitcoin, and more. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:23 – What in the world is happening with the Japanese Yield Curve Control? 00:15:28 – James’
In this video you will learn when you should sell a PUT vs BUY a CALL – there are advantages and disadvantages to both, but in certain situations, you may want to buy a call and others to sell a put. We will go on the screen and the risk analysis to show you the
Tracey Ryniec and Sheraz Mian look at an apparel giant and a regional bank. Comerica: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/CMA?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID PVH Corp: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/PVH?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Follow us on StockTwits: stocktwits.com/ZacksResearch Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/ZacksResearch Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch
Your credit report provides a snapshot for prospective lenders, landlords, and employers of how you handle credit. For any mortgage, car loan, personal loan, or credit card you have had, your credit report lists such details as the creditor’s name, your payment history, account balance, and, in the case of credit cards and other revolving
If you’re saving for retirement in a Roth IRA, index funds and actively managed mutual funds are two of your investment options. Both help diversify your portfolio, but they have different investment objectives, management styles, and—especially—costs. Key Takeaways You can hold a variety of investments in your Roth IRA, including actively managed mutual funds and
The substantial divorce rate in America—50% of marriages end in divorce—has engineered the creation of various types of spousal support through which one ex-spouse is required to pay the other. In most cases, the higher-earning spouse is required to pay the lower earner a certain amount, although there are exceptions to this. The tax rules
There’s a saying in investing, attributed to Warren Buffett, that you don’t see who’s swimming naked until the tide goes out. Essentially, this means that poorly run and troubled companies are most exposed during market downturns. This is certainly proving to be the case this year. With all the major U.S. indices now in bear
In this article GXO NVMI NVMI-IL SNX GOOGL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The logo of Alphabet Inc’s Google outside the company’s office in Beijing, China, August 8, 2018. Thomas Peter | Reuters With an ugly September in the rear-view mirror, it’s tempting for investors to make impulsive decisions. The three major indexes ended
What Is Supply-Side Economics? Supply-side economics is better known to some as “Reaganomics,” or the “trickle-down” policy espoused by 40th U.S. President Ronald Reagan. President Reagan and his Republican contemporaries popularized the controversial idea that greater tax cuts for wealthy investors and entrepreneurs provide them with incentives to save and invest, and produce economic benefits
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) produces the Consumer Price Index (CPI). It is the most widely watched and used measure of the U.S. inflation rate. It is also used to determine the real gross domestic product (GDP). From an investor’s perspective, the CPI, as a proxy for inflation, is a critical measure that can be used to estimate the
On today’s show Preston talks with Max Keidun about peer to peer lending (P2P) on HodlHodl. They discuss the differences between centralized platforms and the risks and rewards associated with using P2P services. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: – What are the primary differences between peer to peer lending/borrowing and centralized lending – How is
MyLittleNestEgg: https://mylittlenestegg.com/go/youtube/ You’ll see what is the right way of rolling and adjusting your option trade when it comes to trading an iron condor. Also, I’ll explain the entire process of rolling and adjusting on the chart. #tradingoptions #ironcondor #adjustingironcondor #adjustingironcondor #ironcondorstrategy Posted at: https://tradersfly.com/blog/trading-options-rolling-adjusting-an-iron-condor-explained ? Newsletter & Announcements : https://tradersfly.com/go/tube/ ? Discord Group: https://tradersfly.com/go/discord/
Starting the New Year with Two Well Known Names. JPMorgan Chase: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/JPM?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Northrop Grumman: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/NOC?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID