We’ve talked about banks. But I recently read about an investment bank. But what is an investment bank anyway? An investment bank is a specialized type of bank that performs large and complex financial transactions, usually for other companies or governments. What does an investment bank do? An investment bank helps companies raise money …
I recently read about an Electronic Communication Network. But what is it anyway? An electronic communication network, or ECN, is a computerized system used for buying and selling securities, and is an alternative to stock exchanges. It is where buy and sell orders from different market participants are directly matched, eliminating middlemen like brokers. …
I’ve heard people talk about bull markets and bear markets. But what does it even mean? A bull market is when the stock prices keep going up for a long time, and a bear market is when the stock prices keep going down for a long time. Even though the terms bull and bear …
Heard about topline and bottomline on TV. But what do Topline and Bottomline mean? Topline is the Revenue or the gross sales of the company. Bottomline is the net profit of the company, which is calculated by adding other income to, and subtracting various expenses from the top line. The other income can be …
I keep hearing about PE on TV. But what is PE? PE is a comparison between a company’s stock price and its earning per share. It is also known as PE Ratio, price multiple or earnings multiple. How is PE calculated? It’s calculated by dividing the current stock price of a company by the …
Introduction to a Stock Index for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of stock indices in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens to learn about stock indexes, or used as a money & personal finance resource by parents and teachers as part of …
Introduction to Technical Analysis for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of technical analysis in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens to learn about technical analysis, or used as a money & personal finance resource by parents and teachers as part of a …
Part 1: What is Dollar Cost Averaging Part 2: Dollar Cost Averaging: Pros and Cons Introduction to Dollar Cost Averaging for Kids, Teens and Beginners This video explains the concept of Dollar Cost Averaging or Constant Dollar Plan in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens …
Introduction to Mutual Funds for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of mutual funds in a simple, concise way for kids and beginners. It could be used by kids & teens to learn about MFs, or used as a money & personal finance resource by parents and teachers as part of a Financial …
Part 1: What are Stocks, Different Types of Stocks Part 2: Why Invest in Stocks, Why Stock Prices Go Up & Down, Who Should Invest in Stocks Part 3: Things to Remember When Investing in Stocks, How Can You Invest in Stocks Introduction to Stocks for Kids and Teens This video explains the concept of …