by Toby Mathis | Dec 23, 2021 | Stock Investing
Most retail investors who buy and sell stocks purchase securities through a broker. And consumer facing retail brokerages often serve as a platform for stocks that are listed on a publicly traded stock exchange, like the NYSE or NASDAQ. But what about buying and...
by Toby Mathis | Dec 21, 2021 | Stock Investing
This article has been updated to reflect current information – September 15, 2023 Wall Street is often perceived as a platform for rags-to-riches stories, a sentiment echoed strongly on forums like Reddit.. Subreddits like /r/wallstreetbets and /r/pennystocks...
by Toby Mathis | Nov 30, 2021 | Stock Investing
Most people reading this will have already lived through several economic recessions, and in all likelihood experience more. A recession is a natural part of the ebb and flow of an economy. Unfortunately, nobody likes to see what it does to their stock portfolio. But...
by Toby Mathis | Nov 9, 2021 | Stock Investing
What comes to mind when you think of traders or investors who made it big on Wall Street? Maybe some cork-popping excitement on a party yacht? That image isn’t so different from the glitz and glamor of a gambler raking in the chips after a huge win. But as you’ll see,...
by Toby Mathis | Oct 26, 2021 | Stock Investing
Most people pay attention to the rising and falling of stock prices on Wall Street, without even noticing the way that many investors build their wealth: dividends. But what exactly are dividends, and how do you calculate how much they’re worth? How to Use a Stock...
by Toby Mathis | Sep 27, 2021 | Stock Investing
This article was updated by Anderson Business Advisors – September 12, 2023 Unless you live under a rock, you probably heard about the GameStop Short Squeeze that began January 2021. Though the GameStop story is most likely over, the theme of retail investors...