Deferred Retirement Option Plans (DROP) – How They Work
We look at Deferred Retirement Option Plans (DROP), their pros and cons, their benefits for employees and employers, and more.
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Complete List of Factors that Influence Oil Prices
We take a look at three dozen factors that influence the price of oil and various petroleum-related products.
Crack Spread
We take a look at the crack spread, how to trade it, its use as a market signal, and answer common questions about crack spread.
Urban Wealth Funds
We look at a special class of investment vehicles known as urban wealth funds, their purpose, how they're funded, and examples of UWFs.
Permanent Fund
We discuss US permanent funds. They are chiefly used to support public schools in Texas and fund a dividend to residents in Alaska.
Why Day Traders Need to Pay Attention to Central Banks
Day traders tend to focus predominantly on technical analysis, but completely ignoring fundamental analysis can be a costly mistake.
130/30 Fund
We look at the structure of a 130/30 fund, how to create a 130/30 portfolio, and how it compares with other long-short investment vehicles.
Carried Interest
We cover carried interest, how it works, tax loopholes, carried interest vs. performance fee, its role in private equity and hedge funds, etc.
Yield Cap Policy
We discuss yield cap policy and its implications for traders. What are its effects on inflation, currencies, and asset markets?
Capital Account – Impact on Macroeconomics & Currency Trading
We take a look at the capital account’s components and its influence on macroeconomics, international finance, and currency trading.