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has introduced a crypto-enabled card for flexible spending domestically and abroad. The card is available to UK residents. Key Takeaways Users can spend cryptocurrency directly from Uphold wallets. Cardholders will earn 2% cashback in XRP on GBP expenditure. The card offers 0% foreign transaction fees and low exchange rates abroad. Users simply need to create […]

has lowered the entry barrier to start copy trading, reducing the minimum investment from $200 to $50. Key Takeaways A Vantage client survey found that 60% of active investors want to try copy trading. It also revealed that 19.7% of respondents were new to copy trading. Following the findings, Vantage has lowered the minimum investment […]

Foreign investors, the Federal Reserve, and various entities like pensions, mutual funds, and financial institutions are major holders of US Treasury bonds. Individual households, the US government, and businesses also invest in these bonds due to the reliable income they provide and backing of the US government. Government-sponsored enterprises and passive funds, like ETFs, further […]

Hamada’s Equation is a financial tool that separates a company’s total risk into two distinct categories: business risk and financial risk. By understanding and analyzing these risks separately, investors and managers can make better-informed decisions. This equation also integrates elements from the famous Modigliani-Miller Theorem, providing a more comprehensive view of a firm’s risk profile. […]

3-asset and 4-asset portfolios can be used to simplify your approach. We look at various combinations to help you get an idea on how to structure such a portfolio. We are primarily focusing on risk-adjusted returns. While many may just want a stocks-heavy portfolio to try to maximize their returns, we take more of an […]

IQ Option has added 27 stock CFDs to its trading platform. The new stocks offer exposure to popular industries, including financial services, healthcare, technology and fashion. Key Takeaways IQ Option has introduced a selection of European shares, including big names like Porsche, Hugo Boss, and Henkel. The shares are available as CFDs, meaning you can profit […]

Elections can have significant power over financial markets, both immediately and over time. This sway is due to the potential economic consequences of the policy proposals from different candidates/parties and other factors we’ll cover. And financial markets and economies also have sway on election outcomes (i.e., an underperforming economy may increase the likelihood of a […]

An LBO, or leveraged buyout, involves acquiring a company primarily using borrowed funds, with the acquired company’s assets often serving as collateral. A takeover refers to one company purchasing a majority stake in another, gaining control of its operations and assets. A corporate raid is a strategy where an individual or firm buys a large […]

Return on Capital (ROC), Return on Assets (ROA), and Return on Equity (ROE) are metrics that assess a company’s ability to turn capital into profit. Each ratio, using distinct metrics, offers a different perspective on a firm’s financial efficiency.   ROC (Return on Capital) ROC, which is sometimes termed ROIC (Return on Invested Capital), offers […]

In trading, there are countless variables that can impact the outcome of any trade, so intuition can be a reliable tool in many circumstances. For experienced traders, it can provide an intuitive edge – guiding them beyond data and analytics. But what really is intuition, and how does one use it in trading?   Key […]