Preferred stocks provide fixed income through scheduled dividends but lack potential for significant price appreciation. Preferred stocks are less risky than common stocks but are subordinate to bonds ...

The main types of stock are common and preferred. Stocks are also categorized by company size, industry, geographic location and style. Here's what you should know about the different types of stock.

Since 1957, the S&P 500 has seen an average annual return of over 10.5%, according to Official Data. Someone who invested $100 at the start would have around $97,000 in August 2025 (a figure that ...

Imagine you want to build a house, you wouldn’t try to use only a hammer, you’d pick the right tool for each step (saws, nails, drills). Investing is similar, no single vehicle is perfect for every ...

Since 1957, the S&P 500 has seen an average annual return of over 10.5%, according to Official Data. Someone who invested $100 at the start would have around $97,000 in August 2025 (a figure that ...

Many retirees worry about running out of money. After decades of saving, the last thing you want is to see your retirement account shrink because of bad investments. Read More: Self-Made Millionaires ...

After a period of elevated borrowing costs, the Federal Reserve switched gears in September 2024, cutting interest rates for the first time since 2020. Following two 0.25-percentage-point rate cuts in ...

We recently talked about how off-exchange trading hit new record levels in 2024, topping 50%. In fact, in November 2024, the U.S. equities market saw the first month ever where more volume executed ...

Despite semi-retirement, my passion for stock investing remains strong, leading me to screen for "triple A" stocks using Seeking Alpha's tools. I focus on Growth at a Reasonable Price stocks, seeking ...