How Do the Stock and Bond Markets Affect Each Other?

How Do the Stock and Bond Markets Affect Each Other?

Stocks and bonds are constantly competing for investors’ dollars, and the stock and bond markets can impact each other in complex ways. Understanding the difference between stocks and bonds, and recognizing whether they are likely to move in tandem or in opposite...
Types of ETFs and How to Trade Them

Types of ETFs and How to Trade Them

Introduction To ETFs Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are similar to mutual funds in that they represent a portfolio of stocks and other securities. ETFs have become popular because unlike mutual funds, they can be traded on an exchange just like individual stocks and...
Understanding Secondary Offerings

Understanding Secondary Offerings

An offering occurs when a company makes a public sale of stocks, bonds, or another security. While the term offering is typically used in reference to initial public offerings (IPOs), companies can also make secondary offerings after their IPOs in order to raise...