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November 20, 2024

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Finance 101

Gaalen Engen, Equity.Guru writer, explains what a balance sheet is, how it is important to investment decisions and how to use it to determine fundamental metrics of a stock….
These two stock screeners are my favorite if you trade US and Canadian equities. I outline how to use them and how they are a powerful tool especially if…
Welcome to Equity.Guru’s Roundtable where our writers weigh in on the pros and cons of a spotlight company, break out where they see value, and help you avoid public…
An option is a contract that gives an owner the right to buy or sell an asset at a strike price before a chosen date. It is a contractual…
What is Earnings Per Share? When it comes to Wall Street, the Earnings Per Share formula is frequently used. This easy calculation shows how much a company is generating…
Dividends are a portion of a company’s earnings that are often paid back to shareholders. To calculate the earnings that can be used, you take the revenue and subtract…
What is Capital? While there are three types of traditional capital, you’ll often refer to capital as financial capital. Financial capital is the amount of money or assets that…
A Full-service broker not only facilitates transactions for its clients, they also give investment advice and acts as custodians or other related services. Whereas discount brokers are focused on…
A broker can be thought of as a middle man/ intermediary firm between investors and a securities exchange. Brokers usually facilitate this role for a commission based on the…
What is an Exchange? An exchange is an organized marketplace where entities such as businesses and investors come to trade securities like stocks, commodities like gold, and derivatives like…