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Investing 101: What are mutual funds?
If you’ve ever wondered about a smart way to put your hard-earned money to work, then mutual funds may be a great option for you! What is a mutual fund? Good question! Think of it as a team effort in the world of investing. It’s like a big pot of money collected from a bunch…
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Investing 101: What is a bond?
When considering and researching different forms of investment, you’ll come across the term ‘bond’. Many people invest in bonds as they see them as safer and typically less volatile options than stocks. Sukuk and bonds provide relatively safe periodic returns to investors. We’re going to break this post into two parts: halal bonds and conventional…
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Investment strategy: 60-40
You may not have heard of this investment strategy, but it is not new. In fact, it is one that many financial advisors have told their customers to consider when investing. This is a straightforward and classic investment strategy. We’ll explain the 60-40 strategy in simple terms, helping you understand how it works and why…
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What is an IPO?
Today we are going to learn about something called an IPO, which stands for Initial Public Offering. You might have heard that Reddit will be doing a public offering soon or that companies like Airbnb had a really successful IPO. We’ll break it down for you in simple terms! Imagine you have a lemonade stand…
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Investing mistakes and pitfalls to avoid
If you’ve decided to invest in the stock market, this blog post is for you. It is important to approach investing with caution and to avoid mistakes that can hinder success. There is always a risk when investing, but we’ll discuss 5 crucial mistakes you should steer clear of. Making decisions with emotions Investing can…
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What are stocks?
If you are interested in investing in stocks, it is essential to first fully understand just what stocks are. Definition Stocks are shares. This share is a piece of a company that you can purchase and own. When you invest, you buy a part of the company and give them money to build and grow.…
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Basic Investment Strategies
If you are thinking of investing and are confused about the best strategy for you, then we’ve got you covered in this post. So, here are 3 basic strategies for investing: 1. Momentum Investing (aka Day Trading) This type of investment is looking at the activity around a company. It is normally associated with what…
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Online tools: Online Stock Market Simulator
The internet offers a lot of resources and tools on a wide range of topics. A great way for you to gain a better understanding of how the stock market operates is to use a simulator. Here are a few online stock market simulator resources that you and your family can use: Wall Street Survivor…
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Investing 101: What are ETFs?
When you are looking into investing, you’ll come across the term ‘ETFs’. So what is it and who should consider investing in Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) as an investment option? Exchange Traded Funds are a popular investment vehicle that many people consider. What are ETFs? They are investment funds that are traded on stock exchanges,…
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What is the dollar-cost average strategy?
One strategy that you can consider or even utilize is that of the dollar-cost average. It is an easy strategy that novices in investing can quickly grasp. This strategy is defintely worth learning about and considering if you are looking to build wealth over the long-term while minimzing risk. The definition: Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) is…
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Investing 101: What is a dividend?
When you begin learning about important topics related to investing, a term you will come across is dividend. We’ll break it down for you. Definition: They are payments a company makes to share profits with its stockholders. Dividends can be paid on a regular basis and is one way for investors to earn a return…
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Starting to invest: Rules of 3
If you are interested in investing your money but feel like you need to have a lot of money saved up.. this post is for you! Nowadays, you no longer have to save up a lot of money to begin investing. The amount you need to get is the exact amount you want to invest…
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Investing 101: What is risk tolerance?
If you are thinking of investing, then we would definitely suggest that you take a look at your specific risk tolerance. No form of investment comes without any risk. How much you are willing to risk is important in determining the type of investment best suited for you. You should first look into the amount…
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Let’s learn about Investments!
Hey there, young investor! Have you ever wondered how you can make your money grow? Well… we’ll cover all you need to know about investments! What is an Investment? Good question! An investment is like planting a seed and watching it grow into a beautiful tree. Instead of planting a seed in the ground, you…
