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How Big Is the Derivatives Market?

How Big Is the Derivatives Market?

The derivatives market is, in a word, gigantic—often estimated at over $1 quadrillion on the high end. How can that be? Largely because there are numerous derivatives in existence, available on virtually every possible...

How Does Debt Affect a Company’s Beta?

How Does Debt Affect a Company’s Beta?

How debt affects a company’s beta depends on which type of beta (a measure of risk) you mean. Debt affects a company’s levered beta in that increasing the total amount of a company’s debt...

Estate Taxes: Who Pays? And How Much?

Estate Taxes: Who Pays? And How Much?

When a person dies, their assets could be subject to estate taxes and inheritance taxes, depending on where they lived and how much they were worth. While the threat of estate taxes and inheritance...

Using LEAPS in a Covered Call Write

Using LEAPS in a Covered Call Write

Covered call writing is generally thought of as a conservative option writing approach because the call options that are sold for the premium are not naked. Covered call writing involves owning the underlying assets...

Bitcoin ETFs Explained

Bitcoin ETFs Explained

It seems inevitable that two of the hottest areas of the investment world would meet up sooner or later. For cryptocurrency enthusiasts and investors looking to capitalize on the growing popularity of exchange traded...

The New York City Recovery Index: November 8

The New York City Recovery Index: November 8

Editor’s note: Below you’ll find the week 64 release of the NYC Recovery Index, originally published November 9, 2021. Visit the NYC Recovery index homepage for the latest data. New York City’s economic recovery...

Want to Retire Early? Think Again

Want to Retire Early? Think Again

Some people consider “early retirement” to mean leaving the workforce at age 55, but most of us do not take this path. Unless you’re lucky enough to have a full pension and benefits that...

IRA Contributions: Eligibility and Deadlines

IRA Contributions: Eligibility and Deadlines

Many taxpayers contribute to a traditional IRA to lower their taxable income as the tax deadline approaches. If you are considering doing so, it is important to know the eligibility requirements. If you don’t,...

How the Gold Miners Bull 3x (NUGT) ETF Works

How the Gold Miners Bull 3x (NUGT) ETF Works

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2X Shares (NUGT) is a leveraged exchange traded fund (ETF) that should be used only for short-term trades. In fact, Direxion on its website notes the returns the...