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What is the Glass-Steagall Act?
The Glass-Steagall Act was passed in 1933 to place a dividing wall between commercial banking and investment banking. It was in an effort to protect consumers and the economy from the risks of speculative investment banking.
JP Morgan and other large institutions were targeted. The act was partially repealed and replaced in 1999 by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. After 2008, some opined that the repeal of the original act contributed to the financial crises, and they instituted the Volcker Rule, which reinstated part of the original Glass-Steagall act.
A new 21st Century Glass-Steagall Act has been introduced, but its outcome may hinge on the 2016 election, as of the time of this writing.
What are General Market ETFs?
General market ETFs seek to capture the movements of the market as a whole by tracking major market indices
What is an ETF? Definition
ETF screener & database, analysis, and ratings. ETFs are a basket of securities that you can buy or sell through a brokerage firm on a stock exchange.
What is a bear call spread?
A bear call spread seeks to make money on the sale of call options but does not believe the underlying security will increase
What are the Contribution Limits for My Money Purchase/Profit Sharing Plan?
Contributions are generally limited to 25% of employee compensation, but a small addition amount may be contributed for
Do I Need Life Insurance?
As a general rule, it is wise to have Life Insurance when you are a main source of income for your family
What is a Dividends Received Deduction?
A Dividends Received Deduction (DRD) is a tax deduction available to corporations when they are paid dividends from...
What is Account Activity?
Account activity is any credit or debit activity in a checking or savings account, or dividends in an investment account
What are market cycles?
Markets are said to experience cycles of various length and magnitude. Some stocks are known as cyclical stocks...
What is a Variable Cost?
The direct cost of materials and labor are a good example of variable costs that will fluctuate with production levels
What is Dividend Selling?
Even if you are in the seller’s position in this situation, and are seeking to “capture” the dividend, you have to...