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What is the Price to Earnings Ratio (P/E Ratio)?
The Price to Earnings ratio is a company’s stock price relative to its net income per share.
A low P/E indicates that a stock is trading at a low premium to earnings, which may indicate that the market thinks low relative growth rates are ahead for the company.
A company with a high P/E means investors are willing to pay a premium for growth, perhaps anticipating high future growth rates for the company. The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the market value per share of a company by its earnings per share.
What is a covered straddle?
A covered straddle is a bullish option strategy, where the investors writes the same number of puts and calls with...
How Do I Invest Money in My 403(b)?
Investing in a 403(b) is done by making contributions via payroll deductions and selecting investment options
What are My SEP IRA Investment Options?
SEP IRA investment choices are determined by the financial institution at which your SEP IRA is established
What is a Lifeline Account?
Lifeline accounts give low-income individuals an opportunity to bank without paying fees or observing a minimum balance
Who are Chartists?
Chartists are theorists who attempt to find parameters and algorithms that can offer efficient trading signals and profits
What is market equilibrium?
Market Equilibrium occurs when supply and demand are in balance, and a trend is relatively horizontal or sideways in trading
How many financial advisors do I need?
It’s good to have the opinion of advisors who are knowledgeable in various areas of your planning and portfolio, but...
What does 'call option' mean?
If you own a Call Option, you have the right (not the obligation) to purchase a security at an agreed-upon price
What is the Nikkei 225?
The “Nikkei” 225 is the most referenced index for measuring Japanese stocks. It is to Japan what the DIJA is to the U.S.
What is the Capitalization Ratio?
Essentially, the capitalization ratio is a measure of how capitalized a company is to support operations and growth