Investing

Mark Cuban: The Beauty Of Cash

Mark Cuban says, “Cash is King.” Do you agree?
With the stock market indices currently at or near all time highs, it may not be a bad idea to have more cash on hand.

What is a 401(k)?


A 401(k) or 401k is a company retirement savings account that offers tax and savings benefits.

These 16 Companies Are Safer Than U.S. Treasuries


April 8 (Bloomberg) — On today’s “Insight & Action,” Adam Johnson looks at 16 companies that are safer than U.S. Treasuries. He speaks on Bloomberg Television’s “Street Smart.” (Source: Bloomberg)

The 16 companies are:
ACE
AEP
BAX
CL
CSX
D
DE
HON
MCD
MDLZ
MMM
NSC
PFE
PG
UPS
XOM

This group has been +14.8% YTD vs +8.8% YTD for the S&P 500.

How many of these companies do you own?

What is an IRA?


An IRA, or Individual Retirement account, is one of the most popular retirement accounts out there. Investors use IRA for tax benefits and to save cash for retirement.

Understanding Market Cap


Market Cap, or market capitalization, gives investors an idea how big a company is. It is calculated by multiplying outstanding shares by market price.

What is a Cash Flow Statement?


A cash flow statement looks at the overall cash position of a company at given period of time. Follow along in this example as Amanda records her Cash Flow Statement.

What is a Balance Sheet?


A balance sheet is a snapshot of the assets and liabilities of a company at a point in time.

Introduction to Income Statement


Income Statements provide investors a window into the financial strength of a company. Revenues, costs and profits are all recorded here.

Understanding Call Options


Call Options are contracts to buy an underlying asset (stock, house, anything) for a certain price by a certain date.

What is an IPO?


Ever what wonder what is an IPO? An IPO, or initial public offering, is the first time a company lists shares on a stock exchange for the public to buy.