Investing

Is your money working for you or sitting idle? Know how every asset, tangible, intangible, and financial, shapes stability and drives long-term financial success.

Many futures traders start trading, make some decent profits, and then, all of the sudden, encounter what seems to be an endless string of losses. These losses eat away at their trading capital as they struggle to figure out what they are doing wrong. To be successful trading in the futures market, you must know what the common pitfalls are and how to avoid them.

Equities markets are increasingly trending toward 24-hour trading. The SEC approved a national securities exchange application from 24X National Exchange in November 2024, paving the way for a new exchange with extended trading hours beyond what is currently on offer.

ETF vs. ETN: An Overview Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and Exchange-traded notes (ETNs) are popular investment options, but come with their own structures and risks. ETFs invest in physical assets like stocks or bonds, while ETNs are unsecured debt issued by financial institutions. Both track indexes or benchmarks, yet each carries unique benefits and risks. Investors can also find niche market options for both ETFs and ETNs.

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that use options strategies have exploded in popularity, with two of the most popular types reaching about $120 billion in assets in 2025. The upshot is that you can invest in these sophisticated income-generating strategies without knowing the difference between a call and a put.

A Guide to the Index’s Returns, Performance History, and Investment Options When people talk about “the market,” they’re often referring to the performance of the S&P 500 index. Since 1957, this benchmark index has delivered an average annual return of over 10%—a figure that has created substantial gains for long-term investors. However, that number tells only part of the story.

The S&P 500 consists of 500 companies that have issued a total of 504 stocks. Some companies such as Alphabet have issued multiple classes of shares. The top 10 largest holdings are listed on the official S&P Global website. An S&P 500 company must meet specific requirements to be included as a constituent within the index.

Get ready for a four-day trading week—if you trade bonds. With several key economic reports expected to be delayed by the government shutdown, investors will this week focus largely on corporate earnings reports. And some will get a short break: Bond markets, banks and government offices will close Tuesday for the Veterans Day holiday, though stock markets will remain open.