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Learning is the foundation of good investing. In MarketBeat’s educational content directory, you get unlimited access to investment terms, stock tips, and trading strategies that are easy to understand and act on. Whether you’re new to investing or a seasoned pro looking to learn a new strategy, you’ll find the information you need. And we’re constantly updating and adding to our directory so you’ll always have more to learn.

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July 5, 2024 7:00 AM ET

Nasdaq vs. Dow Jones: A Detailed Breakdown of Stock Indexes

Claire Shefchik

Nasdaq focuses on tech and growth stocks, offering high returns with higher volatility. Dow covers diverse sectors, providing steadier, lower-risk performance.

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Photo of a business man holding a computer with the words Short Sale in an englarged search bar. Understanding Short Interest: What It Really Means for Investors.
July 3, 2024 7:00 AM ET

The Meaning Behind Short Interest: Beyond the Short Squeeze Hype

Ryan Hasson

While the potential for a short squeeze can make high short interest appealing to speculators, it often raises red flags about a company's underlying health.

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Photo of a gold bar, gold ingots, and gold coins on a financial report. How to invest in gold.
July 1, 2024 7:00 AM ET

How to Invest in Gold: A Complete Guide

Dan Schmidt

Discover the best ways to invest in gold, including physical gold, ETFs, stocks, and futures. Learn about the benefits and risks in the latest MarketBeat blog.

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Photo of Short Squeeze on a ticker board. 7 short squeeze stocks to watch.
June 27, 2024 7:00 AM ET

7 Short Squeeze Stocks to Look Into for Your Portfolio

Dan Schmidt

Explore our top picks for short-squeeze stocks that could skyrocket your portfolio. Learn what makes them stand out, and how to spot similar opportunities.

NASDAQ:ADVNASDAQ:ADVWWNYSE:BAC
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Stock options strategies
June 26, 2024 7:12 AM ET

3 Options Strategies to Play a Stock’s Uptrend if Bullish

Jea Yu

The bull market continues to rise, shrugging off negative news. However, most of those gains can be found in the computer and technology sector powered by the

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:MSFT
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Photo of a candle stick graph chart showing Short Selling Buy Sell. How to Short Nasdaq
June 26, 2024 7:00 AM ET

How to Short Nasdaq: An Easy-to-Follow Guide

Claire Shefchik
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Photo of a stock ticker showing Bargain Hunting and stock prices. Keep reading to learn what a value trap is and how to avoid them.
June 25, 2024 7:00 AM ET

What is a Value Trap? A Complete Overview

Jeffrey Neal Johnson
NYSE:KODKNASDAQ:NFLXOTCMKTS:SHLDQ
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June 25, 2024 6:36 AM ET

How to Sell Covered Puts from Income If You’re Bearish

Jea Yu
NASDAQ:AMD
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Photo of a switch button with the word Risk on it positioned on the word minimum, black background and blue light. Risk Tolerance vs Risk Capacity: Key Differences & How to Measure.
June 24, 2024 7:00 AM ET

Risk Tolerance vs Risk Capacity: Key Differences & How to Measure

Sarah Horvath
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Photo of a Costco shopping card full of food and goods, and a person holding a Costoc membership card. Is it time for Costco to issue another stock split?
June 20, 2024 7:00 AM ET

Costco Split History: Is it Time for Costco to Split Again?

Claire Shefchik
NASDAQ:COST
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Oversold stocks
June 17, 2024 7:55 AM ET

Overbought vs Oversold Stocks: Key Differences and Examples

Dan Schmidt
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Photo of a desk with a computer showing Options Trading. Delta hedging is a defensive strategy used to temporarily reduce directional exposure.
June 17, 2024 7:00 AM ET

How to Use Delta Hedging to Protect Your Options with Stock

Jea Yu
NASDAQ:AMD
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Photo showing a metal trap with stacks of money inside of it. Learn how to identify and avoid dividend traps to ensure healthy returns on your investment portfolio with our detailed guide.
June 14, 2024 7:00 AM ET

What is a Dividend Trap? Here's What You Should Know

Dan Schmidt
NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:META
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June 13, 2024 7:00 AM ET

What is a Bull Flag Pattern? Explanation and Examples

Jea Yu
NYSE:TEVA
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Businessman trying to get money under big wooden box trap. What is a Liquidity Trap?
June 11, 2024 2:40 PM ET

What is a Liquidity Trap? Here's What You Should Know

Dan Schmidt
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Photo of a man turning a risk selector button. Risk assessment is key to making sound investment decisions.
June 10, 2024 2:00 PM ET

Our Comprehensive Risk Tolerance Assessment

Claire Shefchik
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June 6, 2024 9:27 AM ET

Investing in Biotech: High Risk for a Potentially High Reward

Kate Stalter
NYSE:CNYSE:TISI
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June 5, 2024 9:08 AM ET

3 Options Strategies to Protect Your Stocks in a Falling Market

Jea Yu
NASDAQ:AMD
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June 5, 2024 5:15 AM ET

Bear Traps in Trading: Here's What to Know

Sarah Horvath
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June 3, 2024 8:30 AM ET

What Is Risk Tolerance & Why Is It Important?

Dan Schmidt
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what is your risk tolerance
May 29, 2024 8:28 AM ET

Determining Your Risk Tolerance - A Comprehensive Guide

Dan Schmidt
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Short Selling - sale of a stock you do not own, text button on keyboard
May 29, 2024 6:30 AM ET

What is Naked Short Selling? A Complete Overview

Jeffrey Neal Johnson
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Momentum investing
May 28, 2024 11:00 AM ET

Momentum Investing: A Guide to Getting Started

Dan Schmidt
NYSE:GME
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May 28, 2024 5:20 AM ET

How to Choose Between an Options Debit Spread or Credit Spread?

Jea Yu
NYSE:UBER
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Nasdaq 100 vs Nasdaq
May 24, 2024 7:00 AM ET

NASDAQ 100 vs. NASDAQ Composite: A Detailed Breakdown of NASDAQ

Dan Schmidt
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What is a Short Call Butterfly Spread? Explanation with Examples
May 23, 2024 9:00 AM ET

What is a Short Call Butterfly Spread? Explanation with Examples

Jea Yu
NYSE:UBER
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May 22, 2024 7:14 AM ET

Long vs. Short Position: A Breakdown of Stock Positions

Sarah Horvath
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May 21, 2024 9:18 AM ET

How to Invest in NASDAQ: An Easy-to-Follow Guide

Dan Schmidt
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Nasdaq vs. S&P: A Detailed Breakdown of Stock Indexes
May 20, 2024 9:01 AM ET

Nasdaq vs. S&P: A Detailed Breakdown of Stock Indexes

Sarah Horvath
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