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Is the Battle Royale Between Streaming Giants Causing ‘Subscription Fatigue’?

Is the Battle Royale Between Streaming Giants Causing ‘Subscription Fatigue’?

Key Takeaways Cord-cutting was already a trend; the coronavirus pandemic gave it new legs Netflix is still king, but competitors are making big plans to dethrone it A warning to investors: COVID-19 fatigue and binge-watching are now creating “subscription fatigue” Binge-watching TV has never had such a moment. The coronavirus pandemic has done much—and continues—to […]

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It’s Shopping Season: Ideas to Help You Choose ETFs

It’s Shopping Season: Ideas to Help You Choose ETFs

Key Takeaways Learn how exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can potentially offer diversification and income  Understand the risks and potential tax consequences of ETF investing Take your investment objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon into consideration as you research ETFs Doing a little shopping for your portfolio this season? Perhaps you should consider exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as […]

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Options Building Blocks: Why Should Investors Consider Covered Calls and Cash-Secured Puts?

Options Building Blocks: Why Should Investors Consider Covered Calls and Cash-Secured Puts?

Key Takeaways Covered calls and cash-secured puts can help investors generate additional income within their portfolios Both strategies can help increase an investment’s probability of success while reducing overall risk These beginner’s options strategies can help investors reduce the volatility of returns  Nothing is certain in the financial markets. If we’ve learned anything in 2020, […]

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Four Big Mistakes Even Experienced Traders Make and How to Avoid Them

Four Big Mistakes Even Experienced Traders Make and How to Avoid Them

Key Takeaways Lack of conviction—or too much conviction—on trade entry can work against you Some strategies are better suited to specific types of market moves in terms of direction and time TD Ameritrade offers educational resources that can help fill in knowledge gaps Everyone makes mistakes—that’s no secret. For trading rookies, some are more the “oops-I-didn’t-know-that” […]

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What’s the Difference Between Broker-Dealers & Investment Advisors?

What’s the Difference Between Broker-Dealers & Investment Advisors?

Key Takeaways Investment advisors and broker-dealers operate under different regulations Broker-dealers typically must get your approval before buying securities Investment advisors can buy and sell on your behalf without approval for each transaction New regulation coming soon from the Securities and Exchange Commission Broker-dealers and investment advisors can both play a crucial role in their […]

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Could Silver Shine in Your Portfolio?

Could Silver Shine in Your Portfolio?

Key Takeaways Buying silver outright gives investors the most direct exposure to investing in this precious metal Generally, silver is cheaper and more volatile relative to gold When thinking of investing in precious metals, gold may be the first thing that comes to mind. Although silver sometimes gets hidden behind gold’s shine, that doesn’t necessarily […]

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