Dividend stocks are financial vehicles that pay out a significant portion of their earnings and profits to investors. This is different from interest on bonds, which pays a fixed amount in pre-defined…
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Stock market holidays
Stock markets are not open 365 days per year. Instead, they close for holidays and, sometimes, at other times of great national or international importance. Stock market holidays vary from country to…
Online trading platforms
Most people can’t buy company stocks, bonds and other financial assets directly. Instead, they use brokers – financial intermediaries who can carry out these transactions on your behalf. Online trading platforms are…