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CBOE Revenue Hits a Sweet Spot
CBOE Revenue Hits a Sweet Spot
On Aug. 4, options and derivatives exchange holding company CBOE Holdings (NASDAQ: CBOE) reported second-quarter 2017 results, its first complete quarter to include the operations of Bats Global
CBOE Revenue Hits a Sweet Spot
CBOE Revenue Hits a Sweet Spot
On Aug. 4, options and derivatives exchange holding company CBOE Holdings (NASDAQ: CBOE) reported second-quarter 2017 results, its first complete quarter to include the operations of Bats Global
A Foolish Take: The David That's Beating Goliath in the Bank Industry
A Foolish Take: The David That's Beating Goliath in the Bank Industry
When most people think about the story of David and Goliath, they imagine a small shepherd wielding a slingshot who prevailed against almost insurmountable odds.But this isn't quite right, as Malcolm
Why Bank of the Ozarks Dropped 12% on Friday
Why Bank of the Ozarks Dropped 12% on Friday
Shares of Bank of the Ozarks (NASDAQ: OZRK) plunged by 12% as of 2 p.m. EDT on Friday, after Dan Thomas notified the company of his intention to resign immediately from his key roles as vice chairman
9 Credit Card Tips From Someone Who's Had 21 Cards
9 Credit Card Tips From Someone Who's Had 21 Cards
My relationship with credit cards has gone through its ups and downs ever since I applied for my first credit card at 19 years old. The honeymoon phase abruptly ended just months in as interest
Bet on Brokerage Business Paying Off for Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.
Bet on Brokerage Business Paying Off for Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.
As Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBKR) winds down part of its market-making business, the company should become a little less volatile and more consistently profitable long term. That
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The Smartest Tech ETF to Buy With $500 Right Now

Picking individual stocks to add to your portfolio can sometimes be overwhelming, especially when there are thousands to pick from in the market. Even when you've settled on a specific sector or

Billionaires Are Selling Nvidia Stock and Buying 2 Magnificent Index Funds Instead: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/780741/investor-43.jpg
Billionaires Are Selling Nvidia Stock and Buying 2 Magnificent Index Funds Instead

Several hedge fund billionaires trimmed their positions in Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) during the first quarter, and patched the holes in their portfolios by purchasing the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ)

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4 Reasons to Buy Invesco QQQ Trust Like There's No Tomorrow

Some investors might not want to pick individual stocks for all or even some of their portfolios. This is where something like an exchange-traded fund (ETF) comes into the picture.

While an ETF that

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Want to Retire Rich? 2 ETFs to Buy Now and Hold for Decades

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) give investors an easy and low-cost way to spread their bets among hundreds and even thousands of companies, eliminating the need to try to find individual winning

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3 ETFs That Are Screaming Buys in June

Many investors understand the wisdom behind exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These investment vehicles provide the easy trading features and simplicity of a stock along with the diversification and

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Beat the S&P 500 With These 3 Hot Growth Stocks

With the S&P 500 index recently passing an all-time high, investors are entitled to feel happy about investing in equities. Still, those who are interested in outperforming the index will look for

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Forget the Nasdaq -- Buy This Magnificent ETF Instead

Even investors who only keep casual tabs on the stock market probably know most of its recent gains have been driven by Nasdaq-listed stocks such as Microsoft and Nvidia. Indeed, all seven of the

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5 Things to Know About Ethereum's First Spot Price ETFs

On May 22, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the first eight applications for Ether (CRYPTO: ETH) spot price exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from Grayscale, Bitwise, iShares

1 Technology ETF to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/778193/technology-tech-analyst.jpg
1 Technology ETF to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid

Investing in technology stocks can be confusing, complex, or both. That's where exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be helpful. Instead of sifting through hard-to-understand technology companies, a

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Forget the Nasdaq 100, Buy This ETF Instead

At first glance, it may seem unwise to speak negatively of the Nasdaq 100 and its corresponding exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ). Considering that $100,000 invested 20

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Prediction: 1 Phenomenal ETF That Is Almost Bound to Beat the S&P 500

In the past 10 years, the S&P 500 index has generated a total return of 240%. This means a $10,000 investment in May 2014 would be worth $34,000 today. That's certainly a respectable gain that

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Want to Invest in the "Magnificent Seven" Stocks? Buy This ETF Instead.

The "Magnificent Seven" stocks have been the darlings of Wall Street given their strong performances over the past couple of years. The group is made up of leading technology growth stocks that have

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3 Things You Need to Know If You Buy the ProShares Ultra QQQ ETF Today

Many investors don't try to hand-pick market-beating stocks. With index investing, you can benefit from the wealth-building long-term trends of the stock market with a single ticker. Many will

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Forget the S&P 500 -- Buy This Magnificent ETF Instead

It's no surprise that most investors look at the S&P 500 when trying to assess how the stock market has performed over a certain period of time. This index of the 500 largest and most profitable

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Missed Out on Nvidia? Buy the Invesco Semiconductors ETF (PSI) Instead.

The Invesco Semiconductors ETF (NYSEMKT: PSI) isn't the fastest-rising exchange-traded fund tracking the microchip industry. And it's only the fifth-largest ETF in this field, counting by the amount

Billionaires Are Selling Nvidia Stock and Buying 2 Top Index Funds That Beat the S&P 500 Over the Past Decade: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/775899/strategy-8.jpg
Billionaires Are Selling Nvidia Stock and Buying 2 Top Index Funds That Beat the S&P 500 Over the Past Decade

Chipmaker Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been one of the hottest growth stocks on the market, with shares more than tripling in the past year alone. But the hedge fund billionaires listed below sold down

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Read This Before You Buy the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF

The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) does exactly what it is meant to do and does it fairly well. But that's not the yardstick that investors need to use when evaluating this exchange-traded fund

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4 Invesco ETFs That Could Help You Retire a Millionaire

Whether you're a seasoned investor or a first-time investor, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a great way to grow your wealth. However, with thousands of ETFs to choose from, making a selection

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Forget the Nasdaq -- Invest in This Unstoppable ETF Instead

The Nasdaq Composite index is often considered the primary benchmark for technology and growth investors. It leans heavily into the tech sector and has even outperformed the S&P 500 over the past