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What does a good P/E ratio mean? In simple terms, a good P/E ratio is lower than the average P/E ratio, which is between 20–25. When looking at the P/E ratio alone, the lower it is, the better. For new investors, “P/E” might as well mean “physical education.” Good news, though, as there’s nothing extracurricular

Wondering how to invest in stocks, but don’t know where to start? You’re not alone. Investing in the stock market can be an intimidating prospect, especially if you’re just starting out. Beginner investors often think you need thousands of dollars and an economics degree to invest in stocks. But in fact, getting started doesn’t have

Sam Taube writes for NerdWallet. Email: staube@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @samuel_taube. The article Warren Buffett Stocks: What is Berkshire Hathaway Holding, Buying and Selling? originally appeared on NerdWallet.

When you’re investing in stocks, it’s all about balancing your tolerance for risk and the potential rewards of the market. Whether you lean more toward rapid results or promising prospects, the types of stocks you choose are important in enacting your investing strategy. Experts often divide stocks into one of two classifications: value stocks and

Wondering how to invest in stocks, but don’t know where to start? You’re not alone. Investing in the stock market can be an intimidating prospect, especially if you’re just starting out. Beginner investors often think you need thousands of dollars and an economics degree to invest in stocks. But in fact, getting started doesn’t have

What is the stock market? The stock market is a common umbrella term for the variety of stock exchanges, or marketplaces, in which shares of publicly traded companies are bought and sold by investors. Broadly, the stock market acts as a venue for companies to raise capital and individual investors to buy shares of those

What is a stock?Stocks are securities that represent ownership of a fraction of a public company. Companies issue stocks to raise money to fund their growth, and investors buy and sell them in the hopes of earning a profit.   Publicly traded companies offer stocks, also called shares and equities, primarily through stock exchanges. Investors can

If you think you need thousands of dollars and years of investment knowledge to start buying stocks, think again—learning how to buy stocks is actually pretty simple.  As complex as the stock market may be, even the most novice investors can start investing in stocks in a few simple steps. So, where do you begin

When you invest in a company by purchasing shares of stock on the stock market, you may have the option to choose between preferred stock vs. common stock. While both types of stock grant investors an ownership stake in the company and provide an opportunity for profit, there are some key differences regarding shareholder rights,