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What Is the MSCI EAFE Index? Countries and Investment Insights

By Itho February 6, 2007

[ad_1] What Is the EAFE Index? The EAFE Index is a benchmark for international equities established by MSCI in 1986. The index is capitalization-weighted and focuses on midcap and large-cap…

Understanding the De Minimis Tax Rule: Definitions & Examples

By Itho October 3, 2006

[ad_1] The De Minimis Tax Rule: An Overview The de minimis tax rule determines whether the gains on municipal bonds purchased at a discount are treated as capital gains or…

Understanding Business Development Companies (BDCs) and Investment Tips

By Itho August 21, 2006

[ad_1] What Is a Business Development Company (BDC)? Created by the U.S. Congress in 1980, business development companies (BDCs) are specialized, closed-end funds designed to fuel economic growth by investing…

Understanding Central Counterparty Clearing Houses (CCPs) in Trading

By Itho July 7, 2006

[ad_1] A central counterparty clearing house (CCP) is an entity that facilitates trading in European derivatives and equities markets. Typically operated by the major banks in each country, CCPs are…

Downtrend: Definition, Pattern, Examples, Trading Stategies

By Itho June 20, 2006

[ad_1] What Is a Downtrend? A downtrend is a period marked by declining stock or commodity prices, identified by a pattern of lower highs and lower lows. It reflects…

Development, Definition, and the Insights of Nicolas Darvas

By Itho June 9, 2006

[ad_1] Darvas box theory is a trading strategy that involves buying stocks that are hitting new highs and selling when they fall from these peaks. The approach uses "boxes" defined…