Due to Reddit wallstreetbets pumping some of the stocks like GameStop (GME) and AMC , this has created a massive surge in volatility. For ex GME was trading at $12 per share during Dec 2020, one month later in January 2021 price spiked up to $350 per share. A week later price dropped to $46
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How to Invest in Cryptocurrency: A Beginner’s Guide
If you have decided to invest in cryptocurrency and thinking how to start, you have found the right page! First thing first is to find a platform to buy cryptocurrency. Choose an exchange I would choose an exchange according to your location. If you are based in; USA – Coinbase EMEA – Kraken APJ –
Understanding Account Margin Requirements
Understanding your account margin requirements can be very difficult especially for the new investors. I will demystify it for you so you do not get a margin call like I did! What is Margin? Margin is borrowing money from the broker to buy stocks, futures, commodities, bonds and options. A Screenshot of Portfolio View in
What happened to my bond portfolio this week after the Oil Price crash and Coronavirus?
Last week was a historical one following biggest OIL price drop since 2008. I wrote a blog post on the impact of Coronavirus and oil price crash to the markets. An oil price drop of 24% impacted by bonds that they rely on oil as the main source of income for their economy like Sultanate
Historical week on Oil Price Crash, Coronavirus (covid-19) Epidemic, Stock Market Crash
I have been part of a historical event this week as an investor in Stocks and Bonds. There has been three key events that shaped the markets this week. 1) World Health Organisation characterized Coronavirus (Covid-19) as pandemic. on March 11th. 2) Saudi Arabia started a Crude Oil price war against Russia on Monday March
Sultanate of Oman Government Bond Pay Check is coming up
In the last month I have added a new position to my portfolio that is Sultanate of Oman Government Bond. Check out this line as you see in Interactive Brokers screen. This can be translated as; OM = Sultanate of Oman Government Coupon Rate = 6.5% Maturity Date = 08 March 2047 Position Value =