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I rate ETY a Hold for income-focused, long-term investors due to its 2.57% premium to NAV and strong historical returns. ETY offers a 7.45% yield through monthly distributions, primarily from US ...

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Whether you’ve been trading for a long time, or just recently started trading stock online, you’ve probably heard of options trading and are wondering if it’s right for you. The financial world makes ...

An option is a financial instrument whose value is tied to an underlying asset; this is known as a derivative. Instead of buying an asset, such as company stock, outright, an options contract allows ...

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Every investor looks for ways to grow their capital, but some investors are willing to incur a greater level of risk than others. While high-yield savings accounts cater to people with a low risk ...