Claire Shefchik, Contributing Author at MarketBeat Articles by Claire Shefchik - Page 2January 4, 2024 9:27 AM ETWhat is an IRA account? All about IRAsClaire ShefchikWhat is an IRA account? An individual retirement account (IRA) is a tax-advantaged investment account created to help you save for retirement. Learn more.Read What is an IRA account? All about IRAsDecember 22, 2023 8:27 AM ETHow many Roth IRAs can you have?Claire ShefchikA Roth IRA is a tax-advantaged individual retirement account that you can use to contribute after-tax dollars. Learn the answer: How many Roth IRAs can I have?NYSEAMERICAN:CCFRead How many Roth IRAs can you have?December 21, 2023 12:03 PM ETWhat is a consumer staples index fund?Claire ShefchikConsumer staples products include food, beverages and tobacco, household and personal products. But what is a consumer staples index fund? Learn more.NYSE:MONYSE:MSCINASDAQ:PEPRead What is a consumer staples index fund?December 14, 2023 9:28 AM ETHow to buy high yielding dividend stocksClaire ShefchikBuying dividend stocks is one thing, but is there an art to buying high-yield dividend stocks? Learn more about how to buy high yield dividend stocks.Read How to buy high yielding dividend stocksDecember 14, 2023 7:48 AM ETWhat Are Blue Chip Stocks? An OverviewClaire ShefchikBlue chip stocks come from stable, established companies that are usually household names. Learn more about blue chip stocks with MarketBeat.NASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:XOMNYSE:JNJRead What Are Blue Chip Stocks? An OverviewDecember 7, 2023 11:39 AM ETHow to invest in GTE technology: A guide Claire ShefchikGlobal token txchange (GTE) may become the next big thing — more than artificial intelligence and 5G. Learn more about how to invest in GTE technology.NASDAQ:COINRead How to invest in GTE technology: A guide December 7, 2023 10:09 AM ETHealthcare sector: Overview and keys to investing Claire ShefchikThe healthcare sector is wide-ranging and offers many investment opportunities in various types of companies. Learn more with MarketBeat.NASDAQ:IPOARead Healthcare sector: Overview and keys to investing December 1, 2023 9:53 AM ETWhat is a buyback in stocks? A comprehensive guide for investorsClaire ShefchikWhat is a buyback in stocks? A stock buyback, or share repurchase program, is when a company repurchases its own shares in the marketplace. Learn more.NASDAQ:GOOGNASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:AAPLRead What is a buyback in stocks? A comprehensive guide for investorsNovember 30, 2023 12:15 PM ETAre Blue Chip Stocks a Good Investment?Claire ShefchikAre blue chip stocks a good investment? Are there other investments you should consider in addition to or before blue chips? Learn more with MarketBeat.NASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:BACNYSEAMERICAN:CCFRead Are Blue Chip Stocks a Good Investment?November 27, 2023 12:10 PM ETWhat are capital gains on IRA and 401(k) investments?Claire ShefchikA capital gain is an increase in value between an asset’s price sold and the price an investor paid for the asset. Learn how it applies to IRAs and 401(k)s.Read What are capital gains on IRA and 401(k) investments?November 14, 2023 11:46 AM ETWhat is a "buy" rating in stocks? Claire ShefchikWhat is a buy rating in stocks? Analysts give a buy rating when they anticipate that an asset’s price will move above its current level over a period of time.NYSE:HNASDAQ:PYPLRead What is a "buy" rating in stocks? November 8, 2023 8:43 AM ETBest of the list of Dividend Aristocrats: Build wealth with the aristocrat indexClaire ShefchikDividend Aristocrats are members of the S&P 500 that have raised their dividends for a minimum of 25 years. Learn more about our list of Dividend Aristocrats.NYSE:CATNYSE:CNASDAQ:COKERead Best of the list of Dividend Aristocrats: Build wealth with the aristocrat indexNovember 7, 2023 10:09 AM ETHow to Create a Diversified PortfolioClaire ShefchikDiversification can help you protect your portfolio by making purposeful decisions to divide your investments among a variety of asset classes. Learn more.NASDAQ:GOOGNASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:AMZNRead How to Create a Diversified PortfolioNovember 3, 2023 10:25 AM ETWhat is net asset value (NAV)?Claire ShefchikNet asset value is the value of a fund’s assets minus its liabilities (i.e. net assets) relative to their outstanding shares. NYSEARCA:XLKRead What is net asset value (NAV)?October 27, 2023 12:16 PM ETOverweight stock meaning: Why analysts issue “overweight” ratingsClaire ShefchikIn this article, we'll cover what is an overweight rating, why analysts issue “overweight” ratings and how you can use them to your advantage.Read Overweight stock meaning: Why analysts issue “overweight” ratingsOctober 26, 2023 8:51 AM ETWhat is the definition of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?Claire ShefchikGross domestic product (GDP) measures the monetary value of goods and services a country produces within its borders over a specific time period. Learn more.NYSE:COORead What is the definition of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?October 24, 2023 9:29 AM ETWhat is a Discount Rate?Claire ShefchikWhat is discount rate? It’s the interest rate the Federal Reserve charges commercial banks and other financial institutions for short-term loans. Learn more.NASDAQ:BWENRead What is a Discount Rate?October 20, 2023 9:40 AM ETWhat Causes a Recession?Claire ShefchikA recession is a downturn in the economy, requiring economic activity to be depressed over several months. But what causes a recession? Learn more.Read What Causes a Recession?October 4, 2023 7:20 AM ETWhat is a Dividend Payout Ratio, and What Does it Indicate?Claire ShefchikDividend payout ratios are important metrics, and indicate how much of a company's earnings shareholders get. Learn more about dividend payout ratios. NYSE:ORCLRead What is a Dividend Payout Ratio, and What Does it Indicate?September 26, 2023 11:00 AM ETWhat Does a Gap Up Mean in Stocks? How to Play the GapClaire ShefchikWhat does gap up mean in stocks? A gap-up stock opens trading at a higher level than the previous day’s closing price. How can you capitalize on them?NYSE:PACKNYSE:GPSRead What Does a Gap Up Mean in Stocks? How to Play the GapSeptember 18, 2023 10:54 AM ETAnalyzing a Company's Financial Statements for Dividend PotentialClaire ShefchikAnalyzing a company's financial statements could be the key to unlocking your goals of increasing your dividend payments. Learn more.NASDAQ:AAPLRead Analyzing a Company's Financial Statements for Dividend PotentialSeptember 8, 2023 9:38 AM ETDividend Growth Rates and How to Calculate ThemClaire ShefchikThe dividend growth rate is the annualized percentage rate of growth a stock dividend undergoes over time. Learn more about how mature companies do it.NYSE:JNJRead Dividend Growth Rates and How to Calculate ThemSeptember 8, 2023 7:45 AM ET7 Best Blue Chip Stocks to Buy NowClaire ShefchikBlue-chip stocks are the stocks of well-known, high-quality industry leaders. Learn more about our top picks for the best blue chip stocks to buy now.NYSE:AOL)NYSEARCA:AKNYSE:BACRead 7 Best Blue Chip Stocks to Buy NowAugust 23, 2023 10:25 AM ETBear market vs recession: What are the differences?Claire ShefchikA bear market doesn't necessarily mean an economic recession will occur, but what are the differences? Learn more about bear market vs recession.NASDAQ:EXA)NYSE:XOMRead Bear market vs recession: What are the differences? Page 2 of 3 ‹ Most Recent1234567 Earlier › Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools. Start Your 30-Day Trial MarketBeat All Access Features Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring Get personalized stock ideas. Compare portfolio to indices. Check stock news, ratings, SEC filings, and more. Stock Ideas and Recommendations See daily stock ideas from top analysts. Receive short-term trading ideas from MarketBeat. 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