Dan Schmidt, Contributing Author at MarketBeat Articles by Dan Schmidt - Page 3January 25, 2024 9:57 AM ETWhat are fintech companies?Dan SchmidtWhat are fintech companies? Fintech shortens “financial technology," or the use of technology to automate and create innovative financial services.NSYE:PYPLNASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:AAPLRead What are fintech companies?January 19, 2024 12:36 PM ETInvesting in coffee: 3 great strategies to consider Dan SchmidtCoffee is one of the world’s most popular commodities and there are several ways to invest in this potent brew. Learn more about investing in coffee.NYSE:BCSNYSEARCA:DBANYSEARCA:JORead Investing in coffee: 3 great strategies to consider January 12, 2024 10:47 AM ETGrowth vs value investing: What are the differences?Dan SchmidtWhat is growth vs value investing? You may want to consider both to have the right blend of value and growth for diversification in your portfolio.NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:BACRead Growth vs value investing: What are the differences?January 11, 2024 11:32 AM ETMomentum Indicator: Relative Strength IndexDan SchmidtWhat is RSI? The relative strength index (RSI) measures the speed and magnitude of a security's recent price changes. Learn more.NASDAQ:AMZNRead Momentum Indicator: Relative Strength IndexJanuary 11, 2024 9:13 AM ET6 largest healthcare REITs to buy and how to invest Dan SchmidtWhat are healthcare REITs? They operate specialized facilities of healthcare systems and other health-related institutions. Learn more about healthcare REITs.NYSE:HRNYSEARCA:REZBMV:REZRead 6 largest healthcare REITs to buy and how to invest January 9, 2024 12:18 PM ETHow to buy Southwest Airlines stockDan SchmidtShould you buy Southwest stock? Learn more about purchasing the low-cost airline and how to invest in Southwest Airlines. NYSE:LUVRead How to buy Southwest Airlines stockJanuary 4, 2024 11:06 AM ETWhat is a growth stock mutual fund?Dan SchmidtWhat is a growth stock mutual fund and how does it work? Learn more about both growth stocks and mutual funds with MarketBeat.NASDAQ:ABNBNASDAQ:AAPLBATS:FGRORead What is a growth stock mutual fund?January 3, 2024 11:48 AM ETHow to invest in farmland: 7 simple waysDan SchmidtInvesting in farmland hasn’t always made sense for most Americans, but that has now changed. Learn how to invest in farmland with MarketBeat. NASDAQ:CALMNYSEARCA:DBANYSE:NTRRead How to invest in farmland: 7 simple waysJanuary 3, 2024 10:34 AM ETAre bank stocks a good buy right now?Dan SchmidtRising interest rates usually negatively affect the stock market, but are bank stocks a good buy right now? Learn more with MarketBeat.NYSE:JPMRead Are bank stocks a good buy right now?December 28, 2023 10:15 AM ETWhat is the penalty for excess contributions to an IRA?Dan SchmidtDid you contribute too much to an IRA? What is the penalty for excess contributions to an IRA? Learn more with MarketBeat.Read What is the penalty for excess contributions to an IRA?December 21, 2023 10:23 AM ETFinding new technology to invest in: A guideDan SchmidtFinding new technology to invest in may be a smart investment for your portfolio. Learn more about how to invest and some companies to consider.NASDAQ:IRBTNYSEARCA:IYWNASDAQ:METARead Finding new technology to invest in: A guideDecember 18, 2023 12:03 PM ETThe 8 best agricultural ETFs to consider for your portfolioDan SchmidtAgriculture ETFs involve investing in agriculture commodities such as sugar, corn, soybeans, coffee and wheat. Learn more.NYSE:MONYSE:ADMNYSE:BCSRead The 8 best agricultural ETFs to consider for your portfolioDecember 13, 2023 12:19 PM ETWhat is the dividend capture strategy? How to use itDan SchmidtWhat is the dividend capture strategy? You can buy a stock before the ex-dividend date to earn the dividend and sell it on or after the ex-dividend date.NYSE:MMMNYSE:UPSRead What is the dividend capture strategy? How to use itDecember 12, 2023 1:34 PM ETWhat is a good dividend yield? Dan SchmidtA stock’s dividend yield is a key metric for investors, so what is a good dividend yield? We’ll explore the answer in this article.NASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:KMINYSE:MORead What is a good dividend yield? December 11, 2023 12:37 PM ETWhat is a blue chip company? Overview and examplesDan SchmidtA blue chip is a publicly traded, well-established, financially sound company. Learn more about blue chips with MarketBeat.NYSE:MMMNASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:UNHRead What is a blue chip company? Overview and examplesDecember 7, 2023 9:21 AM ETIs Amazon a blue chip stock? Dan SchmidtIs Amazon a blue chip stock or does it fit into a different category? Learn more about Amazon.com Inc. and how to categorize it with MarketBeat.NASDAQ:AMZNNYSE:AXPNASDAQ:AMGNRead Is Amazon a blue chip stock? December 6, 2023 12:13 PM ET14 best consumer staples dividend stocksDan SchmidtConsumer staples dividend stocks may have consistent growth and low volatility. Check out the best consumer staples dividend stocks on our list.NYSEARCA:XLPNYSE:TSNNYSE:KORead 14 best consumer staples dividend stocksDecember 6, 2023 8:58 AM ET6 best online and direct marketing retail stocks to invest in Dan SchmidtOnline retail stocks offer ways to invest in internet-based retail stores. Learn more about the best online retail stocks to invest in on MarketBeat.OTCMKTS:ADDYYNYSE:BABANASDAQ:AMZNRead 6 best online and direct marketing retail stocks to invest in December 6, 2023 8:20 AM ETEx dividend date vs record date: What’s the difference?Dan SchmidtThe ex-dividend date occurs a day before the trade record date; record date finalizes stock ownership transfer. Learn more: Ex dividend date vs record date. NYSE:PGNYSE:GWWRead Ex dividend date vs record date: What’s the difference?December 4, 2023 12:00 PM ETAre penny stocks worth it? Should you invest in penny stocks?Dan SchmidtAre penny stocks worth it? You may have heard about the risk involved in purchasing penny stocks, so should you purchase them? Learn more.NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:TSLARead Are penny stocks worth it? Should you invest in penny stocks?December 4, 2023 11:45 AM ETWhy do tech stocks go down when interest rates rise?Dan SchmidtWhy do tech stocks go down when interest rates rise? We’ll look at the relationship between both and what might happen during a recession.NASDAQ:GOOGNASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:DUKRead Why do tech stocks go down when interest rates rise?November 30, 2023 10:23 AM ETWhat is quantitative easing?Dan SchmidtWhat is quantitative easing? A quantitative easing program occurs when a nation’s central bank uses newly created money to purchase assets. Learn more.NYSE:AIGNYSEAMERICAN:CCFNYSE:CRead What is quantitative easing?November 15, 2023 12:00 PM ETWhat is arbitrage? Understanding and practicing arbitrage strategies Dan SchmidtWhat is arbitrage? It’s a trading strategy that takes advantage of a momentary price difference between an asset’s price on two different exchanges. Learn more.Read What is arbitrage? Understanding and practicing arbitrage strategies November 13, 2023 12:00 PM ETWhat is a candlestick chart?Dan SchmidtWhat is a candlestick chart? Candlestick charts represent stock price moves. 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