Dan Schmidt, Contributing Author at MarketBeat Articles by Dan Schmidt - Page 4November 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. Traders use candlesticks to make decisions based on patterns.NASDAQ:AMZNNYSE:GMENASDAQ:MSFTRead What Is a Candlestick Chart?November 10, 2023 12:31 PM ETWhat Is Fundamental Analysis? A Comprehensive GuideDan SchmidtIn this article, we'll explain what fundamental analysis is, how it helps investors make informed decisions, and how it differs from technical analysis.NASDAQ:COKENYSE:CLTSE:CLRead What Is Fundamental Analysis? A Comprehensive GuideOctober 20, 2023 11:07 AM ETWhat is Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)?Dan SchmidtWhat is cost of goods sold (COGS)? Cost of goods sold determines the direct costs that go into the production of a finished product or service. Learn more.NASDAQ:BLMNNYSE:CATNYSE:TJXRead What is Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)?October 18, 2023 9:19 AM ETWhat is Beta in Stocks? Understanding Beta for Investment SuccessDan SchmidtWhat is beta in stocks? Understanding beta can help investors understand why a company may be performing or underperforming. Learn more.NASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:DUKNASDAQ:NVDARead What is Beta in Stocks? Understanding Beta for Investment SuccessSeptember 18, 2023 10:05 AM ETWhat Is the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD)?Dan SchmidtWhat is MACD in stock trading? Learn about the moving average convergence/divergence (MACD), formula and more with MarketBeat.NASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:GOOGRead What Is the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD)?September 13, 2023 8:48 AM ET5 Best REIT Alternatives for Passive Real Estate IncomeDan SchmidtREITs can offer passive income opportunities for many investors, but what are some alternative investments for REITs? Learn more. NYSE:GTYNASDAQ:SVCNYSE:MORead 5 Best REIT Alternatives for Passive Real Estate IncomeAugust 18, 2023 9:00 AM ET8 Best Artificial Intelligence Stocks Under $10 Dan SchmidtIf you want to get in on artificial intelligence (AI) but don’t want to spend a lot, why not consider artificial intelligence stocks under $10? Learn more.NYSE:CNYSE:GMENASDAQ:INTCRead 8 Best Artificial Intelligence Stocks Under $10 August 17, 2023 7:40 AM ETWhat is Disruptive Technology and How to Invest in it?Dan SchmidtDisruptive technology is an innovation that significantly changes the way that consumers, businesses and entire industries operate. Learn how to invest in it.NASDAQ:EXA)NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:AAPLRead What is Disruptive Technology and How to Invest in it?July 21, 2023 7:15 AM ETWhat is a Bear Market? How They Occur and Investing in a DownturnDan SchmidtWhat is a bear market? A bear market is a driven market decline of 20% or more during a short period of time. Learn more.Read What is a Bear Market? How They Occur and Investing in a DownturnJuly 14, 2023 10:20 AM ETWhat is Market Liquidity? Dan SchmidtDiscover what market liquidity means and why it’s vital, as well as how it influences asset prices, investor behavior, and market stability.NYSE:CNASDAQ:ORLYRead What is Market Liquidity? July 11, 2023 11:09 AM ETGuide to Early Retirement: How to Invest for Early RetirementDan SchmidtIf you’re thinking about retiring early, whether you plan to retire at 40 or 50 or earlier, what’s the best approach? Learn how to invest for early retirement.Read Guide to Early Retirement: How to Invest for Early RetirementJuly 11, 2023 11:05 AM ETHow to Invest in Cryptocurrency for BeginnersDan SchmidtExperienced investors and traders have bought crypto for years, but what if you’re new to it? Learn how to invest in crypto for beginners with MarketBeat.NASDAQ:COINNASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:HOODRead How to Invest in Cryptocurrency for BeginnersJuly 11, 2023 11:00 AM ETHow to Invest for Retirement at Age 50Dan SchmidtYour 50s are all about evaluating where you are and catching up where needed in your retirement savings. Learn about how to invest for retirement at age 50.NYSEARCA:VIGRead How to Invest for Retirement at Age 50June 21, 2023 8:30 AM ETUpcoming IPO Stock Lockup Period, ExplainedDan SchmidtWhat is a stock lockup period? The IPO lockup period is a signed restriction that prevents company shareholders from selling before a company goes public. NYSE:UBERRead Upcoming IPO Stock Lockup Period, ExplainedJune 16, 2023 8:45 AM ETWhat is a Low P/E Ratio and What Does it Tell Investors?Dan SchmidtA stock’s P/E ratio tells investors how much they are paying for one dollar of a company’s earnings. But what is a low P/E ratio? Learn more.NASDAQ:EXA)NASDAQ:AMZNNYSEAMERICAN:CCFRead What is a Low P/E Ratio and What Does it Tell Investors?June 15, 2023 7:30 AM ETAfter Hours Trading: How to Buy Stock After Hours When the Stock Market is ClosedDan SchmidtWhat is after hours trading? After-hours trading refers to trades made between 4 and 8 p.m. after the markets have officially closed for the day. Learn more.NASDAQ:TSLANASDAQ:NVDARead After Hours Trading: How to Buy Stock After Hours When the Stock Market is ClosedMay 26, 2023 8:45 AM ETWhat Do S&P 500 Stocks Tell Investors About the Market? Dan SchmidtThe Standard and Poor (S&P 500) index tracks the stock price performance of 500 companies. Learn how to buy S&P 500 stock. NASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:GOOGNASDAQ:AMZNRead What Do S&P 500 Stocks Tell Investors About the Market? May 17, 2023 5:00 AM ETHow to Invest in SemiconductorsDan SchmidtThe semiconductor industry should grow to $1 trillion by 2030. Should you invest? Here’s a semiconductor stocks investor checklist on MarketBeat.NASDAQ:ADINYSEARCA:SOXLNASDAQ:INTCRead How to Invest in SemiconductorsApril 25, 2023 9:00 AM ETHow to Invest in the Entertainment Industry Dan SchmidtThere’s plenty to invest in within the entertainment industry. But what’s best? Learn how to invest in the entertainment industry with MarketBeat. Read How to Invest in the Entertainment Industry April 19, 2023 5:00 AM ETWhat Are Utility Stocks? An Overview of the Utilities SectorDan SchmidtWhat are utility stocks? Learn more about your investment options and whether utility stocks deserve a place in your portfolio.NYSE:AWRNYSE:AWKNASDAQ:BNRGRead What Are Utility Stocks? An Overview of the Utilities SectorMarch 18, 2023 11:00 PM ETEsports Investing: Opportunities & StrategiesDan SchmidtEsports are games in which players virtually compete in an organized competition. Learn more about how to invest in esports with MarketBeat. NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:ATVINASDAQ:GOOGRead Esports Investing: Opportunities & StrategiesFebruary 2, 2023 11:00 PM ETAre Meme Stocks a Smart Investment Choice?Dan SchmidtIn a meme stock, shares gain viral popularity because of sudden, increased social sentiment. Learn more about meme stocks and how to invest in them.NYSE:GMENYSE:AMCNASDAQ:BBBYRead Are Meme Stocks a Smart Investment Choice? 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