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What is the S&P 500?
The S&P 500 is an index that tracks about 500 of the largest U.S. companies by market cap.
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5 crypto trading apps you may not have heard of
From a wide range of crypto trading apps to an overabundance of information, new crypto enthusiasts can easily become overwhelmed. In no particular order, here are five lesser-known crypto trading apps and their key features.
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What is Venture Capital (VC)?
Venture Capital is a fund that pools investments from specialized investors or institutions and invests in start-ups.
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Crypto Trading APIs Are Powering a Crypto App Development Boom
Crypto APIs make crypto trading application development easier, faster, and cheaper by letting application developers plug into already existing platforms.
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What is a Debt Ratio?
The debt ratio measures the proportion of assets that are financed by debt. It is calculated by dividing total debt by total assets.
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13 Order Types You Should Know About When Investing
Learn about the 13 order types that Alpaca offers, starting with the basics and working through to more advanced order types.
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Getting Started with Corporate Actions API: Announcements
Corporate Actions API: Announcements offers access to information on dividends, mergers, spinoffs, and stock splits.
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What is CAGR?
CAGR, or compound annual growth rate, is the average rate of exponential growth that takes place over a certain period
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What is the Nasdaq?
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations, or Nasdaq, is the world’s first electronic stock exchange that lists over 4000 companies.
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What is a Corporation?
A corporation is a legal entity in which the assets and liabilities of this entity are separated from those of the owners.
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How to Enable Stock Market Trading from 4 am to 8 pm ET
Learn how you can enable and trade US exchange securities from 4 am to 8 pm ET Monday to Friday.
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What is a Recession?
A recession is a sustained period (generally defined as two consecutive quarters) during which there is a decline in economic activity.