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Vanguard has a fairly unique structure for an investment management company. The company is owned by its funds; the funds are owned by the shareholders. Thus, the shareholders are the actual owners. In contrast to most publicly-owned investment firms, Vanguard has no outside investors other than its shareholders. Vanguard’s structure allows the company to charge

Key Takeaways NIO delivered 25,059 vehicles in the second quarter, beating analyst estimates. Vehicle deliveries provide an indication of demand for NIO’s main source of revenue as well as the company’s productive capacity. NIO’s revenue topped analyst expectations, while its loss per share was wider than anticipated. Source: Predictions based on analysts’ consensus from Visible Alpha

As cryptocurrency’s transformation from speculative investment to a balanced portfolio stablemate continues to gather pace, governments around the world remain divided on how to regulate the emerging asset class. Below, we break down the current digital currency regulatory landscape by country. Key Takeaways As cryptocurrency has become a more significant factor in the global investment

Student loan debt is one of the biggest issues impacting Americans’ lives today. For the fiscal year 2018 (latest information), the U.S. Department of Education reported that the national cohort default rate was 7.3%. You may be tempted to simply ignore your debt, but this is a very bad idea with serious consequences. In most

Mortgage rates have been making big moves in both directions the last several days, with Tuesday registering another double-digit increase for the 30-year average that has once again taken it a third of a point above the notable 6% threshold. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages Tuesday’s 30-year average mostly reclaimed the ground it gave up

As we steam into September, historically one of the worst months of the year for the stock market, the capital markets are under pressure. U.S. equity markets are coming off three straight weeks of declines as we begin the holiday-shortened trading week, and we have been witnessing a breakdown across nearly all sectors. It took

One of the primary reasons cryptocurrencies were developed was for them to be used as anonymous payments. This reason is often lost in the hype by media outlets and the financial sector, which are focused on prices going up and down. Prices are important, but it is more important to know how to pay with

The financial world, in all its incarnations, makes for great cinema. Tragedy, comedy, ingenuity, catastrophe, and redemption are all present in the many finance movies that Hollywood has produced over the years. While most of the finance movies portray financial professionals in a less than flattering light, the unbelievable stories of excess, risk-taking, and, of

The U.S. bond market has enjoyed a strong bull run over the past few years as the Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates to historic low levels. The price of bonds, which react inversely to changes in interest rates, have recently come under pressure as market participants anticipate that the central bank will soon indicate

In vitro fertilization (IVF) can be an expensive but necessary procedure for couples and individuals who may be experiencing struggles with fertility. While insurance may help with some of the costs, IVF is not covered by every insurer. Understanding what you might pay is an important step when preparing for IVF. Key Takeaways The cost

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a medical procedure in which sperm is introduced directly to the uterus in order to make fertilization more likely. Couples and individuals who are hoping to become parents may opt for IUI in place of or—as a precursor to—in vitro fertilization (IVF), which can be both more time-consuming and more expensive.

Futures are derivative contracts that derive value from a financial asset, such as a traditional stock, bond, or stock index, and thus can be used to gain exposure to various financial instruments, including stocks, indexes, currencies, and commodities. Futures are a common vehicle for hedging and managing risk; If someone is already exposed to or earns

Crypto winter is an extended period of depressed cryptocurrency asset prices compared to prior peaks. Similar to a bear market in the stock market, a crypto winter can lead to widespread losses for investors. Here are several key insights on how to survive a crypto winter as an investor. Key Takeaways A crypto winter or

What Is Cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency is digital money. This type of currency uses blockchain technology, which is considered secure because it is capable of establishing distributed consensus even among untrustworthy parties. Cryptocurrency blockchains resemble old-fashioned bookkeepers’ ledgers, except that the ledger is electronic, and everyone with access to the ledger can also be the bookkeeper. Investors

Treasury exchange-traded funds (ETFs) enable investors to gain exposure to the U.S. government bond market through a stock-like instrument. Unlike individual bonds that are sold by bond brokers, bond ETFs trade on market exchanges. Treasury ETFs offer investors a way to gain passive, and often broad, exposure to U.S. Treasury bonds. They are composed of

Preferred stockholders have a higher claim to dividend payouts and the distribution of assets compared to common stockholders. In the event that a company liquidates, holders of preferred stock have a greater chance of getting paid. However, these perks do come at a cost: Many preferred stockholders do not enjoy voting rights in the company, and the

India exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer a way for investors to geographically diversify their global portfolios by owning a range of companies in the world’s second most populous nation and one of the world’s largest emerging markets. India ETFs track the performance of a basket of equities trading on the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.

Dividend exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are designed to invest in a basket of dividend-paying stocks. Stable, attractive dividends tend to be associated with bigger, less risky blue-chip companies, although any company can share their earnings with shareholders, and some of the highest yields are offered by smaller, less established names. Many ETFs operating in this space favor

Student loans and taxes: Two subjects that few people enjoy thinking about; however, if you have student loans, they are likely to impact your tax bill. Here’s what you need to know. Key Takeaways Up to $2,500 of student loan interest can be tax-deductible. Depending on the loan forgiveness program, you might have to pay

Editor’s note: Below you’ll find the week 104 release of the NYC Recovery Index, originally published August 30, 2022. Visit the NYC Recovery index homepage for the latest data. New York City’s economic recovery index posted significant gains for the week ending August 20, 2022, with the overall index score rising three points to 76