What Is a Shell Company and Why Should Investors Be Careful?
Shell companies have little or no real operations. Here is how to recognize one and why it matters.
Reverse Splits and Dilution Explained
How reverse splits and new share offerings change the numbers, and why they matter to shareholders.
How to Read SEC Filings: 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K
The three filings every investor should know, what each contains, and where to find them for free.
How to Spot a Pump and Dump
Pump and dump schemes use hype to lift a price, then sell. Learn the warning signs and how to protect yourself.
What Is Float and Why Do Low Float Stocks Move Fast?
Float is the number of shares actually available to trade. Learn why it matters for price swings.
How to Research a Small Company Using Public Filings
A free, step by step way to research any US public company using SEC filings.
What Is a Penny Stock? Definition and Risks
What counts as a penny stock, why they attract attention, and the specific risks to understand first.
Small Cap Stocks: What They Are and Why They Move
Small caps can grow quickly and also swing hard. Learn what defines them and how to approach them.
Bull Markets and Bear Markets Explained
What bull and bear markets mean, how long they have tended to last, and how to stay steady in both.
What Is an IPO and How Does It Work?
An initial public offering is when a company first sells shares to the public. Here is how it works and what to watch.
