• April 20, 2024

Pre-market Trading

What is Pre-market trading in U.S. stocks?The normal trading hours for the U.S. stock market are from 09:30 AM. to 4:00 PM. on trading days, without a break at noon, allowing investors to trade stocks during these regular hours. However, besides these hours, pre-market or after-market trading is also possible in the U.S. stock market.

  • April 20, 2024

U.S. Stock Market, Three Major Indices, and Well-Known Brokers

U.S. stocks are traded on multiple exchanges, with the two most important being the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ. In addition to these two major exchanges, there are other secondary exchanges and over-the-counter (OTC) systems where investors can trade U.S. stocks. Here are some of the primary U.S. stock trading markets:

  • April 20, 2024

Stock Buybacks

Stock buybacks are a very popular method among corporations. If executed properly, they can benefit shareholder equity, but if mismanaged, they can also lead to company difficulties. Warren Buffett, in his 2011 letter to shareholders, mentioned that Berkshire Hathaway would only repurchase shares under two conditions:

  • April 20, 2024

What is the Buffett Indicator?

The Buffett Indicator is a renowned metric used to assess whether the current stock market is overheated or undervalued. It was highlighted by the legendary investor Warren Buffett in a 2001 interview with Forbes magazine. This indicator measures the ratio of the total market capitalization of the stock market to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Buffett pointed out that this ratio is the best indicator for determining whether the overall stock market is overvalued or undervalued. This indicator often appears in various media reports, especially when the figures are at extreme levels.

  • April 20, 2024

13F Report

The 13F report (13 Filings or SEC Form 13F) is mandated by the SEC for investment institutions managing over $100 million, including mutual funds, hedge funds, pension funds, trust institutions, insurance companies, etc., to disclose their stock positions every quarter.