Miro Zecevic

 Penny stocks are company shares that cost less than $5 to buy. "Penny stocks" are not necessarily "small-cap stocks," "micro-cap stocks," "nano-cap stocks," or even "large-cap stocks," contrary to common assumption. To determine if penny stocks are suitable for beginners, you must first grasp the fundamentals. The phrase "market capitalization" is used to describe the value of a firm based on its current market price multiplied by the number of outstanding shares. Mega-cap stocks: Companies having a market value of more than $200 billion fall under this category. Large-cap stocks: Market capitalizations ranging from $10 billion to $200 billion. Mid-cap stocks: Market capitalizations ranging from $2 billion to $10 billion. Small-cap stocks: Market capitalizations ranging from $300 million to $2 billion. Micro-cap stocks: Market capitalizations ranging from $50 million to $300 million. Nano-cap stocks: Companies with a market w...

An NFT (non-fungible token) is a code that identifies you as the owner of a one-of-a-kind digital asset. Fungible vs. non-fungible An NFT is a type of digital collectible. They were initially released in 2015, but their popularity has lately skyrocketed. To comprehend NFTs, it's necessary to first grasp the distinction between fungible and non-fungible objects: Fungible: It's simple to count and exchange. You can, for example, exchange two $5 bills for one $10 bill and get the same amount of money. Non-fungible: It's one-of-a-kind and can't be replaced. The Mona Lisa may be downloaded and framed by anybody, yet there is only one original painting. The one-of-a-kind quality of an NFT (and the scarcity that it entails) is a big part of why they're so popular (and expensive). Why popular NFTs are popular with buyers in part because they are an investment opportunity. If the price of an item rises in the future, the buyer can sell it and profit. Of course, NFTs are onl...

The ease with which you may sell an investment or asset at a reasonable price is referred to as liquidity. Liquid assets are those that can be exchanged for cash: - Quickly and easily - With little or no transaction fees - At their current market prices (i.e., without having to entice a buyer with a big discount) Something is more liquid in general if: - Many individuals would be interested in purchasing it; - It's simple to determine its value; - It's simple to transfer ownership from one person to another; - The object or investment is more standardized (i.e., less unique) A share of Apple stock, for example, is liquid because it's simple to buy and sell, and many people would want to possess it at the proper price. You can figure out how much it's worth by looking at the stock market's current pricing. Furthermore, the corporation has billions of outstanding shares, therefore it isn't unique. A piece of custom-designed luxury real estate, on the other hand, i...

  What is a derivative? A financial instrument based on another asset is known as a derivative. Stock options and commodities futures are two of the most common examples of derivatives, and you've definitely heard of them but aren't sure how they operate. Derivatives allow consumers the option — but not the duty — to acquire or sell an underlying asset at a later date. The underlying asset and the period until the contract expires determine the derivative's value. How Financial Derivatives Work Financial derivatives are financial products whose value is determined by one or more underlying financial assets, such as stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, or interest rates. Investors engage in contracts with stated terms, such as the period of the contract and the consequent values and definitions of the underlying assets, to purchase and sell derivatives. Futures, options, swaps, and forwards are examples of financial derivatives. Futures and options are often traded on the...

On a company's financial calendar, a quarter is a three-month period that serves as the foundation for quarterly financial reports and dividend payments. The majority of financial reporting and dividend payments occur quarterly. Not all companies' fiscal quarters match the calendar quarters, and it's customary for businesses to complete their fourth quarter after their busiest season.  The fiscal quarter and the fiscal year are the two primary accounting periods for businesses. Most businesses' fiscal years span from January 1 to December 31 (though it does not have to). The following are the traditional calendar quarters that make up the year: - January, February, and March (Q1) - April, May, and June (Q2) - July, August, and September (Q3) - October, November, and December (Q4) Companies, investors, and analysts compare and assess trends using data from multiple quarters. A company's quarterly report, for example, is frequently compared to the same quarter of t...

Have you ever traded penny stocks with a small account only to be frustrated when it came time to make another trade? Many people who invest in small-cap stocks are concerned by the Pattern Day Trade regulation. To purchase and sell penny stocks or higher-priced stocks within a single day and more than three times during a rolling 5-day period, traders must have at least $25,000 in their trading account. In many circumstances (depending on your broker), you may avoid this by using a cash account.You can make as many day trades (buying and selling in the same trading session) as you like.However, you can only use the amount of settled funds in your account. You must be mindful of settlement time-frames if you trade penny stocks.Your money will usually be settled two business days following the trade date (T+2).That implies you'll have to wait a few days after selling out of your transaction before you may trade with those funds again. The "benefit" is that you are "fo...

Liquidity Ratio   This ratio indicates how rapidly a corporation can turn its present assets into cash in order to pay down its liabilities on time. Liquidity and short-term solvency are frequently used simultaneously. Current Ratio The current ratio compares a company's capacity to pay down current obligations (those due within one year) with its total current assets, which include cash, accounts receivable, and inventory. The better the company's liquidity condition, the higher the ratio: Current Ratio = Current Liabilities / Current Assets ​ Quick Ratio The quick ratio, which removes inventory from current assets, assesses a company's ability to satisfy short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. Quick ratio= (C+MS+AR) / CL C - cash & cash equivalents MS - marketable securities AR - accounts receivable CL - current liabilities ​ ​Another way is: Quick ratio = (Current assets - Inventory - Prepaid expenses) / Current liabilities Efficiency ratio The efficiency...

  - An angel investor is typically an individual or a high worth individual investor who provides funding or financial support for start-ups in lieu of a stake in ownership in the company. - They are usually among the family or relatives of the entrepreneur. - Apart from investing money, angel investors share their knowledge at the critical stages. Advantages: - Financing from angel investment is much less risky than taking loans. - Capital needs are met by angels. - Generate large number of jobs. - Reinvests the return. - Angels bring portfolio expertise such as business acumen, vertical expertise, director service etc. - Angel-funded firms are likely to survive at least four years. - Angels do not demand high monthly fees. Disadvantages: - There is a loss of complete control as an owner. - It is quite hard to find a suitable angel investor. - They provides less structural support than an investing company. - Angels rarely make follow on the investments. - There is a possibility o...

Never Borrow to Invest If you are planning to start investing in the stock market, first get rid of your previous debts. Moreover, you should only invest that amount which is surplus. Diversify Your Portfolio! If your investment is diversified (five or more stocks), then the chances of a single stock hurting your entire portfolio is reduced. Invest Consistently If you want to build wealth from the market, you need to invest consistently. You also need to increase your investment amount continuously. Avoid Herd Mentality Try to avoid getting influenced by other investors. Understand and follow your strategy. Think Long-Term Most of the stocks take at least 2-3 years time frame to give good returns to their shareholders. Don't  Get Emotional Many investors have been losing money in stock market due to their inability to control emotions, particularly fear, anger and greed. 

 1. Broker      Someone who's mastered all the math and financial jargon so you don't have to. Work with them to create a portfolio that matches your goals. 2. Capital     What you're worth. Right now, that might just be $500 in your bank account, but it also includes other wealth (like investments, stocks, bonds...) 3. Capital Appreciation:     When you sell stocks at a profit, you're money-literally. Appreciate the appreciation. 4. Certificate of Deposit (CD):     A fancy alternative to your savings account that pays interest-except you can't take the money out until a set maturity date. 5. Dividends:     As companies grow, some share their profits with stockholders in the form of money or more stock. Dividends aren't always included though (so read the fine print). 6. Investment Risk:     Every product, whether it's stocks in Apple or a carefully invested IRA, could lose you money. It'...

  Mina Mar Group (MMG) focused on small-cap issuers quoted on OTC Markets announces the launch of its exit the expert market services. WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, - Mina Mar Group (MMG) minamargroup.com a mergers and acquisitions firm (M&A) focused on small-cap issuers quoted on OTC Markets announces the launch of its exit the expert market services. The services will include and assist small-cap OTC quoted companies demoted to the expert market to rescue its quotation services. This product is ideal for companies that have been targeted for not having the funds or the knowledge on how to remain current with the new OTC markets rules, which were announced and came into effect September 28 202;1 and commenced at about 6 pm EST on September 27 2021 catching many issuers off guard. Mina Mar Group approach is a win-win solution for all parties with the focus on assisting shareholders, stakeholders and investors. Here is what took place on September 2...

  Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is independent U.S federal agency that regulates the stock market. It was created in 1934 by Congress to help restore investor confidence after the 1929 stock market crash. The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 was created by Securities and Exchange Commission. It govern securities transaction on the secondary market relying on Securities Act of 1933 which increased transparency in financial  statements and  established  laws against fraudulent activities. In essence SEC provides transparency by ensuring accurate and consistent information about companies that allows investors to make informed and sound decisions. Without transparency stock market would be vulnerable to market speculation and creation of asset bubbles.  Securities and Exchange Commission has five  commissioners and five different divisions: Division of corporate finance - review corporate filing requirements ensuring that investors have complete...

  Corporate Finance is about how companies make decisions about what projects to pursue and how to value those projects. Ratio Analysis Ratio Analysis is taking two numbers from financial statements and dividing one by the other. What we are doing is taking two pieces of accounting data, put one over the other, and this forms a ratio. We are taking two pieces of data and forming a performance metric. Ratios are usually presented as a percentage or a number depending on whether the usual case is bigger or less than one. Time value of money Time is money, literally. If there is a prospect of receiving a certain sum then the sooner you receive it the more it is worth. Interest rates describe this relationship between present value and future value. Discounting Cash Flows A company is essentially an entity that generates cash flows each year into the future. The trick is estimating those future cash flows and how much they might grow or shrink and what the risks are to rea...