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Dividends, Explained: How Payouts, Yield, and Total Return Fit TogetherA dividend is cash a company sends its shareholders. Here's how yield, the payout ratio, and the four dates on the calendar decide who gets paid and how much.
Sep 22, 2026, 11:05 AM ET
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ETFs, Explained: How a Fund Trades Like a StockAn exchange-traded fund holds hundreds of securities but trades on an exchange like a single stock. Here's how they work, why they took over, and what tracking an index really means.
Aug 25, 2026, 10:28 AM ET
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The Bid-Ask Spread: The Cost Built Into Every TradeThe bid and the ask are two different prices, and the gap between them is a cost baked into every trade. Here is how the spread works and when it matters.
Jul 28, 2026, 10:09 AM ET
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Market Cap, Explained: Why Price Alone Tells You NothingMarket capitalization — shares outstanding times price — is what actually measures company size. Here's how the cap bands work and why they matter.
Jul 11, 2026
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What Is a Stock Index? The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq, ComparedEvery 'the market' headline is really tracking one of a handful of indices, built and weighted in very different ways. Here's how they work — and why the one you watch matters.
Jul 11, 2026
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How a Short Squeeze WorksA plain-English walkthrough of short interest, buy-ins, and why prices can spike.
Jul 9, 2026
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What Is a Stock's Float?The float is the number of shares actually available for public trading. Here is why it matters.
Jul 8, 2026
