Compounding earns you a larger return the more frequently it occurs. This dynamic can make you additional money when it comes to stocks too. Read More

Scott Chan moved from China to the U.S. with family at the age of ten. He passed the rigorous entrance exam and attended the merit-based Stuyvesant High School, widely held to be best public school in New York City. He earned undergraduate degrees from New York University followed by an MBA degree from the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College.
Shortly thereafter Scott partnered with Dr. Stephen Leeb on numerous financial publications. Today, he serves as the lead analyst for Real World Investing and The Complete Investor.
Mr. Chan is an avid baseball fan and enjoys outdoor activities in his spare time. A multicultural person, he reads Chinese and speaks fluent Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese.
Analyst Articles
In recent years, with the exception of 2022, growth stocks have led the way. However, over a longer period of time, dividend-paying stocks have offered higher returns. Read More
Options can boost returns and protect your portfolio, but you should beware of these common pitfalls. Read More
Shorting a stock and buying a put are common ways to make gains when the market is falling, but buying a put offers higher return potential. Read More
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For traders who want more frequent action, there's an alternative to traditional monthly options. Read More
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Stocks can confer an income stream via dividends. However, you can also use your stocks to generate income another way, without selling them. Read More
The weighted average is a useful tool that will help you manage your finances and investments. Read More
An up-and-down market can be a scary sight, but it's also an opportunity to make money. Read More