We explain the process of compounding and how it can accelerate the returns on your investments. 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
A company with high operating leverage will increase earnings faster but it may not be the best investment at all times. Read More
A look at the bull call spread and the bear put spread, two strategies used to manage risk (and make money) in option trading. Read More
Options offer you the opportunity to make bigger and faster gains than stocks alone. Here are the essentials of options trading, for investors of all levels. Read More
Large-cap stocks are suitable as the "growth engine" of an investment portfolio, but small-caps offer an extra boost. Read More
Investors like MLPs for their high yields but some are scared off by potential tax-related headaches. We take a look at these entities and their tax implications. Read More
Paying for college tuition is a major concern for families with children. Here's a look at two compelling types of tax-advantaged education savings plans. Read More
Mature companies tend to reward shareholders in the form of dividends, paid out of profits. Here's how to determine whether a dividend is safe and reliable. Read More
Inverse ETFs were designed to return the exact opposite of their underlying benchmarks on a daily basis. But as hedges against market pullbacks, they have drawbacks. Read More
Options offer the potential to make much greater gains in a short amount of time compared to the underlying stock. Let's take a basic look at how they are priced. Read More