What the Hell is Beta?

Who: This post is for people who have read a mutual fund prospectus or a research report and wondered what this mysterious “beta” number means.
What: This post will discuss the concept of beta with a general overview followed by a slightly more mathematical perspective.

So, What is it?
Simply speaking, beta is a measure of the volatility, […]

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Compound Annual Growth Rate Calculator

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Compound Annual Growth Rate: Beware

Who: This post is for people who want to know what the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is. This post will be helpful for those who want to know more about CAGR, its benefits, and its drawbacks.
What: This post will discuss what CAGR is and the mathematics behind calculating it. There will also […]

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Sharp Minds Love the Sharpe Ratio

Who:This post is for people who want a way to quantify reward vs. risk in their investments or for people who know what a Sharpe Ratio is and want to learn more about it.
What: This post will discuss the meaning, calculation, and the usefulness of the Sharpe Ratio. The Sharpe Ratio is a measure […]

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The Basics III: Opportunity Cost and Risk/Reward

Who: This post is for people looking for an economic twist to finance and for those who want to get an understanding of two fundamental economic and financial concepts.
What: This post will discuss opportunity cost and how to apply the theory in the real world. Also, this post will discuss the relationship between risk […]

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The Time Value of Money

Who: This post is for folks who aren’t scared of a little math. Also, if you’re interested in learning some metrics to evaluate different financial options that span various time period, you’ll like this post.
What: This post discusses the time value of money, as you may have guessed. The post will […]

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