Bull Market: What It Means
If you’ve ever heard someone say, “We’re in a bull market,” they’re usually talking about a time when stock prices are climbing and investors are feeling optimistic. In the U.S., bull markets often make headlines…
Category: Stock Market Terminology
Bear Market: What It Means When the Stock Market Is Falling
If you’ve ever opened your investing app and seen your portfolio down big—or watched the news talk about “market fear,” “recession risk,” or “stocks plunging”—you may have heard the term bear market. A bear market…
IPO (Initial Public Offering): The First Public Sale of a Company’s Shares
IPO (Initial Public Offering): The First Public Sale of a Company’s Shares If you’ve ever heard that a company is “going public” or seen headlines like “Big Tech Company Files for IPO”, you’re hearing about…
What Is an ETF? Complete Guide to Exchange-Traded Funds for Beginners (2026)
ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund): A Fund That Trades Like a Stock If you’re new to investing, you’ve probably heard people recommend things like: “Just buy an ETF.” “ETFs are great for beginners.” “I invested in an…