The Market Has No Bite Without the “FANG” Stocks [Chart]

The FANG stocks (Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, and Google) are a group of tech companies that have carried the market this year, creating $440B in value YTD. Read more

The Increasingly Crowded Unicorn Club

The elite group of startups worth over $1 billion – the unicorn club – is becoming increasingly crowded. Will it continue to remain frothy for investors? Read more

The Average Investor Lost 3.1% in 2015

In a volatile market in 2015, the average investor lost 3.1%. In today’s post, we break this performance down by region, profession, and age. Read more

All of the World’s Stock Exchanges by Size

There’s 60 major stock exchanges in the world, ranging from the mighty NYSE to the tiny Bermuda stock market. Here they all are visualized by size and location. Read more

Time Machine: Apple vs. Microsoft vs. IBM over the Last 20 Years

Going back 20 years, which stock would you buy? It turns out to be not even close between Apple and Microsoft. Read more

This Market Cycle Diagram Explains the Best Time to Buy Stocks

Understanding these different phases of the market cycle will help give you conviction on stock buying opportunities. Read more

Earnings Scoreboard: A Turbulent Week in Tech [Chart]

Earnings season has been a roller coaster for the world’s biggest tech companies. We sum up the action in today’s chart. Read more

Chart: The Largest Companies by Market Cap Over 15 Years

What are the largest companies by market cap, and how have they changed over the years? This chart shows them, while also presenting a broader narrative. Read more

Chart: The Robo-Advisor Arms Race

Can upstart robo-advisors compete against the scale of financial behemoths like Vanguard or Blackrock? See in this week’s chart. Read more

Is Short Selling Stocks Worth It?

A look at the potential risks and added costs of short selling, but also an explanation where the practice may make sense for some investors. Read more