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Dear readers,

I’m Zane, official representative and the CEO at Solid ECN Securities. This is the topic made for the purpose of presenting our features, assisting traders and receiving their feedback in order to upgrade our services.

We can state with confidence that Solid ECN is a neat and steady bridge designed for global trading, but with one major difference in comparison to similar companies.

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About us

Solid ECN Securities is a team of experts with more than a decade of experience in trading, IT, and brokerage development. Gradually over the years, we collected priceless information about the market demands. We have learned how to safeguard and secure the trading environment on contracts.

It was in 2017, that we were determined to establish an independent hub to protect our accounts and trades. It was at that time we came up with the idea of Solid ECN Securities. We started with a self-developed platform, but due to the trading demands, the platform could meet our minimums only. Therefore, we stepped up and made it to the next level.

We formed the company and hired more experts to expand the Solid ECN brand worldwide. The pillar of the company is to provide secure trading without discrimination.​
 
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Solid ECN gives multiple account types on the MetaTrader 5 trading platform to help individuals and corporate customers to exchange Forex and Derivatives online.

All Retail, associates, and White-Label clients have the possibility to access various spreads and liquidity via state-of-the-art automatic trading platforms. Solid ECN grants an exceptional type of account options that clients can choose to experience a tailored trading experience that perfectly fills their needs.

United with excellent trading conditions and lightning-fast execution, Solid ECN provides all the tools and aids required for clients of any level to accomplish their trading goals.
Min Deposit​
Max Leverage​
Min Spread​
Fee​
Micro​
$5​
1:1000​
2 pips​
No​
Standard​
$10​
1:1000​
0.3 pips​
No​
Swap Free​
$10​
1:1000​
0.3 pips​
No​
ECN​
$10​
1:1000​
0​
$3​

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The popular trading platforms are narrowed to a few. We chose the newest and the most advanced platform that is available in the market, the MetaTrader 5!

Why MetaTrader 5?
Contrary to commune belief, MetaTrader 5 is not an upgrade of MT4. The MT4 platform was developed for trading in the Forex environment, whereas MT5 was coded for CFDs, Stocks, and futures access. To be short, MetaTrader 5 is for more experienced and advanced traders, but before we go with the MT5, at Solid ECN we ran a survey of the traders we know, and found out that most rookies and novice users are already with the MT5 platform, and for the first time the MT5 users have surpassed the MT4’s!

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  • MT4 has 9-time frames, whereas MT5 offers 21-time frames. More time frames assist technical analyzers to have a better conception of the market movement.​
  • MT 4 has 4 pending orders, whereas MT5 provides 6 types of pending orders.​
  • MT 4 doesn’t have the market depth, but MT5 market depth is accessed within the chart.​
  • MT5 has the Economic calendar on default.​
  • MT4 has 4 types of pending orders, whereas MT5 holds 6 types.​
  • MT4 allows hedging only, whereas MT5 allows both hedging and netting on request.​
  • MT5 has 38 technical indicators, 44 analytical objects and unlimited charts​
  • Partial order filling policies (fill/kill or cancel return) is another advantage of the MT5 for advanced traders.​
  • The strategy tester of the MT5 platform is multi-threaded but MT4 is single-threaded.​

MetaQuote corporation has been sending announcements about stopping MT4 updates. Therefore, we believe it was in the best interest of all parties to go with the MT5 platform!​

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1:1000 Leverage | %40 Deposit Bonus | Negative Balance Protection | Raw spread from zero | Multiple Account types
 
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One of the essentials in trading forex and other leveraged products is having more margin. It is a common and rookie mistake to trade in a high volatility market such as cryptocurrencies with a low balance.

Solid ECN has a backup plan for its customers. We boost deposits by %40 and it is up to $2,000 per account. All profits are free for withdrawal. Where most companies remove the bonuses on stop-out and margin calls, the given credit at Solid ECN is %100 tradeable, and it can be lost.

Solid ECN buys itself %40 more risks to make sure the clients are trading with more confidence. Try us today, and let us know about your trading experiences with us.

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Volatility often occurs in the market. Solid ECN has always been committed to the highest standards.

With the Solid-Shied feature, the traders don’t have to worry about having a negative balance with Solid ECN. This means that even under highly volatile situations when margin calls and stop-outs do not function accurately, no client with Solid ECN is responsible for paying back a negative balance.

Solid-Shield automatically adjusts the balance to zero in case it becomes negative after a stop-out. The process of reset is automatic.

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There is no perfection in services online, and when funding is involved, we believe that the merchant should have a transparent refund policy. Solid ECN Securities acknowledges customer rights, and for that reason, we drafted the Solid-Refund policy.

There are circumstances when it is essential to return payment. Clients may submit a refund petition if the merchant service was not as described or the service was not functional or if the client justifies the reason.

We tried to make the money return policy concise, simple, and clear to give our customers a feeling of security. That is why we guarantee our services, and if it wasn’t as described the consumer has the right to apply for a money return.

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Forex trading doesn’t take place on a regulated exchange (like shares or other assets do), as it occurs between buyers and sellers from anywhere in the world, through an over-the-counter (OTC) market. To be able to access this market, you need to use a Solid broker.

As this market is not centralized, you’ll quickly realize that you can access different exchange rates and trading conditions, depending on the broker you use. For this reason, choosing the right broker for your trading style is essential in becoming a successful Forex trader. It’s important to note that even if there are many brokers out there offering similar products and services, there are a few things you should check before deciding which one to use, to be sure you’ll be giving yourself the best chance to succeed.

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You need to be sure it offers the right kinds of trading platforms and trading accounts for your trading style – not to mention other details such as trading conditions, spreads, minimum deposit, payment methods, main currency of the account, and the availability of the technical support.

Another very important thing to consider when choosing a broker is what type of broker that they are, as they are different kinds – predominately, Market Makers and ECNs.

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Market Maker vs. ECN broker
Understanding the definition of a Market Maker is pretty straightforward – it’s a broker that “makes the markets” by setting the bid and the ask prices via its own systems. Then, they display these prices via their platforms, so that investors can open and close trading positions.

Usually, a Market Maker broker will not hedge its client positions with other liquidity providers like an ECN broker would do. Instead, what Market Markets do is they pay winning client positions out of their own accounts. It also means that when a client has a winning trading position, a Market Maker broker loses.

An ECN broker stands for Electronic Communication Network (ECN). Solid ECN provides its traders with direct access to other market participants via interbank trading prices. This network allows buyers and sellers in the exchange to find a counterparty of their trading positions.

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Solid ECN uses different liquidity providers, we are able to allow prices from these providers to compete in the same auction, which usually means that traders get better prices and cheaper trading conditions. Moreover, by using an ECN broker, traders usually trade in a more efficient and transparent environment.

Solid ECN Securities makes money with the trading volume of its clients, charging a commission on each position.

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> Solid ECN broker doesn’t trade against its clients.
> Solid ECN broker is only the intermediary between your buying and selling orders, matching you up with different market participants.

Hence, Solid ECN broker doesn’t bet against you, which means that it never takes the other side of your trading positions. This trading model ensures you that there is no conflict of interest, as an ECN broker gets a commission whether you make or lose money.

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Using an ECN broker limits price manipulation, increases transparency and provides better trading conditions. As an ECN broker doesn’t “make the market” by creating its own quotes, it is harder for it to manipulate prices, simply because it uses prices from different liquidity providers. With an ECN broker, you have access to real-live, current information, as well as more accurate prices history, hence why it is more difficult for this type of broker to manipulate prices. Displaying prices from official sources transparently in the Solid ECN trading platforms makes it easier for you to trade instantly, with tighter spreads than other types of brokers. Moreover, you usually get lower fees and commissions, as well as immediate confirmations.

Another benefit of accessing real quotes is that you avoid “re-quotes”, which can have a negative impact on your overall trading performance. This usually happens when your trading order is rejected because of the change in the price of the asset you want to invest in. Then, the broker offers you a “re-quote” of the given asset (which rarely works out in your favor).

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Bottom-Line
As you can see, using us (Solid ECN) allows you to trade more efficiently and profitably, thanks to better trading conditions and better trading execution. With increased transparency and no conflict of interest, Solid ECN like MultiBank are the most reliable and safe way to trade.

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Solid ECN Securities added more than 50 cryptocurrencies to its payment system. Our clients at Solid ECN can manage their account funding by a wide range of cryptos, from bitcoin to Zilliqa, all are available in the Solid-Dashboard > Account funding.

Solid ECN took this step to offer cost-effective payment methods for its customers. The blockchain transfer fee of the major cryptocurrencies have been increasing, therefore, retails are interested in trying the alternatives.

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With Solid ECN, any trader can take advantage of +50 crypto payments.

> It is secured;
> It is undisclosed;
> it is decentralized.

Solid ECN brings vital advantages for forex traders in the US, EU, and beyond. High levels of market transparency mean price manipulation is not possible.

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Understanding Stop-Loss Orders​

Stop-loss orders can also be used to lock in a certain amount of profit in a trade. For example, if a trader has bought a stock at $2 a share and the price subsequently rises to $5 a share, he might place a stop-loss order at $3 a share, locking in a $1 per share profit in the event that the price of the stock falls back down to $3 a share.

It’s important to understand that stop-loss orders differ from limit orders that are only executed if the security can be bought (or sold) at a specified price or better. When the price level of a security moves to – or beyond – the specified stop-loss order price, the stop-loss order immediately becomes a market order to buy or sell at the best available price.

Therefore, in a rapidly moving market, a stop-loss order may not be filled at exactly the specified stop price level, but will usually be filled fairly close to the specified stop price. But traders should clearly understand that in some extreme instances stop-loss orders may not provide much protection.

For example, let’s say a trader has purchased a stock at $20 per share and placed a stop-loss order at $18 a share, and that the stock closes on one trading day at $21 a share. Then, after the close of trading for the day, catastrophic news about the company comes out.

If the stock price gaps lower on the market open the next trading day – say, with trading opening at $10 a share – then the trader’s $18 a share stop-loss order will immediately be triggered because the price has fallen to below the stop-loss order price, but it will not be filled anywhere close to $18 a share. Instead, it will be filled around the prevailing market price of $10 per share.

With limit orders, your order is guaranteed to be filled at the specified order price or better. The only guarantee if a stop-loss order is triggered is that the order will be immediately executed, and filled at the prevailing market price at that time.

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Purposes of Stop-Loss Orders​

The main purposes of a stop-loss order are to reduce risk exposure (by limiting potential losses) and to make trading easier (by already having an order in place that will automatically be executed if the market trades at a specified price).

Traders are strongly urged to always use stop-loss orders whenever they enter a trade, in order to limit their risk and avoid a potentially catastrophic loss. In short, stop-loss orders serve to make trading less risky by limiting the amount of capital risked on any single trade.

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A professional method to secure assets reasonably is diversified trading. Trading on limited numbers of instruments was never suggested by the market leaders and hedge funders. They always spread their investments among commodities, indices, and or currencies. Diversity is one of the many keys to having success in the trading world.

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At Solid ECN, clients have access to trade the world with high leverage whilst the spread is tightened at its minimum. You can create your dealing basket to enjoy the product diversity with Solid ECN. We strive to offer our customers the most popular and trending products, and we made a live and long list of trading instruments.

As of writing the list contains 250 products including:

> Forex (Major | Crosses | Minor)
> Precious Metals (Gold | Silver | Palladium | Platinum)
> Energy (Brent | WTI)
> Indices (spot)
> Nasdaq
> EPA (Adidas | British American Tobacco | BMW | Airbus and more …)
> Cryptocurrencies (Cardano | Algorand | BNB | Dogecoin | Ripple and more …)​

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Solid ECN gives multiple account types on the MetaTrader 5 trading platform to help individuals and corporate customers to exchange Forex and Derivatives online.

All Retail, associates, and White-Label clients have the possibility to access various spreads and liquidity via state-of-the-art automatic trading platforms. Solid ECN grants an exceptional type of account options that clients can choose to experience a tailored trading experience that perfectly fills their needs.
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United with excellent trading conditions and lightning-fast execution, Solid ECN provides all the tools and aids required for clients of any level to accomplish their trading goals.

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Micro$51:10002 pipsNo
Standard$101:10000.3 pipsNo
Swap Free$101:10000.3 pipsNo
ECN$101:10000$3


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Understanding different stock types can benefit your portfolio
When most people think of stocks, they typically think of publicly listed shares traded on the stock exchange. However, it's important for investors to know the different types of stocks available, understand their unique characteristics, and be able to determine when they may represent a suitable investment. Below, we outline the various stock categories, aiming to take the confusion out of differing stock classes on offer to investors.

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Common and Preferred Stock
Common stock—sometimes referred to as ordinary shares—represents partial ownership in a company. This stock class entitles investors to generated profits, usually paid in dividends. Common stockholders elect a company's board of directors and vote on corporate policies. Holders of this stock class have rights to a company's assets in a liquidation event, but only after preferred stock shareholders and other debt holders have been paid. Company founders and employees typically receive common stock.

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On the other hand, preferred stock, or preference shares, entitles the holder to regular dividend payments before dividends are issued to common shareholders. As mentioned above, preferred shareholders also get repaid first if the company dissolves or enters bankruptcy. Preferred stock doesn't carry voting rights and suits investors seeking reliable passive income.

Many companies offer both common and preferred stock. For example, Alphabet Inc Google's parent company - lists Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), its Class A common stock, and Alphabet Inc. (GOOG), its preferred Class C stock.

You can trade the common stock market at Solid ECN Securities.

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The shares of Starbucks Corp., one of the world's largest coffee companies, are in a corrective trend at around 72.

On the daily chart of the asset, a wide downward channel is forming, within which the price may soon reach the global support line around 59.

On the four-hour chart, the asset is close to the low of the year, which is around 68.00. The probability of an upward movement is practically excluded at the moment, which is confirmed by technical indicators that have been holding a stable sell signal for a long time: fast EMAs on the Alligator indicator remain below the signal line, expanding the range of fluctuations, and the histogram of the AO oscillator is in the sell zone, forming alternating bars.

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Growth Stocks vs. Value Stocks
As their name suggests, growth stocks refer to equities expected to grow at a faster rate compared to the broader market. Generally, growth stocks tend to outperform during times of economic expansion and when interest rates are low. For instance, technology stocks have significantly outperformed in recent years, fueled by a robust economy and access to cheap funding. Investors can monitor growth stocks by following the themed exchange-traded fund (ETF), the SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF (SPYG).

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Conversely, value stocks trade at a discount to what a company's performance might otherwise indicate, typically having more attractive valuations than the broader market. Value stocks—such as financial, healthcare, and energy names—tend to outperform during periods of economic recovery, as they usually generate reliable income streams. Investors can track value stocks by adding the SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF (SPYV) to their watchlist.

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Income Stocks
Income stocks are equities that provide regular income by distributing a company's profits, or excess cash, through dividends that are higher than the market average. Typically, these stocks—think utilities—have lower volatility and less capital appreciation than growth stocks, making them suitable for risk-averse investors who seek a regular income stream. Investors can access income stocks through the Amplify High Income ETF (YYY).

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Blue-Chip Stocks
Blue-chip stocks are well-established companies that have a large market capitalization. They have a long successful track record of generating dependable earnings and leading within their industry or sector. Conservative investors may top-weight their portfolio with blue-chip stocks, particularly in periods of uncertainty. Several examples of blue-chip stocks include computing giant Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), fast-food leader McDonald's Corporation (MCD), and energy bellwether Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM).

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EURUSD​

The European currency starts the new week with moderate growth against the US dollar, again testing 1.0600 for a breakout and settling near the local highs updated last Thursday. Moderate support for the single currency at the beginning of the week is provided by the weakness of the US dollar, which came under pressure amid a noticeable correction in the yield of US Treasury bonds. Last Thursday, analysts recorded a decline in the yield of 10-year bonds to a three-week low of 2.77%, while earlier during the month the bonds showed a yield of 3.2%. In turn, pressure on the euro is exerted by the soft monetary policy of the European Central Bank (ECB), or rather the growing gap between the rates of the European regulator and the American one. Representatives of the ECB are beginning to speak out in favor of the idea of launching a rate hike program, but the official position of the Bank is still quite cautious. However, it is unlikely that the ECB will be able to remain on the sidelines for a long time, and the point here is not in the competition of rates or exchange rates. Inflation in the eurozone is growing at a record pace, and here the European regulator is at risk of following the path of the US Federal Reserve, which for a long time considered record price growth to be only a temporary phenomenon.

GBPUSD​

The pound shows the uptrend in trading in tandem with the US currency during the morning session, testing the level of 1.255 for a breakout and updating local highs from May 5. The strengthening of the British currency at the beginning of the week is facilitated by the growth of corrective sentiment for the US dollar against the backdrop of a noticeable decrease in the yield of US Treasury bonds. Also, traders are still taking a lead from relatively optimistic macroeconomic statistics from the UK on Friday, which turned out to be significantly better than negative forecasts. In April, Retail Sales added 1.4% after falling by 1.2% a month earlier, although analysts had expected a decline of 0.2%. In annual terms, the indicator showed a sharp drop of 4.9% after increasing by 1.3% in March, while preliminary market estimates suggested a more active decline of 7.2%. Retail Sales excluding Fuel increased by 1.4% MoM, but decreased by 6.1% YoY, while the forecast was for a contraction of 0.2% MoM and 8.4% YoY. Today, statistics on housing prices in the UK were released. Rightmove House Price Index increased by 2.1% in monthly terms and by 10.2% in annual terms, which turned out to be slightly higher than the previous values at the levels of 1.6% MoM and 9.9% YoY.

NZDUSD​

The New Zealand dollar is showing solid growth against the US dollar during the Asian session, building on the strong "bullish" momentum that was formed last week. NZDUSD is testing 0.6450 for a breakout, updating local highs from May 5. The instrument shows an uptrend against the backdrop of a correction in the US currency, which, in turn, reacts sharply to a decrease in the yield of US Treasury bonds. Also, the positions of the New Zealand dollar are strengthening on the news from Shanghai, where the authorities plan to lift the previously imposed quarantine restrictions from June 1. At the same time, the macroeconomic background from New Zealand remains rather neutral. Data released on Friday showed a slowdown in Credit Card Spending in April from 3.4% to 1.1%, which was worse than analysts' average forecasts of growth of 1.6%. Exports from New Zealand in April slightly decreased from 6.48 billion to 6.31 billion dollars, but against the backdrop of a sharper drop in imports from 7.06 billion to 5.73 billion dollars over the same period, the country's Trade Balance increased in April by 584 million after a decline of 581 million dollars a month earlier. Traders are waiting for the results of the meeting of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ), which will be announced on May 25, counting on another increase in interest rates by 50 basis points.

USDJPY​

The US dollar is traded against the Japanese yen with a downtrend during the Asian session, once again testing the level of 127.50 for a breakdown. USD/JPY is located near the local lows of April 27, maintaining momentum for further development of the downtrend in the short term. The development of "bearish" trend is facilitated by corrective sentiment in the US currency, associated with a drop in the yield of US Treasury bonds. Investors also fear a further deterioration in inflation in the country, despite the fact that the latest data on consumer prices in the US reflected the possible passage of the peak of growth. One way or another, the policy of the US Federal Reserve has not changed much so far, and at its next meeting the regulator plans to raise the interest rate by another 50 basis points. In turn, the Bank of Japan maintains a wait-and-see attitude, preferring to limit itself to managing the quantitative easing program. Friday's statistics on inflation for April in Japan reflected the growth of the National Consumer Price Index by 2.5% after increasing by 1.2% a month earlier. Market forecasts assumed an increase of only 1.5%.

XAUUSD​

Gold prices continue to show moderate growth at the beginning of the new week, updating local highs from May 12. The instrument is testing 1850 for a breakout, showing no clear signs of a weakening trend. The main factor in the growth of gold at the moment remains the weak dollar, which came under pressure after the publication of not the most optimistic macroeconomic statistics last week. In addition, investors are reacting negatively to the sharp decline in US Treasury yields. This week, market participants are waiting for the publication of the minutes of the last meeting of the US Federal Reserve, hoping to receive clear evidence of the continuation of the "hawkish" monetary policy. Also on Thursday, updated data on the dynamics of US GDP for Q1 2022 will be published. The previous estimate reflected the fall of the US economy by 1.4% in annual terms.​
 
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They're easy to invest in, have low fees, and often perform very well

With a net worth of more than $82 billion, Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors of all time. His investing style, which is based on discipline, value, and patience, has yielded results that have consistently outperformed the market for decades. While regular investors—that is, the rest of us—don’t have the money to invest the way Buffett does, we can follow his one of his ongoing recommendations: Low-cost index funds are the smartest investment most people can make.

As Buffett wrote in a 2016 letter to shareholders, “When trillions of dollars are managed by Wall Streeters charging high fees, it will usually be the managers who reap outsized profits, not the clients. Both large and small investors should stick with low-cost index funds.”

If you’re thinking about taking his advice, here’s what you need to know about investing in index funds.

What Is an Index Fund?
An index fund is a type of mutual fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF) that holds all (or a representative sample) of the securities in a specific index, with the goal of matching the performance of that benchmark as closely as possible. The S&P 500 is perhaps the most well-known index, but there are indexes—and index funds—for nearly every market and investment strategy you can think of. You can buy index funds through your brokerage account or directly from an index-fund provider, such as BlackRock or Vanguard.

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When you buy an index fund, you get a diversified selection of securities in one easy, low-cost investment. Some index funds provide exposure to thousands of securities in a single fund, which helps lower your overall risk through broad diversification. By investing in several index funds tracking different indexes you can built a portfolio that matches your desired asset allocation. For example, you might put 60% of your money in stock index funds and 40% in bond index funds.

The Benefits of Index Funds
The most obvious advantage of index funds is that they have consistently beaten other types of funds in terms of total return.

One major reason is that they generally have much lower management fees than other funds because they are passively managed. Instead of having a manager actively trading, and a research team analyzing securities and making recommendations, the index fund’s portfolio just duplicates that of its designated index. Index funds hold investments until the index itself changes (which doesn’t happen very often), so they also have lower transaction costs. Those lower costs can make a big difference in your returns, especially over the long haul.

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“Huge institutional investors, viewed as a group, have long underperformed the unsophisticated index-fund investor who simply sits tight for decades,” wrote Buffett in his 2014 shareholder letter. “A major reason has been fees: Many institutions pay substantial sums to consultants who, in turn, recommend high-fee managers. And that is a fool’s game.” What's more, by trading in and out of securities less frequently than actively managed fund do, index funds generate less taxable income that must be passed along to their shareholders.

Index funds have still another tax advantage. Because they buy new lots of securities in the index whenever investors put money into the fund, they may have hundreds or thousands of lots to choose from when selling a particular security. That means they can sell the lots with the lowest capital gains and, therefore, the lowest tax bite.​
 
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A spread can have several meanings in finance. Generally, the spread refers to the difference between two prices, rates, or yields. In one of the most common definitions, the spread is the gap between the bid and the ask prices of a security or asset, like a stock, bond, or commodity. This is known as a bid-ask spread.​
  • In finance, a spread refers to the difference between two prices, rates, or yields​
  • One of the most common types is the bid-ask spread, which refers to the gap between the bid (from buyers) and the ask (from sellers) prices of a security or asset​
  • Spread can also refer to the difference in a trading position – the gap between a short position (that is, selling) in one futures contract or currency and a long position (that is, buying) in another​

Understanding Spread
Spread can also refer to the difference in a trading position – the gap between a short position (that is, selling) in one futures contract or currency and a long position (that is, buying) in another. This is officially known as a spread trade.

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In underwriting, the spread can mean the difference between the amount paid to the issuer of a security and the price paid by the investor for that security—that is, the cost an underwriter pays to buy an issue, compared to the price at which the underwriter sells it to the public.

In lending, the spread can also refer to the price a borrower pays above a benchmark yield to get a loan. If the prime interest rate is 3%, for example, and a borrower gets a mortgage charging a 5% rate, the spread is 2%.

The bid-ask spread is also known as the bid-offer spread and buy-sell. This sort of asset spread is influenced by a number of factors:​
  • Supply or "float" (the total number of shares outstanding that are available to trade)​
  • Demand or interest in a stock​
  • Total trading activity of the stock​
  • For securities like futures contracts, options, currency pairs, and stocks, the bid-offer spread is the difference between the prices given for an immediate order—the ask—and an immediate sale – the bid. For a stock option, the spread would be the difference between the strike price and the market value.​

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One of the uses of the bid-ask spread is to measure the liquidity of the market and the size of the transaction cost of the stock. For example, on Jan. 11, 2022, the bid price for Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company, was $2,790.86 and the ask price was $2,795.47.1 The spread is $4.61. This indicates that Alphabet is a highly liquid stock, with considerable trading volume.

The spread trade is also called the relative value trade. Spread trades are the act of purchasing one security and selling another related security as a unit. Usually, spread trades are done with options or futures contracts. These trades are executed to produce an overall net trade with a positive value called the spread.

Spreads are priced as a unit or as pairs in future exchanges to ensure the simultaneous buying and selling of a security. Doing so eliminates execution risk wherein one part of the pair executes but another part fails.

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