Dan Schmidt, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Coffee is one of the world’s most popular commodities and there are several ways to invest in this potent brew. Learn more about investing in coffee.

Meme stocks took the investing world by storm in 2021, but is it still beneficial to invest meme stocks now? Learn about the best meme stocks to buy now.

What is a bear market? A bear market is a driven market decline of 20% or more during a short period of time. Learn more.

What is market liquidity? Liquidity is a non-statistical measurement of how easily you can buy or sell an asset without affecting the asset’s price. Learn more.

If you’re thinking about retiring early, whether you plan to retire at 40 or 50 or earlier, what’s the best approach? Learn how to invest for early retirement.

Experienced investors and traders have bought crypto for years, but what if you’re new to it? Learn how to invest in crypto for beginners with MarketBeat.

Your 50s are all about evaluating where you are and catching up where needed in your retirement savings. Learn about how to invest for retirement at age 50.

What is a stock lockup period? The IPO lockup period is a signed restriction that prevents company shareholders from selling before a company goes public.

A stock’s P/E ratio tells investors how much they are paying for one dollar of a company’s earnings. But what is a low P/E ratio? Learn more.

What is after hours trading? After-hours trading refers to trades made between 4 and 8 p.m. after the markets have officially closed for the day. Learn more.

What is a growth stock mutual fund and how does it work? Learn more about both growth stocks and mutual funds with MarketBeat.

Did you contribute too much to an IRA? What is the penalty for excess contributions to an IRA? Learn more with MarketBeat.

The Standard and Poor (S&P 500) index tracks the stock price performance of 500 companies. Learn how to buy S&P 500 stock.

Rising interest rates usually negatively affect the stock market, but are bank stocks a good buy right now? Learn more with MarketBeat.

The semiconductor industry should grow to $1 trillion by 2030. Should you invest? Here’s a semiconductor stocks investor checklist on MarketBeat.

Agriculture ETFs involve investing in agriculture commodities such as sugar, corn, soybeans, coffee and wheat. Learn more.

Investing in farmland hasn’t always made sense for most Americans, but that has now changed. Learn how to invest in farmland with MarketBeat.

Why do tech stocks go down when interest rates rise? We’ll look at the relationship between both and what might happen during a recession.

What is growth vs value investing? You may want to consider both to have the right blend of value and growth for diversification in your portfolio.

Finding new technology to invest in may be a smart investment for your portfolio. Learn more about how to invest and some companies to consider.

What are utility stocks? Learn more about your investment options and whether utility stocks deserve a place in your portfolio.

What are MATANA stocks? The brother to FAANG stocks, what are the benefits of adding MATANA stocks to your portfolio? We’ll explore.

Investing in renewable energy may help you do your part to help the environment. Learn how to invest in renewable energy with MarketBeat.

Wondering how to invest in mining stocks? Let MarketBeat help you learn how to invest in mining and some of the ESG considerations.

Ready to invest in the heady world of casino stocks? Learn how to invest in casino stocks and “Sin City” with MarketBeat.

Consumer staples dividend stocks may have consistent growth and low volatility. Check out the best consumer staples dividend stocks on our list.

Esports are games in which players virtually compete in an organized competition. Learn more about how to invest in esports with MarketBeat.

How do you invest in space? If you're interested in investing in the final frontier, we'll show you how to invest in space exploration, step by step.

Should you invest in airline stocks? Learn the tips and tricks of investing in airline stocks with MarketBeat and whether they fit your portfolio.

A stock’s dividend yield is a key metric for investors, so what is a good dividend yield? We’ll explore the answer in this article.

Mega cap stocks belong to the largest companies in the world. But what are mega cap stocks, exactly? Let’s learn about the definition and how to invest.

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are blockchain-based tokens that each represent art, digital assets or media. Learn more about NFTs.

Is Amazon a blue chip stock or does it fit into a different category? Learn more about Amazon.com Inc. and how to categorize it with MarketBeat.

A blue chip is a publicly traded, well-established, financially sound company. Learn more about blue chips with MarketBeat.

What is the dividend capture strategy? You can buy a stock before the ex-dividend date to earn the dividend and sell it on or after the ex-dividend date.

The ex-dividend date occurs a day before the trade record date; record date finalizes stock ownership transfer. Learn more: Ex dividend date vs record date.

If you’re curious about how to invest in lithium, how might you go about doing it? Learn about lithium and the various ways you can invest or trade.

What is a penny stock, exactly? Penny stock shares typically trade for less than $5 and come from small companies. Should you purchase penny stocks? Learn more.

Penny stocks, which trade for less than $5, might be the trading strategy for you. But how do you find penny stocks? We’ll help you with a step-by-step guide.

Are penny stocks worth it? You may have heard about the risk involved in purchasing penny stocks, so should you purchase them? Learn more.

Dividend Champions have grown their dividends over the past 25 years. Learn more about Dividend Champions to learn whether to add them to your portfolio.

In a meme stock, shares gain viral popularity because of sudden, increased social sentiment. Learn more about meme stocks and how to invest in them.

Earnings per share show a company’s profitability. Calculate earnings per share with the MarketBeat earnings per share calculator.

How do you invest in tech giants Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google (now Alphabet)? Let’s take a look at how to invest in FAANG stocks step by step.

If you are a Canadian citizen, let’s take a look at how to invest in Canada step by step. Learn why it’s worthwhile to tap into Canadian investments.

Wondering how to invest in Chinese stocks? China has the globe’s largest population and second-largest economy when measured by GDP.

What are the different U.K. market holidays? Learn how to invest and trade before, during and after the U.K. market holidays.

When are dividends paid out and how does it happen? Read through our guide to how to know if a stock pays dividends and how to benefit.

You can invest in tech stocks in several ways, including through individual stocks of appealing companies. Learn how to invest in tech stocks step by step.