Stephen Yao 
Just watching people blow up their trading accounts with options concern me, so I’m writing this guide for newer, less experienced options traders. Options trading can be confusing. There are so many different factors to consider, including strike price, expiration date, and underlying stock price. The good news is that you don’t need to be … Read more
This review will be comparing and contrasting the benefits and features of SPXS vs SPXU. SPXS and SPXU are publicly traded leveraged ETFs used for shorting the S&P 500. These ETFs are hugely used for speculating against the market. Furthermore, they can provide substantial returns in a downturn—both ETFs focus on providing a 300% inverse … Read more
Digital interviews have become more prominent these days as the pandemic continues. In my opinion, digital interviews are great as it’s an extremely efficient and convenient method of interviewing. I recently interviewed with a boutique management consulting firm in Toronto and went through six digital interviews (1 with HR and 5 with consultants). Talk about … Read more
Are you looking for some Excel tips and tricks to help you be a stronger analyst at work? Well, you’ve come to the right place. For me, one of the best classes I took at University was an Excel class. It was extremely beneficial, and I learned a lot. I was lucky to take an … Read more
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For most college and university students looking for a respectable career and lucrative career, the actuarial profession is a great industry to keep an eye out for! In this article, I will speak a little about the industry and the traditional path to guarantee yourself a job in this career. What might be the actuarial … Read more
I often get asked by friends and family about what stocks they should purchase and advice on why their investment went sour. Here is a much simpler way to invest: Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) investing. Before we get into ETF investing, let’s talk about the current landscape of investing and why they are not the … Read more
You decide to sell your used Macbook Pro on Kijiji. You wait patiently for a buyer. Days pass… *Silence* You get a message from someone looking to buy your used MBP. You both set up a time and date. You meet the seller. He says, “Alright, twelve hundred dollars, right? Can I e-transfer you?” “Sure,” … Read more
Cryptocurrencies have been up-and-coming for the past several years. Hence, many believe it will be replacing fiat currency in the future. Think about the many benefits of crypto against the US dollar: user autonomy discretion peer-to-peer focus lower bank fees lower transaction fees for international payments mobile payments accessibility The list goes on… Could crypto … Read more
First of all, why do we want to invest in US equities over Canadian equities? There are multiple reasons: US stocks tend to outperform Canadian stocks; More access to various companies and industries (Canada is over-concentrated in financials, energy, materials, and industrials) whereby the US is dominated by healthcare, consumer staples, technology, etc. Better liquidity … Read more