Category: Investing
ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds)
If you heard about ETFs but don’t completely understand what they are, you’re at the right place. So, what is an ETF? What are ETFs? Let’s start with breaking down the acronym first. Maybe it will answer more questions than only what it stands for. ETF stands for Exchange Traded Fund. Exchange traded, as it …
The SEC Approved the Spot Bitcoin ETF
We’re witnessing history being made, ladies and gentlemen! The spot Bitcoin ETF is now approved in the US. Here’s the SEC’s statement. The main reason for this update are my 2024 predictions where the Bitcoin ETF approval was the first one. Four more to go! These are the ETFs’ providers and tickers: iShares (BlackRock) – …
Accumulating vs Distributing ETFs
Choosing accumulating vs distributing ETFs is a dilemma many new investors face when starting to invest. If you’re still learning, you might be somewhat confused about the meaning of these terms. And you’re at the right place! Difference Between Accumulating vs Distributing ETFs The main difference between accumulating and distributing funds is the way they …
Self-Custody Explained – “Not Your Keys, Not Your Coins”
Self-custody gives people total control over their digital assets without having to trust anyone. Ownership without trust is something that has never been possible in human history until now. And yet, many ignore it – even investors with hundreds of thousands in the cryptocurrency market. In this post, I’ll cover why and how a person should take …
Dividend Investing is for Suckers!
Dividend investing is quite popular in “passive income” communities. But I often notice that many enthusiasts don’t understand how dividends work, which leads them to unnecessary losses. In this post, I’ll explain why dividend investing is not adequate for most investors. Let’s start at the beginning: what are dividends? What are Dividends? Dividends are distributions from …
Bitcoin Price Prediction (X Thread)
Enjoy the screenshots from my Bitcoin price prediction thread on X: If you want to follow me on X: @petkovskix
Total Expense Ratio – The Importance of Keeping it Low
The Total Expense Ratio (TER) is the annual cost an investor pays while investing in a fund. From Investopedia: The total expense ratio (TER) is a measure of the total costs associated with managing and operating an investment fund, such as a mutual fund. These costs consist primarily of management fees and additional expenses, such …
The Inevitability of Bitcoin
Once it clicks, the inevitability of Bitcoin becomes so obvious that there’s no going back. This is especially common with people that have a more-than-basic understanding of the economic framework we all live in. It is well enough that people of the nation do not understand our banking and monetary system, for if they did, …
5 Crypto Predictions for 2024
I always liked making predictions over a course of a year. And I especially like to be rewarded for being right when doing so. Here’s how I see 2024 playing out in the context of the cryptocurrency market: 1. Bitcoin ETF Approval in the US My prediction is that a spot Bitcoin ETF will be …
How the Money Printer Makes You Poor
You might have seen the “Money Printer” meme – it’s been all around the internet since the last economic crisis. In case you’re not sure to what extent the money printer impacts your life, you urgently need a lesson on quantitative easing. Quantitative Easing Simply put, quantitative easing is a monetary policy implemented by the …