Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid – What RE Investors Should Know

There are 3 major drugstore chains in the US: Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid. Below are some key statistics about the 3 major drugstore chains as of 2012: 1. Walgreens ranks first with market cap of $28.51 Billion, $72.2 Billion in 2011 total revenue ($45.1B from prescription revenues), and an S&P rating of A. According …

Practical tips on how to trade cryptocurrencies

For some time now, I have been closely monitoring the performance of cryptocurrencies to understand where the market is heading. The usual regimen taught to me by an elementary school teacher – when you wake up, pray, brush your teeth and have breakfast, a little switch to waking up, praying, and then online (starting with …

How to trade cryptocurrencies – Basics of investing in digital currencies

Whether it’s the idea of ​​the cryptocurrency itself or the diversification of its portfolio, people from all walks of life are investing in digital currencies. If you are new to this concept and you are wondering what is going on, here are some basic concepts and considerations for investing in cryptocurrencies. What cryptocurrencies are available …

Belief in the golden future of America

Since I write quite a bit and talk about investment opportunities in international markets, some may get the impression that I am not very interested in the prospects of investing in American stocks. In addition, most exchange-traded funds in the Chartwell ETF Advisor portfolios have been international or global since early 2003. But I seem …

Microcap trading – penny stocks – what’s the difference?

Many people ask what the difference is between a penny stock and a microcapital. The answer is simple, they are both stocks that typically sell for less than five dollars, and most are sold for pennies. There’s really no official deadline for microcapital and penny stocks, actually, which are, and which won’t depend on who …

Corporate governance: investing in the emerging market of the Czech Republic

In the Czech securities market, corporate governance plays a crucial role in strengthening investor confidence and ensuring an efficient market. After the fall of communism, the economy in a very short time moved from state to capitalist. Since then, the Czech Republic has come a long way to quickly reach the standards of other capitalist …