We discuss the impact of stock dividend and stock splits on dividends, variables that options traders need to monitor. Read More
Scott Chan moved from China to the U.S. with family at the age of ten. He passed the rigorous entrance exam and attended the merit-based Stuyvesant High School, widely held to be best public school in New York City. He earned undergraduate degrees from New York University followed by an MBA degree from the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College.
Shortly thereafter Scott partnered with Dr. Stephen Leeb on numerous financial publications. Today, he serves as the lead analyst for Real World Investing and The Complete Investor.
Mr. Chan is an avid baseball fan and enjoys outdoor activities in his spare time. A multicultural person, he reads Chinese and speaks fluent Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese.
Analyst Articles
One of BRICS' top goals is to develop a currency that’s independent of the dollar and at least partially backed by gold. Read More
Options can boost returns and protect your portfolio, but you should beware of these common pitfalls. Read More
A covered call is a less risky options trading strategy that generates income streams over time. Here's a step-by-step guide to how it works. Read More
Resource nationalism creates conflict that impedes profitable investing in commodities. But here's how to win the tug of war. Read More
One way to take advantage of the safety of CDs while still staying flexible is to use a strategy called laddering. Read More
Everyone invests to make money. But understanding the relationship between risk and reward is a crucial ingredient to successful trading. Read More
Bonds are less volatile investments than stocks, but over time stocks still earn the far higher return. Read More
When a large company attempts a hostile takeover of a smaller company, it can greatly benefit shareholders. We explain how. Read More
Stocks can confer an income stream via dividends. However, you can also use your stocks to generate income another way, without selling them. Read More