Compounding is a powerful force in investing. When combined with the leverage of options, compounding can greatly amplify gains. 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
The term "yield" refers to the income return on an investment. There are many kinds of yields. Here are three important ones to know. Read More
Our brains are hardwired to recognize patterns. It helped our ancestors survive harsh conditions, but today it can also help us profit. Read More
If risk is not properly managed, writing options can result in big losses. Here's one way to cap your maximum potential loss. Read More
If you like a stock, but you want to buy it at a lower price, there's a way to get paid while you wait for a lower entry level. Read More
We are now in the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, aka Chinese New Year. Will the Year of the Rabbit be profitable for Chinese stocks? Read More
Writing options can expose a trader to potentially large losses if the short position is left unprotected. Here's a way to limit the risk. Read More
If an options trade goes against you, it's not necessarily the end of the battle. You can do this for a second chance. Read More
Options can be used as standalone trading instruments or they can be used in combination. A spread can help to manage risk and reduce cost. Read More
You can collect dividends from the stocks in your portfolio, but you can also generate additional income from your stock positions. Read More