About Karl Montevirgen

Karl writes in the fields of finance, cryptomarkets, content strategy, and the arts. He began contributing to The Ticker Tape in 2017. A freelance writer, Karl works with several organizations in the equities, futures, physical metals, and blockchain industries. He holds a dual MFA degree in critical studies/writing and music composition from the California Institute of the Arts.

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Fakes and Facts: Protecting Your Portfolio Against the Impact of Fake News August 7, 2019 10:15 AM   |  

Fake news and misinformation about a company can negatively impact share prices, and even if it’s a temporary price move, investors can get caught flat-footed. Here’s how you can help protect yourself and your portfolio.

5 min read  |  Portfolio Strategy
Stocks, Bonds, and Multi-Asset: Exploring Three Styles of Income Investing July 12, 2019 11:54 AM   |  

New to income investing? Learn about three approaches: dividends from equity holdings, interest from bonds and fixed-income securities, and income from a multi-asset portfolio. Each comes with its own potential benefits and risks.

5 min read  |  Bonds & Fixed Income
In Search of the Next FAANGs: How to Evaluate an Up-and-Coming Tech Stock July 12, 2019 10:15 AM   |  

FAANG stocks and other big-name flyers were, not too long ago, start-ups with no clear path to sustained profitability. If you’re looking for the next potential disruptors, how might you go about assessing candidates? You might want to go beyond traditional fundamental analysis.

5 min read  |  Fundamental Analysis
Writing Code, Blowing Minds? Preview Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2019 May 31, 2019 4:00 AM   |  

The Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2019 (WWDC19) is a chance for makers of apps and features to display their digital wares. Here are some things to look for when this year’s conference convenes June 3.

5 min read  |  Economic Trends
Back to Basics: What’s a Mutual Fund? April 11, 2019 4:00 AM   |  

Learn the basics of mutual funds, the benefits and risks of mutual fund investments, and how to find a mutual fund that aligns with your objectives.

5 min read  |  ETFs & Mutual Funds
Beyond Artificial Intelligence: Investing in Deep Learning March 12, 2019 4:00 AM   |  

Within artificial intelligence, deep learning innovations are finding their way into the real world, from self-driving cars to voice-activated devices. And investors are taking notice.

5 min read  |  Stocks & Stock Sectors
Eyeing the Downside: Three Ways to Short the Market December 20, 2018 4:00 AM   |  

Investors seeking to profit from a market downturn or looking for portfolio protection have several shorting alternatives. Here are three of them.

5 min read  |  Margin
Using Margin Buying Power to Diversify Your Market Exposure December 3, 2018 4:00 AM   |  

Learn how experienced investors comfortable with the risk of margin trading can view a margin account as a “reserve fund.”

5 min read  |  Margin
Digital Tool Box: Learn How to Invest in the Stock Market November 16, 2018 4:00 AM   |  

Eager to learn how to invest in the stock market? Some basic info and tools to get you started.

5 min read  |  Investing Basics
Buying a House: Tips for Turning the American Dream into a Reality September 7, 2018 4:00 AM   |  

Thinking about buying a house rather than renting? Here are some things to consider.

5 min read  |  Savings Goals

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