Investing Basics

Welcome to “Introduction to Stock Market and ETFs”!

In this page, we provide you with a comprehensive guide to understanding and investing in the stock market.

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In today’s fast-paced world, investing in the stock market has become a popular way for individuals to grow their wealth and secure their financial future. However, for many people, the stock market can seem confusing, intimidating, and filled with risks. That’s why we wrote this book – to provide a straightforward and accessible introduction to the stock market and ETFs.

Throughout this book, we will demystify the stock market, explaining how it works, what to look for when choosing stocks, derivatives and ETFs, and how to make informed investment decisions. By combining Rajeev’s expertise in financial astrology with Shashi’s background in finance and technology, we aim to provide a unique and well-rounded perspective on the stock market.

Whether you’re a seasoned investor or a beginner, “Introduction to Stock Market and ETFs” will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to navigate the stock market with confidence. So, buckle up and get ready to embark on an exciting journey to financial freedom!

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List of Commonly Used ETFs

Ticker Name
TQQQ ProShares UltraPro QQQ
SQQQ ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
SOXL Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
LABU Direxion Daily S&P Biotech Bull 3x Shares
QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust
FXI iShares China Large-Cap ETF
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
XLF Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund
UVXY ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
HYG iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
SH ProShares Short S&P500
SOXS Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3x Shares
EWZ iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
SPXU ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500
GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF
ARKK ARK Innovation ETF
SPXS Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3X Shares
IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF
EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
KWEB KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF
XLE Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
PSQ ProShares Short QQQ
LQD iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
SLV iShares Silver Trust
IEMG iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
BOIL ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
TMF Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares
SPXL Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
IEFA iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
UPRO ProShares UltraPro S&P500
GOVT iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF
RSX VanEck Russia ETF
LABD Direxion Daily S&P Biotech Bear 3x Shares
XLU Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund
UNG United States Natural Gas Fund LP
SDOW ProShares UltraPro Short Dow30
XLI Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund
TZA Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares
KOLD ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas
XLP Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund
XBI SPDR S&P Biotech ETF
TNA Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares
TSLL Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 1.5X Shares ETF
QID ProShares UltraShort QQQ
BKLN Invesco Senior Loan ETF
JNK SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF
BITO ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF
YANG Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares
AGG iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
ICLN iShares Global Clean Energy ETF
EMB iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF
XLV Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund
SPIB SPDR Portfolio Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF
KRE SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF
USHY iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
VCIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF
SDS ProShares UltraShort S&P500
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
XLK Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund
VTEB Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF
GDXJ VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF
PGX Invesco Preferred ETF
BIL SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF
VXX iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN
VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
MCHI iShares MSCI China ETF
XLRE Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund
ACWI iShares MSCI ACWI ETF
XLC Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund
MUB iShares National Muni Bond ETF
VIXY ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
IYR iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF
SHY iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
GLD SPDR Gold Shares
JPST JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P 500
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF
IEF iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
PDBC Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF
ASHR Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF
SPTL SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF
SJNK SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF
XLB Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund
SCHF Schwab International Equity ETF
HYLB Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
QLD ProShares Ultra QQQ
IAU iShares Gold Trust
XLY Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund
IGSB iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
JDST Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 2X Shares
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund
XRT SPDR S&P Retail ETF
DRIP Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exp. & Prod. Bear 2X Shares
DUST Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 2x Shares
IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
PFF iShares Preferred & Income Securities ETF