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    Lesson #199

    A view of a screen showing the price history of a stock or other financial securityBusiness
    October 17, 2019

    Discount brokers’ race to the bottom is complete: stock trades are now free

    After years of intense competition, several discount stock brokers are now offering free stock trades in the United States. This will give smaller investors the ability to buy and sell without worrying about how trading costs will reduce their investments. However, it does come with some challenges for consumers--some of which may not be worth it. Plus, learn the English phrase "follow suit."

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    Flash Cards for Lesson 199

    Lingo

    Balanced portfolio

    A "balanced portfolio" of investments is a collection of investments in a variety of different things, such as many different stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or real estate.
    Expression

    Follow suit

    To "follow suit" is to follow the example of someone who went before.
    Video

    Until (deadline)

    Describe a future deadline with until
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