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Earnings Per Share (EPS) is an important and closely watched metric in a company’s earnings figures. It is one of the numerous tools investors can draw from their arsenal to help them analyze the profitability, health, and overall value of a business.

Compound interest can work for or against you, depending on how you invest your money.

The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is a common formula for measuring the share value of a company compared to its earnings per share.

Retained earnings are the monies a company has left over after paying dividends to its shareholders. It is an important tool that shows you how much money a company has to spend on other aspects of its business.

Return on equity is a significant financial ratio, and any investor looking for good companies to invest in should study their ROEs. It points out how well a corporation utilizes its money to generate income.

The term net worth may envision thoughts of multi-millionaires or real estate moguls — bigwigs rolling in big money. However, net worth applies to everyone, whether you have millions or much less.

The Fear and Greed Index is a relatively new phenomenon in the world of trading. It was created by CNN Money as a way of measuring how much traders are willing to spend on stocks during times of fear or greed.

Some investors turn to the Volatility Index, also known as the “fear index” or “stock market barometer” to gauge the sentiment of fellow stock market investors, to capitalize on anticipated market movements.