The VIX, aka the "fear index," is nothing to be afraid of. Instead, it could be a valuable source of information that helps you profit from market gyrations. 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
Technology is always evolving, creating investment opportunities. Tech is changing the way financial services are delivered, too. Read More
Why slow and steady can add up to higher profits over time and how to calculate a more accurate return for your investments. Read More
Social distancing is revolutionizing medicine, as the coronavirus pandemic prompts many people to try telemedicine for the first time. Read More
Zoom shows that COVID-19 not only dramatically changed how we live our lives, but also altered the investment landscape and created new opportunities. Read More
The tax deadline is approaching. Not all dividend income is treated the same for tax purposes. Here are ways to keep the IRS at bay. Read More
Alpha and beta are two common metrics portfolio managers use to evaluate stocks. Learn what they mean and use them to help you manage your investments. Read More
IPOs are exciting events on Wall Street. Before you go after the next IPO though, learn the basics about what happens before the stock is made available. Read More
To be a successful investor, you can't avoid risk altogether. The stock market is indeed risky, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. Read More
Preferred stocks are a hybrid between bonds and common stocks. They offer investors both high income and capital appreciation potential. Read More