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Investing is exciting, if also a bit overwhelming. Let’s cut through the confusion and break down six things new investors should know as they get started.…

For those new to the investing world, some of the terms and phrases you come across can seem jargony, dry, and—well—a bit boring. Today, we’re sharing a special themed investor jargon post that celebrates some of the strangest, spookiest bits of...…

A portfolio is a formal way to describe the investments you hold, like bonds, stock, or cash equivalents. In some ways, it can be like a…

Stock ownership comes with certain rights. While they can vary depending on state regulations where a company’s incorporated, these are the eight most common rights for common stock owners.…

Heard of dividends but not sure what they are? We’ve got you covered.…

You know those stock numbers that scroll along the bottom of some news programs? Those are real-time stock tickers. Unsure of how to read them? Let’s break it down.…

We’re thrilled to announce that Bumped has closed a $14.1M Series A Round. Learn what this funding means for our mission, app, and customers.…

There are two different types of stock that shareholders can own: common and preferred stock. In this post, we go over the differences and what they mean for shareholders.…

Folks with at least one full share of common stock in a company get the the opportunity to have their voices heard on certain business decisions via shareholder meetings and proxy voting—which is rad. Here’s how it works.…

Hear from our CEO and Founder on why your customer is the most important person in your world. His take? To build an authentic, lasting 1:1 relationship with your customer, make them an owner.…

One reason people start investing is the chance to grow their money. But did you know there are other potential benefits to becoming an owner in the companies you love? Here are three.…

Regardless of industry, there are two main types of companies: privately held and publicly traded. Here’s what that means.…

IPO. You’ve heard the term. We break down the what, why, and how of Initial Public Offerings, and explore the path companies take to go from private to public.…

Stock prices change. Sometimes a little. Sometimes a lot. Sometimes very quickly. But the relative unpredictability of the market doesn’t have to be scary. In this post, we break down one of the reasons why fluctuations happen.…

Fractional shares are at the core of what Bumped does. But what are they, why do they matter, and how do we use them? Let’s break it down.…

A lot of investing-related language can be straight-up confusing. What are stock exchanges? How do they work? How is stock exchanged? Let’s break it down.…

The “time value of money” may not be a common term, but it’s a super important concept in investing. Understanding it can help you be a better investor.…

What’s the difference between a “share” and “stock”? Why does stock exist? What’s equity? In this post, we break down the basics of investor lingo.…

"About 50 percent of Americans invest in the stock market. That’s it, just half of us. And it’s not enough." - CEO and Founder David Nelsen talks about why we built Bumped, and why we want to make you an owner.…

Last year, only half of Americans held investments. What’s going on? Why are fewer of us investing? And why invest?…