Readers,
Welcome to The Starting 5 Newsletter! The 30 Second Newsletter with stocks, motivation, and tunes! Hope you enjoy!
1. Stock Performance 📈
S&P 500 (SPY ETF): $595.87 ▼ -0.04%
NASDAQ 100 (QQQ ETF): $526.34 ▼ -0.18%
Dow Jones (DIA ETF): $425.93 ▼ -0.02%
Top Mover: Nvidia (NVDA) — Shares surged following positive earnings reports, contributing to the tech sector's rally.
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2. Crypto Check-In 🪙
Bitcoin (BTC): $104,649 ▼ -0.82%
Ethereum (ETH): $2,611.99 ▼ -0.53%
Solana (SOL): $155.38 ▼ -3.46%
3. Motivation Of The Day 💭
"When you find an idea that you just can’t stop thinking about, that’s probably a good one to pursue."
— Josh James
4. Term Of The Day 📚
Beta
📖Definition:
Beta is a measure of a stock’s volatility in relation to the overall market. A beta of 1 means the stock moves with the market. Greater than 1 = more volatile; less than 1 = more stable.
📊 Why it matters:
Beta helps investors understand how risky a stock is compared to the broader market. It’s key for portfolio diversification and risk management.
💡 Example:
If Tesla has a beta of 1.8, it's 80% more volatile than the market. A utility stock with a beta of 0.6 is much less volatile.
5. Song Of The Day 🎧
Track: “Fame Is a Gun” – Addison Rae
🎶 Why it hits: A synth-pop anthem exploring the highs and lows of stardom, featuring introspective lyrics and a catchy chorus.
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