Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Somer G. Anderson is CPA, doctor of ...

One of the most impactful influences in my life was my grandmother. She would often say the most powerful thing you can do in life is to make a decision. Six years ago, at 38, I decided to pursue an ...

Pronounced "bo-kay," the bokeh effect refers to the out-of-focus background in a photo or video. Depending on camera type and distance to the object in focus, the bokeh effect is often unintentional; ...

The effect of announcing a new version of a product that causes people to wait and not buy the current product. The Osborne effect was derived from the announcement of the Osborne Executive personal ...

The trading effect measures a portfolio manager's effectiveness by comparing their portfolio returns to that of a chosen benchmark. The trading effect measures a portfolio manager's effectiveness by ...

The placebo effect is a mysterious phenomenon that happens when someone’s medical symptoms are lessened through the power of suggestion and expectation – for instance if someone’s illness improves ...