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Chris Davis

Managing Editor | Brokerage accounts, stock market, cryptocurrency

Chris Davis is a Managing Editor on the Investing team. As a writer, he covered the stock market, investing strategies and investment accounts, and as a spokesperson, he appeared on NBC Bay Area and was quoted in Forbes, Apartment Therapy, Martha Stewart and Lifewire, among others. His work has appeared in The Associated Press, The Washington Post, MSN, Yahoo Finance, MarketWatch, Newsday and TheStreet. Previously, he was the content manager for the luxury property management service InvitedHome and the section editor for the legal and finance desk of international marketing agency Brafton. He spent nearly three years living abroad, first as a senior writer for the marketing agency Castleford in Auckland, NZ, and then as an English teacher in Spain. He is based in Longmont, Colorado.

Education:
B.A. in English from Texas A&M University

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3 Ways to Invest in Crypto without Buying Crypto

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3 Ways to Invest in Crypto without Buying Crypto

You don’t have to go out mining in the desert to sell the picks and shovels to the miners, and you don't have to buy Crypto to invest in Crypto. Our investing expert Chris Davis joined us this week to chat about all three options available to the Crypto-Curious.

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No matter where you are on your financial journey, it’s not too late to start building generational wealth through investing.

How to Start Investing: A Beginner’s Guide

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Quotes and interviews

NBC Bay Area. Robinhood Holdup: Viewers' Money Stuck in App.
Forbes. What Delayed The Shift From Growth To Value Stocks For So Long?.
NBC Miami. Decoding Cryptocurrency as Miami Moves to Become Crypto World Hub.

Other publications

The Associated Press, The Washington Post, MSN, Yahoo Finance, MarketWatch, Newsday, TheStreet

The latest from Chris

21 Best-Performing International ETFs: Ex-U.S., Regional and Single-Country

International ETFs can provide an easy way to diversify outside the U.S. Here are the 7 best-performing ex-U.S., regional and single-country ETFs over the last year.

T-bills vs. CDs: Which One Should You Choose Right Now?

The best fixed-income investment for you depends on yield, tax situation and ease-of-use. Here’s what to know about T-bills vs. CDs.

Is It Too Early to Invest in These Quantum Computing Stocks?

Quantum computing stocks are shares of companies involved in the development of next-generation computers. Here are the 7 best performers.

Tax-Exempt Bonds: What They Are, How They Work and How to Invest

Tax-exempt bonds pay interest that is exempt from either federal or state income taxes — and in some cases, both.

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Survey: Women’s Finances More Precarious Than Men’s

A NerdWallet survey shows that women are less likely than men to have gotten a raise in the last year and some are dependent on their partner financially. Here are a few ways women can put themselves in a better money position this year.

3 Women You Should Know in Investing

What Is Private Credit, and What Are The Risks?

Private credit is now a multi-trillion-dollar asset class. What is it, how are retail investors getting in on it and what are the risks?

Is the TRUMP Coin A Pump-And-Dump?

A pump-and-dump is an investment scheme that involves inflating the price of a penny stock or meme coin. Is TRUMP Coin an example?

Uphold Review 2025: Pros, Cons and How It Compares

Uphold offers low minimums, educational content, a huge number of crypto-crypto trading pairs and a high-yield staking program — features that will appeal to beginners and advanced crypto investors alike.

What Are LEAPS Options?

LEAPS options provide advanced traders with a way to speculate on long-term stock market trends. Here's how they work.

Best Online Brokers for Beginners

What Does an “All-Time High” Mean for Investors, Anyway?

All-time highs can mean different things, depending on whether they're at the beginning of a new bull market, or in the midst of one.

Roth IRA vs. Brokerage Account: What’s the Difference?

In some ways, Roth IRAs work similarly to regular brokerage accounts, but they have very different tax treatments. Roth IRAs are designed to be retirement accounts, while brokerage accounts are more flexible.

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What Happened to the Santa Claus Rally This Year?

The Santa Claus rally is a pattern of abnormally high stock market returns at the end of many years. Here's what its absence this year might mean for markets.

Prediction Markets: What They Are, How They Work and Risks

Prediction markets may grow in the years ahead. Here's the lowdown on how they work, their legal and tax status, and the risks of betting in them.

Moving Average: Definition and How Traders Use It

Moving averages can be a powerful tool for traders whose strategies depend on precise timing. Here's how they work.

Nvidia Competitors: Who Are the AI Chip Alternatives?

Nvidia dominates the market for the computer chips that power AI, but it isn’t a monopoly. Here’s a look at publicly-traded Nvidia competitors.