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Matt Miczulski

Matt Miczulski

Editor, Investments

Matt Miczulski is an investments editor at Finder. With over 450 bylines, Matt dissects and reviews brokers and investing platforms to expose perks and pain points, explores investment products and concepts and covers market news, making investing more accessible and helping readers to make informed financial decisions.

Before joining Finder in 2021, Matt covered everything from finance news and banking to debt and travel for FinanceBuzz. His expertise and analysis on investing and other financial topics has been featured on CBS, MSN, Best Company and Consolidated Credit, among others. Matt holds a BA in history from William Paterson University.

Expertise

  • Trading and investing
  • Broker and trading platform reviews
  • Money management

Experience

  • Featured on MSN, CBS, Best Company and MediaFeed, among other sites
  • More than 450 bylines on investing, budgeting and saving, paying off debt, mortgages, credit cards and more
  • Well versed in breaking down financial jargon and complex topics to meet readers where they are in their financial journey

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, History

Educational organizations

  • William Paterson University

Featured publications

Industry insights from Matt Miczulski

We asked Matt a few questions around investing and industry trends.

What trading and investing platforms do you use personally?

TD Ameritrade and Robinhood are two brokers I personally use for trading and investing. TD Ameritrade is where I do the bulk of my investing. I enjoy the clean, sophisticated look and feel of its web and desktop trading platforms. Its research tools are extensive and informative — I particularly like its valuation tool, which provides an analysis of valuation metrics like price-to-earnings ratio, gross profit margin, dividend yield and growth rate, earnings and revenue growth and financial strength, among others. TD Ameritrade offers all the bells and whistles you’d expect from a big broker, and it’s been my go-to platform since 2017. I also have an account with Robinhood, which I use occasionally for speculative trades and fractional share trading. Robinhood offers a completely different feel compared to TD Ameritrade, and it’s a nice change of pace. It’s engaging and incredibly easy to trade.

What’s the difference between trading and investing?

The main difference between trading and investing is the timeline. Traders usually look to capitalize on short-term price movements of a security and make quicker profits, while investors look to grow their money over the long-term by buying and holding a security.

What should investors consider when looking for a broker or trading app?

This is a good question, because there are so many different brokers nowadays, each with its own unique spin on the trading experience. I’d say to consider these factors when looking for a broker or trading app: Decide if you want to invest on your own or have your portfolio managed. If you want your portfolio managed, are you open to a robo-advisor? If you want to invest on your own, does the platform meet your experience level? Does it offer the tools and resources that match your trading style? Look at account types and available investment options so you can build the portfolio you want. Look at trading and miscellaneous fees to gauge the overall cost of using the broker. Look at user reviews to gauge the overall sentiment of the platform. And last but not least, judge the broker’s level of customer support. You want to be confident that you’ll get the help you need if a problem or question arises.

Latest articles by Matt Miczulski

292 articles written by this author

How to buy Birkenstock stock (BIRK) when it goes public

Everything we know about the Birkenstock IPO, plus information on how to buy in.

Matt Miczulski 3 October 2023
How to buy Birkenstock stock (BIRK) when it goes public

10 best trading platforms for beginners 2023

These are the best trading platforms for beginners, according to Finder's comprehensive analysis.

Matt Miczulski 25 September 2023
10 best trading platforms for beginners 2023

8 best ETF brokers of 2023

These are the best ETF brokers of 2023, according to Finder's comprehensive review.

Matt Miczulski 22 September 2023
8 best ETF brokers of 2023

How to invest in startups

Find out how to invest in startups, how long it could take to get your money and why startup investing is so risky.

Alice Guy & Matt Miczulski 21 September 2023
How to invest in startups

Best online brokers & platforms to buy gold stocks in October 2023

Learn about buying physical gold, plus stocks and ETFs, to learn how you can add gold exposure to your portfolio.

Matt Miczulski 29 August 2023
Best online brokers & platforms to buy gold stocks in October 2023

5 mistakes to avoid when saving for retirement

Don't let these common pitfalls impact your retirement savings.

Matt Miczulski 28 August 2023
5 mistakes to avoid when saving for retirement

Robinhood hikes IRA match to 3% for Gold members: Is it worth the upgrade

Should you upgrade to Robinhood Gold for $5 per month to get its new 3% IRA match?

Matt Miczulski 4 August 2023
Robinhood hikes IRA match to 3% for Gold members: Is it worth the upgrade

Fundrise review October 2023

A real estate, private equity and venture capital investment platform accessible to anyone.

Matt Miczulski 7 July 2023
Fundrise review October 2023

The best mutual funds for 2023

Find the right mutual fund to invest in this year.

Kliment Dukovski & Matt Miczulski 7 July 2023
The best mutual funds for 2023

7 types of IRAs: Which is right for you?

Learn about the different types of IRAs and which is right for you.

Matt Miczulski 3 July 2023
7 types of IRAs: Which is right for you?
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