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- ***Investment Management - Put More Smart Cash In Your Future - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2008 from Steve SelengutThe stock market is a dynamic place where investors can consistently make reasonable returns on their capital if they comply with the basic principles of the endeavor and if they don't measure their progress too frequently against irrelevant indices. The income securities market is most often ...
Views: 1952(11 votes) - What Makes Investing So Popular Today? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraThere are basically three ways you can make earn money. The first one is to work for it – this is the most common and “preferred” method of gaining financial stability, but it also happens to be the slowest. Working for somebody only makes that individual richer, while you ...
Views: 557 - Buying Long-term Stocks When the Markets are Down - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2008 from Shaun RosenbergHistory has proven time and time again that buying long term stocks when the markets are down has been a wonderful strategy. In fact the best times to buy have always been close to the market bottoms. That is because when the markets crash they tend to take all stocks with them. This ...
Views: 590 - When the Pros Fail Homeowners - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2008 from Mark SumpterWhen a homeowner is fighting foreclosure there are several things that they attempt to do before seeking out a real estate investing professional. Typically when a homeowner is delinquent on their mortgage they in some cases, but not always, will seek out the help of a family member. In other ...
Views: 579 - Value Stock Investing - The November Syndrome On Drugs - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2008 from Steve SelengutEvery fall, especially in opportunity rich markets like this, I encourage investors to think about some year-end strategies that make the final calendar quarter a special time in all markets. Several forces are at work, all of which have links to conventional Wall Street wisdom; none of which ...
Views: 1966(1 vote) - Your Trading Hour - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2008 from Shaun RosenbergSetting up a trading hour is easy and is a necessity. You do not want to be involved in the market 24/7 so setting up an hour where you review your trades is a must. There are a number of reasons why having a trading hour is a must. 1. Your body gets used to it. If you are always reviewing ...
Views: 698 - How Investing in Precious Metals Will Help Baby Boomers Retire Comfortably Without Fear - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2008 from David MorganBaby boomers, with every year that you get older, do you become more and more afraid of retiring? I don't blame you at all. The worldwide economic slowdown epidemic that is forcing homeowners into foreclosure, halting consumer spending, driving up credit card bills and crashing stock ...
Views: 752 - Why Price is King - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2008 from Shaun RosenbergPrice is King when it comes to the market. Sure there are many different ways to evaluate a company and the different methods all have their advantages but the price patterns of a company still gives you the most accurate buy and sell signals. More than any oscillator, any fundamental ratio, or ...
Views: 827 - Being Positive and Dodging Denial When Trading - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2008 from Shaun RosenbergBeing positive is always a good thing in any aspect of life. In the trading world it is almost impossible to make money without having positive thinking. Without a positive attitude it becomes harder to pull the trigger. You are unable to place the trade because you are unsure if it is going ...
Views: 575 - Keeping long and short term trades - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Shaun RosenbergKeeping both long and short term trades can benefit you in many ways. It can give you all the benefits of short term trading with some of the safety from long term trading. Many experienced traders will keep both long term investments and short term trades out at the same time. This allows ...
Views: 582 - Unmatchable Overseas Property Are Mushrooming The Marketplace - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Nick StuartIn earlier days, nobody is interested to make the capital investments in overseas property, as they think it is not a safe business. But now the thinking becomes completely different. There is a lot of competition and bidding in investment in overseas properties in popular places including UK, ...
Views: 560 - The Magical Trading system - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2008 from Shaun RosenbergThere is no such thing as the magical trading system. All trading systems have their strengths and weaknesses. Many Gurus’ out there will talk about a secret trading system that cannot fail. It supposable is the insider trading system that only a few people know about, and the professionals ...
Views: 580 - What All Successful Trading Systems Need - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2008 from Shaun RosenbergSuccessful trading systems provide the best way to make money in the stock market. In order for a trading system to work it needs a few things. The first thing you need in a trading system is specific buy signals, when X happens you do Y. This seems pretty obvious and most new traders stop ...
Views: 667 - Thinks To look At When Trading - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from Shaun RosenbergWhen trading, especially short term trading, there are a number of things that are important to look at. Each individual chart should have these things before you decide to trade them. 1. Do they follow your trading rules? You should have a set trading system in place every time you place a ...
Views: 627 - Foreclosure Listing Services: What To Look Out For - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2008 from Thomas NoonanThere are plenty of paid foreclosure listing services on the web today. To an inexperienced real estate investor, it is difficult to tell any of them apart. The nominal monthly fee seems reasonable if you actually find an undervalued foreclosure and make some big bucks flipping it. For ...
Views: 782 - How To Save Ten Grand A Year While Shopping - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Steven BoazeThe only one who will ever truly put your financial well-being first is you. When you arm yourself with facts, and you develop your money-making strategies, you'll see that it is much less of a chore (and much more fun) to take control of your finances than you might think. You can make yourself ...
Views: 1949 - Buffett’s Value Investing Style - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Alexander ChongWarren Buffett is the world famous stock market guru. Recently, he bought stakes of General Electric Co (GE) and Goldman Sachs Group. General Electric Co (GE) is a technology and services giant company which is listed in Dow Jones board; whereas, Goldman Sachs Group (GS) is a financial ...
Views: 980 - Making Money In The Bear Market – Can It Still Be Done? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2008 from Keiran TraversThere must be many Board meetings when examining the company share price the Directors must simply shake their heads. How can the share price be so low? when we have the right strategic plan and we are implementing the actions? How can it be slow low when we have good cash flow? How can it be ...
Views: 1124 - Leadership Stocks And Lagging Stocks - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Shaun RosenbergLeadership stocks and lagging stocks are two things you can look at when trading the market. These are stocks that are performing above average and below average. A leadership stock is a stock that has done better then the market average for a set period of time. This period depends on your ...
Views: 1067 - The Securities Investors' Bill Of Rights (SIBORAP): Part Four - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Steve SelengutSIBORAP includes these ten specific sections: (1) Product Transparency, (2) Regulation and Education, (3) Protection from Speculators (4) Control of Hedge Funds, (5) Brokerage Account Statements, (6) Retirement Account Investments, (7) Executive Compensation, (8) Corporate Financial Statements, ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - Market Turning Point - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Shaun RosenbergIn this market everyone is looking for the market turning point. The point where investors come in and say, stocks have been crushed enough, everything is on sale, it is time to buy. But how can you tell when that time has come? Is there some magical device that will give you the exact bottom ...
Views: 811 - Line Chart, Bar Chart, Or Candlesticks - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from Shaun RosenbergWith all the different ways to view stock charts today it can get kind of confusing. Figuring out whether to use a line chart, bar chart, or candlestick chart is the first step. Let’s compare them. Bar charts and candlesticks give you much more information than the simple line chart. They ...
Views: 1331 - Wall Street Garage Sale Produces Closed End Fund Bargains - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from Steve SelengutThere's a bright light at the end of the tunnel--- finally. Most of the really well respected, long term investors are advising their audiences to hang in there, to stop the panic selling, and to look for the great companies that have withstood the economic downturns of the past. Buffet, Bogle, ...
Views: 1960(1 vote) - Surviving The Financial Turmoil – Stay Confident – It Will Get Better - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from Keiran TraversThere can be no doubt that for investors 2008 started badly and in many cases became far worse. For some it has been a nervous time and for others it has been a complete disaster. Values have fallen and if you have borrowed money to finance your shares you are probably feeling some anxiety. I ...
Views: 1077 - Never Move Your Stops Down - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from Shaun RosenbergIt is very tempting to move your stops down during times of panic. It becomes even harder when you believe the market is overreacting to bad news. But holding your ground is absolutely critical when trading. When you buy a stock you need to have a stop level. This is a level that is the ...
Views: 688 - Exiting Short Term Trades - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Shaun RosenbergExiting short term trades at the best possible time is always the goal if you are trying to catch the little up and downs of a stock. It is something everyone needs to work at and can greatly improve your profits. The first step to always exiting your trades at the best possible time is to ...
Views: 703 - Finally A Level Playing Field For The Average Joe - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from A EasleyFinally there is a way for the “Average Joe” to be able to successfully invest in world currencies. With the foreign exchange market, you don’t have to be extremely wealthy, a large bank or the government. With as little as a few thousand dollars, this market is wide open to you. Using the ...
Views: 760 - The Securities Investors' Bill Of Rights (SIBORAP): Part One - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2008 from Steve SelengutWe the securities investors of the United States, in order to form more transparent financial markets, establish effective regulations, defend against destructive speculation and manipulation, promote financial well-being, preserve working capital, and protect retirement income, do establish ...
Views: 1442(6 votes) - The Bare Necessities of Property Investment - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Wiehahn GerberWe are in a bear market. There, I said it! So often we hear that the very key to a successful property investment strategy is to stick to the basics. Never has this been a more potent cure to the economic disease that investors have to fight off in this recessionary climate. Here are a few 'gold ...
Views: 688 - Trading With the Trend - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Shaun RosenbergNo matter how many times you have heard it, it is worth hearing it again. You must trade with the trend and not against it if you ever plan on being successful in the stock market. It can be difficult to trade in the same direction as the market especially when prices have fallen so much. ...
Views: 650 - The Holy Grail Of Stock Trading - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Shaun RosenbergEveryone always searches for the infamous holy grail of stock trading. The magical trading system that will make them rich and allow them to never lose money again. So does it exist? Is there a trading system or oscillator that will allow them to never lose money again? No, there is no ...
Views: 795 - Reacting to the Market - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2008 from Shaun RosenbergReacting to the market is a lesson every trader should learn. It is much simpler and much more profitable then to just react to the market then to try to understand it. Too many traders try to explain a big move. For instance most people will say that stocks fell because of the unemployment ...
Views: 613 - The Bail Out - Why? is it a Good Idea? and Will it Matter to Us - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2008 from Keiran TraversFirstly, I believe that using tax payers money to bail out a market is wrong. Same if a failed private sector project is bailed out by government funds. Why should the average mum and dad reimburse for poor performance from senior executives who often earn megabucks. A poorly managed bail out ...
Views: 1127 - Gold Coins - The Right Type Of Gold For Your Portfolio - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2008 from Robert PullWhy are gold coins better then gold bullion? 1. Gold coins can appreciate at a faster rate then gold bullion. 2. Gold coins are exempt from confiscation by the U.S. government. 3. Gold coins can gain value at a faster rate then gold bullion because they have a limited mintage. Gold bullion is ...
Views: 689 - Last Bank Standing - The Wall Street Mega-Crash - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Steve SelengutDateline Washington, October 19th (get it?) 2010: the Peoples Bank & Trust of America has now established itself as the only bank of any kind in the USA, totally owned and managed by the US House of Representatives. A 2/3 majority must now approve all investment banking transactions; your ...
Views: 1874(1 vote) - Financier Career - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Dennis VydrinIn English history date of September 16, 1992 has the symbolic title “Black Wednesday”. At that day American investor and philanthropist George Soros pulled down British currency rate assuring the rise of financier and successful trader career, gaining on GBP/USD sharp fall (12%) more than $1 ...
Views: 1886 - Wall Street Bailout, Congressional Cover-up, or Sarbanes-Oxley? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2008 from Steve SelengutEvery new controversy demands a look at similar situations of the past. Just what is a bailout anyway? In the early 80's, Lee Iacocca arranged a government loan and tax concessions to bring Chrysler Corporation back from the brink of bankruptcy--- during the Carter Administration, to save you a ...
Views: 1658(1 vote) - How To Develop A Sound Investment Plan - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Rob ForbesIt has been said that to fail to plan is to plan to fail. To be successful at investing, you need to have a well thought out plan that sets into place your basic value system, your objectives and a variety of investment types and strategies. Every person reading this article will be living, ...
Views: 1683 - 3 Basic Things Needs For Mutual Fund - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Alex BellweatherIn past one decade the financial market feel major changes. Investor is now use mutual fund as major investment choice. The reason behind investment in the mutual fund is to get the security than the stock market as well as better return on the investment. Investors are now considering the ...
Views: 1037 - Start Investing Money In Real Estate - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Brad WoznyIf you’re not investing money, you may actually be losing money and net worth in the long term. In the past, a secure, well paying job was enough. Workers generally had the same job and career for their entire lifetimes. Today, this is no longer the case. The economy is changing so rapidly ...
Views: 786 - Profitable Commercial Real Estate Investing Introduction - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Brad WoznyThe term commercial real estate means real estate assets that are used for business operations. Commercial real estate can be leased or owned. Commercial property may include a wide variety ranging from office buildings, retail space, and large warehouse to industrial facilities. Nowadays ...
Views: 888 - A Guide To Investing From Within An IRA - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2008 from Warren ConleyInvesting from within an IRA must follow certain tax guidelines and rules or the status of the account could be jeopardized. But, don’t worry, it’s not that difficult. You just need to get a little education first. Many people are turning to self directed investing from within an IRA, because ...
Views: 772 - What Makes The Best Roth IRA Investments? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2008 from Warren ConleyThe best Roth IRA investments depend on which market is performing well at the time and can be expected to continue to perform well in the future. The law regarding the Roth IRA limits your investment choices only slightly. There are many things that you can invest in that are often ...
Views: 1422 - Helpful Tips For Real Estate Investors - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Brad WoznyWhether you are a new investor or an established entrepreneur, if you are in real estate, you will need help with investing. There are a few reasons for this: • First of all, real estate is one of the most diverse areas of investment out there, and also the one that provides some of the ...
Views: 762 - How To Benefit From A Real Estate Investing Book - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Brad WoznyWhat information can you get from a good real estate investing book? There are a number of online sites, which can impart you knowledge and tips on how to start make your real estate investments properly. You can also get a number of books, which are essentially on the subject of real estate ...
Views: 774 - The Battle of The IRA's - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Robin DavisWhether you should put some of your retirement savings into a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA), or a Roth Individual Retirement Account (Roth IRA), could be considered the Eighth Wonder of the World. The rules, just like most aspects of the investment world, are very confusing. ...
Views: 1214 - Things To Consider When Becoming A Real Estate Investor - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from Brad WoznyReal estate investments can be very lucrative, but as with many other types of investments they also have the potential for great risk. Before investing in real estate you should consider the benefits and risks of the type of real estate investing you want to do and make sure you understand all ...
Views: 830 - Investing In Residential Real Estate For Profit - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from Brad WoznyHousing is an important need for most people and this need will continue to remain as well as rise. With the increase in world population, there are an increasing section of people who want to invest in residential real estate. Investors are cashing in on the growing need for homes, resulting in ...
Views: 735 - Mutual Funds - There Are Three Things That Every Investor Wants - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Frank CirulloThree things that every investor wants most: More money; more time; and less stress. 1. More money: You have a clear choice. Will you choose to match the market's performance or try to beat it? Anyone who can read and do simple math can invest in a diversified, core, mix of no load, low cost, ...
Views: 1187 - Joint Venture - Strategic Partnerships - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from mann kumarWhat is a strategic partnership? Some people call them joint ventures. They are when two smart business people come together to create an opportunity that will benefit a larger group of people. Usually, their audience. So why are they important? We have heard that you do business with those you ...
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