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17th September 2009
Investments come in two most common categories; long and short term. Short term investments are those that can be liquidated after a short period of time, while long term ones require a long period of time before they can mature and be sold off. Long term... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu04th September 2009
Before one can decide to invest in mutual funds, they should take time to get to understand the different categories and sub-categories that exist under this type of investment. It is also wise to understand the criteria used in classifying them. This wil... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu04th September 2009
Many people are turning to mutual funds as a way of investing for their future. This is especially common with people who need finances for school fees, upkeep in retirement or to buy a home. This type of investment has a number of different securities th... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu27th August 2009
If you are an avid investor in the stock market then you will be quite familiar with the bull and the bear market conditions and will not be perturbed when the conditions in the stock market change. If is possible to trade and make money no matter what th... Read >
Author: Lavanay19th August 2009
If you're a newcomer to stock investing, you're probably wondering where to look for sound advice on finding the best stocks. WIth so much information about the stock market out there, how can you sort out the wheat from the chaff, and figure which stock... Read >
Author: Robert hauver13th August 2009
Trading in Stocks and Equities has always been a major source of monetary interest for the average investor. Not only did it provide high dividends on the investments made, but it also ensured long term capital gains. The volatility of the stock market ha... Read >
Author: Conan10th August 2009
National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are two prominent stock exchanges in India among all active stock markets. The index of BSE called 'Sensex' was first piled up in year 1986 on the basis of regular performance of 30 top notch c... Read >
Author: Article Publisher09th July 2009
There are basically 3 types of asset categories of investments which can be understood in the following lines
* Cash: CD’s (certificate of deposit) and Treasury bills are the two cash equivalents that are most widely used. In case of cash equivalent ... Read >
Author: Lavanay30th June 2009
Be sure to check the bottom of the page for more penny stock resourcesIn order to protect yourself as an investor it's vital for you to be conscious of the drawbacks of these investments. The thought to make a quick return when making this investment is t... Read >
Author: Jackson Stone13th June 2009
Here is a checklist of different types of income, as specifically applicable to the category of taxpayer known as Investors. The other categories – Employees, Small Business Owners & the Self-Employed and Retirees - will be discussed in future articles... Read >
Author: kinal07th April 2009
Investing in alternative energies, or "green energy" may seem like the only bright spot on the investment horizon. As stories circulate about peak oil and the prospect of running out of fossil fuel, alternative energy investing seems to make good sense. ... Read >
Author: Bernz Jayma P.25th March 2009
The most important thing to know about investing in the stock market is that is involves some risk. In fact, there is no such thing as an investment with no risk. And don't think that you can avoid risk by not investing either. Because even if you hide... Read >
Author: Bernz Jayma P.05th March 2009
Generally, investing in stocks can generate higher returns than bonds and real estate. However stocks carry certain investment risks. A successful investor should learn about the different types of investment risk.
Stock Investment Risk:
One of the ... Read >
Author: Loke Yuen Wong31st January 2009
You don’t need to be a trader or an investor to know that the higher the risk, the greater the reward. This concept is true in all aspects of life and business. The more risk you are willing to undertake in life, the more life returns to you. Indeed, ri... Read >
Author: Jason Ng18th December 2008
When you think of companies to buy shares of stock in you probably think of Apple, Starbucks, GE, and other common brands. You might even find uncommon brands by doing some online browsing and research. It is common that many people, especially most beg... Read >
Author: Samantha Asher13th October 2008
When most people think about stocks and shares, they tend start out with the idea that you try and buy stocks that are cheap, and then sell them later on when they are more expensive. However, this isn’t the only way to invest and make money from stocks... Read >
Author: Bob Smith III18th September 2008
Equity funds are mutual funds that are entirely invested in stocks. Mutual fund managers may choose to invest in large cap, mid cap, or small cap firms. The cap size refers to the size of the firm. Large cap firms are the older firms that have a lot of... Read >
Author: Samantha Asher01st September 2008
Overall, investing is a great way to build wealth or a ‘nest egg’ for your retirement. If you invest regular amounts of money on a consistent basis over a long period of time, you are more likely to be successful in reaching your financial goals. By k... Read >
Author: mac grueber15th July 2008
Value stocks are those that tend to trade at lower prices relative to their fundamental characteristics than their more speculative cousins, the growth stocks; they have higher than usual dividend yields and lower P/E and P/B ratios. So when all stock pri... Read >
Author: Steve Selengut11th June 2008
There are a number of reasons why one should create a mock stock portfolio. Rather than maintaining a diary or an excel sheet, websites like xearn.com make this very easy to do now. Here are my top 3 reasons to create a mock stock portfolio:
#1: Find o... Read >
Author: Evan04th June 2008
Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta. What are we talking about? Fraternities or sororities? Some sort of particle rays? No, we are talking about ways stocks are analyzed. The more gifted among us mathematically use formulas to analyze and classify the characte... Read >
Author: Bill Gatton24th April 2008
With so much speculation concerning a recession, people are starting to wonder if we will experience a market crash. Stock investors who worry about such things have legitimate concerns. However, it is important for investors to understand that these ty... Read >
Author: techapma02nd April 2008
There are a number of reasons why one should create a mock stock portfolio. Here are my top 3:
#1: Find out how good you really are
Of course we're all good at picking stocks - we're intelligent and have a unique perspective that leads to the way we pic... Read >
Author: Ram P15th May 2007
Wealth Cap takes pride on being entrepreneur friendly investors and work to add value before, during and after the investment process. The main aim of growth fund, which is basically a mutual fund, is to achieve capital appreciation by investing in growth... Read >
Author: Mark Plummer09th May 2007
Toronto, ON April 28, 2007 – The investment and personal finance book industry is a multi-million dollar industry as North Americans hope to glean tips to invest their money to obtain a maximum return on their investment portfolio, retire early and live... Read >
Author: PublicRelations07th April 2007
A younger person can afford to put a good portion of their portfolio in aggressive high growth stocks with no earnings but lots of prospects. Time is on their side. An older person’s portfolio may be a more weighted in fixed investment products that thr... Read >
Author: Dale Rogers12th March 2007
Investing can sometimes be a difficult process, involving a mixture of skill, analysis, and luck. The stock market can often be very volatile thing, and even veteran stock investors can sometimes have trouble picking a good stock investment.If you like th... Read >
Author: Janesmith15th November 2006
Here's are some key groups.
"Cyclical" companies are defined by how their business reacts to economic change. People spend money more conservatively in
recessions. They put off major purchases, like cars and refrigerators. Thus, manufacturers of l... Read >
Author: Larry Potter07th September 2006
Share trading, like any other investment, has its' inherent risks. No trader, or system, no matter how smart or well designed, can foretell the future. Natural disaster, human emotion, terrorism and globalization, among other things, manipulate the mark... Read >
Author: Ken Shorey07th September 2006
Don't waste your time and energy worrying about the big ones that got away,
invest these two precious commodities to find tomorrow's winners.
If you are hunting for individual stocks or sectors, begin with an assessment
of what people are going to ... Read >
Author: Larry Potter03rd April 2006
In the world of the stock market, stock day trading is something many dream about doing and making a fortune with. It is definitely not easy money and luck does not really play a role in this 'trade'. Knowledge of some basic concepts is essential if you j... Read >
Author: Dan alvarez10th October 2005
Where do you stand at the end of the third quarter 2005? Will you be making money in your account this year? There's only one quarter of 2005 left! The overall market averages have not done well at all! At first glance, it appears that if you own larg... Read >
Author: Tom Mullooly20th September 2005
Many people want to take advantage of the opportunity to invest as a way to supplement their income, but few people have the knowledge or the time to monitor stocks and they are reluctant to pay the high fees associated with full-service brokers.
As we... Read >
Author: Jeff Lakie
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