Stocks, by their very nature, fluctuate in price over time. That’s the basis of how most investors make profit. Some investors take long-term positions, making very few trades — instead, relying on their confidence that their chosen equities represent solid earnings potential over time. Long-term positions tend to be reserved for the more stable blue-chip … Continue reading Day Trading versus Intra-Day Trading
Category: Investing and Financial Planning
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on investing money! If you’re looking for advice, tips, and help on how to invest your hard-earned money, you’ve come to the right place. Our goal is to provide you with practical insights and actionable strategies to help you navigate the world of investing and achieve your financial goals. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, our pages on investing cover everything from stocks and bonds to mutual funds and real estate, so you can make better informed decisions.
Creating a Stock Watch List
Many active traders create what they call a “watch list,” which is simply a list that records the daily share prices of a group of stocks over time. It can be done very simply with a spreadsheet, or even a notepad and paper, although there are numerous software programs and utilities that assist in creating … Continue reading Creating a Stock Watch List
How to do Free Research on Stocks
When investing in stocks, research and due diligence is an absolute must. Even if you are engaged in “technical analysis,” and make investment decisions primarily based on the directions and trends of the stock charts, you still must know something of the company behind the stock. There are, of course, a great many subscription-based newsletters, … Continue reading How to do Free Research on Stocks
Understanding Market Volatility
Volatility is a good thing Conventional, conservative investment advisors hold that your stock investments should be steady, and show gradual but reliable and predictable increases over time. And indeed, if you are building for retirement, these are the types of stocks to buy. There are however, two broad types of stock market investment strategies. The … Continue reading Understanding Market Volatility
What is Technical Analysis?
There are a great many ways to analyze stocks, pick the best ones for investment, and decide when to hold and when to sell. One such method is called “technical analysis.” In reality, the name is somewhat misleading, as it does not necessarily rely on technology to produce an analysis; instead, it relies on mathematical … Continue reading What is Technical Analysis?
Fundamental Stock Market Investing
Often, stocks are bought and sold based on hunches, dreams, chatroom chatter and just plain old “gut feelings.” Others rely heavily on technical analysis, or the ability to spot trends by examining historic prices based on the theory that share prices follow certain cycles over time. And the “rumor mill” theory of stock market investing … Continue reading Fundamental Stock Market Investing
Personal Record Keeping and Financial Planning
A comprehensive financial plan will also include record keeping. This is something often neglected but yet more important than most people realize. Essentially, you need a system in place for monitoring and managing your finances that is both comprehensive and easy to understand and most importantly reviewable. What method you use to do this is up to you. You … Continue reading Personal Record Keeping and Financial Planning
Managing Money Yourself
There is a simple decision that every investor must make at some point. The decision is whether or not to manage their own investments or let somebody do it for them. Whatever decision you make it is helpful to know some of the basic investment principles that help mitigate your risk and maximize your return. Investing can … Continue reading Managing Money Yourself
Choosing a Financial Planner
You might think that you don’t need a financial planner. Many people are convinced that they can do their own research, come to their own decisions and decide the best way to invest or use their money. That might true for you. But unless you are knowledgeable about both the legal and financial consequences of … Continue reading Choosing a Financial Planner
Which Stock Broker Should I Choose?
Investing in the stock market is a very simple thing to some. You buy an investment like you buy a product at a shop. So why is it important to choose a stockbroker that is right for you? A stockbroker is the equivalent of a personal shopping assistant. They know your preferences, your likes, your dislikes, … Continue reading Which Stock Broker Should I Choose?
How can a Financial Planner Help me?
Before gaining knowledge on how can financial planners help you reach your financial goals, you need to understand what is meant by personal financial planning. In order to achieve your financial goals, you need a plan just as a start-up requires a business plan to raise capital and succeed in business. A personal financial plan … Continue reading How can a Financial Planner Help me?
Annuity Basics: Understanding how Annuities Work for You
An annuity may seem like something only the very wealthy venture into. It may seem too complex to be a part of your family financial plan. In reality an annuity can be a great savings option for anyone who would like to make the most of their long term savings that on their own don’t … Continue reading Annuity Basics: Understanding how Annuities Work for You
